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April 20, 2017
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THE UUC WEEK AT A GLANCE...
Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764 727-531-7704 www.uuc.org
Upcoming Events from April 21st to April 28th, 2017
--Open Issues, 9:30-10:30 am, Patio Room
Ryan Dupeé. “The Lost Art of Conflict Resolution: Painting a
Picture of Reconciliation”. Ryan is Assistant Principal of Calvary
Christian High School. He and his wife, Christy, have 3 teenagers. Sh
has taught English at CCHS for 6 years. Most of their adult lives they
have worked with couples in various settings in pre-marriage and
marriage counseling, and both have a passion for successful
relationships.
--Worship Service, 10:30-11:45 am, Octagon.
Service Leader: Rev. Patrice Curtis. Sermon Title: "Chasing Glimmers"
--Joining UUC,
12:30-1:30 pm, Chorale Room
--A Course in Mindfulness CANCELLED this month.,
April 21, Fri: UU Humanists Group, 7- 9:00 pm, Octagon
A Better Life - A new Freethought Film
There is no God. Now what? If this is the only life we have, how does that affect how we live our lives, how we treat each other, and cope with death. Photographer and filmmaker Chris Johnson introduces us to some of the many voices from his book
See the film and meet the director, Chris Johnson
Presented by UUC Humanists & Tampa Bay Coalition of Reason $5.00 All welcome!
April 24, Mon: Nehemiah Action, 7:00 pm, Tropicana Field in St. Pete
Thousands of people from 40 congregations will descend on Tropicana field to hear from our elected officials. More info in E-O. Wear your UUC T-shirts.
April 28, Fri: Fourth Friday in the Food Forest, 5:00 -10:00 pm, Food Forest Shelter
ENJOY, FOOD, FUN, FROLIC and A GROWING COMMUNITY!!!
We host these monthly gatherings to bring a diverse, intergenerational, multicultural, multiracial, interfaith crowd to our garden to share food , fun and community. It is FREE to the public, so invite all of your friends!
This is also a POTLUCK, for those inclined to share food (optional). We also prepare produce directly from the garden to share.
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April
(Click HERE for link to UUC's full April Calendar)
April 30, Sun: Open Issues, 9:30-10:30 am, Patio Rm
April 30, Sun: Worship Service, 10:30-11:45, Octagon
April 30, Sun: Black Lives Matter Cmte mtg, 12:15-2:15 pm, Chorale Rm
April 30, Sun: PSI Symposium/Buddhist Fellowship, 12:30-2:00 pm, Patio Rm
(Click
HERE
for link to UUC's full May Calendar)
May 1, MONDAY: 8 Days 8 Borders, Social Justice special showing, 7:00-9:00 pm, Social Hall
May 4, Thurs:
Women's Lunch, 12:00- 2:00 PM,
Benedicts Family Restaurant, 768 Belcher Rd.
May 4, Thurs: Compassion and Choices, 1:30-3:00 pm, Patio Rm
May 7, Sun:
Open Issues 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Patio Rm
May 7, Sun: Worship Service 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM, Octagon
May 14, Sun: Open Issues 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Patio Rm
May 14, Sun: Worship Service 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM, Octagon
May 14, Sun: New Member Recognition, 11-11:15 am, Octagon.
May 20, Sat: Members' Art Show Opening Reception, 7-9:00 pm, Octagon
May 21, Sun: Open Issues 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Patio Rm
May 21, Sun: Worship Service 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM, Octagon
May 21, Sun: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, Octagon.
May 21, Sun: A Course in Mindfulness , 12:30-2:00 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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April 23, 2017
"Chasing Glimmers"
Service leader:
Reverend Patrice Curtis
Theme for April:
Creativity
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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 Ann Myers and is available at 727-531-7704 ext. 5.
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What Is 'Spirit Space'?
It's the space on the upper level of the Sanctuary where children can go during service for quiet activities. Be sure to go check it out with your little ones.
