Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

My husband and I have been members of Summit UUF for nearly three years. It is a very welcoming fellowship. The Rev. Frank Placone-​Willey helps one to explore their spiritual journey, no matter what one’s ‘beliefs’ or ‘non-​beliefs’ are. We do not preach ‘dogma’, instead encourage love, compassion and social action. Tony is a member of the Justice Ministry Committee. I’m teaching Religious Exploration to a wonderful group of 4^th and 5^th graders. The youth are amazing and have so much to teach me. Diversity is welcome. We are «People of Open Minds, Loving Hearts, and Helping Hands.»

Coming from the Lakota Sioux spiritual tradition, I had never «joined» a church before. But that was before I came to Summit. Not only were they warm and welcoming the first time I visited… they treated me like family EVERY time I came. The minister assured me that all traditions were welcomed and this loving Community has proven that true. What I felt «drawn» to was the Social Action committee… something that the Lakota traditions and Summit had in common… taking care of The People. I had the chance to volunteer in ways that were important to me: Fair Pay for Labor, Interfaith Shelter for the Homeless, food for the local food bank and too many more to mention. Open-​minded, loving, helpful and great for families… Summit is all these… and more! Haho!

Hello, Shalom, Namaste, Peace, Salaam, God Bless… How ever you like to greet those around you… you can stop by and say it at Summit.
I like the fact that Summit is a welcoming fellowship. It’s the type of place where you can go to worship god and/​or be skeptical of god’s existence. I like the fact that you can be Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, Agnostic, Atheist, etc… and still feel welcome.
I like the fact that it is a positive peaceful environment. I like that it’s not negative toward religion or confrontational towards religion. It’s simply a place for fellowship and/​or religious exploration… if you want it.
I have only attended a few Sunday services so far, but from what I can tell its a more educated and mature crowd than your average church.
There seem to be a lot of retired university professor types, which is great! I remember one Sunday they had a special guest speaker on MLK day who talked about the fact that Dr. Martin Luther King was a «Hegelian». He went on to talk about the dialectic (thesis, antithesis, etc) and I thought to myself… this isn’t your average church crowd! (The last time I heard someone mention Hegel was when I was studying Sociology as a Grad Student.)
So far I really like this fellowship and am planning on joining this year. Some of the Sunday services have moved me emotionally and I feel like I attain a sense of clarity and peace after some of the services. It’s nice to know that my husband and I are not alone and that we can feel a sense of fellowship each week.

Summit is the embodiment of the very best parts of religion. We respect each other and it often comes out greatest in those who disagree with us. There isn’t one answer and our church appreciates that. Many of us know that the search for answers is never-​ending. We work to understand, to help, and to grow. Summit shows compassion in real ways, in ways that matter and that help women and men who are struggling. Summit exhibits caring and compassion and demonstrates what it means to be helpful and non-​judgmental. Whether it’s helping in the community with food drives, with the Interfaith Shelter providing a temporary home for the homeless, working with Crisis House or marching in the Pride Parade, Summit works to provide real help because people matter more than dogma.

Very welcoming group of individuals. Inclusive, open-​minded, and strive for social rights in the community. I feel that if people in East County, SD visit Summit, they would be pleasantly surprised. You are allowed to explore, question, and learn about spirituality, wherever that may take you… in a loving environment.
I was raised Catholic… yet I wish I had known about Unitarians at a much younger age. I finally feel home.

This is an all inclusive and welcoming congregation of loving people with open minds and helping hands.
We used to attend services regularly but then moved to Chula Vista. We Love the community feel of this church. It was supportive without being oppressive of free thought.
The have a wonderful religious EXPLORATION and education for children. Many events for social activism and the Sunday CAFE is by far the best way to create community.
Wish we lived closer! Keep up the great work.

Nice church. Good people.
The day I visited they had a special service run by the kids which was very
entertaining.
Nice looking church too.
Good mix of people. White, Asian, Indian, Black.