This Sunday, October 27, in Sarasota:

Service at 10:30 am 

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Fragments
from a Personal Journey
Sermon by Roger Fritts
Each of us has our own religious story to tell: our childhood experiences with religion, our personal searching when we become adults in our teens and our twenties, and our growing maturity as we struggle with the problems of life.  All our stories are worth telling to our friends, our relatives, our lovers, our children.  They help us to understand what is common and what is different about each of us.  Sunday I will tell a little of my own religious journey.  

  Music

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Thomas Koch, classical guitar
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Don Bryn, piano

Religious Education for Children at 10:30 to 11:30 am, for Youth from 10:30 am to Noon.

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Nursery Care: Loving care provided by our nursery staff and volunteers for those 4 years and younger. PreK- Youth Group: Halloween Party- Children will have a costume parade at the beginning of service before we start our Party.​
Read more about our Religious Education programs for children and youth... 

Forum at 9:30 am

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Homeless Housing -
Harvest House’s Many Solutions
Harvest House provides 900 beds of housing with programs scattered around northern Sarasota for men and women.  There’s even a drop-in day house for homeless teenagers. Presenter: Erin Minor; Moderator: Jim Keeney.

Coffee and Conversations at 11:30 am

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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.

Zen Study Group at 7 pm

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A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm in the Reeb Room. Each session is organized into two components: 1) The study of Zen, exploring a Zen topic for roughly 30 minutes. 2) The practice of Zen.  Meditate for roughly 20 minutes, followed by chanting the centuries-old Heart Sutra. All are welcome, beginners as well as experienced Zen practitioners. Read more...

This Sunday, October 27, in Lakewood Ranch:

Service at 10 am

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A Matter of Principles
Sermon by Rev. Beth Miller
The preamble to the Unitarian Universalist Association statement of principles says: "We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote."  The seven principles are then listed. Each principles is fodder for many sermons, but  this one will explore what it means to “covenant” and to “affirm and promote”  the principles of our faith tradition. ​
​Read more about upcoming services in Lakewood Ranch...
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Dave Longo, keyboard
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We meet at Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch, 6021 Exchange Way,  Lakewood Ranch. Click here for map and directions.

Welcome, guests and visitors!

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Social Justice Action

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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...
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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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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

Climate Strikes on Fridays
Oct. 18 at 3pm
Unconditional Surrender Statue
Join Sarasota Students 4 Climate  and Sarasota Fridays for the Future for the local action in the youth-led  strike for the climate.
CLICK HERE to watch Greta Thunberg's passionate speech to world leaders at the UN Climate Summit.
Ways you can help: Encourage our Congressman to support the Citizen's Climate Lobby's Carbon Fee and Dividend Policy.
Flea Market
Coming Soon - November 16
What's the buzz?
Read more...
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Day of the Dead Remembrance  Potluck
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
5:30-8:30PM
Let us gather to honor and celebrate those of our loved ones who have passed on whether human or animal. Bring photos, items and food to share.  Tables will be provided to set up your ofrenda (altar) for your loved one.  We will have decorations , flowers, and music to add to this colorful event.  
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"The Current War" to be reviewed November 6
The Cinema Conversations group meets November 6 at 7 pm in the Lexow Wing. Read more...
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Current Art Exhibit!​"Goddesses Ancient and Modern" by Peg Green, and "Pine Needle Baskets" by Kathryn Erickson. On exhibit  through November 8, Have a look. You'll be glad you did! Read more...

UUs in the News:
Suzie Brucklacher interviewed by SNN about caregiver issues

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The interview aired September 26. See the video and the transcript ...

UUs in the News:
Roy Ingham featured in Climate Strike coverage

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Roy Ingham was featured in Carrie Seidman's column in the Herald-Tribune's September 22 issue. Read more...
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UUs in the News:
NPR recently provided an update on Rogers' former church giving sanctuary to a mother of three facing deportation without her children. Read more, see the video, hear the broadcast...

UUs in the News:
Jody McBrien's new book featured

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Jody McBrien's new book about refugee resettlement efforts is featured in the July 16 Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
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Get Together Dinners
Go to the Members Corner to find the latest dinner rosters. 
​Attending these dinners is  a great way to meet new people and reacquaint with old friends.
Annual Report published
Our annual report has now been posted to the Members' Corner.
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​Peg Green's Tapestry Chosen for Cover of New UU Pocket Guide 
​Read more...
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The Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Members are welcome to attend. Read the latest minutes here. The current year budget can be found in the Members Corner.
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Adult Programs
Zen, Writing Your Own Story, Poetry, Chalice Groups, Gardening - plus more - all available to help you make new friends......click on Adult Programs in the menu above.
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Membership, Caring activities
Our Membership and Caring Committee hosted a Valentine's Luncheon for members who are unable, due to health issues, to attend church regularly.  Read more and see pictures...
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Chalice Groups
New small groups are scheduled to start this month. Contact
Chalice@uusarasota.org to join a group, Read more...

Welcome, guests and visitors!

Click here for a special message to 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.
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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.

 -Rev. Roger Fritts

Meet the Ministers

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Rev. Roger Fritts, Senior Minister, joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota in 2011. Go to Rev. Roger Fritts bio for more details.
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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... 

Ministerial Transition
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Meet the Board

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

UUs in the News:
Livingston tragedy, Fritts' comments featured

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Carrie Seidman's column in the May 28 issue of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune features the tragic death of Sherry Penney and James Livingston and Roger Fritts's recent Contact comments. Read full column...
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UUA President Spearheads Voter Drive
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the UUA, joined 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...
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GA online
Our association's annual General Assembly concluded June 23. Read more and view videos...

Chalice Groups

Deep Thinking, Deep Listening
A new group begins soon.
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.
Our Partner Church

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