Upcoming Sundays
Sunday, September 15:
Service at 10:30 am:
I have been reading this summer about the proposed “Project 2025” written by The Heritage Foundation. I will explore what it is, and why it does not align with my values. I will also explore what I might envision for a Unitarian Universalist Project 2025.
Music:
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Sermon by
Rev. Jay Wolin 
Rev. Jay Wolin, Settled Minister
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Religious Education for Children and Youth at 10:30 am:
After the Time for All Ages in the Service, our children and youth will gather together in the West Wing to follow-up on the theme of the Service.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years
For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years
For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
Forum at 9:15 am:
Forum will hear about the free September 27-28 conference featuring Dr. Lyla June Johnston, a scientist, public speaker, poet, hip-hop artist, and acoustic musician of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. "Lyla" works in the center of a “perfect storm” of climate change, climate justice, trauma recovery, and community building. She will be joined by members of the Seminole Climate Resiliency Team. Local experts will share their approaches to environmental restoration, and to the healing of personal, intergenerational, and intercultural trauma.
Presenter, Dr. Budd Friend-Jones; Moderator, Mary Anne Bowie; Zoom Host, Marie Keeney.
Presenter, Dr. Budd Friend-Jones; Moderator, Mary Anne Bowie; Zoom Host, Marie Keeney.
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.
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.
Vibrant Florals by Jill Krasner:
Opening Reception in the Lexow Wing at 11:30 AM
Artist Jill Krasner’s most exciting collection of water-media florals – brilliant colors and unique still life arrangements - make this show a must see! Read more...
Opening Reception in the Lexow Wing at 11:30 AM
Artist Jill Krasner’s most exciting collection of water-media florals – brilliant colors and unique still life arrangements - make this show a must see! Read more...
Yes on 4! Postcard Party at noon
Join us in the library as we hand-write postcards encouraging people to vote Yes on Amendment 4 supporting healthcare freedom. Read more on our Democracy Action Team page...
Join us in the library as we hand-write postcards encouraging people to vote Yes on Amendment 4 supporting healthcare freedom. Read more on our Democracy Action Team page...
Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash
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 Reeb Room. 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 Reeb Room. 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...
Forum September 22:
Driving Toward November 5
November 5 may be Election Day, but the registration deadline is October 7 and vote by mail ballots and early voting are now October activities. Our favorite political guru will take us on a nonpartisan tour.
Presenter, Dick Stammer; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger.
Driving Toward November 5
November 5 may be Election Day, but the registration deadline is October 7 and vote by mail ballots and early voting are now October activities. Our favorite political guru will take us on a nonpartisan tour.
Presenter, Dick Stammer; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger.
Pancake Breakfast September 29 at 11:30 am
Join us for our semi-annual Pancake Breakfast put on by our Religious Education families. Tickets (by donation) are available starting on Sunday, September 7th in the courtyard after service or by using this link HERE. A few tickets will be available the day of the event but will not have priority to those prepurchased. Net proceeds will be used to support our children and youth programs.
The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, yogurt, and beignets. Gluten Free and Vegan options will be available.
Join us for our semi-annual Pancake Breakfast put on by our Religious Education families. Tickets (by donation) are available starting on Sunday, September 7th in the courtyard after service or by using this link HERE. A few tickets will be available the day of the event but will not have priority to those prepurchased. Net proceeds will be used to support our children and youth programs.
The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, yogurt, and beignets. Gluten Free and Vegan options will be available.
Jetson Grimes
Forum September 29:
Newtown Development Issues
This Forum presentation, by one of our community’s most respected elders, was postponed due to the deluge on August 4. He will speak to us about issues such as the failure of Sarasota to invest development funds in Newton.
Presenter, Jetson Grimes; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Hilles Hughes.
Newtown Development Issues
This Forum presentation, by one of our community’s most respected elders, was postponed due to the deluge on August 4. He will speak to us about issues such as the failure of Sarasota to invest development funds in Newton.
Presenter, Jetson Grimes; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Hilles Hughes.
Forum October 6:
Architecture of Sarasota
and our UU Campus
The President of Architecture Sarasota, Morris [Marty] Hylton III will join a member of our Arts Council to tell us about documenting, conserving, and advocating for our architectural heritage in Sarasota. The artistic and architectural importance of our UU buildings and windows will also be covered.
Presenters, Judi Hennard and Marty Hylton; Moderator, Don Diddams; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
Read more about architecture on our UU campus... Read more about Architecture Sarasota...
See Architecture Sarasota's video below:
Architecture of Sarasota
and our UU Campus
The President of Architecture Sarasota, Morris [Marty] Hylton III will join a member of our Arts Council to tell us about documenting, conserving, and advocating for our architectural heritage in Sarasota. The artistic and architectural importance of our UU buildings and windows will also be covered.
Presenters, Judi Hennard and Marty Hylton; Moderator, Don Diddams; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
Read more about architecture on our UU campus... Read more about Architecture Sarasota...
See Architecture Sarasota's video below:
Forum October 13:
A Scientific Discussion of Arthritis
World Arthritis Day is Saturday, Oct 12. Considering that over 20% of U.S. adults (over 50 million) have arthritis, a presentation on that subject should be well received. A prominent scientist and major investigator in the field, and one of our members, will join us by Zoom.
Presenter, Rick Stevens; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
A Scientific Discussion of Arthritis
World Arthritis Day is Saturday, Oct 12. Considering that over 20% of U.S. adults (over 50 million) have arthritis, a presentation on that subject should be well received. A prominent scientist and major investigator in the field, and one of our members, will join us by Zoom.
Presenter, Rick Stevens; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
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