UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SARASOTA, 3975 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA FL 34232, TEL. 941-371-4974
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Ministerial Search Committee update: see below.

Your Search Committee is Workin' It!

PictureMinisterial Search Committee. Standing left to right: Robert Mayer, Marie Keeney, Ava Whaley, Rick Sandler (Chair), Kathy Brackett. Seated left to right: Lisa Ellis, Mary Maldonado, Sharron Howard
Your Ministerial Search Committee met to discuss a congregational survey and focus groups (where you will have multiple opportunities to provide your input on what the Congregation needs in a minister), the Congregational Record and ministerial compensation. The next two meetings will be an in-depth retreat, led by a representative of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We appreciate your support as we move forward on this vitally important task.


​Pastoral Care and Connection

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Rev. Beth Miller
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Rev. Doug Wadkins
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Rev. Budd Friend-Jones
The Reverends Beth Miller (Bethmuucs@gmail.com 617-893-1949),
Doug Wadkins (dougwuucs@gmail.com 941-371-4974 extension 4) 
Budd Friend-Jones (Buddfjuucs@gmail.com 224-623-9200) are available to respond to your pastoral needs. In addition, Caring Committee and Pastoral Care Team members are available to help in a variety of ways. Please contact Beth, Doug or Budd if you or someone you know in our church community has a need, or just to talk.
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Racial Justice News
UUCS offers many different ways to get educated and get involved. More information here. 


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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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At this time, only financial donations are requested.  We recently donated $1,540.

Did you know? From clothes to food, the closer to home these products are made and bought, the less carbon is created with their transportation. Not only that, but you’ll be supporting the local economy. Vote for our community and our planet with your wallet.

Solution: BUY LOCAL

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Garden renamed Dick & Diane Happy Memorial Garden.
Dick Happy's latest reflection is at his
"From the Garden Gate" blog ...

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Chalice Groups
Small groups are active now. Contact
Chalice@uusarasota.org 
​for more information, Read more...


UUCS Arts Council
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“Creating Art” by Sue Kennedy
UUCS Member Artist of the Month
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Get to know another of our UUCS member artists. Sue says, “Creating art has always been a ... place where all my attention is focused, where I am at peace.” 
See some of the wonderful art she creates when she is in that peaceful and focused place. ​Click here!


Click here for a Guide to Streaming Sunday Services, Meetings, and Classes
The Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, a local non-profit and friend of the church, warmly welcomes you to join us! SMI hosts free, twice-weekly guided mindfulness meditation/book discussion sessions via Zoom:  on Wednesday evenings at 6pm, and/or on Fridays at noon. SMI also offers a variety of community classes, including mindful movement--Qigong & Tai Chi--via Zoom, three times a week. Donations are gratefully accepted. Easily register for all SMI classes, programs, and retreats at www.sarasotamindfulness.org.


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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. Dr. Doug Wadkins, Interim Senior Minister, joined our church
​August 1.. Read more...

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Rev. Beth Miller, Associate Minister, joined the church on September 1. Read more...
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Rev. Gilbert (Budd) Friend-Jones, Associate Minister, joined the church on September 1. Read more... 

Special Congregational Meeting June 27 Click on text to read report

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Our Board of Trustees is elected annually by the congregation. Read more...
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Happy gets distracted in church
Read more in Dick's "From the Garden Gate" blog...

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

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​Drone video of our partner church is now available. Click here to view...
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Read more about our partner church...


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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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