March 9th, 2018


March 11th, Sunday: All Music Sunday
Open Issues : 9:30-10:20, Patio Room
Chris Michalek “Friendship Force”. Chris has been an active community volunteer for many years, and currently is the president of Friendship Force of the Florida Suncoast. She will tell us how Friendship Force broadens our world view by traveling to many countries through world exchanges and home hospitality. She holds a BA in Spanish and an MA in Adult Vocational Education.

Sunday Service: 10:30-11:45 All Music Sunday!!!
"All Music Sunday"--The Music of Joy
You are invited to come to All-Music Sunday at UUC on Sunday, March 11 and "get your happy on!" Our beloved community will be treated to the exuberant happiness that only music can provide. Vocal music of many kinds will be covered by our wonderful chorale as well as some guest artists from the Tampa Bay area. Instrumental music will feature cellist Diana Fish playing musical arrangements by "The Piano Guys" as well as music from the "American Songbook" performed by jazz pianist Rey Ifill and clarinetist Gail Smith. You do not want to miss this event!

This week's Pastoral Associate: Ann Myers

Share the Plate for March 11th:
Planned Parenthood is the designated Share the Plate recipient for our March 11th collection. Services provided by Planned Parenthood include sexual health services and screenings, breast exams, vasectomies, pregnancy prevention and research. Less than 10% are abortion related. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting the confidentiality of women, men and teens seeking medical care. Health centers are welcoming to all, regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, income or age. 80% of patients are at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Due to the present political climate Planned Parenthood has been under attack citing erroneous statistics. They face severe funding cuts and need our support. Help provide necessary health services by donating today. For more Info go to www.planned parenthood.org .

March 11th, Sunday: Environmental Justice Committee Meeting, 12:15-1:45 pm. Chorale Room.

UUC's annual canvas Lights the Path

UUC's annual pledge drive has begun! Our beacon is shining brightly, lighting the path for members and friends to promote progressive values as we grow spiritually in community. Each year  your  commitment to give generously enables UUC's ministries - music, religious education, outreach, activism - as well as supporting our strong ministerial and professional staff.

Look for teal pledge forms in the pews and the Narthex or go online to make your gift. Questions? Contact Stewardship Chair Mary Currey ( mary.currey@gmail.com ) or Canvass co-chairs, Bill Foley ( billfoley2@mac.com ) or Susan Gore ( flsnowfrog@gmail.com ).

Your support ensures UUC can light the path for its members, friends and the larger community. Take a moment  now  to become part of the Canvass - make your pledge today!

Tuesdays, March 13 and 27, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Patio Rm.
Introduction to Non-Violent Communication
This will be the final two sessions of the Faithful Communication Workshop.
Ray Williamson and Lore Eargle are  offering a participative workshop to improve all relationships and interactions by learning a few tenets of clear communication. It will be heldin the Patio Room of the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater.
NVC is a system of communication and inner reflection whereby conflicts can be averted or resolved, appreciation and gratitude expressed, relationships deepened, and whereby one can come into deeper understanding of oneself and others. It works even if only one person in a conversation has even heard of NVC. When two people familiar with NVC work through an issue, it can be magically transformative.
NVC is not associated with any religion. Learning to practice NVC can facilitate living our personal lives with integrity, and improve the functioning of our relationships and organizations.

March 14, Wednesday: Exhale! 6:00-6:45 pm, Octagon

March 17, Saturday: UUC Campus Cleanup. 8:30 am. We supply the coffee. Bring snacks. If everyone does a good job there may be pizza!

March 19th, Monday: Nehemiah Action
Everyone is invited to attend the Nehemiah Action on March 19 th at 7 PM at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. You are also invited to bring your friends to this amazing social justice event. This Sunday after the service we will begin sign up for the free bus that will be leaving the UUC parking lot at 5:30. Sign up is required and the bus fills quickly so sign up now. Linda is still taking Tee-shirt orders for large and extra large only.

March 24th, Saturday: March For Our Lives-St. Petersburg.
The Student lead and inspired March for Our Lives is organizing a St Pete 
version to coincide with the one to be held in Washington DC on March 24.
Specific planning info is still being developed. Information will continue to be available
on Facebook and from your favorite Teens!

If you happen to be heading to DC, many UU churches are offering support. If you want to 
stay in touch with those of us who may be heading to DC feel free to contact
Kathy Krohn on her cell  727 744 8632 , or through email

April 15th, Sunday: Humanist Monthly Meeting, 12:30-1:30 pm, Octagon, Monthly Meeting - Hal Hultman , speaker, on human/computer singularity

Readers Forum: We will be taking 3 wks.for Fantasyland -March 9,16,23. Then Frankenstein by Mary Shelley on March 30. On April 6th, we’ll have a poetry reading, so bring your favorite poem. Then we’ll read Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan on April 13, 20. All are welcome.

The date has been set for UUC's Silent Auction! May 19th, 2018. This auction will be part of the celebration of 'opening' the new RE center and Social Hall. This is a silent auction and will feature services and experiences only. Click HERE to get more information on how you can participate.