May 2022 Connections Monthly Newsletter
for UU Miami Members & Friends
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Wednesday, April 27 & May 25
7:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
Resumes August 31
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Sunday, May 1
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
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RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH |
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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
Final Class: Review of the Indigenous wisdom imparted through NBNW
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Coming of Age for Teens (ages 12-17)
May 1: A Year in REview
May 8: Credo rehearsal
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Sunday After Service
May 1, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Outdoor BBQ, Maypole
on our Grounds
&
Honoring Chris & Michael
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LUNCH available After Service
for a $5 Donation
Our gratitude to Charles Bishop
of hotdogs & plant-based burgers
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Seeking Servers for May 8, 15 & 22 Please contact the office.
Help us serve lunch that is pre-ordered or available in our pantry. Steve and UUCM members are there to back you up. (If you prefer to provide a nut-free lunch for 25 people, your expenses are reimbursed from the proceeds.)
After May, Hospitality Resumes August 21
Many thanks to Martha K-C for the delicious veggie chili last Sunday
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May Worship Theme
Nurturing Beauty
Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m.
In Person in our Sanctuary
and
Our Social Justice Partner this month:
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Sunday, May 8
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
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Sunday, May 15
11:00 a.m.
by UU Miami Youth &
Carly Polosky, RE Coordinator
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Sunday, May 22
11:00 a.m.
by Rev. Tom Capo
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Sunday, May 29
11:00 a.m.
by Carly Polosky, RE Director
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Adult Spiritual Enrichment |
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Sunday, May 8
12:30 p.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
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Tuesday, May 10, May 24
11:00 a.m.
(in person, Emerson Room)
Explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of aging
Resumes August 23
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Sunday, May 15
Hybrid (Emerson Room & Zoom)
12:30 p.m. (start 1/2 hour early)
Facilitated by Reverend Tom Capo
Resumes August 21
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(In-Person & Zoom)
Sunday, May 22
After Service 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
We will be voting on new Board member, a 2022-2023 Budget, and on whether to add the Eighth Principle to our UU Miami Bylaws
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Sunday, May 29
Meet after Sunday Service for a monthly brunch off campus. For more information on upcoming activities or to receive information, please contact Minister@uumiami.org
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE (Zoom)
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In Person
Tuesday, May 10
Room 3 (RE Building)
6:30 p.m.
Stephan Mikés on Sitar
& Bonnie Pedicord on Tambura
Love Donation: $10
Resumes September 13
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
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with Rev. Tom
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
May 21 last session
Resumes August 27
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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
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Sunday, May 29
After Service
Sanctuary, 12:30 p.m.
Martha Capo will lead a drum circle.
Anyone who wishes to join is welcome,
no drumming experience needed.
Resumes August 28
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The street on which UU Miami is located,
SW 76th Avenue,
has been designated
Ira Sullivan Way for the famous jazz musician.
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The Jazz program that had been meeting at UU Miami for years, and at which Ira Sullivan performed frequently, is returning. The Miami Jazz Coop will be having jazz concerts every Monday night starting May 2nd at UU Miami from 8:00 to 10: 30 p.m. The only Mondays they won't meet will be when a holiday falls on a Monday.
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Sunday, May 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Emerson Room, UU Miami
You're invited as a player/performer
or a listener!
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Write Here Write Now for the Green Climate Fund
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Off-Campus
Sunday, May 15
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
from the Downtown Miami Freedom Tower
to the Underline near Brickell station
"We’re better off united, regardless of race, color, religion, origin, & political affiliation."
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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
for the second quarter of 2022,
receiving half of our Offertory, is:
Our upcoming Social Justice Partners are
Florida Rising and
The Jack Brown III Foundation
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Please Donate Non-Perishables
Let's keep the spirit of giving alive year-round. Please bring items (toiletries new underwear & non-perishables & professional clothing) for our service partners, Camillus House, Chapman Partnership, Bridge to Hope and Chainless Change. Please leave items in the donation box in the UU campus breezeway. Thanks for your generosity!
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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!
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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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