This Sunday, December 3:
Service in the Sanctuary ​​and via YouTube at 10:30 am:
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Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
What I will be speaking about this Sunday is a Mystery.  Seriously though, I will be exploring experiences that happen in the world that seem unexplainable. How do we process the unknown and unknowable?
Music:
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Synia Carroll
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Don Bryn, Director of Music
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am:
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  • The Mysteries of Life- What is God?
After the Time for All Ages in the Service, our children and youth will discuss one of the mysteries of life.  Is there a God?  And if there is, what is God like?  There will be stories, art and activities to support this lesson on big questions.
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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 in the Reeb Room and on Zoom at 9:15 am:
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Affordable Housing: Sharing
The Landlord Liaison for the Sarasota Housing Authority will take us further in our discussions of affordable housing.  He will present on the Sarasota initiatives to encourage house sharing and available funding mechanisms. Presenter, Derrick Kirce; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
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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. 
Meditation Groups at 3 and 7 pm: 
See details in the Adult Programs section below
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UUs in the News:
Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat's presentation, "Fascism at Our Doorstep - And What to Expect Next," was featured in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's November 14 editorial page, The talk was sponsored by Florida Veterans for Common Sense and held on our campus.
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Suncoast Environmental Leaders Luncheon brought together more than 70 local activists to share ideas and participate in I Am Humanity's international Humanity Day webinar on October 28. Read more... The recording is available on our YouTube channel.  
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Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota adopt 8th Principle
At Sunday's 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 take place in due time. 
Upcoming Events
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​See this Exhibit in Our Art Gallery!
“Things I Have Seen, Remembered” – Paintings by George Babich
and “Wheel Life” – Ceramics by Joan Libby Hawk
​On Exhibit through December 14th

Be sure to stop in to see this work by George Babich, a member of our congregation, and Joan Libby Hawk, a well-known local multidisciplinary artist. 

​​Click or tap here to learn more about these artists and their work.
Adult Program Highlights
Use the link in the black Navigation Bar at the top to learn more about our Adult Programs
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World Religions
​by Rev. Jay Wolin
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Over the course of this year, I will be leading a monthly multimedia overview course on Major World Religions. I will discuss the history, major beliefs, holidays, and current incarnation of the religion in the world.
Learn more Here
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Mindfulness Meditation Group ​meets Sundays at 3:00 pm:
We meet Sundays at 3 pm in the Reeb Room. The 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. Read more...
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Mistakes and Miracles
All Church Book Read

This book shares stories of other UU  congregations who have actively and intentionally looked to become a Multicultural Beloved Community.   As our congregation looks to define who we are this year and our aspirations, this book read will give us a venue to start those conversations. 
​Learn More Here. 
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Live Zen Buddhism Sundays 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...​
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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Abortion rights are threatened by government action in Florida.
We believe in bodily autonomy - that people have the right to control their bodies. They should be able to make informed decisions in consultation with their health care providers without governmental interference.
An "Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion" has been created to address this injustice. We need your help to make this amendment Florida law. Read more...
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Board accepts Remembrance Project
​Our Board of Trustees has approved the placement of a historical marker on our property memorializing lynchings in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, to promote reconciliation with the past and "looking toward a brighter and more inclusive future." Click here to learn more about this project.
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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.
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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.
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We are a Green Congregation, promoting respect for the interdependent web of all existence.
Rev. Jay Wolin at the October 3rd Sarasota School Board Meeting. 
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 Read more about Rev. Wolin... 
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Congregational Conversations
Our next Congregational Conversation is on Sunday, November 12th during the 2nd Sunday Potluck.  The topic will be:
Our Vision and Mission
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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...
Unitarian Universalist Association News
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Our Principles, Purposes and Sources are up for review​
It is time for our international Unitarian Universalist Association to review our basic documents. Read more about the Article II Study Commission... 

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