Look here for a listing of Racial Justice Events that are hosted by the Church or in the Community at Large.
UUSRQ Racial Justice Team presents:
"How We Win the Civil War"
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00pm
UUSRQ Sanctuary
You are invited to the screening of Steve Phillips' talk on his book How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and ending White supremacy for Good.
Mr. Phillips is a New York Times best selling author, columnist, political commentator and Civil Rights lawyer.
His powerful message is crucial at this election time as he outlines some of the root causes of what we face when we advocate for a radically inclusive democracy. His message is also encouraging and hopeful as he outlines our collective role in creating the Beloved Community in America.
COME TO THE LEXOW ART GALLERY RECEPTION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER, BRIAN JONES, PRIOR TO THE SHOWING. Learn More HERE
Sanctuary doors open at 7:00pm. Screening begins at 7:15. (45 min.) followed by reflections, short discussion and refreshments.
"How We Win the Civil War"
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00pm
UUSRQ Sanctuary
You are invited to the screening of Steve Phillips' talk on his book How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and ending White supremacy for Good.
Mr. Phillips is a New York Times best selling author, columnist, political commentator and Civil Rights lawyer.
His powerful message is crucial at this election time as he outlines some of the root causes of what we face when we advocate for a radically inclusive democracy. His message is also encouraging and hopeful as he outlines our collective role in creating the Beloved Community in America.
COME TO THE LEXOW ART GALLERY RECEPTION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER, BRIAN JONES, PRIOR TO THE SHOWING. Learn More HERE
Sanctuary doors open at 7:00pm. Screening begins at 7:15. (45 min.) followed by reflections, short discussion and refreshments.
ALL CHURCH BOOK READ
Starting in late August, our Racial Justice Team will be offering a monthly conversation around this Book that was the UUA Common Read in 2022- 2023. We hope that you will join us on this journey.
Below is the upcoming schedule. To make the conversation meaningful, please read the chapter before we get to the conversation. It is also helpful for you to register so that we can send you reminders, questions for contemplation, zoom links and other information. Register HERE. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Starting in late August, our Racial Justice Team will be offering a monthly conversation around this Book that was the UUA Common Read in 2022- 2023. We hope that you will join us on this journey.
Below is the upcoming schedule. To make the conversation meaningful, please read the chapter before we get to the conversation. It is also helpful for you to register so that we can send you reminders, questions for contemplation, zoom links and other information. Register HERE. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Chapter Read |
In-Person in Lexow Wing |
Via Zoom |
Introduction and Words of Language |
Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:30-8:00 pm |
Sunday, August 27, 2023 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter One- The Call of our Faith |
Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:30-8:00 pm |
Sunday, October 1, 2023 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Two- Common Threads |
Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, October 29, 2023 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Three- Stumbling in the Right Direction |
Thursday, November 30, 2023 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, December 3, 2023 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Four- The Exploration of Difference |
Thursday, January 4, 2024 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, January 7, 2024 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Five- A Fierce Conversation with Life |
Thursday, January 25, 2024 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, January 28, 2024 |
Chapter Six- To Answer the Call of Love |
Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Seven- Loves, Losses, and Shifting Paradigms |
Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, April 7, 2024 3:00-4:30pm |
Chapter Eight- The Journey Continues |
Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:30-8:00pm |
Sunday, April 28, 2024 3:00-4:30pm |
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota and the Patterson Foundation are proud to present and unique Theatrical showing of
A Walk to Respect
By Beth Duda
On Saturday, September 30th at 6:30pm. See the Flyer for details.
Get your free ticket HERE or use the QR code on the Flyer.
A Walk to Respect
By Beth Duda
On Saturday, September 30th at 6:30pm. See the Flyer for details.
Get your free ticket HERE or use the QR code on the Flyer.
November-December 2022
Widening the Welcome
an experiential learning series on understanding unconscious bias, how it impacts our welcome to others and how we can improve our welcome to all at our church.
This will be a 3 session learning series once a week.
Each week will offer two different times. Choose the one that best suits you.
All meetings will be in person in the Reeb Room or via Zoom.
Wednesday evenings--- Nov. 30th, Dec 7th, Dec 14th---6:30-8pm
Sunday afternoons---Dec 4th, Dec. 11th, Dec 18th--- 2:00-3:30pm
Session 1: Introduction and Exploring Unconscious Bias
Session 2: The Language We Use and the Welcome we Give.
Session 3: Beyond the First Hello.
Sign-up here to register and get the Zoom link.
Widening the Welcome
an experiential learning series on understanding unconscious bias, how it impacts our welcome to others and how we can improve our welcome to all at our church.
This will be a 3 session learning series once a week.
Each week will offer two different times. Choose the one that best suits you.
All meetings will be in person in the Reeb Room or via Zoom.
Wednesday evenings--- Nov. 30th, Dec 7th, Dec 14th---6:30-8pm
Sunday afternoons---Dec 4th, Dec. 11th, Dec 18th--- 2:00-3:30pm
Session 1: Introduction and Exploring Unconscious Bias
Session 2: The Language We Use and the Welcome we Give.
Session 3: Beyond the First Hello.
Sign-up here to register and get the Zoom link.
December 14, 2022
8th Principle Learning Community
8th Principle Learning Community
“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
2nd Wednesday of each month on Zoom
7:00 - 9:00pm ET
Paul Cole Jones, Leader
Discussions with UUs around North America about how UU's are facing and dismantling white supremacy culture within our Faith.
Contact Nina Tortelli at [email protected] for the Zoom link
7:00 - 9:00pm ET
Paul Cole Jones, Leader
Discussions with UUs around North America about how UU's are facing and dismantling white supremacy culture within our Faith.
Contact Nina Tortelli at [email protected] for the Zoom link
January 2023
Race: The Power of Illusion
Rev. Jay Wolin, presenter
Workshop series using the PBS documentaries of the same name to explore what is Race and how is it used to shape our world. This is a great introduction to understanding Race and how our culture favors white culture over others.
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in person and online.
January 11th, 18th, 25th and February 1st.
Race: The Power of Illusion
Rev. Jay Wolin, presenter
Workshop series using the PBS documentaries of the same name to explore what is Race and how is it used to shape our world. This is a great introduction to understanding Race and how our culture favors white culture over others.
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm in person and online.
January 11th, 18th, 25th and February 1st.