This Sunday, February 24, in Sarasota:Services at 10:00 am and 11:30 am
 Don Bryn, piano
Jim Scott will be our guest speaker and guest musician. For more than three decades, Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates the earth. His songs and poetry have inspired and educated audiences around the world. He has developed presentations for every age group and crafted songs that sensitize his listeners to the beauty of the earth, teaching principles of ecology in memorable verses.
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers Pre-K - 1st Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will be starting the Welcome Garden. (The picture here is of Jim Scott's previous engagement with us, copied from the top of this page) 2nd - 5th Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will learn about UU astronomer, Maria Mitchell, and will make rockets. Youth: The youth will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will watch an episode of My Name is Earl to open the discussion on Dreams and Goals and how to manifest them in our lives.
Forum at 10:15
Key Issues for the 2019 Florida Legislative Session
What to watch, and watch out for, as the Florida House and Senate meet in Tallahassee beginning March 5. Their 60 day annual session may address criminal justice reform and the Second Chances referendum which passed in November, and is our opportunity to be heard on many issues. Coffee and Conversations at 11:00 am
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.
Service at 11:30 am (see description above)Child care at 11:30 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers.
Older children and youth: Childcare provided for children in 5th grade or younger with age appropriate activities. Discovery and Discussion at 11:30 amCoffee and Conversations at 12:30 pm
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, February 24, in Lakewood Ranch:
We meet at Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch, 6021 Exchange Way, Lakewood Ranch. Click here for map and directions.
UUs in the News:
Media coverage continues as Rogers' former church provides sanctuary to mother of three facing deportation without her children. Read more and hear broadcast...
"We Are Family" Annual Stewardship Campaign in full swing.
Our church is self-funded, largely through an annual pledge campaign, which has now started. Pictured is the monthly prize for turning in the pledge cards early. Read more about how to support this church...
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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. 
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.
We are a Green Congregation, promoting respect for the interdependent web of all existence. -Rev. Roger Fritts Meet the Minister
Rev. Roger Fritts joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota in 2011. Go to this page for more details.
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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) 
Auction results are available in the Members' Corner.
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We are a Green Sanctuary Congregation practicing reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth. |
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