Upcoming Sundays
This Sunday, December 14:
Do we have a fundamentalist attitude towards anything? Does pluralism lead to relativism? Is there a balance to be found between Fundamentalism and Relativism? What is the message of our religion? Why I think it should be shared with others.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
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Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
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Music:
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Joshua Horne, horn
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Don Bryn, piano
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Children's Programs 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.
Topic: Hope and Trusting it will all work out
Lower Elementary Class (K-2nd) with Ms. Kristen will read a story, a Hannukah with Mazel, and then play Hannukah games.
Upper Elementary Class (3rd-7th) with Ms. Catherine will hear the story, One Candle, and then will make a potato light and play a hannukah game.
Teens- (7th - HS) will explore the holiday of Hannukah and why its message is still relevant today.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years. For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
After the Time for All Ages in the service, children and youth will join their teachers in the West Wing for Fun
Activities.
Topic: Hope and Trusting it will all work out
Lower Elementary Class (K-2nd) with Ms. Kristen will read a story, a Hannukah with Mazel, and then play Hannukah games.
Upper Elementary Class (3rd-7th) with Ms. Catherine will hear the story, One Candle, and then will make a potato light and play a hannukah game.
Teens- (7th - HS) will explore the holiday of Hannukah and why its message is still relevant today.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years. For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
Hanukkah’s Lessons for Us All
Hanukkah in 2025 begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and ends at nightfall on Monday, December 22. Our own Rev. Jay will help us to a deeper understanding of the eight-day festival which is observed by lighting candles on a menorah.
Presenter, Rev. Jay Wolin; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Jim Redifer.
Hanukkah in 2025 begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and ends at nightfall on Monday, December 22. Our own Rev. Jay will help us to a deeper understanding of the eight-day festival which is observed by lighting candles on a menorah.
Presenter, Rev. Jay Wolin; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Jim Redifer.
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.
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.
Drop-In Chalice Group at 12:15 pm in the library
Come experience a deeper bond. Open to All. Drop-In when you can. No long term commitment. Chalice Groups are a small group of people who gather to share their thoughts on a chosen topic that touch their spiritual core. A Chalice Group is not a discussion group but a place to bond with others on a deeper level through intentional listening. Intentional listening is the practice of listening not to respond, judge or “fix” but to give space for others to share in a safe, confidential and supportive setting.
Come experience a deeper bond. Open to All. Drop-In when you can. No long term commitment. Chalice Groups are a small group of people who gather to share their thoughts on a chosen topic that touch their spiritual core. A Chalice Group is not a discussion group but a place to bond with others on a deeper level through intentional listening. Intentional listening is the practice of listening not to respond, judge or “fix” but to give space for others to share in a safe, confidential and supportive setting.
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...
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...
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...
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom.
Read more...
Sunday Service December 21
As we come upon the intersection of Solstice and Christmas I thought I would explore the evolution of our current winter holidays.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
As we come upon the intersection of Solstice and Christmas I thought I would explore the evolution of our current winter holidays.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Forum 12/21/2025:
Holiday Party
Your Forum Committee will once again host our jolly holiday party, complete with mimosas and cookies. We couldn’t do it without the incomparable Fred Sirasky and his ukulele singing the old favorites and leading us in song. Please join us at 9:30 in the Reeb Room.
(No Forum December 28)
Holiday Party
Your Forum Committee will once again host our jolly holiday party, complete with mimosas and cookies. We couldn’t do it without the incomparable Fred Sirasky and his ukulele singing the old favorites and leading us in song. Please join us at 9:30 in the Reeb Room.
(No Forum December 28)
Cedric Hameed
Sunday Service on December 28:
Sermon by Cedric Hameed and family
Sermon by Cedric Hameed and family
Jeanay Johnson
Sunday Services on February 22:
Sermon by Jeanay Johnson, Director of Religious Education at Unitarian Universalist Church of St Petersburg
Sermon by Jeanay Johnson, Director of Religious Education at Unitarian Universalist Church of St Petersburg
Erin Powers
Sunday Services on March 15:
Sermon by Erin Powers
Religious Education Teen Teacher at Unitarian Universalist Church of St Petersburg
Erin Powers (they/them) is a Unitarian Universalist religious educator and seminarian at United Theological Seminaries of the Twin Cities. Erin has been a Unitarian Universalist since 2009 and has worked in Unitarian Universalist religious education since 2012. They have worked with all ages, and youth work continues to be a favorite. Youth are the future and they are excited to help them develop into their most awesome selves! Erin is also trained to facilitate Our Whole Lives for elementary, middle, and high school.
