This Sunday, December 16:
Services at 10:00 am and 11:30 am
41% of Americans believe that by the year 2050 Jesus definitely (23%) or probably (18%) will have returned to earth. As we prepare to retell the story of the first arrival of Jesus, the sermon will try to understand why some people expect him to return.
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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. All the Children will join together for a children's chapel and learn about the Unitarian Universalist songwriter, James Pierpont, who wrote the beloved Jingle Bells. As part of the lesson, we will create and learn to tap out Jingle Bells on "musical" glasses that we will make. This is in preparation for our Family Christmas Eve service. Youth Group: We will start working on our schedule for 2019, including a possible curriculum and a 2019 social action project.
Read more about our programs for children and youth... Forum at 10:15 am
The UU "Black Empowerment" Controversy
Why do so few African-Americans attend the Unitarian Universalist church? A short history of the events at the 1969 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in Boston, and why it is still relevant. Presenter: Fredric Sirasky, 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 amDiscovery and Discussion at 11:30 am
Three myths about the future of work (and why they're not true)
"Will machines replace humans?" This question is on the mind of anyone with a job to lose. Daniel Susskind confronts this question and three misconceptions we have about our automated future, suggesting we ask something else: How will we distribute wealth in a world when there will be less -- or even no -- work? Coffee 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, December 16, 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:
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Social Justice Action
Chocolate chips available
The fair trade chocolate chips have arrived! You tasted them and you loved them! 70% cacao, vegan, free of the 8 major allergens. Stop by the Social Justice table after the service to own a bag of these yummy chips. Need baking cocoa? Just ask - we have lots! 
The Jefferson Center is home to moderate-low income seniors and was founded by the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota nearly 60 years ago. The Board recently transferred the JC to Westminster Community. Three UUs continue to be on that Board. Read more...
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. 
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
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. |
January 27 Auction planning begins
Donations and volunteers are sought for "the most fun you'll have all year." Read more... 
Marvin Fields and Penny Soldatos Art Exhibit opens Dec 16
The exhibit in the Lexow WIng Gallery includes work in a variety of media, including painting, mixed media, and fiber. The exhibit will be up through January 17th. Stop in to see it! Read more... 
Two Candlelight Services Christmas Eve
We will have two services celebrating Christmas on December 24. Read more... 
Read the agenda for November's Board meeting here. Read the lastest draft minutes here. Read the Board's Goals Summary here. Prior months' minutes are on the Board Minutes page. The approved budget for 2018-2019 is in the Members Corner.
Flea Market Update
Our annual flea market fundraiser has ended. Thank you to all who participated. Results to be announced soon. Read more... 
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:
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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.
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
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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Meet the Board
Our Board of Trustees is elected annually by the congregation. Read more...
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)
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)
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
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
The "handsome and acoustically rich interior" of our sanctuary was included in a positive review of a recent Chopin concert. Read more...
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...
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.
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...
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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. |
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