Upcoming Services in Sarasota
(Past sermons are in our archive.)
This Sunday, February 24:
Services at 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Don Bryn, piano accompaniment
Jim Scott will be our guest speaker and guest musician
He is pictured at the top of this page, performing on our stage during an earlier engagement.
For more than three decades, Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates the earth. His songs and poetry have inspired and educated audiences around the world. He has developed presentations for every age group and crafted songs that sensitize his listeners to the beauty of the earth, teaching principles of ecology in memorable verses.
“The Earth and Spirit Songbook” is an anthology of 110 songs of earth and peace, arranged and edited by Jim, including songs by many contemporary songwriters with some of his own. From his work with the Paul Winter Consort where he co-wrote the celebrated Missa Gaia – Earth Mass and many other pieces, including his “A Song for the Earth,” recorded live at the United Nations on the album Concert for the Earth, Jim has gone on to create an extensive body of work. His recordings “Earth, Sky, Love and Dreams” and “Sailing with the Moon” include many of his eco-anthems.
In songs, choral music, instrumental soundtracks for several documentaries and the PBS series “Body and Soul”, Jim continues to make music with a depth of artistry and craft that separates his music from that of many other singer songwriters. Jim has also ventured into musical theater. His musical “The Tree and Me” has been given full cast productions in Jamestown, New York, and Albion, Michigan, and its songs have become anthems for activists and educators. “The Rainforest Song”, written in a workshop with elementary students, has been published by Hal Leonard Publishers. “Plant More Than You Harvest” was included in a Sony Kids CD “Put On Your Green Shoes”.
As Co-Chair of the Unitarian Universalist Seventh Principle Project, Jim helped to create the “Green Sanctuary” program and accompanying handbook for building an ecological/spiritual awareness in church congregations. He performs many benefit concerts and often appears at events, supporting environmental causes with his music. Read more at JimScottMusic.com...
Samplings of Jim singing "May Your Life Be as A Song" and "There's a Way" are presented below::
He is pictured at the top of this page, performing on our stage during an earlier engagement.
For more than three decades, Jim Scott has made it his business to create and perform music that celebrates the earth. His songs and poetry have inspired and educated audiences around the world. He has developed presentations for every age group and crafted songs that sensitize his listeners to the beauty of the earth, teaching principles of ecology in memorable verses.
“The Earth and Spirit Songbook” is an anthology of 110 songs of earth and peace, arranged and edited by Jim, including songs by many contemporary songwriters with some of his own. From his work with the Paul Winter Consort where he co-wrote the celebrated Missa Gaia – Earth Mass and many other pieces, including his “A Song for the Earth,” recorded live at the United Nations on the album Concert for the Earth, Jim has gone on to create an extensive body of work. His recordings “Earth, Sky, Love and Dreams” and “Sailing with the Moon” include many of his eco-anthems.
In songs, choral music, instrumental soundtracks for several documentaries and the PBS series “Body and Soul”, Jim continues to make music with a depth of artistry and craft that separates his music from that of many other singer songwriters. Jim has also ventured into musical theater. His musical “The Tree and Me” has been given full cast productions in Jamestown, New York, and Albion, Michigan, and its songs have become anthems for activists and educators. “The Rainforest Song”, written in a workshop with elementary students, has been published by Hal Leonard Publishers. “Plant More Than You Harvest” was included in a Sony Kids CD “Put On Your Green Shoes”.
As Co-Chair of the Unitarian Universalist Seventh Principle Project, Jim helped to create the “Green Sanctuary” program and accompanying handbook for building an ecological/spiritual awareness in church congregations. He performs many benefit concerts and often appears at events, supporting environmental causes with his music. Read more at JimScottMusic.com...
Samplings of Jim singing "May Your Life Be as A Song" and "There's a Way" are presented below::
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
Previous engagement shown at top of this page.
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers
Pre-K - 1st Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will be starting the Welcome Garden
2nd - 5th Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will learn about UU astronomer, Maria Mitchell, and will make rockets.
