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This Sunday at 10:45 am:
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This Sunday, November 28:
The Sanctuary is open
We offer three ways for you to be part of the live experience of worship depending on your circumstance and comfort level:
Sunday Service at 10:45 am:
Sermon by Rev. Beth Miller
This Sunday is the beginning of Advent, the period of four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The Christian story that begins with the birth of Jesus proclaims that "… the Word [meaning God] became flesh, and dwelt among us…” The gospels are about the birth, life, teachings, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, believed to be God incarnate, but what if…? Might divinity be inherent in all of us? One of our most popular readings by Sophia Lyon Fahs says “each night a child is born is a holy night…” Music:
Don Bryn, piano, and our mini-choir
Religious Education: 10:45 am With the Sanctuary open for services, RE classes will be in-person only, and the nursery will be open too. All families will start in the Service and will sit amongst the congregation just as any attendee would. Young children will receive from the Ushers a little bag with quiet activities like crayons, stickers and papers to help with any fidgets. The children will leave after the Time For All ages and the first hymn to go to their classes. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions. Live Forum via Zoom at 9:15 am
News of the Week
It’s time again for our favorite discussion topic: what’s going on in the world, or, what in the world is going on? Our Forum leader will have prepared some timely topics, but anything is fair game and who knows what will be topmost in our minds on that Sunday. Come prepared to talk. Presenter and Moderator, Fred Sirasky; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. Coffee Hour at 11:30 am
Enjoy coffee 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.
Live Zen Buddhism via Zoom at 7:00 pm
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom. Each session is organized into two components: The study of Zen and the practice of Zen through a 20-minute meditation. Open to newcomers as well as experienced Zen practitioners. To join the session click here so we can email you the password and credentials. Read more...
Zoom meetings this week:
With the church campus closed, many activities have moved to Zoom. Here are some of them. Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Spirituality - Read more... Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Tai Chi Easy- drop-in class Read more... (first and third weeks) Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 am, Qigong drop-in class Read more... (second and fourth weeks) Wednesday, 11:30-12:30 am, Coffee, Tea or Lunch Read more... Thursday, 10:00- 11:00 am, Chair Yoga Read more... Thursday, Noon -1:00pm Mindfulness Read More... Friday Happy Hour, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Cancelled 11/26 only) Read more... Sunday, 9:30 am, Forum (details above) Sunday, 10:45 am, Live Service via YouTube (details above) Sunday, 11:00 am, Religious Education (details above) Sunday, 11:30 am, Coffee Hour following the live service (details above) Sunday, 7:00 pm, Zen Buddhism (details above) Small groups and committees are also meeting via Zoom These events are listed on our calendar. The meetings are live events and not recorded.
Past services are on our Virtual Church page. Past Forums, including links to documents, are on our Forum Archive page. Future services are on our Upcoming Services page. Zoom meetings are live and not recorded. Our YouTube channel is at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. How are our Sunday services live streamed via YouTube? see Making of Virtual Church
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Rev. Budd Friend-Jones
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The Reverends Beth Miller (Bethmuucs@gmail.com 617-893-1949),
Doug Wadkins (dougwuucs@gmail.com 941-371-4974 extension 4)
Budd Friend-Jones (Buddfjuucs@gmail.com 224-623-9200) are available to respond to your pastoral needs. In addition, Caring Committee and Pastoral Care Team members are available to help in a variety of ways. Please contact Beth, Doug or Budd if you or someone you know in our church community has a need, or just to talk.
Doug Wadkins (dougwuucs@gmail.com 941-371-4974 extension 4)
Budd Friend-Jones (Buddfjuucs@gmail.com 224-623-9200) are available to respond to your pastoral needs. In addition, Caring Committee and Pastoral Care Team members are available to help in a variety of ways. Please contact Beth, Doug or Budd if you or someone you know in our church community has a need, or just to talk.
Social Justice Action
Racial Justice News
UUCS offers many different ways to get educated and get involved. More information here. 
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. 
At this time, only financial donations are requested. We recently donated $1,540. 
Did you know? From clothes to food, the closer to home these products are made and bought, the less carbon is created with their transportation. Not only that, but you’ll be supporting the local economy. Vote for our community and our planet with your wallet.
Solution: BUY LOCAL 
Fair Trade Program
Our fair trade program is on temporary hiatus awaiting the end of the Covid issues. |
"Our Hymns" page added
Extensive information about our hymns, including lyrics, background and musical commentary, is now available in the Music section on the Our Hymns page. 
UUs in the News: Julie Leach featured in safety protocols report
A recent Sarasota Herald-Tribune article features Julie Leach in a report about public reaction to safety protocols at local arts venues. Click here to read the full article... 
Chalice Groups
Small groups are active now. Contact Suzie Brucklacher for more information or check out our Chalice Groups page. UUCS Arts Council
Connecting Through Art 
The UUCS Arts Council is proud to present the 2021 UUCS Members Art Exhibit. The exhibit features works of art by 19 UUCS artists. The Arts Council thanks every one of them for their contribution. Please take a moment to enjoy their work and appreciate this talent among our congregation. See the exhibit here.
Click here for a Guide to Streaming Sunday Services, Meetings, and Classes
Beware of scams. Our ministers do not solicit contributions via email. Click here to read a scam email recently received by a member. The Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, a local non-profit and friend of the church, warmly welcomes you to join us! SMI hosts free, twice-weekly guided mindfulness meditation/book discussion sessions via Zoom: on Wednesday evenings at 6pm, and/or on Fridays at noon. SMI also offers a variety of community classes, including mindful movement--Qigong & Tai Chi--via Zoom, three times a week. Donations are gratefully accepted. Easily register for all SMI classes, programs, and retreats at www.sarasotamindfulness.org.
Garden renamed Dick & Diane Happy Memorial Garden.
Dick Happy's latest reflection is at his "From the Garden Gate" blog ... |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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We are a Green Congregation, promoting respect for the interdependent web of all existence.
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Rev. Dr. Doug Wadkins, Interim Senior Minister, joined our church
August 1, 2020
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Rev. Beth Miller, Associate Minister, joined the church on September 1, 2019
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Rev. Gilbert (Budd) Friend-Jones, Associate Minister, joined the church on September 1, 2019
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