Check our RE Calendar here for upcoming family and other events.
PAST EVENTS:
Odyssey Night, Sunday, November 6, 2022
HAWAIIAN LUAU- SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH; 11:30AM
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MID-SUMMER POTLUCK AND DANCE- SATURDAY, JULY 13TH; 5:30-8:30pm
and impromptu singing duo!!
and impromptu singing duo!!
ICE- CREAM SOCIAL- SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH 11:30AM.
RE hosted is first Ice-Cream social for the congregation
RE hosted is first Ice-Cream social for the congregation
POKER AND GAME NIGHT!
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, 5:30-8:30 IN THE WEST WING
SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH, 5:30-8:30 IN THE WEST WING
End of Year Beach Picnic-
Sunday, June 2nd 10:30am-1:30pm South Lido Beach We had fun socializing and enjoying the beach together.
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Sarasota Fairgrounds (Fruitville Rd) ----- Free Event | Free Parking | Suggested Donation: $5
Special Speakers, Music and Entertainment, Kids Zone, Yoga and Fitness, Food Demonstrations
The UU Church RE Program is hosting a booth at the Festival which is open from 10am to 5pm. We will be offering free samples of Kombucha, having the children participate in Greenpeace's Plastic Monster Program and will have great conversations about UUism and our Church. Volunteer to help here or sign-up at the Church on Sunday.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!-
Sunday, April 7th 10:45-11:45 am
Great success! We raised $922 from ticket sales and donations and served over 155 people plus our hardworking crew! THANKS to all.
Sunday, April 7th 10:45-11:45 am
Great success! We raised $922 from ticket sales and donations and served over 155 people plus our hardworking crew! THANKS to all.
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CHURCH! -
Saturday, March 30 5:30-8:30pm
We had a good turn-out of families and a few congregational members. Great socializing and movie time together because everything is awesome when you do everything as a team. ;-)
Saturday, March 30 5:30-8:30pm
We had a good turn-out of families and a few congregational members. Great socializing and movie time together because everything is awesome when you do everything as a team. ;-)
Annual Pet Blessing and Potluck
Saturday, March 9th from 5pm-8pm
We had a small (15 attendees) but lovely service with our special animals. Check out our Photo gallery for more pictures. Photo Gallery
Saturday, March 9th from 5pm-8pm
We had a small (15 attendees) but lovely service with our special animals. Check out our Photo gallery for more pictures. Photo Gallery
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Hosted by the Sensenigs! Thank you to the Sensenigs for hosting this event at their home. The 19 attendees had a great time playing games and socializing!! |
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Annual All Church Bonfire and Potluck Night
January 19, 2018
5:30pm - 9:00pm
East Parking lot
We had a perfect evening with cool temperatures and a full moon. 42 of us enjoyed the event! Great conversation, lots of hanging out with friends and meeting new ones and the Smore's were the best.
January 19, 2018
5:30pm - 9:00pm
East Parking lot
We had a perfect evening with cool temperatures and a full moon. 42 of us enjoyed the event! Great conversation, lots of hanging out with friends and meeting new ones and the Smore's were the best.
XMAS TREE TRIMMING AND POTLUCK
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
Family Camping Trip to Ginnie Springs
October 19-21, 2018
October 19-21, 2018
Religious Education Picnic
Sunday, April 22nd
10:30 am
South Lido Beach Park
(2201 Benjamin Franklin Drive)
RE Families are enjoying a day at the beach. Join us as we take time to relax and play in the sun. We’ll meet in South Lido Beach Park by the picnic tables at 10:30 am. There is a playground, beach and grills. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers will be provided. Bring a dish to share, drinks, beach chairs and beach toys. Charlotte & Treavor will be joining us to help with the younger children. Please note: Childcare will be available at the church for anyone unable to attend the picnic.
Sunday, April 22nd
10:30 am
South Lido Beach Park
(2201 Benjamin Franklin Drive)
RE Families are enjoying a day at the beach. Join us as we take time to relax and play in the sun. We’ll meet in South Lido Beach Park by the picnic tables at 10:30 am. There is a playground, beach and grills. Hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers will be provided. Bring a dish to share, drinks, beach chairs and beach toys. Charlotte & Treavor will be joining us to help with the younger children. Please note: Childcare will be available at the church for anyone unable to attend the picnic.
