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October 22, 2021
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Sunday Service Information
October 24, 2021 at 10:30 am
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"Buddhism and My Life"
Three of our church members, Bruce Gotts, Ned Bellamy, and Doug Norcross, will discuss how Buddhism has helped them overcome life’s difficulties. Bruce will share very personal hardships, Ned will cover the importance of awareness, and Doug will elaborate on his own struggles. This will be a positive talk though very personal subjects will be discussed.
Worship Associate: Sue Boone
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The Zoom link is the same one for all Sunday services and programs.
Meeting ID: 967 1190 1492
You can also join from your landline or cell phone by calling 301 715 8592 and entering 967 1190 1492 when prompted to enter the meeting ID
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SHARE A JOY….SHARE A SORROW
Each Sunday during service we drop a stone into water to celebrate those moments when joy has entered our lives or to acknowledge moments of sorrow. Please click on the link below to submit a joy or sorrow.
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JOIN IN WATER COMMUNION NOVEMBER 7!
Water Communion is a UU tradition of merging together again after a time of being apart. There are two options to participate:
1) Bring a little bit of water with you to UUC on Nov. 7.
2) If you will not be present, send a photo or video of yourself pouring water to learning@uuc.org.
Contact Meredith (747-531-7704 ext. 205) with any questions.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Supporting Our Search for Truth and Meaning
Children & Youth Registration
TORCH
UUC's group for 9th-12th graders meets next on Sunday, October 24 at 5:00-6:00pm at UUC for tie-dying. All supplies will be provided, including t-shirts, but participants are welcome to bring socks, bandanas, or other things to dye if they want.
If you have a question or are interested in Lifelong Learning at UUC,
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Meredith will be off on October 25-31. If you have a pastoral care need, please call the Pastoral Associate phone line: 727-531-7704, ext. 5. For any urgent needs during that time, contact Rev. Roberta (revroberta@uuc.org).
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OPEN ISSUES
Sunday, October 24 at 9:30 am
Cooperative Culture - Examples from Ancient and Recent History: Anthropologist Jay Hardman will take us on a journey down our cultural evolutionary memory lane to the long "Sweet Spot" in our ancient history that has resonance and relevance in our own recent history. We'll discuss how we can incorporate the lessons of the past to inform a more loving future!
Join us at 9:30 (show up a few minute early) on Zoom:
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Unmute yourself...
Request a One-to-One with Rev. Roberta
Let Rev. Roberta know if you would like to set up an appointment for a personal Zoom conversation. She is happy to have a pastoral conversation, discuss issues great or small, or just get to know you a bit better. Email her (revroberta@uuc.org) to set up a Zoom appointment.
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SPIRITUAL POTPOURRI
Friday, October 22, at 1:00 pm
It's almost Halloween, and time for some seasonal fun! Let's share scary stories together! Come bring some of your odd/scary/other dimension/paranormal experiences that can be shared with friends! Friendship and laughter can stare down any goblin!
Save the date, Friday October 29:
We will continue the discussions of the lessons from our families we started last week! A nice nod to Day of the Dead and remembering those dear to us.
Meeting ID: 984 4209 0304
Contact Kathy Krohn if you have trouble logging in.
All are welcome all the time...please join us!
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New resources including articles and videos are being added to the 8th Principle page on the UUC website. Just go to www.uuc.org and scroll down to the 8th Principle logo and click on it. Then scroll down to the 8th Principle.
Save the date! On October 31st the Sunday Service will be presented by the UUC 8th Principle Task Force. Please join us for this time of spiritual reflection on what the 8th Principle means to us as UUs. A Sermon Conversation will follow at noon.
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In this fast moving world sometimes we need to take immediate action. The UUC social justice council invites you to join a special Facebook group that will allow you to be in the know about immediate actions that are needed to support the work of the different committees of the Social Justice Council or the Side With Love UUA program. If you would like to be included in this group on Facebook, search for UUC SJ Immediate Response Team and click on join. The administrator will accept your request and you will receive a notification of your acceptance or email Linda Stoller at lstlstol10403@aol.com and she will invite you to join. Easy!
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Be sure to check out our Social Justice page on UUC's website, where you will find recent articles and reports.
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COMMUNITY TAMPA BAY
Community Outreach Recipient for October
Community Tampa Bay envisions a community free from discrimination in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect, with regard to their, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability faith, and or age. Their mission is to cultivate inclusive leaders to change communities through dialogue and cross-cultural interaction. Their flagship program is “Anytown”. Anytown empowers young people to create more inclusive and just schools and communities where everyone is treated with respect and understanding. Community Tampa Bay’s Anytown begins each summer with an intensive 5-day, 4-night residential program and continues with a year of ongoing opportunities for service and leadership development utilizing the knowledge, skill, and attitudes developed at Anytown. Please support this wonderful program that has the potential to make real change. For more information go to www.communitytampabay.org .
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PASTORAL CARE
UUC has a team of Pastoral Associates who offer confidential, emotional support and spiritual companionship to fellow community members who are facing challenging life issues. The Pastoral Associates are trained and mentored by our minister. To connect with one of our dedicated volunteers, please call the office (727-531-7704, Ext. 5) and leave a voicemail message. The Pastoral Associate who is scheduled for that week will get in touch with you.
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THE CARE CIRCLE
The Care Circle provides UUC community members temporary, short-term assistance during an illness or injury. Volunteers help with day-to-day tasks such as transportation to and from appointments, pick up and deliver medication, and running errands to name a few. They can also make referrals to agencies that can provide more intensive help if needed. To request assistance, please contact co-chairs Susan Hegner or Eloise Hardman, or the UUC Office (727) 531-7704.
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UUC MAKES ONLINE GIVING and PLEDGING EASY
In lieu of our traditional collection baskets that you see during the Offertory on Sundays, we are trying out some different ways to make online donating easier. You might want to try:
Text Giving
(727) 500-2410
If you prefer to donate online, feel free to click the button below.
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DID YOU MISS A SERVICE? CHECK THE WEBSITE AT:
(The recorded service is typically posted the week after the service)
When does the Property Committee meet? How do I join a covenant group?
Check the website at https://www.uuc.org for answers to these questions and many more! Events, meeting times and details are located on the CALENDAR. All organizational documents and reports are posted in the MEMBER section. If you are a member but don't have the password, please contact the Office Administrator at admin@uuc.org.
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