Eat Local Week begins with speech Friday evening
Samantha Benjamin-Kirk, the USDA's Southeast Regional Lead for Farm to School, will be the keynote speaker kicking off Transition Sarasota's Eat Local Week. She is an expert in incorporating traditional and indigenous foods into school meals. Her presentation will be followed by a panel of leaders in local farm-to-school efforts. Our church hosts the event at 7:30 pm on October 20. Read more... This Sunday, October 22, in Sarasota:
Religious Education for Children and Youth, 10:30 am
We have programs for children from ages 0 to 18. This Sunday: Pre-K - 5th Grade: Tapestry of Faith classes. 7th - 12th Grade: Our Whole Lives sexuality training. Read more about our Religious Education programs for children and youth... Check out our RE Calendar for our scheduled programs.
Forum at 9:30 am
Poetry in a Time of Despair
Louise Stinespring has had a lifelong passion for poetry. She will celebrate the art of poetry by reading aloud a few selected poems that have meant the most to her over the years and influenced her perspectives on life. Audience members are invited to bring a poem of their choosing to be read aloud. At this time of great political unrest and divisiveness, Louise hopes that a bit of poetry will enliven us and remind us of the true meaning of life. Read more... Coffee and Conversations at 11:30 am
Coffee and Conversations: 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.
TED Talk Talk at 11:45 am
The United Nations: Our Search for Peace
Following on the heels of Rev. Sprowls’ sermon, we present a 13-minute video about the UU-UNO: the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office in New York. There should be plenty to talk about following the video, considering President Trump's recent speech to the General Assembly and the US withdrawal from UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias. Read more... This Sunday, October 22, in Lakewood Ranch:
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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. 
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