Upcoming Services
(Past services are on our Virtual Church page and later sermons are in our archive.)
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This Sunday, April 11:
Live Sunday Service at 10:45 am:
Traveling the Crooked Path
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
Exploring our theme for April, Becoming, we look at some of the broad pathways that help people discover and uncover their deeper sense of self. It is both a time of self-discovery and a meaningful time of partnerships. It is both a time of great adventure and often a time of upheaval. Ultimately it is some of the most important life work that we will do and our congregations can be very helpful in assisting one discern what we might learn from that journey to becoming.
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
Exploring our theme for April, Becoming, we look at some of the broad pathways that help people discover and uncover their deeper sense of self. It is both a time of self-discovery and a meaningful time of partnerships. It is both a time of great adventure and often a time of upheaval. Ultimately it is some of the most important life work that we will do and our congregations can be very helpful in assisting one discern what we might learn from that journey to becoming.
Music
Don Bryn, piano, and the masked mini-choir
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Live Religious Education at 10:30 am:
- Whom are You Becoming?
10:30 am Zoom
Each of us comes with special talents and super powers to help our world. Join us to learn about your special talents through story, music, and art. Imagine if you were a superhero, what would be your special power? Come ready to share.
No matter your age, ALL ARE WELCOME to join us if you are in line with our UU values and principles. Not on our current religious education mailing list? Sign-up here and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions.
Live Forum via Zoom at 9:30 am:
Labor Relations in Our Fields:
CIW Update
This will be a dual-lingual presentation by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, the farmworkers group which is leading the fight for Fair Food. CIW is still working for the “Penny a Pound” increase in the tomato fields and other initiatives. Presenters, Nely Rodriguez and Uriel Zayala-Perez; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
CIW Update
This will be a dual-lingual presentation by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, the farmworkers group which is leading the fight for Fair Food. CIW is still working for the “Penny a Pound” increase in the tomato fields and other initiatives. Presenters, Nely Rodriguez and Uriel Zayala-Perez; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
Coffee hour via Zoom at 11:30 am:
Join us for a conversation after the service in our vitual coffee hour.
To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
Community Conversation via Zoom at 2:00 pm:
How Big is the Tent?
Join us for a conversation to explore a couple of important topics for the future of the UU congregations in Sarasota. What is your vision for the congregation’s outreach? Will you seek congregants that are diverse or more focused? What would diversity in the congregation ask of you as part of the congregation? What are you willing to do to support social justice? The purpose of the gathering is not to make final decisions but to speak, listen, and together learn what is possible for the future. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook. (Photo courtesy BestProducts.com)
Join us for a conversation to explore a couple of important topics for the future of the UU congregations in Sarasota. What is your vision for the congregation’s outreach? Will you seek congregants that are diverse or more focused? What would diversity in the congregation ask of you as part of the congregation? What are you willing to do to support social justice? The purpose of the gathering is not to make final decisions but to speak, listen, and together learn what is possible for the future. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook. (Photo courtesy BestProducts.com)
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. Each session is organized into two components: The study of Zen and the practice of Zen through a 20-minute meditation. Open to newcomers as well as experienced Zen practitioners. To join the session send an email to zen@uusarasota.org with your name and email address. We'll email you the password and credentials. Read more...
Sunday Service April 18:
Earth Day 2021:
Getting Back in the Game
Sermon by Rev. Beth Miller
April 22 is the 51st annual Earth Day. It is now celebrated by more than 1 billion people in 192 countries and 20 million Americans. As a nation, we’ve pulled back on participating in combating climate change over the last four years. It looks like we’re ready to re-join most of the rest of the world in “Restoring the Earth,” this year’s international theme. That’s something worth celebrating.
Earth Day 2021:
Getting Back in the Game
Sermon by Rev. Beth Miller
April 22 is the 51st annual Earth Day. It is now celebrated by more than 1 billion people in 192 countries and 20 million Americans. As a nation, we’ve pulled back on participating in combating climate change over the last four years. It looks like we’re ready to re-join most of the rest of the world in “Restoring the Earth,” this year’s international theme. That’s something worth celebrating.
Cathy Antunes
Forum April 18, 9:30 am:
Spiritual Connections Combined with Political Activism
Our speaker, who has a Masters in Divinity in Sufi Studies and Ministry from the University of Spiritual Healing, is perhaps better known for her radio program and political commentary. She will address “caring for your heart and keeping your spiritual connection while engaged in politics and activism.” Presenter, Cathy Antunes; Moderator, John Stinespring; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
Spiritual Connections Combined with Political Activism
Our speaker, who has a Masters in Divinity in Sufi Studies and Ministry from the University of Spiritual Healing, is perhaps better known for her radio program and political commentary. She will address “caring for your heart and keeping your spiritual connection while engaged in politics and activism.” Presenter, Cathy Antunes; Moderator, John Stinespring; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. To receive the login, sign up on our Virtual Guestbook.
Sunday Service April 25:
Being Real
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
This service will explore the concept of spiritual maturity as it relates to our becoming. Both for us as individuals and for our congregations, we will explore the ways that life helps shape our changes and transformations. The sorts of qualities that tend to lend themselves best to taking life’s complexities and shaping them into experiences of growth is often something that can be fostered through religious community. This service will look at the common threads of that journey. Photo by David Clode on Unsplash
Being Real
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
This service will explore the concept of spiritual maturity as it relates to our becoming. Both for us as individuals and for our congregations, we will explore the ways that life helps shape our changes and transformations. The sorts of qualities that tend to lend themselves best to taking life’s complexities and shaping them into experiences of growth is often something that can be fostered through religious community. This service will look at the common threads of that journey. Photo by David Clode on Unsplash
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The Dalai Lama
Sunday Service May 2:
Compassion Is the Radicalism of Our Time
Sermon by Rev. Budd Friend-Jones
His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama often says, “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” It is not the same as empathy. It is a practice, a spiritual discipline, a rare art in today’s world. Much more than interpersonal feelings of kindness and respect, it links us to the community of life on the planet, and to one another. Can we become more compassionate? Can our community? Our world?
Compassion Is the Radicalism of Our Time
Sermon by Rev. Budd Friend-Jones
His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama often says, “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” It is not the same as empathy. It is a practice, a spiritual discipline, a rare art in today’s world. Much more than interpersonal feelings of kindness and respect, it links us to the community of life on the planet, and to one another. Can we become more compassionate? Can our community? Our world?
Sunday Service May 9:
The Stories We Carry
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
The Stories We Carry
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
Sunday Service May 16:
The Broken Tusk
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
The Broken Tusk
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
Sunday Service May 23:
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
Sermon by Rev. Doug Wadkins
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Sunday Services June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Sunday Services July 4, 11, 18 and 25
Sunday Services August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Roger Fritts (retired March 31, 2020) speaks at a Sunday service in our Sarasota sanctuary.
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