December 2021 Connections Monthly Newsletter for UU Miami Members & Friends. |
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Wear a Mask as an Expression of Love
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Special Service Tomorrow! |
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Feel free to bring a token or photo of your loss for this special grief service. |
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( Emerson Room &
Wednesday, December 1
6:30 p.m.
With recognition that the holidays
are sometimes “blue” or filled with difficult feelings around painful life events such as the death of loved ones or other life losses and changes, we offer this service
to give you a time of peace.
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& New Member Recognition
DECEMBER 5
by Reverend Tom Capo
Tree-Trimming after Service
The congregation is invited to stay after Service to join our youth in hanging homemade ornaments on our holiday tree. The ornaments will emphasize natural materials to reflect our study of the indigenous of South Florida.
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LUNCH available After Service
for a $5 Donation
Extra Sandwiches will be available for those helping to trim the tree
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December 5 After Service
1:00 p.m.
(Emerson Room & Zoom)
We will start at 1:00 p.m.
so that you can participate after Service
in the Tree-Trimming
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Religious Exploration for Children and Youth SUNDAY, December 5 |
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Happy Childcare (ages 0-3)
Natural Beings in a Natural World for Children (ages 4-11)
Coming of Age for Teens (ages 12-17)
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Children (4-11)
Natural Beings
in a Natural World
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Coming of Age for Teens (ages 12-17)
Our Whole Lives at UCC
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Tree-Trimming this Sunday! |
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December Worship Theme: Opening to Joy
Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m.
In Person in our Sanctuary
and
Our Social Justice Partner this month:
Florida Rising
(more info under Congregational Life)
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Sunday, DECEMBER 12
11:00 a.m.
by the Religious Education Program
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Sunday, DECEMBER 19
Solstice Services
( a mix of recorded and live )
&
( live )
by Reverend Tom Capo & Others
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Friday, DECEMBER 24
6:30 p.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
with candlelight carol singing
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Sunday, DECEMBER 26
( pre-recorded )
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
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UPCOMING SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT |
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Wednesday, December 15
7:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Humanist Bi-Monthly Discussion
(Colonialism Series)
by Sima Aprahamian
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Sunday, December 19
Hybrid (Emerson Room & Zoom)
1:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
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Wednesday, December 22
7:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
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Sunday, December 26
12:30 p.m. (Zoom)
no boxed lunch today
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE (Zoom)
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In Person
Tuesday, December 14
& every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Room 3 (RE Building)
6:30 p.m.
Stephan Mikés on Sitar
& Bonnie Pedicord on Tambura
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Sunday, December 12
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.
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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 also accessible via Zoom
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with Rev. Tom
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
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Join Us in the Sanctuary
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Come wearing your masks
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Our Social Justice partner this month, receiving half of our Offertory: Florida Rising: "We build independent power that centers on historically marginalized communities so everyday Floridians shape the future."
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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! T
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Attention Shoppers!
your purchases can support
the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami
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Events are listed on our website's interactive calendar. Just click on the event and the details will pop up as they become available.
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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.
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A Reflection delivered right to your inbox to inspire and connect us!
Launched in October .
Don't miss another issue!
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Reverend Tom Capo's Blog
To view Rev. Tom's latest sermons, visit
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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.
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Feeling the Buzz, Dreaming a Dream
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Office Hours
Get in touch with us by calling 305-667-3697
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:
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Submissions for the WEEKLY UPDATE
Submissions for the MONTHLY CONNECTIONS are due on the 15th of the prior month. Edits may be necessary for concision, clarity, or style.
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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
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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.” |
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UU Miami: A Spiritual Hub for Progressive
Thinkers & Doers in Greater Miami!
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