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Wear your UUC or
Standing on the Side of Love tee shirts
and join us for what has always been a great day celebrating King’s message of love, peace, diversity, and human rights. Look for our Standing on the Side of Love banner.
For more information check out the flyer HERE
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16, 2017
Clearwater
Breakfast and March
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UUC has always had a good contingent of eaters and marchers and we hope 2017 will be no exception. This year’s events are especially important in light of the racism that has become so visible during the presidential campaign, election and its continuing aftermath.
Doors at the
North Greenwood Aquatic Center
, 900 N. Martin L. King Avenue, open for breakfast at 7:30 AM. Inspiring speeches are given during the breakfast. The cost is $5.
Many thanks to the five UUC folks who have volunteered to serve breakfast – Sheila Knaust, Theo Betjemann, Mary Russell, Susan Hegner, and Carol Hamilton.
The march begins at 9:45 AM and is about two miles. We march from the Aquatic Center to Coachman Park, where a rally begins at 11:00 AM. Kids in carriages, wagons, backpacks etc. are encouraged.
Eileen Senn will offer rides back to the parking area at the Aquatic Center from Coachman Park from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Call her when you are ready to be picked up at 609-638-3370.
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E-Octagram
January 13, 2017
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC ON THE E-OCTAGRAM? Press CTRL F, then type in a keyword, press enter and your query will be highlighted.
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Save the Date UUC Sunday Service Serve What's Happening at UUC
Adult Religious Enrichment UUC and Beyond
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January 14: Athiests of Florida hosts "Critical Thinking for Everyone", 12:30-5:30 pm, Social Hall
January 14:
UUC Players performance of The Vagina Monologues, 6:30 pm, Blur Nightclub in Dunedin
January 15: Open Issues, 9:30-10:30 am, Patio Room
January 15: Worship Service, 10:30-11:45 am, Octagon
January 15: All About UUC, 12:30-2:00 pm, Patio Rm
January 15: Humanists Monthly Mtg: showing "Five Smooth Stones" 12:30-1:30 pm in Octagon
January 16: Clearwater MLK Breakfast and March
January 17: Voices for Justice 11-12:00 pm or 7:8:30 pm, Patio Room
January 20: Readers Forum, 10:30-11:30, Chorale Rm
January 20, Art show opening Reception, 6:00-8:00 pm, Octagon
January 22: Open Issues, 9:30-10:30 am, Patio Rm.
January 22: Worship Service, 10:30-11:45 am, Octagon
January 22:
Black Lives Matter, 12:15 -1:45 pm, Chorale Room
January 22: Directory Photos, 10-12:30 am Narthax before service and Patio Rm after service
January 23: Brother Sun Concert 7:00 pm Octagon
January 29: Open Issues, 9:30-10:30, Patio Rm
January 29: Worship Service, 10:30-11:45 am, Octagon
January 29: Mindfulness Course, 12:30 pm, Patio Room
February
February 1: Women's Lunch Out,
12:00 pm at Chilies, East Bay & US 19.
February 3: Readers Forum, 10:30-11:30 am, Chorale Rm.
February 3-4: Spirituality for Social Justice Activists Retreat, at UUC, Fri. 7-9:00 pm & Sat 9-2:00 pm
Link for the sign up form is here.
February 5: Open Issues, 9:30-10-30 am, (Patio Rm)
February 5: Worship Service, 10:30-11:45 am, Octagon
February 5: A Course in Mindfulness, 12:30-2:30, (Patio Rm)
February 5: Humanist Monthly Mtg, 12:30-1:30 pm, Octagon
February 7: FAST-Affordable Housing:
7:00-8:30 pm, (Patio Rm)
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Meet with Rev. Patrice Curtis
If you would like to meet with Rev. Patrice contact the office at 727-531-7704. If you wish to contact her, please call
(510) 852-9304.
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January 15, 2016
"30 Days and 100 Days"
Worship Leader: Rev. Patrice will launch the 30 Days of Love 2017. With all eyes on the new Administration's first 100 Days in the White House, she will be exploring what it means for Unitarian Universalism to be a nurturing, humble and steady hand on the side of justice in 2017
January's Theme:
Possibility
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Pastoral Care Associates
UUC has a strong team of lay Pastoral Associates who offer confidential, emotional
support and spiritual companionship to fellow church members. You can access pastoral care by contacting Rev. Patrice Curtis at 727-531-7704 ext. 5 or revpatrice@uuc.org.
Please note that emails sent to the front office are not confidential; emails to Rev. Patrice are.
This week’s pastoral care associate is Allen Ongchangco and is available at 727-531-7704 ext. 5.
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Open Issues
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.,
Patio Room
Bob Buesing. “What It’s Like To Run For Office; is Democracy At Risk?” Bob ran for FL Senate in District 18 in Tampa against Dana Young. He is a longtime member of UUC.
