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This Sunday, July 15: 

Service at 10:30 am 

Optimism, the Indispensable Asset
Sermon by Charles Lee
Lee considers himself to be an optimistic person and hopes that everyone is. 
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Lee has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration from UNC Chapel Hill.   He was the first Executive Director for the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina.W hile in Charlotte, Charles and his wife Lois joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte and were active members.  Charles has served the Sarasota church in a number of capacities. Read more...
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Charles Lee

Music

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Jan Dorsett, piano

Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am

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Nursery: Loving care for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 am service.
Pre-K - 6th Grade: Childcare and Religious Education classes are offered for children through those entering 6th grade in the fall. 
Religious Education programs for children and youth... Check out our RE Calendar for our scheduled programs.

Forum at 9:30 am

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What is a Reasonable Approach
​to Gun Control?
A presentation on a variety of options in the search for a politically feasible approach to gun safety.  recognizing the complexity of the issue to ask legislators to sponsor in light of laws and court decisions already in effect. Presenter, John Stinespring,

Coffee and Conversations at 11:30 am

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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.

Welcome, guests and visitors!

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Social Justice Action

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 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. 
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Embracing Diversity
     How do we meet the challenge of the UU Principle declaring the inherent worth and dignity of every person?  One way is to explore diversity. 
     During February and March, the Social Justice Committee offered workshops organized by Dr. Jody McBrien, a UUCS member and Professor of International and Comparative Education at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus.
     For related Embracing Diversity readings and materials, click here.

Green Team
Every July, over a million people around the world participate in Plastic Free July, a challenge to refuse single-use plastics for one whole month.  Join the challenge at plasticfreejuly.org/.
The Sarasota SUN FL Solar Co-op is now officially open! Solar United Neighbors is a non-profit that helps homeowners and small business​es​ go solar. There is no obligation or cost to join. To learn more, get information session dates and start saving money like your fellow Sarasota co-op neighbors visit Solar United Neighbors. Don't wait - the deadline is the end of August. See the new ad ...
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New Director of Religious Education begins July 18
Our new Religious Education Director, Lisa Hill, will be joining our church July 18.  Lisa is a Unitarian Universalist and comes to us with passion for children and youth.   She has a wonderful background in Religious Education. Read more...
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Read the June draft minutes here. Read the Board's Goals Summary here.  The  next Board meeting is August 21. Prior months' minutes are on the Board Minutes page. The approved budget for 2018-2019 is in the Members Corner.
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"Color Outside the Lines" on display Sunday at 11:30am
An exhibit of mixed media and collage art by local feature artist Susan Hurwitch will be on display in the Lexow Wing Gallery 
from Sunday, July 15th, through Thursday, September 13th. The exhibit also includes smaller works by Arts Council members Linda Classon, Gail Coppock, and Sally Coler. The opening reception will be from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 15th. Read and see 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:
McCullough featured with home-grown exotic fruits

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Darryl McCullough was featured in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's May 6 article about the upcoming rare fruit tree sale. Read more on our "From the Garden Gate" blog...
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Membership, Caring activities
Our Membership and Caring Committee recently hosted a Valentine's Luncheon for members who are unable, due to health issues,  to attend church regularly. Nan Billings' 100th Birthday was also celebrated. Read more and see pictures...
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"From the Garden Gate" returns
Dr. Dick the Garden Doc used to write a monthly column for our newsletter. He has returned to continue the tradition, this time in the form of a blog listed under the "Our Church" tab in the menu at the top of this page. Or click this link...
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Get Together Dinners
Sign up for the next round of dinners.  Find the sign up form and dinner rosters in the Members Corner. If you are not sure about your schedule, add yourself to the Wait List. Attending these dinners is such a great way to meet people and reacquaint with old friends.
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Women's Discussion Group  Contact Pat at oreomojo@gmail.com  for information
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Gun Control Activism

Sparked by the recent Parkland shootings, more than 200 people, including many of our church members, gathered at  Sarasota’s Kissing Statue on Thursday, February 22, 2018 for the weekly gun control rally.  Read more and see the pictures.
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Multiple Meditation Meetings 
In addition to our Sunday evening Zen group, three other meditation groups now meet at our church: SaraSangha Insight Meditation Group, Good Cause Ecosangha and Sarasota Mindfulness Institute. 
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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!

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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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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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WSRQ to air radio ad
A new radio spot promoting the church will be played at various times throughout the day at WSRQ, 98.3FM, 106.9FM and 1220AM. Hear or download ad ...

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.