MARCH FOR OUR LIVES
end gun violence and school shooting
Saturday, March 24th, 9:00 am - West Wing
We're meeting in the West Wing to prepare signs for the March for our Lives rally.
Rally is at Bayfront Park, Sarasota 10am-12pm
end gun violence and school shooting
Saturday, March 24th, 9:00 am - West Wing
We're meeting in the West Wing to prepare signs for the March for our Lives rally.
Rally is at Bayfront Park, Sarasota 10am-12pm
Family Game Night
Saturday, Feb 17th
6pm - West Wing
Join us for a night of food, fellowship and fun at Family Game Night on Saturday, Feb 17th in the West Wing. We have plenty of games on hand, but we’d love to learn how to play your favorites too. We play board games, card games, role-playing games, etc. A craft activity will also be available for our younger participants.
We'll be serving a lasagna dinner (a gluten free variety will be available). Please bring a simple snack or dessert to share.
Saturday, Feb 17th
6pm - West Wing
Join us for a night of food, fellowship and fun at Family Game Night on Saturday, Feb 17th in the West Wing. We have plenty of games on hand, but we’d love to learn how to play your favorites too. We play board games, card games, role-playing games, etc. A craft activity will also be available for our younger participants.
We'll be serving a lasagna dinner (a gluten free variety will be available). Please bring a simple snack or dessert to share.
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BONFIRE NIGHT
Jan 20, 2017 6:00 pm UUCS - East Field Keep warm around the fire as we share fellowship, Fun, & S'mores around the fire. Bring a potluck dinner to share - a grill will be available Hot chocolate, Hot Cider, & Water Provided. BYOB! Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers will be provided! |
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Parents Night Out
December 19th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UU Church, West Wing
Need a break from the holiday rush or extra time to yourself? We're hosting an evening of holiday fun for children - tree decorating, crafts, holiday movie, and lots of hot cocoa. Parents are free to stay or have an evening for themselves. Sign up is required. Call Susan at 941-371-4974 or e-mail : dre@uusarasota.org.
December 19th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UU Church, West Wing
Need a break from the holiday rush or extra time to yourself? We're hosting an evening of holiday fun for children - tree decorating, crafts, holiday movie, and lots of hot cocoa. Parents are free to stay or have an evening for themselves. Sign up is required. Call Susan at 941-371-4974 or e-mail : dre@uusarasota.org.
Mandeville Beer Garden
Saturday, Nov 18, 2017
6:00pm
Join us for a night of socializing. All ages welcome.
Meet at the Outside Picnic Tables.
Family Friendly Games & Children's Menu Available
Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave, Sarasota
Saturday, Nov 18, 2017
6:00pm
Join us for a night of socializing. All ages welcome.
Meet at the Outside Picnic Tables.
Family Friendly Games & Children's Menu Available
Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 N. Lemon Ave, Sarasota
Pizza & Poker
Saturday, Sept 16th
UUCS West Wing, 6:00pm
We're hosting a poker night to bring family and friends together. Don't know how to play, don't worry....our poker expert Chris and Jeremy will be on hand to help us learn the game. Children can play along (what better way to learn math skills) or enjoy other fun games. We’re ordering in pizza to make it an easy night for everyone. Feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. Age appropriate games will be available for the younger children. Please E-mail me if you are planning on attending. If you forget to, please come anyway.
E-mail Susan to RSVP: dre@uusarasota.org
Donations towards pizza are requested.
Saturday, Sept 16th
UUCS West Wing, 6:00pm
We're hosting a poker night to bring family and friends together. Don't know how to play, don't worry....our poker expert Chris and Jeremy will be on hand to help us learn the game. Children can play along (what better way to learn math skills) or enjoy other fun games. We’re ordering in pizza to make it an easy night for everyone. Feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. Age appropriate games will be available for the younger children. Please E-mail me if you are planning on attending. If you forget to, please come anyway.
E-mail Susan to RSVP: dre@uusarasota.org
Donations towards pizza are requested.
WHAT: GAME NIGHT
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH
WHERE: UUCS WEST WING
TIME: 5:30PM
WHO: YOU
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO OUR MULTI-GENERATION GAME NIGHT!!
JOIN THE FUN!!
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH
WHERE: UUCS WEST WING
TIME: 5:30PM
WHO: YOU
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO OUR MULTI-GENERATION GAME NIGHT!!