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Flowers for Sunday Services
If you would like to supply the flowers for an upcoming Sunday service in honor of a special event or person in your life, please email Patricia
here. She will help you coordinate your contribution.
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A Gathering for Sitting and Moving Mindfulness.
Third Wednesday of every month thru May 2017. Next Exhale is January 18th.
6;15 to 6:45 in the Sanctuary.
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5:30 - pre service soup potluck
6:15 - 6:45 Exhale! service in Octagon
6;45 - 7:30 post service soup potluck
Love offerings are accepted to help cover shared costs.
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Wednesday Soup Supper
pre and post Exhale! service
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Extend the moments of nourishment for the body and spirit by joining fellow Exhale participants pre AND/OR post service at our Soup Supper.
It's easy. Just bring some soup to share, or bread or salad, maybe a dessert. Crockpots are great. Listing ingredients is very helpful.
To support ease of cleanup and to keep our footprint tiny, please plan on bringing your own bowls or help with cleanup.
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All About UUC
Are you searching for a liberal religion for open minds and open hearts?
Are you looking for a place where you can grow spiritually, ethically, morally, and intellectually? You will discover all of that and more at UUC. On Sunday January 15, Rev. Patrice and the Welcoming Committee will host an informative session "All About UUC" in the Patio Room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Please
contact Marie Chapman and Mary Thornton, Welcoming Committee co-chairs at welcomingteam@uuc.org if you would like more information.
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Spirituality for Progressive
Social Justice Activists
(A Mini-Retreat)
Feb 3-4 at UUC
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Rev Patrice Curtis will be leading this exciting workshop bringing years of activist experience to share. Her perspectives and practical guidance for spiritual activism will be essential for us as we move into these uncertain times.
Times: 7-9:00 pm & Sat 9-2:00 pm
Link for the sign up form is HERE
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As the new White House Administration begins their work,
There is justice work for us to do.
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Get Your Picture Taken for the Directory Sunday Jan 22.
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This is your final chance to have a new Directory photo taken on 1/22/17 10-10:25 in Narthax and end of service until 12:30 p.m. in the Patio Room.
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Discover your inner "techie"
The Communications Committee Is looking for people who would like to train to work in the Tech Booth for Sunday Service. At least eight people, in teams of two, are needed so that you only need to be available once per month. Full training will be provided. You must be able to traverse the stairs, carry a mic stand, bend to reach the plugs on the floor, able to hear through headphones, and have basic computer knowledge. Candidates should contact Joe Myers at hjmyers@alum.mit.edu.
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Reminder: Please Complete the Communications Survey -- Due January 17th
Effective communication and transparency within the UUC community is vital. The Committee on Ministry has designed a survey, with input from the Communications Committee, to assess the strengths and weaknesses of communication at UUC. Your input is very important. This is your opportunity to voice your opinions about transparency and communication at UUC. Please help us evaluate and improve our modes of communication by completing a short survey.
This survey should take 10 minutes or less to complete. It can be accessed through the link below. Once you open the survey electronically, you will need to complete and submit it electronically at that time. If you prefer to complete a paper copy of the survey, they will be available at the Visitors’ table at UUC on Sun. Jan. 8 and Sun. Jan. 15. Completed paper copies should be returned to the Committee on Ministry box across from the church office.
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UUC Players Perform The Vagina Monologues
Saturday, January 14th, 6:30
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As a salute to MLK Day and in preparation for the inauguration, bring your favorite Civil Rights Reading to Share. If you don't want to read it yourself, someone can read it out loud for you. Please bring the source and title so we can share the readings. The length of the reading should be no more than two minutes. This event takes place at 11:00 am and then again at 7:00 pm in the Patio Room.
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The Campaign is Winding Down
68 Donations and Pledges
Received to Date
Invest in UUC's Future and
Pledge Now If You Haven't Already
Campaign Results Will Be Announced Sunday
Previous generations have provided for us.
NOW it's our turn to provide for the future.
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Humanists Present "Five Smooth Stones"
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Trude Diamond will be showing the video and then discussing "5 Smooth Stones of Unitarian Universalism" this Sunday Jan 15th at 12:30-1:30 pm in the Octagon. There are valuable insights to be gained and the music of Leonard Cohen to be enjoyed. It will be an enjoyable experience for all. And remember, we go to lunch together following the presentation! All are welcome.
To check out the video beforehand go
HERE
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New Art Show Opening Reception January 20th
"Blue, Blue, my Heart is Blue"; "Blue Moon"; "Out of the Blue"; “M go Blue.”
Blue is a color and a word that has been used in slogans, song lyrics, and sayings. What do you think of when you hear the word "blue," aka indigo, denim? Does your imagination lead you to think of the color itself, or a feeling, an incident in your life, or song lyrics?