Youth: The youth will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will watch an episode of My Name is Earl to open the discussion on Dreams and Goals and how to manifest them in our lives.
Pre-K - 1st Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will be starting the Welcome Garden
2nd - 5th Grade: The children will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will return to their classroom where they will learn about UU astronomer, Maria Mitchell, and will make rockets.
Youth: The youth will start in the Service for a special moment with Jim Scott and then will watch an episode of My Name is Earl to open the discussion on Dreams and Goals and how to manifest them in our lives.
Forum at 10:15
Key Issues for the 2019 Florida Legislative Session
What to watch, and watch out for, as the Florida House and Senate meet in Tallahassee beginning March 5. Their 60 day annual session may address criminal justice reform and the Second Chances referendum which passed in November, and is our opportunity to be heard on many issues. Presenter, Marie Keeney, Moderator, Jim Keeney.
What to watch, and watch out for, as the Florida House and Senate meet in Tallahassee beginning March 5. Their 60 day annual session may address criminal justice reform and the Second Chances referendum which passed in November, and is our opportunity to be heard on many issues. Presenter, Marie Keeney, Moderator, Jim Keeney.
Coffee and Conversations at 11:00 am
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.
Service at 11:30 am (see description above)
Child care at 11:30 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers.
Older children and youth: Childcare provided for children in 5th grade or younger with age appropriate activities.
Older children and youth: Childcare provided for children in 5th grade or younger with age appropriate activities.
Discovery and Discussion at 11:30 am
Coffee and Conversations at 12:30 pm
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.
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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Sunday, March 3:
Services at 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Acceptance
Sermon by Roger Fritts
In her book “On Death and Dying” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said that after a loss eventually we reach a stage she called acceptance. The sermon will explore how we move from loss to acceptance.
Sermon by Roger Fritts
In her book “On Death and Dying” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said that after a loss eventually we reach a stage she called acceptance. The sermon will explore how we move from loss to acceptance.
Music at 10:00 am |
Music at 11:30 am |
Choir
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Don Bryn, piano
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Ed Kinder, keyboard
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Guest Musician: Claudia Schmidt
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Claudia Schmidt is a powerful vocalist and adventurous artist, who combines lively folk, jazz and blues with rich poetry and playful humor. Hailing from Michigan, she knew at a young age that she was destined to be a singer. Performing in numerous choirs throughout her youth, Claudia soon pursued a professional career while in Chicago, leading her to Wisconsin and Minnesota, where she was a frequent guest on the early days of A Prairie Home Companion. More than thirty years and 16 albums later, Claudia continues to perform on the road to her loyal legions of fans across the country. Mixing folk, jazz, traditional ballads and breathtaking originals, there’s not a style she can’t master. Claudia ‘s incredible voice and charismatic stage presence makes her a marvel in concert.
Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers.
PreK-5th Grade: Children's Chapel in the West Wing: The topic of this Chapel will be on the importance of butterflies and bees as pollinators and how climate change is affecting them. The children will be planting seeds of plants that are attractive to butterflies that will be added to our future Welcome Garden.
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Youth Group: Exploring the topic of Acceptance- Watch an episode of My Name is Earl and discuss what is true acceptance..
Read more about our programs for children and youth...
PreK-5th Grade: Children's Chapel in the West Wing: The topic of this Chapel will be on the importance of butterflies and bees as pollinators and how climate change is affecting them. The children will be planting seeds of plants that are attractive to butterflies that will be added to our future Welcome Garden.
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Youth Group: Exploring the topic of Acceptance- Watch an episode of My Name is Earl and discuss what is true acceptance..
Read more about our programs for children and youth...
Forum at 10:15 am
Guns on Church Campuses, A Dilemma for All Churches
What about security on church campuses, given the incidents of gun violence at churches in the past several years? Two Forum committee members will discuss the pros and cons of guns on campus and what other churches in Sarasota are doing about church security. Presenters and Moderators, Dale Anderson and Don Diddams.
