June 18, 2021
Worship Service
Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:30am
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What ancient wisdom and modern science teach about the maturation of soul into spirit – and why it matters so much that we and our congregation should know.


We now conduct indoor worship service viewing inside the sanctuary at 10:30am every Sunday at UU St. Pete.
We follow CDC and UUA guidelines.
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A Message from the Board: Regarding All UUSP In-Person Gatherings

Please take a moment to read our temporary policy as we work toward opening our sanctuary doors and having more events at UUSP. This information is subject to change and we send out updates as they happen.


Any Questions or feedback, please reply to this email.
Pastor Jack's Weekly Message
Hello All,

As you know, I’m coming down the home stretch as your pastor. And you are heading to a new starting line in the life of the church.  But it’s not really ending or beginning. The congregation of UU St. Pete has been growing in ways which, if sustained, will sustain you.

Most important, UUSP has developed communal gatherings (study, covenant, caring, worship, social, spiritual) that encourage and nurture. That mutual nurturance empowers fuller lives in and for the world.

The Native American teaching story is as good a reminder as there is: Given the ever-present choice between feeding the fierce attack dog within and the friendly helpful dog also within, feed the friendly helpful one. Nurturance feeds growth.

 I’ll be missing you,
Religious Education




The 10am Religious Studies with Pastor Jack are on Vacation for the Summer
Children's Religious Education
June: Month of Play
RE Lesson

Being a people of Play means enjoying the play of creating and enjoying words. It can also be an important way to play since new words can create a new reality. One example is the holiday of Juneteenth, the creative combination of the month (June) and date (19th), a celebration of African American emancipation from slavery. 
Thought for the Week
"In order to be great, you just have to care. You have to care about your world, community, and equality."
- Katori Hall
Check out our RE Newsletter for more helpful family resources and a walk through history being made this week!
Covenant Groups

Don’t forget our covenant groups continue to meet monthly, these days mainly on Zoom. We currently have eleven covenant groups in the congregation with over 100 people participating!!

Contact Pastor Jack for help to join a group. 
UU St. Pete Connects
Calling all party lovers!

 If you're planning to come to the farewell party for Jack on June 27th, please RSVP to Dani at zypona2@msn.com by June 20th. If we don't know how many are coming, we can't order enough food!

If you're still willing to help for the party, email Dani
Our tiny committee could use your help!
Sunday June 20 - 9:00am - The Season's Final Conversations on Religious Words We Questions - Our word for questioning will be, “SALVATION.”    Our first question will be, What is your question?
Check out our Calendar on our website to check out what's going on here at our
UU St Pete!
Tuesday June 22 Next (and final for the summer) Tuesday Noon Check-In & Café: 
A chance to check in with one another and maybe to check in on the news. 
After serving 2 years as Membership Committee Chairperson, Pat Fling is passing the reins to incoming Chairperson, Ayliah "Lia" Cannon on July 1st. Lia has been serving on the Membership Committee for the past year and a half and has lots of good ideas.

Also, on July 1st, Cynthia Alicea will be passing the torch as Greeter Coordinator to Jamey Grey. Cynthia did a great job coordinating lots of details and changes during the past 2 years as Greeter Coordinator! And Jamey has been a Greeter for at least 2 years and has lots of enthusiasm for her new role.

Anyone interested in being a Greeter or serving on the Membership Committee, please contact the main office.

Welcome Lia and Jamey to their new roles! 
Social Justice
We have 3 days to pass the
For the People Act

Join with UUs across the country to build the support we need to pass Senate Bill #1 For the People Act of 2021. 
 
Your Senators need to hear from you before it comes to a vote the week of June 21! Contact your FL U. S. Senators right now to ask them to support the bill and not let the filibuster rules prevent it from passing. 
 
It is time to take action to protect our Democracy. It is so easy — and so very important. Click below to reach to both Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott.

Passage of this bill includes key issues that voter rights organizers and Unitarian Universalists have been fighting for years. This bill will:
•         expand and protect voting rights for all,
•         end partisan and racial gerrymandering,
•         get dark money out of politics, and
•         restore transparency and accountability in our government.
Teen Size Bikes Wanted for St Pete Urban Youth Farm & Community! 
If you have a bike in rideable condition and not really using it,
Carla will give it a good home. Please also include strong bike locks that cannot be cut, preferably a combination lock.
 
Help Carla Bristol’s project to provide transportation and help
boost self empowerment with youth in our community.
 
UUSP Southside Bridge contact: Virginia Fox (v@vcfox.net) or 510-301-1663 for arranging pick-up and delivery.
 
Thank you so very much!
UU Ways To Give
Members and friends set up a plan to make a gift from their estate to the Endowment Fund of UU St. Pete. Leaving a portion of the assets one has accumulated over the course of a lifetime ensures the continuation of the spiritual home that they have come to cherish and perpetuates our UU values.
UUA Corner
Cynthia Patterson, Karen White and Carol Ulmer will serve as UUSP delegates to the annual General Assembly. We still have one slot for a voting delegate. Click here to learn more about the virtual conference. Registration is $200/person; contact Susan Burnore if you're interesting in serving as a delegate, scholarship money is available.

Check out what the UUSP Delegates are studying by clicking the button for more information below.

Click the video play button to the right for a message about the UUA GA.

Thank you and please call if you have any questions: 518 524-1100
Last Call for UUSP delegates to the
UUA General Assembly June 23-27
Click here for the June Newsletter.
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