Upcoming Services
Services are in person in our sanctuary
and live streamed on YouTube
Past services are on our Virtual Church page and prior sermons are in our sermon archives.
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This Sunday, March 26 (note new times):
Sunday Service in the Sanctuary and via YouTube at 10:30 am:
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Unitarian Universalism is currently discerning changes to our Purposes and Principles. Will that change our identity as a Religion or as a Congregation? What does it mean to say we are Unitarian Universalists? With a pluralistic theology how do we discern truth to help us move forward?
Click on the picture to view the YouTube livestream.
Unitarian Universalism is currently discerning changes to our Purposes and Principles. Will that change our identity as a Religion or as a Congregation? What does it mean to say we are Unitarian Universalists? With a pluralistic theology how do we discern truth to help us move forward?
Click on the picture to view the YouTube livestream.
Music:
Fernando Traba, bassoon
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 Don Bryn, piano
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Fernando Traba has served as Principal Bassoon of Sarasota Orchestra since 1992. He is a native of Mexioco City, Mexico, and previously held posts as Principal Bassoon with all five major orchestras in Mexico City, as well as the Orchestra of the Principality of Asturias in Oviedo, Spain, the National Opera Orchestra in Lisbon, Portugal and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico City. He has performed many of the major bassoon concertos with orchestras in Mexico, Europe and the United States. An avid chamber musician, Mr. Traba has been a member of the Sarasota Wind Quintet since 1992. He has also performed with The Instrumenta Music Festival in Puebla, Mexico, the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival and is a regular guest artist with ChamberFest Cleveland.
Mr. Traba holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Cleveland Institute of Music and has done postgraduate work at the Juilliard School. In addition to his orchestral duties and teaching positions, he has edited and provided the Spanish language translation for the 2nd edition of Bassoon Reed Making: Basic Technique by Christopher Weait.
Mr. Traba holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Cleveland Institute of Music and has done postgraduate work at the Juilliard School. In addition to his orchestral duties and teaching positions, he has edited and provided the Spanish language translation for the 2nd edition of Bassoon Reed Making: Basic Technique by Christopher Weait.
Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30am:
Vulnerability--- The Hoodwink effect- part 2
All children and youth start in the Service for the Time for All Ages before heading to their classes. This Sunday, both classes will have activities and conversation around how to tell if something is fake or real.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5YRS
Questions? Contact Catherine Bonner at catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Sign-up for our Religious Education Newsletter.
All children and youth start in the Service for the Time for All Ages before heading to their classes. This Sunday, both classes will have activities and conversation around how to tell if something is fake or real.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5YRS
Questions? Contact Catherine Bonner at catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Sign-up for our Religious Education Newsletter.
Forum in the Reeb Room and via Zoom at 9:15 am:
What Is Medical Aid in Dying?
In February, 2023, Florida lawmakers introduced the Death with Dignity Act (S864/H1231). If passed, this would allow residents of Florida to access medical aid in dying. Our speaker, who started the Florida Death with Dignity nonprofit, will provide information about the requirements and safeguards of such a law, and the status of this legislation in Florida. Presenter, Tony Ray; Moderator, Steve Martin; Tech Host, Marie Keeney.
In February, 2023, Florida lawmakers introduced the Death with Dignity Act (S864/H1231). If passed, this would allow residents of Florida to access medical aid in dying. Our speaker, who started the Florida Death with Dignity nonprofit, will provide information about the requirements and safeguards of such a law, and the status of this legislation in Florida. Presenter, Tony Ray; Moderator, Steve Martin; Tech Host, Marie Keeney.
Annual Meeting after the Service
Photo: John Schnobrich via Unsplash.com
Members meet each year for a quick review of the new budget and to elect members to represent us on the Board of Trustees. This year we consider some updates to the bylaws regarding remote voting, as illustrated left. Your presence is requested to ensure a quorum.
Coffee and Conversations after the Service
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.
Mindfulness-Based Human Flourishing Group in the Reeb Room at 3:00 pm:
Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash
A Practice of Care
The Mindfulness-Based Human Flourishing group will explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. We will provide an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. Weekly meetings will focus on the practice of mindfulness from 3 :00 -5:00 in the Reeb Room. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners. The first hour will consist of a 20-minute meditation, a talk and group discussion. Second hour will be the same with a deeper focus. Participants are invited to attend either or both. Read more...
The Mindfulness-Based Human Flourishing group will explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. We will provide an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. Weekly meetings will focus on the practice of mindfulness from 3 :00 -5:00 in the Reeb Room. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners. The first hour will consist of a 20-minute meditation, a talk and group discussion. Second hour will be the same with a deeper focus. Participants are invited to attend either or both. Read more...
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...
choir (10:00 am service)
Our Choir will sing at the April 2 service
Forum April 2: 2020s: The Most Disruptive Decade in History
The prominent writer, speaker, and Futurist, David Houle, will give us his insights on where we are heading as the 2020s develop. His books and newsletter will be available in the courtyard this Sunday.
Presenter, David Houle; Moderator, Don Diddams; Tech Host, Marie Keeney.
The prominent writer, speaker, and Futurist, David Houle, will give us his insights on where we are heading as the 2020s develop. His books and newsletter will be available in the courtyard this Sunday.
Presenter, David Houle; Moderator, Don Diddams; Tech Host, Marie Keeney.
Our Sanctuary on April 24, 2022:
Where is the church? See map below. Click here for directions and picture...