JOIN THE FUN!!
Pool Party
Saturday, June 17th , 2pm
Char & Dawn's House
Saturday, June 17th , 2pm
Char & Dawn's House
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Religious Education Picnic
Sunday, May 7th 10:30 am South Lido Beach Park (2201 Benjamin Franklin Drive) |
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BONFIRE NIGHT
April 1st
6:00 pm
UUCS - East Field
Fun, fellowship & S'mores around the fire
Bring a potluck dinner to share - a grill will be available
BYOB!
Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers will be provided!
April 1st
6:00 pm
UUCS - East Field
Fun, fellowship & S'mores around the fire
Bring a potluck dinner to share - a grill will be available
BYOB!
Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers will be provided!
Jumpin Fun Trampoline Sport
Saturday, March 18th, 6:00pm
With over 13,000 square feet of trampoline jumping surface .
Open Jump ~ Dodge Ball Jump ~ Ball Pit ~ And More
Saturday, March 18th, 6:00pm
With over 13,000 square feet of trampoline jumping surface .
Open Jump ~ Dodge Ball Jump ~ Ball Pit ~ And More
PARENTS NIGHT OUT - FEBRUARY, 18TH
5:30-9:30pm
Enjoy an evening out, while the children enjoy an night of fun at the UUCS.
Games, Movie, crafts & Dinner
5:30-9:30pm
Enjoy an evening out, while the children enjoy an night of fun at the UUCS.
Games, Movie, crafts & Dinner
BONFIRE NIGHT
Jan 21, 2017
6:00 pm
UUCS - East Field
Fun, fellowship & S'mores around the fire
Bring a potluck dinner to share - a grill will be available
BYOB! Hot chocolate, Hot Cider, & Water Provided
Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers will be provided!
Jan 21, 2017
6:00 pm
UUCS - East Field
Fun, fellowship & S'mores around the fire
Bring a potluck dinner to share - a grill will be available
BYOB! Hot chocolate, Hot Cider, & Water Provided
Marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers will be provided!
PARENTS NIGHT OUT & HOLIDAY DECORATING
Saturday, December 10th,
Take an evening for yourself. The children will enjoy an evening of holiday crafts, dinner, hot chocolate and a holiday movie.
Saturday, December 10th,
Take an evening for yourself. The children will enjoy an evening of holiday crafts, dinner, hot chocolate and a holiday movie.
BREAKING BREAD - PREP NIGHT
Saturday, November 12th, 5:30pm
An evening of cooking & baking for a great cause!
Join us as we prep the food for our UU SERVICE COMMITTEE Social Justice project
Saturday, November 12th, 5:30pm
An evening of cooking & baking for a great cause!
Join us as we prep the food for our UU SERVICE COMMITTEE Social Justice project
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Garden Stone Project "one of a kind" concrete garden stones |
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Wine, Cheese & Mulch
Thanks to everyone who helped mulch & clean the playground. Games & pot luck dinner followed our hard work. |
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MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, July 16th West Wing 5:00pm Family friendly movie on our new big screen! BRING A DISH TO SHARE FOR POT LUCK DINNER POPPCORN WILL BE PROVIDED! |
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.PANCAKE BRUNCH - SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Parents & children are needed to help with our annual brunch. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Shelter Box, a non-profit providing shelter & vital aid to families around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.
Parents & children are needed to help with our annual brunch. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Shelter Box, a non-profit providing shelter & vital aid to families around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.
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CAMP FIRE NIGHT
Saturday, April 16th - 6:00PM
THERE WERE S'MORES! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Joined around the campfire for fun, games & friendship.
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Children, youth and adults help feed the hungry.
Thank you to everyone who donated food or volunteered at All Faiths Food Bank. We donated two large barrels full of food and had a great turnout of children, youth and adults to sort and package boxes for distribution to our community food pantries at All Faiths Food Bank on March 12th. It was a rewarding and fun event for all who volunteered.
Volunteer Day at All Faith Food Bank
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Parent’s Night Out!
