Our Vision
An inclusive religious community, a beacon for reason, meaning and bold social action.
Our Mission
To celebrate dignity and respect for all, nurture lifelong spiritual growth, act for justice and equality, and serve the wider community.
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E-Octagram
January 21, 2022
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
UUC Returns to Zoom Only
Due to the current surge in COVID cases UUC has returned to Zoom-only worship services and other events to insure the health and safety of our congregation and our community. The decision is effective immediately and will be re-evaluated at the end of January.
UUC Website Experiencing Technical Difficulties
If you try to access the website you may or may not be successful. There is an issue between our domain host and the web editing platform. It may go up and down until the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience!
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Sunday Service Information
January 23, 2022 at 10:30 am
Zoom Only
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“Doing the Right Thing”
Guest minister - Rev. Jim Macomber
Unitarian Universalists of Tampa
"Evil often persists because good people do nothing about it. Come hear about a most unlikely character stepping up to do the right thing…and making a difference in the great American Civil Rights Movement."
Worship Associate: Sue Hand
Zoom link is the same 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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“Now is the Time for Courageous Change”
UUSC’s Guest at Your Table Program
Our Community Outreach Donation for January will go to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Guest at Your Table Program. UUSC is an affiliated organization of the Unitarian Universalists Association (UUA) but receives no funding from them. Although independent, the UUSC can be thought of as the justice action arm of the UUA. Guest At Your Table is the largest annual fundraising program of the UUSC. This year the theme is “Now is the Time for Courageous Change.” The injustices and crises of the past year have underscored the importance of our shared goal – a world free from oppression where all can realize their full human rights. In the weeks ahead we will provide links (below) to short videos about Guest at Your Table and the kind of help UUSC gives to over 20 countries to advance community-led human rights initiatives that positively impact the lives of thousands. Donations of $150 or more will be matched by the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, NY. Donate and be part of Courageous Change!
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Supporting Our Search for Truth and Meaning
Where do you see lifelong learning throughout the E-Octagram this week?
Meredith is away through Jan. 24. If you have an urgent need during that time, contact Rev. Roberta at revroberta@uuc.org. Remember the pastoral associates are available for support too (727-531-7704, ext. 5).
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OPEN ISSUES
Sunday, January 23 at 9:30 am
Bright Green Lies
The majority of environmentalist goals are to preserve our high energy lifestyle, not to help the earth. Recycling, biomass fuel, hydropower, and solar power, it turns out, may be far more destructive than using coal and oil. We will examine some misguided notions of helping the earth from the book and documentary movie,
”Bright Green Lies" with Avrio Taylor facilitating.
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SPIRITUAL POTPOURRI
Friday, January 21 at 1:00 pm
Members and pledging friends of Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater are invited to a Congregational Town Hall at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, to talk about the priorities and strengths we are looking for in our next minister. Let's do some informal brain storming about what your priorities might look like. Please check your email for the detailed announcement sent out Tuesday for reference.
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“We are not makers of history. We are made by history.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you missed the recent Oral History presentations, recordings are now available. Listen to members who first came to UUC across the decades share their memories and insights into the history of our Beloved Community and discussion as to how the past might influence our future. The links for parts 1 & 2 are below. (you might have to download the recording due to file size).
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Unmute yourself and...
Request a one-to-one conversation with Rev. Roberta
Let her 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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Side With Love is honored to invite you to join us in this year’s 30 Days of Love – our annual season of spiritual nourishment, political deepening, and collective action to embody our values and work for collective liberation.
Each week of 30 Days of Love will focus on one of Side With Love’s intersectional justice priorities. Although each week will have a primary focus, you will notice a lot of overlap – demonstrating just how intersecting these issues are. Every week will include a variety of resources, activities, and opportunities for engagement for people of all ages. Check out our offerings here.
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Support Reproductive Justice
January 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Join us on this anniversary of SCOTUS’ Roe v. Wade decision for the annual sign-waving visibility event. We will gather with allied groups and individuals at the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street in downtown St. Petersburg. Bring your own signs or use one that will be available at the event.Let’s plan to have lunch together at an outside restaurant after the event to plan for future actions. Want to carpool from UUC? Contact Linda Stoller at LStol10403@aol.com
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Florida Humanities Presents "FLORIDA TALKS"
January 26, 7-8 PM, “The Jim Crow Era in Florida”
February 11, 7-8 PM, “Respect: Soul and the Civil Rights Movement”
March 11, 7-8 PM, “Dr Mary McCleod Bethune Comes to Life”
(entrance & parking on Grant St.)
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
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Be sure to check out the Social Justice page on UUC's website at
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PASTORAL ASSOCIATES
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 or use this form. 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 tasks such as pick-up and delivering medications, 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 use this form, contact 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)
What do UU's believe? When does the Property Committee meet? 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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