UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SARASOTA, 3975 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA FL 34232, TEL. 941-371-4974
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Our 2023-2024  Stewardship Campaign is underway!   Click Here to learn more, watch a new video from our teen, Robyn Schoenberg, and make a Pledge. 

Click here for Monday's Equinox service...
This Sunday, March 26: (note new times)
Service in the Sanctuary ​​and via YouTube at 10:30 am: 
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Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Unitarian Universalism is currently discerning changes to our Purposes and Principles. Will that change our identity as a Religion or as a Congregation? What does it mean to say we are Unitarian Universalists? With a pluralistic theology how do we discern truth to help us move forward? 
(Click on the picture to view the YouTube livestream.)

Music:
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Fernando Traba, bassoon
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Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30am:
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Vulnerability--- The Hoodwink effect- part 2
All children and youth start in the Service for the Time for All Ages before heading to their classes.  This Sunday, both classes will have activities and conversation around how to tell if something is fake or real.  ​
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED  FOR INFANTS TO 5 YRS
Questions?  Contact Catherine Bonner at catherinebuucs@gmail.com   ​     Sign-up for our Religious Education Newsletter.

Forum in the Reeb Room and via Zoom at 9:15 am:
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What Is Medical Aid in Dying?
In February, 2023, Florida lawmakers introduced the Death with Dignity Act (S864/H1231). If passed, this would allow residents of Florida to access medical aid in dying.   Our speaker, Tony Ray, who started the Florida Death with Dignity nonprofit, will provide information about the requirements and safeguards of such a law, and the status of this legislation in Florida. 

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Annual Meeting after the service
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Members meet each year for a quick review of the new budget and to elect members to represent us on the Board of Trustees. This year we consider some updates to the bylaws regarding remote voting, as illustrated left. Your presence is requested to ensure a quorum.

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Coffee and Conversations after the service
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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. 

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Mindfulness-Based Human Flourishing Group in the Reeb Room at 3:00 pm:
The group will explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. We will provide an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. 
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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.  Read more...​

Adult Program Highlights
Use the link in the black Navigation Bar at the top to learn more about our Adult Programs

Arts Council - Art Exhibit in the Lexow Gallery

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“Her Shoes in the Alley”
Please stop in to see this exhibit of photo-based art by UUCS member Donald Diddams. and several sculptures by artist Sheryl Shakinovsky in the Lexow Gallery. It will be up until April 13th. Don't miss it! ​Click or tap here to learn and see more.

Call to UUCS Member Artists
"Inspiration" - Spring Member's Exhibit

 Click or tap here for details.

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Potluck Get Together Dinners
for Members and Friends


Saturday, April 29th and Saturday, May 20th 

​Meet your UU friends at home, yours or theirs.  ​These dinners are great ways to get to know other people.  Click on this link to download a sign-up form for the dinners you would like to attend or Sign-up Sundays after Service.  The deadline is April 2nd.


Women's Potluck Luncheon, Saturday April 15 at 11:30,  Lexow Wing...just come and bring a dish to share.... 


JUSTICE WORKS
Members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota do justice. We are involved in the local community and partner with national and international advocacy agencies.  We have teams dealing with food insecurity, affordable housing, racial justice, environmental justice and reproductive justice and more.  Please use the links in the black navigation bar at the top of this page to learn more about all our justice teams.
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Are you looking to join the fight for Reproductive Rights?

Join Rev. Jay and our Reproductive Rights Team for a special 7-week study program which started on Wednesday, 
 February 22  from 6:30-8pm either in person in the Lexow Wing or on Zoom.   Learn more here. 

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Board accepts Remembrance Project 
Our Board of Trustees has approved the placement of a historical marker on our property memorializing lynchings in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, to promote reconciliation with the past and "looking toward a brighter and more inclusive future." Click here to learn more about this project.



Unitarian Universalist Association News
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Our Principles, Purposes and Sources are up for review​
It is time for our international Unitarian Universalist Association to review our basic documents. Read more about the Article II Study Commission... 

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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.

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Rev. Jay Wolin 
We welcome Rev. Jay Wolin as our new settled minister. His tenure with us began August 1. Read more about Rev. Wolin... ​

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​Connections
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These gatherings will continue as long as folks want to connect with each other in this way. Join us on your computer, tablet or smart phone. 
Happy Hour            Friday, 5:00-6:00 
Forum                      Sunday, 9:15 am   
Zen Buddhism       Sunday, 7:00 pm 
   (Read more about Sunday events above and left.)
No sign up necessary if you are on our mailing list.  You will receive the Zoom invitation with the link and meeting ID the day before. To join our mailing list, just sign up on our Virtual Guestbook...

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The Board of Trustees meets at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Read the latest minutes  at Members Corner. The current year budget can be found in the Members Corner.

Our Board of Trustees is elected annually by the congregation. Read more...

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Chalice Groups

Deep Thinking, Deep Listening
A new group begins soon.
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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.
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We are a

Green Sanctuary

Congregation practicing reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth.


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Our Partner Church

Read about our relationship with the Unitarians of Korond, Transylvania.


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