February 20th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm UU Church, West Wing Drop the children off and have an evening for yourself. Children will enjoy an evening together with dinner, games, movie & more. Sign up is required for child care. Call Susan at 941-371-4974 or e-mail : dre@uusarasota.org. |
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CAMP-OUT
January 23, 4:30-?? UU Church, east parking lot COME PITCH A TENT AND STAY OVERNIGHT OR JUST COME FOR THE CAMPFIRE FUN SATURDAY EVENING! This is a potluck so bring food to share, and food to grill or roast over the fire pit. Tea, water, juice provided. Ice-cream for dessert. BYOB. No need to RSVP, just come! (Need camping gear? Call Catherine at 941 720-8437) |
Christmas Eve Family Service Thursday, December 24, 5:30 pm
A special service for our Religious Education Families with carols and readings. Cookies and punch following the service.
Wear your Santa hat, reindeer ears, or any other seasonal attire.
We will have a song rehearsal at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
A special service for our Religious Education Families with carols and readings. Cookies and punch following the service.
Wear your Santa hat, reindeer ears, or any other seasonal attire.
We will have a song rehearsal at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Holiday movie and cocoa and Parent’s night out!
December 19th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm
UU Church, west wing
Need a break from the holiday rush or extra time to yourself? Join us for a spaghetti dinner (gluten free and vegan options available), and stay for a holiday movie, holiday crafts, singing carols, and lots of hot cocoa or cider. Parents are free to stay or have an evening for themselves. Sign up is required for child care. Call Susan at 941-371-4974 or e-mail : dre@uusarasota.org. No Cost but donations are appreciated!
Tree Trimming Party
December 5, 6-8:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with our decorating extravaganza! Join us for our intergenerational tree trimming party. We'll be decorating the tree in the Sanctuary and creating decorations for our own West Wing Tree. We will have a Pot Luck dinner, so bring a dish to share. Drinks will be provided. Everyone is invited and we hope you'll join the fun
November
West Wing Wall
Thankful for Tree
Our first Social Justice Project was a great success.
We raised $ 290.00 for the UUSC Syrian Refugee aid efforts.
West Wing Wall
Thankful for Tree
Our first Social Justice Project was a great success.
We raised $ 290.00 for the UUSC Syrian Refugee aid efforts.
November 21, 5:30-??
UU Church, east parking lot
CAMP-OUT!
COME PITCH A TENT AND STAY OVERNIGHT OR JUST COME FOR THE CAMPFIRE CAMADERIE SATURDAY EVENING! This is a potluck so bring food to share, and food to grill or roast over the fire pit. Tea, water, juice provided. Ice-cream for dessert. BYOB. No need to RSVP, just come! (Need camping gear? Call Catherine at 941 720-8437)
UU Church, east parking lot
CAMP-OUT!
COME PITCH A TENT AND STAY OVERNIGHT OR JUST COME FOR THE CAMPFIRE CAMADERIE SATURDAY EVENING! This is a potluck so bring food to share, and food to grill or roast over the fire pit. Tea, water, juice provided. Ice-cream for dessert. BYOB. No need to RSVP, just come! (Need camping gear? Call Catherine at 941 720-8437)
Sunday School Halloween Party October 25: Please come to church a little early in costume. We will gather in the West Wing and parade the children through the sanctuary- a popular event every year.
Parents, you are welcome to pop on a hat or (not too scary) mask and join the parade! Then the kids will enjoy games and fun in the West Wing during the service.
Parents, you are welcome to pop on a hat or (not too scary) mask and join the parade! Then the kids will enjoy games and fun in the West Wing during the service.
Third Saturday Family Night Out September 19, 2015
BACK TO SCHOOL Kick Off Open House: September 13, noon to 1;30
Get to know the UUs of Sarasota! This is our Kick-Off party for our religious Education Program and we'd love for you and your family to come check us out! Kids, bring your swimsuits. Giant slip n' slide! Burgers, pizza, veggies and special treats. Games and more. Cool down and have fun while getting to know what our program is all about! This event is free for anyone interested in learning about our church program.
The following article appeared in the September issue of the local Natural Awakenings magazine:
Get to know the UUs of Sarasota! This is our Kick-Off party for our religious Education Program and we'd love for you and your family to come check us out! Kids, bring your swimsuits. Giant slip n' slide! Burgers, pizza, veggies and special treats. Games and more. Cool down and have fun while getting to know what our program is all about! This event is free for anyone interested in learning about our church program.
The following article appeared in the September issue of the local Natural Awakenings magazine:
