September 2021 Connections Monthly Newsletter for UU Miami Members & Friends
Wear a Mask as an Expression of Love
Worship Services Sundays 11:00 a.m.
with a Sitar Meditation Preview
by Stephan Mikés & Bonnie Pedicord
Sunday, September 5
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Emerson Room
to attend remotely

Boxed Lunches Available
for a donation
after the Service
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)

Natural Beings in a Natural World
This month, the children, ages 5-11, will be generating ideas around many foundational concepts to first peoples and to us, with the goal of becoming thinkers and re-thinkers. We will use crafts and our glorious property to ponder some of these questions:
 What should we call ourselves?
 We are a part of nature?
 Why is walking on two legs helpful?
 How long have the two-legged roamed Pangaea?
 What was Miami like thousands of years ago?
Our “church out” experience in September will be to HISTORY MIAMI, the museum at the Cultural Center downtown, where we will have a guided tour and discussion around THE MIAMI CIRCLE, the archaeological discovery at the mouth of the Miami River. We will learn how to handle artifacts as we imagine life for those who have been called The Tequesta.
Questions or want to volunteer as an assistant one Sunday? RE@uumiami.org

Coming of Age
Through meaningful discussion, drama, music, writing, art and field experiences, teens ages 12-17 in Coming of Age, will cultivate and define their personal beliefs and put them in action. Learn more at https://uumiami.org/religious-exploration/children-youth/
Upcoming Worship Services in September
September Worship Theme: SOCIAL JUSTICE

Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. on YouTube

Half of our collection plate will be shared this month with Planned Parenthood*
SEPTEMBER 12
11:00 a.m.
by Paul Campbell of P.A.C.T.
On this Sunday you are invited to join members and friends of UU Miami at the Miami PRIDE Interfaith Service on South Beach. Click here to sign up to participate in the Parade and/or volunteer to represent UUMiami at the Interfaith Booth
See more details below under Congregational Life
If you prefer not to go out to Miami Beach, UU Miami will be offering in the Sanctuary and on YouTube a musical service—with music by LGBTQ+ composers.
SEPTEMBER 26
11:00 a.m.
by Reverend Tom Capo
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

Wednesday, September 8
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Zoom)
with Shae, Ministerial Intern
Thursdays
September 16, 23, 30
6:30 p.m.
Emerson Room & Zoom

with Reverend Tom Capo
Sunday, September 26
1:00 p.m. after Service
(Hybrid) Emerson Room & Zoom
Develop your own personal credo in this
Adult Spiritual Exploration
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE (Zoom)
Now on the second Sunday of the month After Service
Sunday, September 12
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
with
and Bonnie Pedicord, Tanpura
Journey into melodious inner peace
Cost: $10
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
with Rev. Tom
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
20-minute Zoom session

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Join Us in the Sanctuary 
Thursday, September 2
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
SINGING BEGINS
at UUMiami
Come wearing your masks
Miami PRIDE Weekend
Sunday, September 19

10:00 a.m.
Join Rev. Tom at the Interfaith Pride Worship Service

11:00 a.m.
Want to be in the Pride Parade? Click here to sign up. UU Miami will be walking with Miami Interfaith. We will be holding our UU Miami banners as we march. There is also room for some people on the Miami Interfaith float.
Or you can just come and watch the parade on Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Street, Miami Beach.
Saturday & Sunday September 18 & 19
Festival Booth
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Can you be at the Miami Interfaith Booth representing UU Miami for a hour? All you have to do is talk to people about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation. There will be flyers you can hand out. Click here to sign up
*SOCIAL JUSTICE: Half of our collection plate will be shared this month with Planned Parenthood. Find out more by attending our Social Justice meetings after Service the first Sunday of the month or visit Planned Parenthood's website.
Join Our Buddy System
Bring your COMPOST to UUMiami
Want to compost your food waste, but don't have the time or ability to do it in your backyard? Bring your items for compost to UU Miami each week! Just be sure to follow the rules:  
1. No meats, fats or oils
2. No paper, plastics or metal
3. No biodegradable plastic bags

For more information, contact Steve,
our Sexton: Facilities@uumiami.org
Thanks to Janice Hynes & Kathy Pilafian for transporting the items to our service partners!
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.
IN THE MOMENT with UUMIAMI, a weekly reflection delivered right to your inbox to inspire and connect us!
Coming this Fall !
Please sign up on the pop-up
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 the 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 Director: RE@uumiami.org

Submissions for the WEEKLY UPDATE
should be sent to admin@uumiami.org by noon on Monday. 
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Thinkers & Doers in Greater Miami!