What about security on church campuses, given the incidents of gun violence at churches in the past several years? Two Forum committee members will discuss the pros and cons of guns on campus and what other churches in Sarasota are doing about church security. Presenters and Moderators, Dale Anderson and Don Diddams.
Coffee and Conversations at 11:00 am
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.
Child care at 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers.
Older children and youth: Childcare provided for children in 5th grade or younger with age appropriate activities.
Older children and youth: Childcare provided for children in 5th grade or younger with age appropriate activities.
Service at 11:30 am (see description above)
Discovery and Discussion at 11:30 am
Coffee and Conversations at 12:30 pm
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.
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Daylight Saving Time begins March 10 |
March 10:
Religions of the Earth
Sermon by Roger Fritts
Our speaker March 17, Robin Wall Kimmerer, is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and combines her heritage with her scientific and environmental passions. The week before her arrival the sermon will be an introduction to the native religions of North America. Pictured here is the annual Family Reunion Festival of Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a celebration of native culture for the Potawatomi. Source: www.potawatomi.org/culture/family-reunion-festival/
Religions of the Earth
Sermon by Roger Fritts
Our speaker March 17, Robin Wall Kimmerer, is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and combines her heritage with her scientific and environmental passions. The week before her arrival the sermon will be an introduction to the native religions of North America. Pictured here is the annual Family Reunion Festival of Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a celebration of native culture for the Potawatomi. Source: www.potawatomi.org/culture/family-reunion-festival/
Forum March 10:
Diet and Dementia
Connections between diet and lifestyle and the onset of dementia are the focus of studies regarding Alzheimer’s. Our presenter, a psychiatrist with an expertise in dementia, has been the Mental Health Medical Director for seven long-term care facilities in Sarasota where holistic approaches involving music, massage, laughter and calming rooms were implemented.
Presenter, Dr. Michael Rivera, Moderator, Jane Rose.
Diet and Dementia
Connections between diet and lifestyle and the onset of dementia are the focus of studies regarding Alzheimer’s. Our presenter, a psychiatrist with an expertise in dementia, has been the Mental Health Medical Director for seven long-term care facilities in Sarasota where holistic approaches involving music, massage, laughter and calming rooms were implemented.
Presenter, Dr. Michael Rivera, Moderator, Jane Rose.
Robin Kimmerer
March 17:
Sermon by Robin Kimmerer
Distinguished Teaching Professor and Director, Center for Native Peoples and the Environment
Dr. Kimmerer is a mother, plant ecologist, writer and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York. She serves as the founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. Her research interests include the role of traditional ecological knowledge in ecological restoration and the ecology of mosses. In collaboration with tribal partners, she and her students have an active research program in the ecology and restoration of plants of cultural significance to Native people. She is active in efforts to broaden access to environmental science education for Native students, and to create new models for integration of indigenous philosophy and scientific tools on behalf of land and culture. She is engaged in programs which introduce the benefits of traditional ecological knowledge to the scientific community, in a way that respects and protects indigenous knowledge.
Sermon by Robin Kimmerer
Distinguished Teaching Professor and Director, Center for Native Peoples and the Environment
Dr. Kimmerer is a mother, plant ecologist, writer and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York. She serves as the founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. Her research interests include the role of traditional ecological knowledge in ecological restoration and the ecology of mosses. In collaboration with tribal partners, she and her students have an active research program in the ecology and restoration of plants of cultural significance to Native people. She is active in efforts to broaden access to environmental science education for Native students, and to create new models for integration of indigenous philosophy and scientific tools on behalf of land and culture. She is engaged in programs which introduce the benefits of traditional ecological knowledge to the scientific community, in a way that respects and protects indigenous knowledge.
Forum March 24:
Voting reforms to protect democracy
Presenter: Keith Fitzgerald
Voting reforms to protect democracy
Presenter: Keith Fitzgerald