January 2022 Connections Monthly Newsletter for UU Miami Members & Friends
Wear a Mask as an Expression of Love
This Week
Friday, DECEMBER 24
6:30 p.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
with candlelight carol singing
Sunday, DECEMBER 26
( pre-recorded )
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
Religious Exploration for Children and Youth
Happy Childcare (ages 0-3)
Natural Beings in a Natural World for Children (ages 4-11)
Coming of Age for Teens (ages 12-17)
Children (4-11)  
Natural Beings
in a Natural World
Coming of Age for Teens (ages 12-17)

Upcoming Services
January Worship Theme:
Live with Intention
Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m.
In Person in our Sanctuary
and
Livestreamed on YouTube

Our Social Justice Partner this month:
Sunday, JANUARY 2
11:00 a.m.
by Reverend Tom Capo
Sunday, JANUARY 9
by Reverend Tom Capo
Sunday, JANUARY 16
by Reverend Tom Capo
Sunday, JANUARY 23
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
Sunday, JANUARY 30
11:00 a.m.
by Andie Arthur
After-Service Activities
January 2
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
UU Miami Grounds
Write ✍️ down something from 2021 you’d like to burn away 🔥 and when the fire is low we will jump over the año viejo, celebrating the jump into 2022.
Please bring a nut-free dish to share. We can enjoy the start of 2022 together. Feel free to bring an instrument to celebrate 🎉!
January 2
12:30 p.m. (Zoom)
When there is no after-service activity on campus
January 9
12:30 p.m.
(Emerson Room & Zoom)
LUNCH available After Service
for a $5 Donation
when there is an after-service activity on campus
UPCOMING SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
Sunday, January 16
Hybrid (Emerson Room & Zoom)
1:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
Wednesday, January 26
7:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
New Adult Program
Sunday, January 30
1:00 p.m. (Emerson Room & Zoom)
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE (Zoom)
In Person
Tuesday, January 11
& every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Room 3 (RE Building)
6:30 p.m.
Stephan Mikés on Sitar
& Bonnie Pedicord on Tambura
Sunday, January 23
After Service
Sanctuary, 1:00 p.m.
Martha Capo will lead a drum circle.
Anyone who wishes to join is welcome,
no drumming experience needed.
YOGA with Luz
All Classes In-Person & on Zoom
in our Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
Gentle, Hatha, & Prana Yoga,
+ brief Meditations with
our in-house Yoga Instructor, Luz
Classes resume January 3
with Rev. Tom
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
20-minute Zoom session
Congregational Life
Some Monthly Highlights
Trimming the Tree
Welcome to our New Members!
Welcoming New Members
Honoring our Ministerial Intern
Our Social Justice Partner
for the first quarter of 2022,
receiving half of our Offertory, is:
"We believe in second chances. We build our communities. We bridge the gaps."

Our upcoming 2022 Social Justice Partners :
PACT
Florida Rising
The Jack Brown Foundation
Join Us in the Sanctuary 
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Come wearing your masks
Please Donate Non-Perishables
Let's keep the spirit of giving alive year-round. Please bring an item (toiletries new underwear & non-perishables) for our service partners, Camillus House, Chapman Partnership and Bridge to Hope and leave it in the donation box in the UU campus breezeway. Thanks for your generosity!
Attention Shoppers!
By clicking here: smile.amazon.com, 
your purchases can support 
the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
Events are listed on our website's interactive calendar. Just click on the event and the details will pop up as they become available.
UU Miami YouTube Channel
Click here for the link to our YouTube Channel: On this channel you will find past services, short reflective pieces (less than 10 minutes), and this is the channel where you can connect with our UU Miami livestream at 11 AM EST on Sunday mornings.
 A Reflection delivered right to your inbox to inspire and connect us!
Sign up on on our website uumiami.org
Reverend Tom Capo's Blog
To view Rev. Tom's latest sermons, visit 
Stay Connected!
If you want to set up a Zoom discussion with people in the congregation to stay connected, please call UUMiami at 305-667-3697 or email admin@uumiami.org.
Feeling the Buzz, Dreaming a Dream
Office Hours
Get in touch with us by calling 305-667-3697
or by emailing our Administrator at Admin@uumiami.org
Sexton: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. till noon and remotely via email
Minister: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and remotely via email
Administrator: Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and remotely via email
Email:
Our Minister at Minister@uumiami.org
Our Sexton at Facilities@uumiami.org
Our Music Director: MusicDir@uumiami.org
Our Religious Explorations Coordinator: RE@uumiami.org

Submissions for the WEEKLY UPDATE
should be sent to admin@uumiami.org by noon on Monday. 
Submissions for the MONTHLY CONNECTIONS are due on the 15th of the prior month. Edits may be necessary for concision, clarity, or style.
Stay informed by clicking on Events in our interactive Calendar E
Explore our YouTube page for livestreamed Worship Services and recorded Messages, Meditations & Talks.
7701 SW 76th Avenue, Miami, FL 33143
UU Miami is committed to promoting a culture of inclusivity & anti-discrimination as noted in our bylaws: “The Congregation declares & affirms its special responsibility to promote the full participation of persons of any race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, ability, affectional or sexual orientation, age, language, citizenship status, economic status, or national origin in all of its activities, without requiring adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any particular religious belief or creed. As a Welcoming Congregation, we dedicate ourselves to intentional practices of Right Relationship- in language and in action- that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion for all.”
UU Miami: A Spiritual Hub for Progressive
Thinkers & Doers in Greater Miami!