Parents Night Out Friday, July 11, at 5 pm
Enjoy an evening to relax on Friday, July 11, from 5 to 9 pm. Bring your child or children for a fun evening including dinner, fun activities, and a movie to wind down. Sign-up is required by Wednesday, July 9. Contact Catherine at [email protected].

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This Sunday, July 13:

Service at 10:30 am:​

Eastern philosopher and spiritual guru Baba Ram Dass teaches that loving awareness moves us from the ego to the soul while loving all beings unconditionally.  In loving awareness, we accept our thoughts and feelings as a part of our human experience.  We are a living witness – not here to judge or fix or even resist – but to witness, to be aware, to love. Recently, Rev. Culbert was blessed with the sacred task of being loving awareness for her friend in the last week of his life.  She will share how this practice replaces worry and pain with peace and comfort when facing terminal illness, death and beautiful challenges of daily life. 

Sermon by Rev. Katie Culbert

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Rev. Katie Culbert

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Music:

Joni Adno, vocals, guitar & keyboard

Christine Bruno, piano

Joe Bruno Sr., trumpet

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​Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am:
​After the Time for All Ages in the service, children and youth will join their teachers in the West Wing for fun activities. 

All Ages: A month of Kindness- Being There
We'll explore how sharing our time with others, especially our elders who may be losing their memories, is a gift.  We'll make cards for delivery to our elder members.   This supports our UU value of showing care and compassion. 
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NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years.  For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]​

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Forum at 9:15 am:

​​What Are Effective Nonviolent Actions?
To follow up on the No King’s Day peaceful protest, we will be presenting, on video, “What Can We Do?  The Top 10 Most Effective Nonviolent Actions to Meet This Moment.”  The Franciscan Action Network and Pace e Bene explain the ideas and campaigns of nonviolent action from a deep lived experience. Presenter and Moderator, Dale Anderson; Zoom Host, Marie Keeney.

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Second Sunday Potluck after the Service
Get to know each other. Make connections. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting. You may eat outside or in air-conditioned comfort.  All are welcome. Just bring a dish to share and drop it off in the kitchen before the service. Plates, utensils and beverages are provided. 

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Messy Faith, Joyful Lives:
Building Community Together at 11:45 am
Calling all parents! Join us from 11:45am to 1:45pm in the West Wing for this interactive meeting where we discuss and reimagine how we can strengthen and build our children, youth, and family programs. Lunch and childcare will be provided. See the agenda and find out more here. Questions? Contact [email protected].

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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 Library Room. A weekly Wednesday meditation has now been added. ​Read more...

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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...​

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Welcome Visitors!

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Check out our Events Calendar for additional events happening during the week.

Art Gallery in the Lexow Wing
"Stories Worn Still" exhibit by Creative Liberties Artists
 delves into themes of memory, nature, and the human impulse to create meaning. On Exhibit through July 17th.   ​See more here.

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For many in our community there is despair and fear following the recent election.  How do our religious beliefs guide us to help us move forward and work to repair the fabric of society based on our values? What comes next? ​Click on the image to view this  video of our November 10 service featuring reflections by Rev. Jay Wolin,

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Backpackers sought
We could still use a few volunteers to help pack small food items for local students to take home on weekends. Sign up available at the Social Justice table on Sunday.  Read more...

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Special Events: We sponsor and host many special events that are recorded. Click Here to see Previous Special Events

Mass deportations and immigration discussed Saturday afternoon
​Attorney Jim Delgado, immigration lawyer James Martin and Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards lead the discussion, held in our sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube Saturday, May 10. Read more...

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Game Night Potluck Friday, July 25, at 5:30 pm
After a successful beginning last month, we'll be hosting this event on a regular basis! Friday, July 25, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Open to all who like to socialize and play games for a fun evening! No RSVP necessary. Just come and bring a dish to share. Questions? Catherine at [email protected].

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GA available online
The Unitarian Universalist Association's annual General Assembly is still available online. Click here for the schedule, agendas and links to watch the public events.

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UUs In the News:
The recent meeting to block New College from taking over the Ringling Museum dominated the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's front page April 30.  The report included a large picture showing our sanctuary packed with people. 

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Rev. Jay spoke at 50501 rally 
Our own Rev. Jay Wolin was one of the speakers at the National Day of Action rally Saturday, April 19, in downtown Sarasota. After the rally at JD Hamel City Park, the demonstrators carried signs and chanted as they marched across the Ringling Bridge and back. Passing cars honked in approval. See Rev. Jay speaking at the event here. Read more about #50501

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UUs in the News:
​Rev. Wolin joins local clergy on behalf of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Read the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's guest editorial authored by local clergy, including our Rev. Jay Wolin.

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UUs in the News:
​Rev. Wolin joins local clergy on behalf of LGBTQ+, immigrants
Read the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's guest editorial authored by local clergy, including our Rev. Jay Wolin.

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UUs in the News:
ABC7 reports on panel discussion
Local ABC7 television news was on hand during a panel discussion about social justice issues held in our sanctuary on January 23. Read more...

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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.  Learn more about our UU Green Team.

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Our settled minister, Rev. Jay Wolin

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Our seven values
The 2024 General Assembly approved the new Article 2 of the Unitarian Universalist Association's bylaws. It articulates our purposes, covenant, shared values, inspirations, inclusion and freedom of belief.  ​Click here to read more...
Graphic by Tanya Webster (chalicedays.org)

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JUSTICE WORKS
Members and friends of the Unitarian Universalists 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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