This Sunday, April 28:
Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am:
Where do We Fit?
After the Time for All Ages in the Service, our children and youth will determine where do they fit in the interdependent web of life using art and story to support their findings. NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years Questions? Contact Catherine Bonner at catherinebuucs@gmail.com Sign-up for our Religious Education Newsletter. Forum at 9:15 am:
The Peace Center, Fogartyville, and WSLR
Our speaker is the co-founder of WSLR 96.5 Community Radio and the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. She served as WSLR’s station manager for its first nine years, before stepping down to run the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, which was originally operated by the Peace Education and Action Center. Presenter, Arlene Sweeting; Moderator, Don Diddams; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. Mindfulness Meditation at 3 pm:
Explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. This group provides an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. It is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Join us in the Reeb Room. Read more... Zen Buddhism at 7:00 pm:
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom. Read more... After 14 years serving as Director of Finance and Operations, Roberta Druif is retiring. We recorded the celebration in her honor, featuring tribute videos by Rev. Margaret O'Neall, Rev. Roger Fritts, Rev. Jay Wolin, past and current presidents and Dee Widder. To read more click click here... To view the recording, click the image.
Highlighted Events Look at the Events tab for all upcoming events UU Members Art Exhibit
Stop in the Lexow Gallery to see how some of our members see our world, what inspires them, and what they have shared with us. The Arts Council thanks each of the participating artists for their contribution. We hope the diversity of their work inspires you! The exhibit will be up through May 16th. See more here. Adult Program Highlights Use the link in the black Navigation Bar at the top to learn more about our Adult Programs JUSTICE WORKS Members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota do justice. We are involved in the local community and partner with national and international advocacy agencies. We have teams dealing with food insecurity, affordable housing, racial justice, environmental justice and reproductive justice and more. Please use the links in the black navigation bar at the top of this page to learn more about all our justice teams. Unitarian Universalist Association News
The Proposed Revisions to Article 2 of the UUA bylaws which includes our Associations Purposes, Principles and Sources will be voted on at our next all-virtual General Assembly of the UUA in June 2024.
Learn more about the proposed changes HERE and voice your comments at our next Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 28th. A survey will be sent to our members in early May on this topic. |
Here we affirm and promote reason and the scientific method as the tools in learning to love each other and live in harmony with the earth.
We have no creed, but we do strongly encourage everyone to treat each other with respect. We are affirming and promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We are a Welcoming Congregation, celebrating and affirming the active presence here of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members and friends, and their families.
We are a Green Congregation, promoting respect for the interdependent web of all existence. Learn more about our UU Green Team.
Lynching Memorial draws crowd
A full sanctuary of people with overflow in the Reeb and Lexow rooms celebrated the installation of a marker honoring local victims of lynching. Read more... Quick Links Click here to log into Breeze, our church directoryCongregational Conversations Our next Congregational Conversation will be on Sunday, April 28th in the Sanctuary directly after the Service to discuss the proposed changes to Article 2 of the UUA bylaws. The Board of Trustees meets at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Read the latest minutes at Members Corner. The current year budget can be found in the Members Corner.
Our Board of Trustees is elected annually by the congregation. Read more...
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Welcoming Congregation Our church is a safe space for g/l/b/t persons. We take positions against oppression in our larger community. |
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Green Sanctuary Congregation practicing reverence, gratitude, and care for the living Earth. Learn more about our local Green Team |