Upcoming Services in Sarasota
This Sunday, November 18:
Service at 10:30 am
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Music
Choir
Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am
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Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers
PreK-5th Grade: All children will start in the Sanctuary in our reserved section (upfront on the left) for a Story for All ages before returning to the West Wing. The Elementary group will do a joint lesson on sharing and caring and will make food to share. We will talk about the UUSC Guest at your Table program. Youth: Youth will continue to work on the Playground Revisioning Project. |
Forum at 9:30 am
Words Hurt:
The News and Our Gut-Brain Axis
The negative effects of a polarized political environment are being felt by many Americans. Excessive exposure to daily news content stokes expectations of danger and strongly impacts our mental health and wellbeing. We'll examine how the food we eat, the bacteria living in our gut, and our genes all interact to make us more or less susceptible to anxiety and depression. The talk will offer ten research-based strategies for coping with a hyper-partisan political environment and persistently toxic news. Presenter Dr. Stephen Harlan, Moderator Louise Stinespring
The News and Our Gut-Brain Axis
The negative effects of a polarized political environment are being felt by many Americans. Excessive exposure to daily news content stokes expectations of danger and strongly impacts our mental health and wellbeing. We'll examine how the food we eat, the bacteria living in our gut, and our genes all interact to make us more or less susceptible to anxiety and depression. The talk will offer ten research-based strategies for coping with a hyper-partisan political environment and persistently toxic news. Presenter Dr. Stephen Harlan, Moderator Louise Stinespring
Coffee and Conversations at 11:30
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.
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Sunday, November 25:
Service at 10:30 am
Reflections on
"The Book of Joy" Sermon by Mary Lou Keller A thoughtful gift at the right moment can brighten a life forever. The Book of Joy was such a treasure. His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share a deep friendship and a great sense of humor and they engaged in an enlightening conversation on how to find lasting happiness in a changing world. Mary Lou will share some highlights and how she’s applying this teaching. |
Music
Bob Delfausse, trumpet
Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am
Stinky Cheeseman
This Week:
November 25, 2018, 10:30 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers
PreK-5th Grade: Read the story of the Stinky Cheeseman and make/create with playdough.
Youth: We ask that all youth join their parents in the Service or to volunteer to help with the PreK-5th class.
November 25, 2018, 10:30 am
Nursery: Those 3 and younger will play with our nursery staff and volunteers
PreK-5th Grade: Read the story of the Stinky Cheeseman and make/create with playdough.
Youth: We ask that all youth join their parents in the Service or to volunteer to help with the PreK-5th class.
Forum at 9:30 am
How Fascism Works - Part 1
The first part of this two-part presentation will focus on the ten elements of a fascist movement as described by Jason Stanley (2018). Questions for the Forum to include: 1.) What is fascism, 2.) Can we confidently identify fascist intent? 3.) Are we facing a fascist threat in America? Presenter Dale Anderson, Moderator Fred Sirasky.
The first part of this two-part presentation will focus on the ten elements of a fascist movement as described by Jason Stanley (2018). Questions for the Forum to include: 1.) What is fascism, 2.) Can we confidently identify fascist intent? 3.) Are we facing a fascist threat in America? Presenter Dale Anderson, Moderator Fred Sirasky.
Coffee and Conversations at 11:30
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.
Sunday, December 2:
Service at 10:00 am
The number of antisemitic incidents across the US as a whole rose 57% in 2017, the largest single-year increase on record. We are all born into a complex and subtle web of prejudices. When it comes to Judaism, I try to overcome prejudice inside myself by learning about the Jewish traditions.
Photo used under Creative Commons from hotzeplotz |
Music
Choir
Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:00 am
Forum at 10:15 am
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
The number of antisemitic incidents across the US as a whole rose 57% in 2017, the largest single-year increase on record. We are all born into a complex and subtle web of prejudices. When it comes to Judaism, I try to overcome prejudice inside myself by learning about the Jewish traditions.
Photo used under Creative Commons from hotzeplotz |
Music
Mindy Simmons, guitar
Ed Kinder, piano
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Child care at 11:30 am
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.
December 9:
I have a collection of letters I have received over the years from Unitarian Universalists who live alone, reflecting on the experience. I find them very interesting and I will share some of them with you on Sunday.
Photo used under Creative Commons from Black_Room
I have a collection of letters I have received over the years from Unitarian Universalists who live alone, reflecting on the experience. I find them very interesting and I will share some of them with you on Sunday.
Photo used under Creative Commons from Black_Room
December 16:
41% of Americans believe that by the year 2050 Jesus definitely (23%) or probably (18%) will have returned to earth. As we prepare to retell the story of the first arrival of Jesus, the sermon will try to understand why some people expect him to return.
Photo used under Creative Commons from Waiting For The Word
41% of Americans believe that by the year 2050 Jesus definitely (23%) or probably (18%) will have returned to earth. As we prepare to retell the story of the first arrival of Jesus, the sermon will try to understand why some people expect him to return.
Photo used under Creative Commons from Waiting For The Word
Christmas Eve, Monday evening, December 24:
Photo by Aditya Romansa
Photo by Aditya Romansa
January 6:
As we approach the birthday of Dr. King, I want to reflect on the story of a Sarasota UU family in the 1960s who showed great courage in the simple act of buying a house. This will be an “Auction Sermon.” Last winter, as my contribution to the Congregation's service auction, I offered to sell the right to select a topic for a sermon that I would write and deliver on an appropriate Sunday morning. Marie Keeney purchased the right to name a topic.
Image: lorireinalda.com
As we approach the birthday of Dr. King, I want to reflect on the story of a Sarasota UU family in the 1960s who showed great courage in the simple act of buying a house. This will be an “Auction Sermon.” Last winter, as my contribution to the Congregation's service auction, I offered to sell the right to select a topic for a sermon that I would write and deliver on an appropriate Sunday morning. Marie Keeney purchased the right to name a topic.
Image: lorireinalda.com