This Sunday, November 18, in Sarasota:

Service at 10:30 am 

Music

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Choir
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Don Bryn, piano
Photo used under Creative Commons from Toolstotal

Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers. PreK-5th Grade:  All children will start in the Sanctuary in our reserved section (upfront on the left) for a Story for All ages before returning to the West Wing. The Elementary group will do a joint lesson on sharing and caring and will make food to share. We will talk about the UUSC Guest at your Table program. ​Youth:  Youth will continue to work on the Playground Revisioning Project.

Forum at 9:30 am

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Words Hurt: ​
The News and Our Gut-Brain Axis
The negative effects of a polarized political environment are being felt by many Americans. Excessive exposure to daily news content stokes expectations of danger and strongly impacts our mental health and wellbeing. We'll examine how the food we eat, the bacteria living in our gut, and our genes all interact to make us more or less susceptible to anxiety and depression.  The talk will offer ten research-based strategies for coping with a hyper-partisan political environment and persistently toxic news. Presenter Dr. Stephen Harlan.

Coffee and Conversations at 11:30

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Enjoy coffee, juice and other refreshments as you converse with old friends and make new ones. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting.

This Sunday, November 18, in Lakewood Ranch:

Service at 10:00 am

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Getting It Right! The Spiritual Implications of Positive Psychology
Sermon by Kathy Brackett
In the past twenty years, the field of Positive Psychology has made discoveries that have provided important information about how to live our best lives. As those studies have evolved, they have also begun to both converge and conflict with some of the teachings of the world’s great religions. From the perspective of her career in psychiatry and in her role as a parent, Kathy will share some of what has been learned in this relatively new area of study and how these insights can impact your life. ​​Read more on the Lakewood Ranch congregation's website...

Music

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Mindy Simmons, guitar

New location: ​Hyatt Place Hotel

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Our new home is the Hyatt Place Hotel, 6021 Exchange Way, near the corner of I-75 and State Road 70. As a special gesture of welcome, you are invited to enjoy their Breakfast Buffet for free before our service.   See map and more at Hyatt Place website...

Welcome, guests and visitors!

Click here for a special message to guests and visitors.

Social Justice Action

Your donations at work
Your share-the-plate donations have helped the Jefferson Center buy a new bus for its residents.  The Jefferson Center is home to moderate-low income seniors and was built by Unitarian Universalists. Read more...
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Ready to Take Action?
There are many ways to share your opinions about current events with your local, state and federal representatives. The most effective way is by phone, followed by writing letters. The Social Justice Committee is here to help by providing contact information, all in one place. Visit our Activist Corner for easy access to the phone numbers of your local, state and federal leaders.
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Food Collection ​Every Sunday
Canned or non-perishable packaged food donations are accepted every Sunday and distributed by All Faiths Food Bank. Bring your donations to the collection bin at church on any Sunday. 

Green Team

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Reduce Plastic
Bags in Sarasota
In response to Coral Gables banning plastic bags earlier this year, Publix launched a new corporate campaign 'Go Green or Opt for Paper Bags' in that city. Let's add Sarasota to that initiative! Contact Lisa.Roberts@publix.com and tell her Sarasota would like to 'Go Green' as well.
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Members' Art Exhibit opens Nov 18
Artwork by members and friends of the church will premier Sunday, Nov. 18.  Read more...
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Make Reservations Now for Thanksgiving
There are still seats available at our annual Thanksgiving dinner. Email Thanksgiving@uusarasota.org for more information.  Read more...
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Two services, new chairs coming Dec. 2
We start our winter 2-service schedule on December 2 at 10 am. New, larger chairs will be installed for that service.  Read more...
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"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" to be reviewed Dec 5
The Cinema Conversations group will review "Can You Ever Forgive Me" on Wednesday, December 5 at 7 pm in the Lexow Wing. Read more...
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Flea Market Update
Our annual flea market fundraiser has ended. Thank you to all who participated. Results to be announced soon. Read more...
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Read the lastest draft minutes here. Read the Board's Goals Summary here.  A Board meeting was held on September 18. Prior months' minutes are on the Board Minutes page. The approved budget for 2018-2019 is in the Members Corner.
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UUA President Spearheads Voter Drive
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the UUA, joinned us on October 20 in a get-out-the-vote drive on behalf of a voting rights amendment, which passed with 64% of the vote. Read more, see pictures and videos of the day's events...