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Open Issues
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.,
Patio Room
April 23rd
23 Apr. Ryan Dupeé. “The Lost Art of Conflict Resolution: Painting a
Picture of Reconciliation”. Ryan is Assistant Principal of Calvary Christian High School. He and his wife, Christy, have 3 teenagers. Sh has taught English at CCHS for 6 years. Most of their adult lives they have worked with couples in various settings in pre-marriage and marriage counseling, and both have a passion for successful relationships.
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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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Share the Plate - April 23, 2017:
Gulfcoast Legal Services
This week's Share the Plate recipient is Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) Gulfcoast Legal Services serves the legal needs of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities in Southwest Florida. GLS is a non-profit corporation providing free legal aid to income eligible residents of the greater Tampa Bay area. They provide immigration services, help with housing, and mortgage foreclosure problems, family or domestic violence issues, SSI/disability and consumer matters and more. Gulfcoast Legal Services also has a special project to help seniors
in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. They also provide immigration services to residents
of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties as well as in the other three counties previously mentioned..
Please support this very worthy organization, the need is greater than ever. For more Information go to
www.gulfcoastlegal.org
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We are getting there but we still have many who haven't submitted their 17-18 pledge.
Lighting the way together is a unifying commitment members and friends of UUC make to ourselves and to each other. Supporting each other’s growth is fundamental to our faith.
To make a pledge of financial commitment go the 2017-18 Pledge Drive, please click on the following link: 2017-18 Pledge Form ***OR fulfill your pledge ONLINE, go to PLEDGE FULFILLMENT. (Do you need help with our new online pledge fulfillment site? Contact Carol Kay at the UUC office at 727-531-7704 and I can walk you through it.)
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A Gathering for Sitting and Moving Mindfulness.
Third Wednesday of every month thru May 2017. Next Exhale and Soup Supper is May 17th
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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A Note from Paul and Debbie Langrock:
Thank you UUC family for helping to make the memorial service and reception for my dear British mother, Joyce Langrock, such a beautiful one. Thank you Reverend Patrice and all the available men and women of UUC who rallied for us on extremely short notice (barely two days) to do yeomen work so we, and my family who were in town, could together grieve and praise our ever polite and kind mum.
Love you all,
Paul and Debbie Langrock and our entire family
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UUC’s Blog (uucblog.org) needs your input!
Have you attended an event? Taken pictures? Have something interesting to say about your faith? Please share with the congregation and post on our blog. Editor, Cara Boos, will assist you in getting across your point. If you are uncomfortable writing, she will write for you. Just email or call with your thoughts. Did your kids participate in the Spring Fling? We’d love to hear from them! Are you attending the Nehemiah Action? Please write about your experience.
We want this to be a shared blog with multi-authors. Most of us have a lot of things to say about our UUC experiences that would be interesting, helpful, and entertaining to others. You can email Cara at blogmail@uuc.org
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From UUC's Environmental Justice Committee:
1. On April 22, 2017 St. Petersburg will celebrate Earth Day with a community celebration to be held in Historic Williams Park. Information can be found at: http://www.earthdaysp.com/
2. “Water is Life” is the topic at the third annual Florida Interfaith Climate Action Network assembly on April 28th at the First United Methodist Church, 152 East Jackson St. Orlando. Information can be found at: http://www.interfaithflorida.com
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Good bye and good luck Erin Carpenter
! This Sunday, April 23rd is Erin's final Sunday as our childcare attendant. Erin has served as our childcare attendant since 2009 and has decided to voluntarily leave her position at UUC to pursue other career opportunities. We all wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors and thank her for service. You will be missed!
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Can You Help?
The flyer below lists the items needed by mothers in North Pinellas. If anyone can provide any of these, please contact Kamran Rouhani at
k.rouhani@aec-inc.com or
727-460-6410.
[Kamran is a friend of mine, a member if the local Bahai Community,
who often attends UUC's Open Issues Forum.] ......... John Chase 727-787 3085
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April is RE Month and We Need You!
Come and be a part of the Religious Enrichment Program at UUC and help nurture the spiritual lives of our children and youth. There is a place for everybody with flexible time commitments and a variety of skills needed.
