Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34232, Tel. 941-371-4974
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Upcoming Services
Services are in person in our sanctuary
and live streamed on YouTube

Past services are on our Virtual Church page and later sermons are in our archive.

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​May Worship Theme:
Nurturing Beauty

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This Sunday, May 29:
Sunday Service in the Sanctuary and on YouTube at 10:45 am:
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Sermon by ​
​Rev. Brock Leach

For a nation of indigenous, immigrant and formerly enslaved people like ours,  democracy cannot  survive on any claim of cultural superiority.    It can only flourish when we center our shared longings for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” and work together to fulfill them.   That means finding value in  cultural diversity of all kinds,  but it also means being in deep enough relationship with people from very different cultures to see past our differences and claim our common human values.  How might we bridge that divide?

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Rev. Brock Leach

Music: 

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Don Bryn, piano, Robert Lischetti and the masked mini-choir

Religious Education: ​  10:45 am on Sunday, May 29th​

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Honoring how we share Ourselves
Join us first in the Service for our Time for All Ages then our younger UU's will journey to our classrooms where we will have a short lesson on Memorial Day and then an art project to honor the day and those that have sacrificed. 
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While our lesson is geared for our younger UUs, no matter your age, ALL ARE WELCOME to join us if you are in line with our UU values and principles.    Sign-up here to get the R.E. Newsletter.  Email  Catherine Bonner at catherinebuucs@gmail.com  if you have any questions.  ​

Forum via Zoom and on site in the Reeb Room at 9:15 am

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Education and School Board Issues
The president of Manasota ASALH, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, will speak to us about education issues and the school board today.
Presenter:  David Wilkins; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger.

​To get the Zoom link, just sign our guestbook.

Coffee and Conversation after the Service

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Enjoy coffee 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.

Live Zen Buddhism via Zoom at 7:00 pm:

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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...


​Our Sanctuary on April 24, 2022:
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3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34232
Tel. 941-371-4974
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