UUs in the News:
McCullough featured with home-grown exotic fruits

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Darryl McCullough was featured in a recent Sarasota Herald-Tribune article about the rare fruit tree sale. Read more on our "From the Garden Gate" blog...
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From the Garden
Read Dick Happy's walk through the garden featured in the Contact   
click this link...
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Get Together Dinners
Find the assignments for Nov, and Dec  in the Members Corner. Attending these dinners is such a great way to meet people and reacquaint with old friends.
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Adult Programs
Zen, Games, Mah Jongg, Writing Your Own Story, Poetry, Chalice Groups, Gardening - plus more - all available to help you make new friends......click on Adult Programs in the menu above.
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Membership, Caring activities
Our Membership and Caring Committee will host a Valentine's Luncheon for members who are unable, due to health issues, to attend church regularly. Nan Billings' 100th Birthday was celebrated at the last Luncheon. Read more and see pictures...
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Chalice Groups
New small groups are scheduled to start this month. Contact Chalice@uusarasota.org to join a group, Read more

Welcome, guests and visitors!

Click here for a special message to guests and visitors.
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Here we affirm and promote reason and the scientific method as the tools in learning to love each other and live in harmony with the earth.  

We have no creed, but we do strongly encourage everyone to treat each other with respect. We are affirming and promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
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Our religious education program helps our children develop their own common sense and logic in evaluating religious claims. We provide a safe place to help children learn and talk about the big issues such as God, Death, and Sexuality.
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We are a Welcoming Congregation, celebrating and affirming the active presence here of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members and friends, and their families.

We are a Green Congregation, promoting respect for the interdependent web of all existence.

 -Rev. Roger Fritts

Meet the Minister

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Rev. Roger Fritts joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota in 2011. Go to this page for more details.

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Videos and Audios

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Meet the Board

Our Board of Trustees is elected annually by the congregation. Read more...
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Help Wanted:
Minister for Congregational Life
​Our church is actively seeking a part time minister (20 hours a week) to assist Roger in serving the needs of our growing congregation.  We're looking for a UU ordained pastor, but would consider an experienced minister of another faith tradition who fully supports and embodies our UU Principles.
If you know of a retired minister who would welcome the challenge and rewards this position represents, ask them to check out our job description. (click here)
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The 2018 Serendipity Auction was a huge social and financial success. Go to the Members Corner to see the LIST OF WINNERS.

UUs in the News:
Local Farms-to-Schools event recognized

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The speech and panel discussion presented recently by Transition Sarasota was covered in the Sept 23 Herald-Tribune.  Read more...

UUs in the News:
Review praises our sanctuary

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The "handsome and acoustically rich interior" of our sanctuary was included in a positive review of a recent Chopin concert.  Read more...
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General Assembly available online
​Numerous events at this week's General Assembly have been streamed live and recorded for later viewing. Click here to view events...

UUs in the News:
UU's mentioned in "Souls to the Polls" get-out-the-vote drive.

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Unitarian Universalists  were recognized in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's August 21 edition among the places of worship participating in Sunday's "Souls to the Polls" get-out-the-vote drive.  Read more at Herald-Tribune.com...

Chalice Groups

Deep Thinking, Deep Listening
A new group begins soon.

We are a

Welcoming Congregation

Our church is a safe space for g/l/b/t persons. We take positions against oppression in our larger community.

We are a

Green Sanctuary

Congregation practicing reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth.
Our Partner Church

Read about our relationship with the Unitarians of Korond, Transylvania.