Opportunities range from being an RE Leader/Advisor or Class assistant to Special Event Helpers or Playground Peacekeepers.
You will be fully trained and supported by our current team.
It takes a congregation to build a beloved community and deepen our faith as Unitarian Universalists. Come and share the richness in your life with the Religious Enrichment Program and make a difference in the lives of our children, youth, and in your own!
For more information contact Christine Ducady, Director of RE at: dre@uuc.org
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UUC In Action... Upcoming Committee Meetings
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Please get your meeting information to events@uuc.org NO LATER than one week before the next E-Octagram (publishes on Thursdays). If there are changes, they must get to the above email NO LATER than the Wednesday before publishing. Thank you.
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-- Humanists Meeting is Movie Night, Friday April 21st, in the Octagon
A Better Life - A new Freethought Film
There is no God. Now what? If this is the only life we have, how does that affect how we live our lives, how we treat each other, and cope with death. Photographer and filmmaker Chris Johnson introduces us to some of the many voices from his book.
In this fascinating documentary — learn the stories behind the book in interviews with some of our greatest thinkers. Join Chris as he explores issues of joy & meaning and travels around the globe meeting people from all walks of life and backgrounds, who challenge the false stereotypes of atheists as immoral and evil. From Daniel Dennett and A.C. Grayling, to Julia Sweeney and Robert Llewellyn —learn the various ways many atheists have moved on to a better life filled with love, compassion, hope, and wonder!
See the film and meet the director, Chris Johnson
Friday 7:00 p.m. April 21, in the Octagon
Presented by UUC Humanists & Tampa Bay Coalition of Reason
$5.00 All welcome!
-- Fourth Friday in the Food Forest, Friday, April 28th, 5-10:00 pm
ENJOY, FOOD, FUN, FROLIC and A GROWING COMMUNITY!!!
We host these monthly gatherings to bring a diverse, intergenerational, multicultural, multiracial, interfaith crowd to our garden to share food , fun and community. It is FREE to the public, so invite all of your friends!
This is also a POTLUCK, for those inclined to share food (optional). We also prepare produce directly from the garden to share.
We are crowdsourcing ideas and energy to determine how YOU, our beloved community, would like to see our garden evolve and grow.
Input from the invested will be directly incorporated into the planning for creation of the space that will best serve the needs of the growing local community. YOUR INPUT IS VALUED!!
Check out the facebook page for more information HERE.
-- Black Lives Matter, Sunday, April 30th, 12:15-2:15 pm, Chorale Rm.
We will be discussing the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving and watching some relevant videos. For this meeting, please read sections 25 Years of Tossing and Turning (pp. 113-156) and Leaving my Comfort Zone (pp. 157-184). Ordering info at www.debbyirving.com/the-book/. It is fine to come even if you haven’t done the reading.
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Important Events on the Social Justice Calendar for May...
Clearwater/Upper Pinellas NAACP 43rd Freedom Fund Dinner and Award Banquet, Friday May 5, 2017, 6 pm reception, 7 pm program, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33756. Guest speaker, Adora Obi Nweze, NAACP Florida State President. Adult $50, child $25. Remit to Clearwater NAACP, P.O Box 2073, Clearwater, FL 33755. Form at Social Justice table.
7th Annual Hispanic Outreach Center Luncheon, Friday May 19, 2017, 11 am Silent Auction, 12 to 1:30 pm luncheon, Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. Invocation by Rev. Patrice Curtis. Keynote speaker, Wil. H. Florin, B.C.S. Florin-Roebig Firm. Adult $50. Remit to ICAI, 612 Franklin Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. RSVP by May 10, 727-445-9734, ext 211. Form at Social Justice table.
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ONLINE PANEL Hosted by Black Lives of UU
on 'Confronting White Supremacy in Faith Institutions,' Sunday April 23,
7:00 pm ET
The Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) Organizing Collective is excited to host this
much needed, online panel discussion. Together, we will discuss the many issues that
people of faith doing liberation work confront within religious institutions. Our conversation
will focus on strategies for challenging and dismantling institutional racism within faith
communities and what resources might be useful in confronting oppressive structures meant
to hold us back.
