UUC WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 16th, Sunday...
Sunday Service: Blue Sky
10:30-11:45, Octagon
Service Leader: Rev. Patrice Curtis
Pastoral Associate: Susan Hegner
Open Issues
,
TED Talk. Özlem Cekic
.
“Why I have coffee with people who send me hate mail.” Ms. Cekic is a Kurdish-born, Muslim member of the Danish Parliament (2007-2015). 9:30-10:20 a.m. in the Patio Room.
This week's RE class is "The Mystery of the Solstice.
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Using elements from science and from the Pagan cycles of the season, we mark the turning of the year on Friday, Dec. 21. We wonder about the stars when we look up into the night sky. With the longer nights, we have more night time to see the stars.
Cancellation:
December UUC board meeting.
Trustees will gather together to celebrate the season instead.
December 14th, Friday:
Family Movie Night, 5:30 p.m.
Please join us in UUC's Community Center for a showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (the first Harry Potter film). We will use the film to engage with this month's "mystery" theme! This is your chance to make a wand if you weren't able to do so last Sunday. Pizza and popcorn will be provided. Please bring a salad or fruit to share!
Readers Forum
will be reading
"Norwegian by Night" by Derek Miller on Dec.14 and Dec.28 (there will be no meeting on Dec. 21). Join in every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chorale Room. On Jan. 4 and 11, the group will cover Robert Heinlen's "Where the Crawdads Sing."
Blanket Collection Through December 15th
Harriet Ha-Sidi and the Migrant Justice Team are again collecting blankets and comforters to be distributed to the migrant workers in Plant City. These are the farm workers who work so hard to bring us the fruit and vegetables that we all enjoy for a very minimal income. They live in dilapidated mobile homes with no heat or air conditioning. The winter nights get very cold in that area and they need our help.
The blankets will be collected through December 15 in the narthex.
If you prefer, you can donate cash and Harriet will do the shopping for you with our tax-exempt certificate, so the money will go a bit farther. Any questions? Call 727-398-7012. If you wish to join us in distributing blankets, please let Harriet know.
Blanket distribution day is Saturday, December 22.
December 15th, Saturday: Social Justice Committee
meets from 9 a.m. to noon in the Chorale Room. See Kathy Curry or email uucsocialjustice@gmail.com.
December 16th, Sunday:
Holiday Home
We’ll offer delicious foods perfect for holiday gift-giving (or immediate consumption), unique craft items, special holiday helper services, and on-the-spot packaging so you can take your artisanal treasures straight from our beloved community to all your other special family and friends. From 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact Kathy Krohn at
uuc.kathykrohn@gmail.com
or Ann Kanuck at
afkanuck@gmail.com
to let us know how you wish to participate.
Environmental Justice Committee
presents the screening of
"Chasing Coral"
12:30-2:30 p.m., Octagon.
December 18th, Tuesday:
The
Covenant Committee
meets 1 to 4 p.m. in the Maxwell Library. Contact Irene Ratner for details.
Men's Group of Tampa Bay
gets together from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chorale Room. Contact Allan K. Swett.
December 19th, Wednesday:
The
Seekers Covenant Group
meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library. Contact Lauren Logan at 727-303-8026.
Exhale!!
Wednesdays at 6:00-6:45 pm in the Patio Room
Come sit or walk with us in a simple format that focuses on breath. Our large sanctuary has room for both sitting and walking meditation. We meditate for 20 minutes or so, stretch, then meditate again. Late-comers welcome, enter softly. Stay for hearty appetizers (we love your offerings too!) and conversation afterward. Contact Kathy Krohn at:
uuc.kathykrohn@gmail.com.
December 21st, Friday:
Winter Solstice Service,
6 to 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A service for the longest day of the year.
Parents Night Out
will be at our
NEW TIME
of 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You may drop your child(ren) off at any point during the evening. Please register 24 hours in advance for $5/person ($15 cap/family) or $10/child at the door. We will be making luminaries to use at the Christmas Eve service, and other holiday activities. A light dinner will be provided!
Cancellation
:
December 22nd, Saturday:
ESL class is cancelled. The Saturday, December 29th class also is cancelled.
December 23rd, Sunday:
Aftercare UUC Moms Group - Children
is 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in Westwood Nursery. Contact Julie Daysa (dfm@uuc.org) for more info or questions! Children should pack a sack lunch to eat.
December 24th, Monday: Christmas Eve Service,
6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
December 25th-January 2nd: Office Closed –
Happy Holidays to our Office Volunteers and Staff.
December 29th, Saturday:
The next
Evening Issues
session runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
Clearwater Pagan Group
meets in the Chorale Room from 6 to 10 p.m. Contact Carolanne LeBlanc at 727-204-3538.
December 30th, Sunday:
New Year's service
Save the Date!
January 12th, Saturday:
UUC will be hosting a
CPR Training & Certification
for $25/person at 1 p.m. in Surti Hall. Participants will receive a certification card and a CPR barrier keychain. This event is open to the public. Scholarships are available as needed. RSVP to Julie Daysa (
dfm@uuc.org
) if you are planning to attend, so that the trainer will bring enough materials.
Florida UU Women’s Retreat, April 5-7
:
A non-refundable deposit of $20 or $30 reserves a place for the event at DaySpring Conference Center in Sarasota. Final payment is due January 15, 2019. To register or for more information, contact Helen Leddy at helen.leddy@gmail.com.
