October 21, 2026
Check-In from the Minister
Minister’s Blog is Live
Our website now has a section for reflections and sermons from the minister! Check out the minister’s blog for the words from past worships and more.
Avoid Phishing Scams
Today several members of our fellowship received an email from someone pretending to be me, asking for a text conversation at a number that isn’t mine. This is likely someone who would draw you in to giving money or gift cards to them under false pretenses.
If you get email from me or any other staff or members of the Fellowship that seem “fishy” in any way or are asking for money, here are steps you can follow.
- Look at the sender’s email address, not just their screen name. In this case, it was “m…0245@gmail.com,” not mine! But sometimes fraudsters are more sophisticated, and manage to mimic the email address of the person they are impersonating.
- Check the phone number. That number in the email was not my number!
- If it still looks real, but it seems out of character for something I or PUUF would send, send a new email to me at my real address, or call/text me at my real number. Ask if I sent you a message.
- NEVER send money or gift cards before verifying that it’s not a scam.
Here’s a good guide to avoiding scams, from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Sharing Joys and Sorrows
If there is a joy or sorrow that you would like shared during the service or written about in the Mid-Week check in, please contact me by 9:00 am on Wednesday or 5:00 pm on Friday.
With faith, hope, and love,
Rev. Sarah
EVENTS
Tamales
Order your Tamales for This Sunday, Oct 25th
Mario brings excellent Tamales. Order in advance and pick up at Sunday Service.
Caring Summit
Come help us shape Community Care!
Oct 28, from 6-8pm
Re-establishing our Caring Team to coordinate meals and rides, starting a Lay Pastoral Care Team for visiting folks who aren’t able to come to the Fellowship, initiating a group for caregivers that would complement our Grief Group, and possibly gathering a team to work with the minister and staff on memorial services.
Read more | RSVP for the Summit HERE
Starting Point
Nov 1 & Nov 8th at Noon
Welcome to the Journey of our Congregation. Connecting newcomers and long-time members to the path of Unitarian Universalism, enriched by everyone’s individual journeys coming together.
Samhain Ritual
Sunday, November 1, 3:00-4:15pm
Come celebrate the turning of the year with us!
Email us for more info at programs@palomaruu.org
Sunday Support Teams – Help Wanted!
It takes a village to get us ready on Sunday mornings. We need 8-10 people each week to assist:
Hospitality, Welcome Table, Greeters, Ushers, Setup, Cleanup, Collection Counters
Register Children & Youth for Religious Exploration
Register your children/youth for our 2026-2027 programs.
Events from Tenants and Affiliated Groups
Sound Journey with Swirl of Sound
Friday, November 6th
6:30-8:00pm
Join us the first Friday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm for a blissful Sound Meditation in our beautiful indoor sanctuary. Tickets required.
Read more or reserve your space here
Give It A Shot
Sat, Nov 7, 2-5 pm
Vaishali Sinha’s funny, moving, & urgent documentary is a must see! A quest to successfully launch the first reversible male contraceptive since the modern condom, invented 200 years ago.
Camp DeBenneville Pines Family Camp
Palomar UU Fellowship is invited to join Family Camp with UU of Fullerton at Camp de Benneville Pines, November 13-15! Learn more and register here.
