This Sunday, March 17:
Service at 10:30 am:
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
What do we find meaningful here and what type of religious community do we hope to create in the future. This was part of the impetus of creating new mission and vision statements. As we evolve as a Religious Community, we will change both individually and as a community. I will explore what the Mission and Vision Task Force heard from our congregants and why the Board is recommending the new mission and vision for a vote at our annual meeting. Click on the image to view the live stream...
Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am:
Growing Together
After the Time for All Ages in the Service, our children and youth be together in the West Wing for a special presentation on composting and making our soil healthy. The program will be lead by our Green Team and will have a growing project to do together. 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 Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory"
by Tim Alberta Alberta, himself a born again Christian, details the causes for the violent schism in America's evangelical community in this current age of extremism, including how it has affected our speaker's own family. Presenter, Fred Sirasky; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger. Meditation groups meet at 3 and 7 pm (details below) Upcoming Events 10 Days of Anti-Racism Education and Action
SRQ Strong's March 12 workshop in our sanctuary was one of ten local events being held from March 11 through 21, . Read more... New Art Exhibit in our Gallery
" Portrait Ukraine" by photographer Allan Mestel "...documenting history and revealing the truth about the war’s impact on Ukraine and its people." Opening Reception after the service, Sunday, March 17th -- Evening reception Friday, March 22nd, 5 to 7 PM On Exhibit through April 18th. Read more... Call to Artists -- UU of Sarasota Members Spring Art Show
in the Lexow Gallery April 21 through May 15. Submissions due April 8th. Click here for Details! Jazz at Two on Fridays
The Jazz Club of Sarasota holds their weekly concerts in our sanctuary from 2 to 4 pm most Fridays through May 3. Upcoming musicians include Rodney Rojas, James Suggs, Fred Johnson, Mark Moultrup, Luca Stine and Scott Wright. Read more... 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. |
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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 the third Sunday immediately following the Service. The topic will be: Our Vision and Mission. 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...
UUs In the News:
Wolin, Raushenbush editorial published Our minister teamed up with Rev. Paul Raushenbush in a guest editorial on behalf of defending our liberties and democracy, published in the February 12 edition of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Read the editorial here... Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota adopt 8th Principle
At a Congregational Meeting, 81.7% of our voting members decided to change our name to Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota. Adopting the 8th Principle was approved by 87.0%. Updating signs, letterheads, logo, bylaws, etc will follow. |
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. Our congregation is holding discussions on these changes in our Love is at the Center workshop and in congregational conversations.
Learn more about the proposed changes HERE and voice your comments/ approval at the various congregational meetings.
Learn more about the proposed changes HERE and voice your comments/ approval at the various congregational meetings.
We are a
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 |