Surface Design Guild members have created fiber works on the theme of "Blue". Among the techniques used: hand-dyeing, screen printing, quilting, embroidery...
Viewing Hours: Sunday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Opening Reception – Friday, January 20, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Viewer’s Choice Awards:
All attendees to the Blues Power show will have a chance to vote for their top three pieces of artwork.
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BLUES POWER – Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild Member’s Show January 13 – February 22, 2017
Unitarian Universalists Church of Clearwater and the Octagon Arts Center 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
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Special Congregational Meeting January 29th
January 29, Special Congregational Meeting after the service. Congregation will be asked to adopt the covenant of Right Relations.
The draft covenant has been emailed to the congregation but here is a link to the document.
All of the committees and groups of UUC are being asked to discuss the draft covenant at their meetings in December or early January. We want to get as much awareness of this document as possible.
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Coming to the Octagon January 23rd
(It's a Monday Night)
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Mark Your Calendar for this Must See Concert in the Octagon!
Unity Church of Clearwater hosts National Touring Artists Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor have made their mark as veteran touring singer-songwriters, but Brother Sun is no songwriter’s round. The trio’s harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, do not miss this one!
The ticket price is $15.00 and can be purchased in advance at Unity Church across the street.
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We will not be meeting Dec.30th. Next meeting is Jan 6th and we will be reading Destiny of the Republic, and after that, A Man Called Ove.
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Critical Thinking for Everyone
Sponsored by Atheists of Florida, Inc., January 14th from 12:30 to 5:30 pm in the Social Hall
The program will introduce attendees to new challenges in our ever evolving culture and ways to test them, meet skeptics and have fun. Discussion Leaders are Barry Silber, Dave Dockery and Ryan Cragun. The program is free. For more information call 478-227-5263.
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Adult Religious Enrichment Presents
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This course will begin by examining the common elements in mindfulness practices, how they address everyday psychological distress and how we can begin integrating mindfulness practice into a busy life. It will also address how to use mindfulness and meditation to engage with challenges such as alienation, aging, trauma, illness, and death. In addition the course will cover the role of wisdom and ethics in psychological well-being from both ancient and modern scientific perspectives.
Course contains 24 lectures for 12 individual sessions.Each session will discuss two 30 minute 'Great Courses' lectures featuring Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
These sessions will be followed by a discussion. Ruth Samuel, a member of UUC who has led the course at OLLI (Osher Learning Centers) for several years, will facilitate the series.
Lectures will be held in the Patio Room on Sundays starting at 12:30 p.m. Meets twice each month, check calendar for specific dates.
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Monday, January 16 --
MLK Breakfast and March
Please pick up a flyer and sign up at the Social Justice table for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Clearwater Breakfast and March, Monday January 16, 2017. Doors at the North Greenwood Aquatic Center, 900 N. Martin L. King Avenue, open for breakfast at 7:30 AM. The march begins at 9:45 AM and is about two miles from the Aquatic Center to Coachman Park, where a rally begins at 11:00 AM. Wear your UUC or Standing on the Side of Love tee shirts and join us for what has always been a great day celebrating King’s message of love, peace, diversity, and human rights.
Eileen Senn
609-638-3370 cell
eileensenn@gmail.com
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Women's Solidarity March for Social Justice
St Petersburg, FL
Everyone is welcome – MEN too!
Saturday, January 21, 2017 12 to 3 PM
March Gathering at 12 Noon
Starting and Ending at Demens Point
Marching on Sidewalks
http://tinyurl.com/WomensMarchStPete
For on-line donations, click on URL and follow instructions
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Our Mission: To create an inclusive community
regardless of race, nationality, faith or sexual
orientation for a common vision of freedom,
equality and social justice.
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The People's Inauguration -- January 20 at Williams Park in St. Pete.
Organizer: Kofi Hunt, political organizer for Fight for 15 Florida
4-6:00 pm
While many throughout our country and in our Nation’s capital will rally to protest, here at home in Florida, on January 20th, we will hold The People's Inauguration. An inauguration that is truly by and for the people - people of all backgrounds, walks of life, identities, origins, and faiths. An inauguration where we come together, stand united, and commit to building a society that works for everyone.
We will build this society by building a movement of cooperation that lifts up leaders who stand for all of us.
(To take place at William's Park (330 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL at 4-6 PM) We need to stand up. The Declaration of Independence declares us to be a people’s democracy.
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Four Alaska UU fellowships invite you to experience our eco-cultural and spiritual program next summer! Local UU's will be your guides. See wildlife, visit Denali, and experience Native Alaskan culture. Programs led by Dave Frey, member of the Fairbanks UU congregation and Alaska travel expert. Find out more about this at
WhaleCoastAK.org
or call 907-322-4966.
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