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
Friday, February 3, 2023
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Free valet parking starts this Sunday! | |
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Sunday Service
February 5, 2023
10:30 AM - In person or Zoom
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Quick, name six women of color who have contributed greatly to the advancement of humankind. Can't name six? That's the point exactly. Come and explore the lost stories of bold women in black history.
Speaking of contributions, this Sunday we joyfully launch the campaign of “love offerings.” That is, it is the annual Stewardship drive at UUC. Join us in the days ahead as we dream and prepare for the future.
Worship Associate is Sue Hand
and introducing the newest member of our UUC staff,
Patti Hanks, Ministerial Intern for UU Ministry at UUC
Click HERE for the Order of Service
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Zoom link is the same for all Sunday services and programs:
https://zoom.us/j/96711901492
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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Meet Your Board of Trustees
Grab a cup of coffee and meet with Board of Trustees members Margie Manning, President and Joe Pace, Treasurer in the Maxwell Library after Sunday worship service. This is your chance to ask questions and offer comments.
Click HERE to check website for biographies of all members of the Board of Trustees
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On Sunday, February 12, 2023, The service will include the Water Ingathering Ceremony, Water is a basic necessity. It is precious. So too is this ceremony because it is symbolic, recognizing hat waters and streams travel to make oceans. We too travel from far away places to join together in a UU gathering in joy. Please bring a small container, no more than a 1/4 cup, of water from a source important to you to share in a central vessel for others to contribute as well. If you are too far away from the source, a pitcher of water will be provided to symbolically represent your special place.
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POTLUCK
Sunday, February 12th
11:30 to 1:30 in the Social Hall
The Tapestry Covenant Group is hosting a Potluck Lunch after the service to welcome Rev Amy, Patti Hanks, UU Ministry Intern and Cheryl Brown our new Music Coordinator. Please bring a hot or cold dish, insulated to maintain temperature; the kitchen is not available. Label serving dishes and utensils with your name. Bring your own place setting, including cutlery, and remove after dining. Coffee, tea and water will be provided. Questions? Email Sandy Hoover at shoover122@aol.com. All are welcome!
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"The Thing Is..."
Click HERE to read Rev. Amy's February message.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Supporting Our Search for Truth and Meaning
ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY.
PLEASE JOIN US!
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | |
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What do our UUC kids know?
Let's find out!
Join us in the Social Hall during Coffee Hour Sunday Feb 5th to meet the UUC RE kids and find out the things they know a lot about. Is it pandas? Is it pajamas? Is it the theory of relativity? There's only one way to know for sure! Ask them to find out.
Any adult who wishes to participate will receive a passport. Receive a stamp on your passport from each child, and you will be entered to win our Knowledge Fair Raffle: passes to the Sunken Gardens and dinner out — just in time for Valentine's Day!
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OPEN ISSUES
Sunday, February 5, 2023
9:30 to 10:30
In the Patio Room on campus and
on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92768217534
"Embracing Possibility in Times of Change:
Continuing the Conversation"
With Margie Manning
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Celebrate Black History Month - part 2
Friday, February 17, 2023 from 7-8pm
"The African Diaspora Experience in Florida"
It is more important than ever with the state cutting African-American studies in our schools for us to support programs that are promoting Black History Month. The Pinellas County African American Museum is continuing a series of special presentations to celebrate Black History Month. The museum is located at 1101 Marshall Street, Clearwater and the presentations will be from 7-8 PM. On Friday February 17,2023 Dr. Anthony Dixson will present “The African Diaspora Experience in Florida”. This program examines Florida’s relationship with African descendants from 1513 to the present and the impact it has on the growth of the state.
A group of us will be meeting for dinner at 5:00 at KPicu, 1443 Belcher Road. Join us and we can carpool over together to the event. Please let Linda Stoller at lstol10403@aol.com if you will be joining us.
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Be sure to check out the Social Justice page on UUC's website at
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It's Charles Darwin's 214th Birthday!
The Tampa Bay Coalition of Reason presents
Darwin Day 2023
Saturday, February 18, at 2:00 pm
Universalists of Clearwater at 2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764
In person and online via Zoom
{Zoom link will be sent prior to event. Ticket info below)
We are very pleased to present two outstanding speakers:
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Bertha Vazquez is director of education for the Center for Inquiry, director of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES), a program of the Center for Inquiry and a project of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. Since its inception in April of 2015, TIES has presented over 300 professional development opportunities for middle school science teachers across the country, providing these teachers with free resources to teach their state evolution standards effectively in
their classrooms. In December of 2021, Bertha published a book, along with fifteen fellow TIES presenters, titled On Teaching Evolution.
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Ryan Cragun is Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa and Director of its Honors
Program. He is author of numerous academic papers and ten books, most of which discuss religion and its rapidly evolving impact on society. Ryan is a good friend of the Coalition of Reason and has spoken to our group several times. For more detail on his work, go to his website: https://www.ryantcragun.com.
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Tickets:
In person is $20.00. Zoom is $10.00. Refreshments will be provided.
Email Bill Norsworthy with UUC's Humanist Group at bnorsworthy@verizon.net
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Neighborly Meals on Wheels
of Pinellas County
Community Outreach recipient for February
Neighborly’s mission is improved Health, Wellness and Independent living for individuals and families. A Trusted Senior Services Provider since 1966 Neighborly is a pioneer in providing quality home and community-based services. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Neighborly. In the midst of a pandemic, volunteers delivered nearly 589,000 meals to 2,500 seniors in the county each day! Volunteers are also utilized to assist in their Adult Day Care Centers as assistants and entertainers, in their senior cafes serving senior diners, and as drivers ensuring seniors get to important medical appointments on time. Please donate generously to this very worthy organization.
Go to www.Neighborly.org for more information and opportunities to help.
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Make a Joyful Noise!
Do you like singing in the car? Or around the house? UUC is looking for you! Our members simply enjoy singing memorable songs, many of which you might be familiar with such as "Imagine" or "Let it Be." In addition, we welcome guitarists or other instrumentalists. If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Brown at music@uuc.org.
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A Message from the Care Circle:
“In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other.” ~ Linda Ellerbee
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What else is happening this week at UUC?
Friday, February 3:
10:30 - noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, February 4:
10-11 am: Hatha Yoga (Surti Hall)
7 – 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Tuesday, February 7: 7- 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Wednesday, February 8:
1- 3 pm: Mah Jongg
5:30 - 6:30: Exhale Meditation on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96648146323
7 - 9: Choir Rehearsal (Octagon)
7 - 9: Property Committee on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95012250663 - Open to all
Thursday, February 9: 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Unity AA group (Patio Room)
Friday, February 10:
10:30 - Noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, February 11:
10 - 11: Hatha Yoga (Surti Hall)
7- 8: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
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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 link below to submit a joy or sorrow.
Joys and Sorrows
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Flowers for Sunday services
If you would like to supply the flowers for an upcoming Sunday service in honor of a special event or person in your life, please email
Ana " Soledad " Vaquer and she will help you coordinate your contribution. Deadline is the Wednesday prior to the Sunday you have chosen
to participate.
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Three easy ways for giving and pledging to UUC!
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Traditional collection baskets during the Offertory on Sundays.
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Text Giving to (727) 500-2410
- Click the button below to contribute online
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DID YOU MISS A SERVICE? CHECK THE WEBSITE AT:
https://www.uuc.org/sunday-service
(The recorded service is typically posted the week after the service)
What are the 8 Principles? When does the book club meet? Check the website 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 or Pledging Friend but don't have the password, please contact the Office Administrator at admin@uuc.org.
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