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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 for Friday, June 2, 2023 | |
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Sunday Service
June 4, 2023 at 10:30 am
In person and Zoom - All are welcome!
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“Strong is What We
Make Each Other”
Written by Erika Hewitt
Story coordinator, Patti Thomas Hanks, Ministerial Intern
A multigenerational worship service for “kids” of all ages! Monkey and Hare need to build a hut and find out that living in community is a CHALLENGE and a GIFT. Join us this Sunday for the fun!
Featuring: Kelly Tew as the Storyteller, Mike Freedman plays the Monkey, Aryna Ryan is the Hare, and UUC RE Youth as Community Builders and Hut Makers.
Worship Associate: Rev. Amy Kindred
Click HERE for the Order of Service
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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We love babies! However, if your baby is fussy during service and you are exhausted, you may take the little one to the nursery. We have a computer set up there for you to watch via zoom.
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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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Sunday, June 4, 2023
We are not having RE, instead the kids are in the
Intergenerational service - "Strong is What We Make Each Other". Join us for a play involving the kids showing what they’ve been creating in RE.
If you are interested in volunteering for our Family Pride Day table on Saturday, June 10th from 10am -2pm in St Pete, please email Megan Foley.
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OPEN ISSUES is on hiatus and will resume in September, 2023. | |
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Volunteers complete UUC labyrinth
With an idea sparked by the tealight labyrinth created on campus for the Winter Solstice, a load of donated bricks and the diligent work of some intrepid volunteers, UUC now has a labyrinth located in the northwest corner of the parking area. Why a labyrinth? It is an ancient symbol of wholeness. The imagery of the circle and spiral combine into a meandering but purposeful journey on a path to one's own center and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools. If you are interested in becoming a "friend of the labyrinth", please contact Chris Mueller
Available to all at anytime!
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Volunteers preparing bricks for placement. | |
UUC Member Carl Hansen takes his journey in the completed labyrinth. | |
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UUC MEMBERS/FRIENDS SUMMER ART SHOW
Now thru Thursday, October 12
UUC Octagon, 2470 Nursery Rd. Clearwater, FL33764
Tuesday - Friday, 9 AM to Noon
Sunday, before and after the 10:30 service
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" Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"
Click HERE to read Rev. Amy's
letter for June.
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Your E-Octagram may be cut off! Many email systems don't show the full E-Octagram. Be sure to click "View Entire Message" (or whatever your email says) at the bottom of the E-O to make sure you aren't missing important information. | |
"The more I’ve been able to learn about gay rights and equal pay and gender equity and racial inequality, the more that it all intersects. You can’t really pick it apart. It’s all intertwined."
Megan Rapinoe, Champion soccer player.
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UUC Steps Up to Participate
in Pride in St. Pete
We are so excited to announce UUC , UU St. Pete, UU Tarpon and the UU St. Pete fellowship are joining forces for the biggest contingent of UU’s ever in Pride this year. We are again participating in two big ways. First On Saturday June 10th we will have a booth at LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Day. This event will take place in Staub Park in Downtown St. Pete from 10 AM to 2. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact Megan Foley. Then on June 24th we will be marching in the Pride Parade. Can’t march? No problem because we will have a small “float” for people to sit on. Please let Linda Stoller know if you want to ride. This is going to be so much Fun! More information is coming. This year when other communities are canceling Pride events it is important to stand up and proudly say UU’s support our LGBTQ community and support Pride events.
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Let Trude Diamond know by June 7th if you'd like to join a group on June 11th, after church, for lunch and then on to the Race Amity event (see below). Where to meet for lunch will be decided once organizers know how many people want to participate. | |
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Racial Justice Meeting
Saturday, June 3, 2023
3:30 PM – Via Zoom
Link: https://zoom.us/j/91206069880
Agenda: Review May and plan for June
Please support these minority-owned businesses and events:
Saturday afternoons: June 03, 10, 17, 29
2898 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
Juneteenth:
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Put Abortion on the Ballot!
UUC has joined a coalition of groups who are collecting petitions to get an amendment to the state constitution that guarantees a pregnant person’s right to choose an abortion. We need you to sign a petition and get others to sign a petition as quickly as possible. Only voters registered in Florida can sign. They will be available on Sunday before services or go to Floridians Protecting Freedom. If you'd like to help wi ith this project please contact Sue Hand at hub@uuc.org or at 727-408-3116.
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Equality Florida
June Community Outreach Organization
As Florida’s only statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, Equality Florida has fought to create real and lasting change for LGBTQ Floridians. Throughout their 25-year history, they’ve be fighting anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced in Tallahassee. This year was no exception. They were the voice opposing the anti-LGBTQ bills that were signed into law this session. Equality Florida called it the “Slate of Hate” and vowed to continue to work for freedom for LGBTQ Floridians. In addition, they run educational programs that work with employers, schools and health care providers to promote LGBTQ equality and services. For more information about this dynamic organization go to www.eqfl.org
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Click HERE to see our new UUC Social Justice Calendar of Events. We have a variety of impactful events in the offing! If you would like to subscribe to monthly email distribution, please contact Carol Hamilton at khamilt9@verizon.net. | |
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Musings from the Care Circle:
“What’s another word for Thesaurus?” – Steven Wright
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What else is happening at UUC next week?
Friday, June 2:
10:30 - noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, June 3:
10 - 11 am: Hatha Yoga (Surti Hall)
7 – 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Tuesday, June 6: 7- 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Wednesday, June 7:
5:30 - 6:45 pm: Exhale Meditation on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96648146323
7 - 9 pm: Choir rehearsal (Octagon)
Thursday, June 8: 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Unity AA group (Patio Room)
Friday, June 9:
10:30 - Noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, June 10:
10 - 11 am: Hatha Yoga (Surti Hall)
7- 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
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If you would like to submit a JOY or SORROW to share at Sunday service, please click HERE.
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If you would like to contribute FLOWERS for a service, click HERE to email Ana "Soledad" Vaquer to coordinate. Deadline is the Wednesday before the Sunday you choose.
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We offer options for FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING UUC. Please click HERE to find what method will work best for you and make a contribution.
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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. | | | | |