Erin is inspired by the interconnections woven throughout humanity and the greater living world. They believe we can learn how to build stronger community by paying attention to the rhythms of nature.
Sermon by Erin Powers
Religious Education Teen Teacher at Unitarian Universalist Church of St Petersburg
Erin Powers (they/them) is a Unitarian Universalist religious educator and seminarian at United Theological Seminaries of the Twin Cities. Erin has been a Unitarian Universalist since 2009 and has worked in Unitarian Universalist religious education since 2012. They have worked with all ages, and youth work continues to be a favorite. Youth are the future and they are excited to help them develop into their most awesome selves! Erin is also trained to facilitate Our Whole Lives for elementary, middle, and high school.
Erin is inspired by the interconnections woven throughout humanity and the greater living world. They believe we can learn how to build stronger community by paying attention to the rhythms of nature.
Rev. Arthur Lavon Jones, III
Sunday Service on April 12:
Sermon by Rev. Arthur Lavon Jones, III,
Minister/Worship Leader of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers
The Rev. Arthur Lavon Jones, III is the son of Mr. Arthur Jones, Jr. and Dr. Hazel T. Jones. He has an older brother – Mr. Gregory T. Jones; and a younger sister – Dr. Cynthia Jones Drayton. Rev. Jones was born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia.
Familially, Reverend Jones is happily married to the Rev. Jenny Scott-Jones – who serves as Priest and Pastor at Iona-Hope Episcopal Church in Fort Myers. Together, they are the proud parents of a 4-year-old son (David) and a 2-year-old daughter (Harriet Hazel).
Professionally, Reverend Jones currently serves as the Minister/Worship Leader of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers. He is also a Spiritual Care Counselor and Chaplain at Hope Healthcare/Chapters Health Systems’ Joanna’s House facility in Bonita
Springs
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Educationally, Reverend Jones is a 1985 graduate from Thomasville High School. He graduated from Morris Brown College in 1989 with a degree in English Literature and Language. He did graduate work at both Georgia State University and Valdosta State University. He earned a Master of Divinity degree at the Sewanee School of Theology at the University of the South in May of 2018.
Theologically, Reverend Jones was licensed and ordained as a Minister in the Missionary Baptist Church in March of 2010. He was later ordained as an Episcopal Deacon in January of 2018; and ordained as an Episcopal Priest in June of 2019. He has also served as an Interim Pastor in both the Lutheran Church and the Presbyterian Church.
Personally, Reverend Jones’ areas of interest include travel, spending time with friends and family members, cooking/baking, meditation, Reiki, actively following his favorite sports teams, serving on executive boards, and being an active participant in social justice initiatives.
Sermon by Rev. Arthur Lavon Jones, III,
Minister/Worship Leader of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers
The Rev. Arthur Lavon Jones, III is the son of Mr. Arthur Jones, Jr. and Dr. Hazel T. Jones. He has an older brother – Mr. Gregory T. Jones; and a younger sister – Dr. Cynthia Jones Drayton. Rev. Jones was born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia.
Familially, Reverend Jones is happily married to the Rev. Jenny Scott-Jones – who serves as Priest and Pastor at Iona-Hope Episcopal Church in Fort Myers. Together, they are the proud parents of a 4-year-old son (David) and a 2-year-old daughter (Harriet Hazel).
Professionally, Reverend Jones currently serves as the Minister/Worship Leader of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers. He is also a Spiritual Care Counselor and Chaplain at Hope Healthcare/Chapters Health Systems’ Joanna’s House facility in Bonita
Springs
.
Educationally, Reverend Jones is a 1985 graduate from Thomasville High School. He graduated from Morris Brown College in 1989 with a degree in English Literature and Language. He did graduate work at both Georgia State University and Valdosta State University. He earned a Master of Divinity degree at the Sewanee School of Theology at the University of the South in May of 2018.
Theologically, Reverend Jones was licensed and ordained as a Minister in the Missionary Baptist Church in March of 2010. He was later ordained as an Episcopal Deacon in January of 2018; and ordained as an Episcopal Priest in June of 2019. He has also served as an Interim Pastor in both the Lutheran Church and the Presbyterian Church.
Personally, Reverend Jones’ areas of interest include travel, spending time with friends and family members, cooking/baking, meditation, Reiki, actively following his favorite sports teams, serving on executive boards, and being an active participant in social justice initiatives.
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