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, March 24, 2023
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Sunday Service
March 26, 2023
10:30 am
In person or via Zoom
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"Remaining Relevant: Article II"
With Rev. Amy Kindred
Worship Associate: Sue Boone
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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**CORRECTION!!!**
Please note: If you plan on attending the special congregational meeting this Sunday (3/26 @ 12:00 PM), via Zoom, we will be using the following meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/92768217534
It is different from the one used for Sunday Service. Please accept our apologies for any confusion.
REMINDER for all voting members: There will be a special congregational meeting to vote on proposed bylaws revisions and UUC delegates to General Assembly at noon Sunday, March 26, in the Octagon and on Zoom.
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"A Bucket of Quarters"
Click HERE to read Rev. Amy's
letter for March.
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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, March 26, 2023
Lesson:
It makes us vulnerable to say “This is me” and show who we truly are on the inside. We Unitarian Universalists want to support people so they don’t have to wear a mask. We want them to be able to say, “This is me.”
Activity:
We will be coloring a "This is Me" sign.
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Candy Please!
We will be collecting candy at the RE table. Please drop off your candy donations at the RE sign in table by Sunday April 2nd. We will be filing the eggs on April 2nd during coffee hour.
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OPEN ISSUES
Sunday, March 26, 2023
9:30 to 10:30
In the Patio Room on campus and
on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92768217534
UUC member Mike Kahn will present, "The Immigration Problem."
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Psi Symposium / Buddhist Fellowship
Saturday, March 25, 2023
1:30 to 3:30
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/93213342233
Crop-Circles: Man-made or
celestially delivered?
Film and discussion of these beautiful phenomena. For questions, please email Frank Tedesco at truedharma108@gmail.com
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A Message from the Care Circle:
Joys of late March...the oak pollen is replaced by the vibrant green leaves overhead; spring flowers bloom, the temperature and breezes fluctuate madly. Birds, butterflies and rabbits abound. Our neighbor's rooster and his merry family of hens seem particularly vocal...Welcome, Spring!
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Social Justice Council Meeting
Saturday, March 25 at 10 AM
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97869604806
The Council will be discussing the ongoing work of the social
justice committees and new projects. All are welcome to attend.
If you have a social justice issue that you would like to bring to the
council or would like to participate on an ongoing committee, please
join us. For any questions, please contact Linda Stoller at
LStol10403@aol.com.
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Nehemiah Action
Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7PM
Indian Rocks Baptist Church
12685 Ulmerton Road in Largo
FAST conducts an annual direct action assembly, the Nehemiah Action, in which thousands of people from a cross-section of faith traditions publicly asks decision-makers to commit to supporting specific changes, holding them accountable on local justice issues. This year, the issues FAST is focusing on are: Affordable Housing, Criminal Justice - Civil Citations for Adults, and Water Quality and Flooding Update. There is strength in numbers. Join UUC and the other faith communities on Monday the 27th. Questions? Contact Linda Stoller at LStol10403@aol.com
If you are not able to attend in person, there is a Facebook Live link that will enable you to be part of the FAST Nehemiah Action ONLINE at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/6793104207369676/?ref=newsfeed
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International Rescue Committee
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
March Community Outreach Organization
Thousands of people in Turkey and Syria are reeling from two deadly earthquakes that struck the region on the morning of February 6 th . The first registered a magnitude 7.8 – one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in 100 years and the second at magnitude 7.5. Several powerful aftershocks have hit the region ranging. from a 6.3 magnitude to a 5.2 magnitude last Monday, three weeks after the original quake.The earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have left over 50,000 dead and thousands of injuries. More than 100,000 buildings have toppled leaving more than a million people homeless in Turkey alone without shelter in freezing temperatures. The World Health Organization says that 26 million people need assistance across both countries and UNICEF states that there are 4.6 million children in the earthquake-affected areas of Turkey, with more than 2.5 million children affected in Syria. The International Rescue Committee is on the front lines doing everything they can to provide assistance, but they need our help. The devastation is enormous. Please give from your heart. For more information, google earthquakes in Turkey and Syria or rescue.org . Thank you!
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Environmental Justice Team
With Red Tide and that huge Sargasso blob bobbing its way toward our state, this article, shared by Barbara Shimer, from a March 16th article by NiceNews.com about coconuts protecting shorelines may be of interest:
Click HERE to read the article.
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Be sure to check out the Social Justice page on UUC's website at
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What else is happening this week at UUC?
Friday, March 24:
10:30 - noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, March 25:
10-11 am: Hatha Yoga (Octagon)
7 – 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Tuesday, March 28: 7- 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Wednesday, March 29:
5:30 - 6:45 pm: Exhale Meditation on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96648146323
Thursday, March 30: 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Unity AA group (Patio Room)
Friday, March 31:
10:30 - Noon: Book Club (Patio Room)
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, April 1:
10 - 11: Hatha Yoga (Octagon)
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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