PANELISTS INCLUDE: • Dr. Takiyah Amin - Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte & BLUU
Lead • Candace Benbow, M Div - Writer, Educator & doctoral student at Princeton
Theological Seminary • Vicar Lenny Duncan - St. Mark's Lutheran Church & organizer
#decolonizelutheranism • Vahisha Hasan - Founder, Movement in Faith
• Kenny Wiley - UU World Senior Editor & BLUU Lead Moderator: Leslie Mac – Co-
Founder Safety Pin Box & BLUU Lead
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Three Major Social Justice Events Coming This Spring...
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The FAST UUC Nehemiah Action will be on April 24thth at 7PM at Tropican Field in St. Petersburg. Join thousands of other people from 40 congregations as we ask our elected officials to support more affordable housing, expanded use of civil citation and better Pinellas Schools. We will have a bus from UUC to the Trop but seating is limited and you must sign up now! Sign up at the Social
Justice Table after the service or contact Linda Stoller.
The issue committees are finishing up their work in anticipation of the upcoming FAST Rally and FAST Nehemiah Action.Meetings are being held with local officials and invitations have gone out for their attendance at the Nehemiah. However, this year due to a scheduling conflict within the school district, school board members are being invited to the Rally. That means we need you to attend both events.
Don’t forget to wear your UUC T-shirts.
1.The Rally will be on April 3,2017 at 7:00PM at St. Catherine of
Siena Catholic Church, 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater 33764.
2. The Nehemiah Action will be on April 24, 2017 Tropicana
Field in St. Petersburg at 7:00 PM. Once again, we will be
providing buses to the Nehemiah. Sign up at the Social Justice
Table if you want to ride the bus.
But wait I said three events…………
3. The Celebration will be on May 15 th at 7:00 PM at Blessed
Trinity Catholic Church at 1600 54 th Ave .s, St. Petersburg.
If you have any questions regarding these major social justice
events contact UUC FAST Team Leaders, Linda Stoller, Mark
Kanuck, Gretchen Craig or Theo Betjemann
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From our Art Curator to all UUC artists...
The Members Art Show goes up May 18
This a special show that stays up
until
Thursday
after Labor Day. All members of all ages, including children, are invited to participate (that includes friends and employees of UUC). Artists do not have to be professional. If you are proud of your work, we will put it in the show. All types of art, paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures, etc. are acceptable. Art may be for sale but is not required. UUC receives 30% of all sales. Our hanging system requires wire for hanging over a 1/4 inch hook.
Art must be delivered to Octagon by
12:00 noon
on
May 18
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A reception will be
Friday
night,
May 19
,
7:00-9:00 pm
Participants need to give me information for wall labels: Your name as you want it on label, title of art, medium and price if for sale. I need this by
Monday, May 15
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Taylor Ikin & Friends continues til May 17th
Octagon Arts Center
Gallery Hours:
9:00 am - 12:00
Tues-Fri
and Sunday
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Sunday
FREE
Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
2470 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL
Contact: Charlene Carnes
727-789-3536
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Our Librarian, Bruce Gotts reports he has ordered the book, "A House for Hope" for the library. The UUC Library is across from the Social Hall entrance. It is open on Sundays after service and books are available for check out with a self-checkout system. For more information contact our Librarian, Bruce Gotts bcgotts@gmail.com
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We will be reading Dark Money by Jane Mayer on April 7,14 and will start Against Empathy by Paul Bloom on April 21 and read half way. We'll finish it on April 28. We meet Friday's in Chorale Room 10:30-11:30. All are welcome.
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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 once each month, check calendar for specific dates.
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UUA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2017 - New Orleans LA
From Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 01:00pm
To Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 05:00pm
Events are local time unless noted. WEBINARS are Eastern time.
Location
Location TBD
Contact
generalassembly@uua.org
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