Upcoming Services in Sarasota
(Past sermons are in our archive.)
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Virus ResponseThe Sunday Services ARE NOT cancelled.
See our minister's response to the virus on the home page. (This note updated on Tuesday, March 10.) |
This Sunday, March 15:
Services at 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Rev. Olympia Brown
Perseverance:
In It for the Long Haul
Sermon by Beth Miller
March has been designated Women's History Month here in the United States since 1987. These observances lift up women’s contributions in history and culture and advocate for women’s equality. Unitarian Universalism’s history includes suffragette and Universalist minister Olympia Brown, first woman ordained by a denomination, who persevered despite great odds.
In It for the Long Haul
Sermon by Beth Miller
March has been designated Women's History Month here in the United States since 1987. These observances lift up women’s contributions in history and culture and advocate for women’s equality. Unitarian Universalism’s history includes suffragette and Universalist minister Olympia Brown, first woman ordained by a denomination, who persevered despite great odds.
Music at 10 am |
Music at 11:30 am |
choir
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Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children at 10:00 am
Nursery Care:
Loving care provided by our nursery staff and volunteers for those 4 years and younger. |
St Patrick's Day:
Pre-K through 1st Grade: The children will hear a story about St. Patrick's Day and make clover good luck charms 2nd through 5th Grade: The children will learn about the story of St. Patrick and make shamrock pretzels |
Youth Group:
The youth group will continue their series of classes on the religion of Islam. Read more about our Religious Education programs for youth... |
Forum at 10:15 am
Dean Bill Woodson
Police/Community Relations
The Dean of Engagement and Diversity at New College will continue our series of discussions about diversity and fairness in Sarasota by focusing on police relations with the community.
Presenter, Dean Bill Woodson; Moderator, Marie Keeney.
The Dean of Engagement and Diversity at New College will continue our series of discussions about diversity and fairness in Sarasota by focusing on police relations with the community.
Presenter, Dean Bill Woodson; Moderator, Marie Keeney.
Coffee and Conversations at 11:00 am and 12:30 pm
Enjoy coffee 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
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. Explore a Zen topic for roughly 30 minutes. During this time we either (a) hear part of a recorded lecture, (b) view a short video on Zen Buddhism, or (c) listen to an excerpt from a tract written by a classic Zen master as read by one of the leaders or a class member.
2) The practice of Zen. Meditate for roughly 20 minutes, then we finish by chanting the centuries-old Heart Sutra. All are welcome, beginners as well as experienced Zen practitioners. Read more...
1) The study of Zen. Explore a Zen topic for roughly 30 minutes. During this time we either (a) hear part of a recorded lecture, (b) view a short video on Zen Buddhism, or (c) listen to an excerpt from a tract written by a classic Zen master as read by one of the leaders or a class member.
2) The practice of Zen. Meditate for roughly 20 minutes, then we finish by chanting the centuries-old Heart Sutra. All are welcome, beginners as well as experienced Zen practitioners. Read more...
Subsequent Sundays:
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Roger Fritts speaks at a recent Sunday service at our Sarasota church.
Where is the church? See map below. Click here for directions and picture...
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 Rev. Fritts at the time of his ordination in 1978
March 22: 10:00 am (One service only)
Occasion: Annual Meeting after the service Would I Do It Again? Sermon by Roger Fritts Reflections of choosing our lives work. Music: CY Hong, violin |
Fritts performs a wedding in Bethesda, MD
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March 29: 10:00 am (One service only)
A Fond Reminiscence
Sermon by Roger Fritts
This will be my final sermon in Sarasota.
Music: 10: choir
A Fond Reminiscence
Sermon by Roger Fritts
This will be my final sermon in Sarasota.
Music: 10: choir
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Lakewood Ranch
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"Christ the King” triptych by Joseph O’Connell
April 5: 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Palm Sunday in a Post-
Harry Potter Universe
Sermon by Budd Friend-Jones
The great novelist, James Joyce, once said that his own existence was guided by three principles: exile, cunning and silence. On this Palm Sunday, can these three words describe Jesus and his ministry? As he rides a donkey into Jerusalem, can we think of him as a wizard? As one who inhabits not a different, but a larger, reality? Can we learn from Jesus-as-wizard what it might mean to affirm the full measure of our humanity?
Music: Pete Carney
Palm Sunday in a Post-
Harry Potter Universe
Sermon by Budd Friend-Jones
The great novelist, James Joyce, once said that his own existence was guided by three principles: exile, cunning and silence. On this Palm Sunday, can these three words describe Jesus and his ministry? As he rides a donkey into Jerusalem, can we think of him as a wizard? As one who inhabits not a different, but a larger, reality? Can we learn from Jesus-as-wizard what it might mean to affirm the full measure of our humanity?
Music: Pete Carney
April 12: 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Easter and Passover
for Unitarian Universalists
Sermon by Beth Miller
The Jewish and Christian high holy days of springtime have always been intertwined and harken back to Pagan celebrations predating them both. There are universal human themes here that resonate beyond the unique stories of particular people in specific times.
Music: 10: choir, 11:30 Mindy Simmons and Ed Kinder
Photo used under Creative Commons from namminliz.
Easter and Passover
for Unitarian Universalists
Sermon by Beth Miller
The Jewish and Christian high holy days of springtime have always been intertwined and harken back to Pagan celebrations predating them both. There are universal human themes here that resonate beyond the unique stories of particular people in specific times.
Music: 10: choir, 11:30 Mindy Simmons and Ed Kinder
Photo used under Creative Commons from namminliz.