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Sunday, August 4, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker - Fran Davin
Conversation with the Congregation
Sunday Service for August 4 will be different from the usual format . Looking toward the church year ahead, instead of a guest speaker, we are planning a dialog between and among UUCT members as we consider our way forward into the future of our beloved community. We will be seeking expressions of the level of member satisfaction with the programs and activities currently offered, suggestions for what might be added or altered, as well as opinions of the RE program for both children and adults, and other aspects of church life. The results of this dialog will influence the making of the calendar and activities for the coming year.
We hope all members will attend and participate in charting our future direction. Visitors and non-members are welcome to come and listen in.
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker - Rev. Charles McKenzie
"God Never Stops Talking Part 2"
Some helpful exercises.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
7:30pm - 10:30pm
CUUPS Full Moon Celebration
Earthbound Coven led by Lady PhyreStorm returns from New Port Ritchey, to lead us in a special Lammas Ritual to begin at 7:30pm. Our 6pm class offering will be celebrating Lughnasadh in the multipurpose building. Then, meet at 7pm in front of the Dome for sage prior to the 7:30pm Full Moon Ritual.
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker - Fran Davin
Our Second Conversation
with the Congregation
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker - Rev. Charles McKenzie
"Who or What is God?"
1. Our primitive assumptions.
2. How they have shaped our world.
3. Re-examining our beliefs and expanding them.
On the last Sunday of the month, following this service: Conversations with The Board. Members of the Board of Trustees will be present for conversation after church today from 11:45 to 12 p.m. The purpose is to open communication and share ideas. Come with questions and ideas but always with an open mind.
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Board News
We will be seating a new Board in September, welcoming three new members, Bill Blymiller, Pat Keller, and Kim McDonald, and saying goodbye to three members of the Board who have shared their gifts, and unique perspectives with dedication. Fran Davin has served for 2 years this term and contributed her extensive experience and perspective as a long time UUCT member and life long Unitarian. We are grateful to Fran for her invaluable contributions. Judy Lehman also served for two years on the Board. Despite personal loss, Judy Lehman participated actively and provided guidance and perspective as a long term UUCT member. Finally, Judy Lane will be leaving the Board. Judy Lane has been an invaluable member of our team for a long while. She has served as Secretary of the Board and brought unique insights to the many challenges we have faced. Thank you to these three members.
As we move forward, our primary focus will be to learn from you, the members of the congregation regarding your needs, purpose, and vision for our UUCT community. We will have two special listening sessions, held during our regular service at 10:30 a.m., Aug 4 and Aug 18. Please plan to attend and share your ideas, concerns and vision for the future. We will be sending more information in upcoming weeks. Also, plan to attend a Fundraising Workshop Sunday, August 11, after service in Room 2 of the Multi-Purpose building. We will be brain-storming new fund-raising ideas for the balance of the remainder of the year and into 2025. Finally, the Board wishes to thank the members of the Searching Committee for their dedication, and service as they worked to provide leadership during a very challenging time.
As we have moved through these past tumultuous months at UUCT, I am reminded of my own and others’ vulnerability and imperfection. My hope is that these experiences can lead myself and other members of our community to greater honesty, acceptance and compassion. I appreciate these words by Mulala Yousafzai: “Perfection is not the absence of flaws, but the ability to embrace them.”
In Community, Kim Robe Secretary, UUCT Board of Trustees.
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Small Group Ministries Have Openings
Are you new to UUCT, or want to deepen your connection? One of the most rewarding ways to do that is to join a small group ministry. SGM's meet in-person and/or on Zoom, monthly from October through June.
- Magnolias (women's group): 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Monday
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Mangroves (men's group): 7-9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month or join us for an informal lunch about 2 weeks after our formal meeting.
- Elms: noon-2 p.m. on the first Thursday
Don't see a convenient time listed? Why not start a new group? Facilitator training, support, and materials are readily available.
For more information, click here: https://uutampa.org/get-involved/small-group-ministries/
or contact Karen Zindell at SGMcoordinator@uutampa.org.
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Membership Corner
Your membership committee is alive and well.
But, we desperately need greeters and ushers. If you are willing to help with this simple task, please write kimkanney2@yahoo.com.
Are you new to the church or do you know someone who would like to know more about our church? Interested individuals should contact membership@uutampa.org or attend New to UU information sessions which are held after the service on the second Sunday of each month and are led by Alex Furnari. Stop by to learn about our church.
Christine Smith
Membership Chair
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Join Us Thursday, August 22 for the Women's Drum Circle
12:30pm - 3:30pm
We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month in the multi-purpose building.
Our women's drum circle will also promote community by starting at 12:30pm with a bring-your-own brown bag luncheon and, of course, checking in with our sisters for fun and support.
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Meeting randomly
Random Acts of Kindness Group
The group members each donate $10 per month, and then one lucky member gets to give it away to a worthy cause or an unsuspecting individual.
Text Kim McDonald 813.380.2628
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2nd Monday of the Month!
Monday Night mUUsic
August 12; 7:30 pm
Grab your instrument, or just bring your voice and get ready.
Once a month we will gather for song and music. Join Us for a fun sing-a-long.
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Tuesday
Mindfulness Meditation Group
6:30 pm -7:30 pm
- weekly - In the large dome or on zoom
Zoom Link (new 2024 link)
Meeting ID: 811 3060 4729; Passcode: 632102
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Wednesday
Choir Rehearsals
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Contact person: James Hemphill,
choir@uutampa.org
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4th Thursday of the month
A Women’s Drum Circle
August 22; 12:30 pm
Our UUCT drum circle will also promote community by starting at 12:30pm with a bring-your-own brown bag luncheon and, of course, checking in with our sisters for fun and support.
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First Friday of the month
Vegan Potluck & Karaoke!
Friday, August 2
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
New to our monthly calendar. give this new event a try. Bring a vegan dish to share and your best singing voice!
The Chins 941.822.2947
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3rd Friday of the month
August 16
Potluck Dinner @ 6:30 pm
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Game Night @ 7:30 pm
Come and enjoy good conversations, good food, and games.
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Care Committee at: CareTeam@uutampa.org
Team members can provide you with support during/after an illness, a death in the family, or other loss or hardship. Use the email address to keep us up to date.
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2nd Saturday of the month
Buildings and Grounds
Clean-Up Day
Saturday, August 10; 9:00 am - noon
Help us once a month with the small jobs that keep the UUCT buildings and ground looking good.
Trevor Chin uuctgrounds@uutampa.org
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4th Saturday of the month
UUCT Women's Book Club
Saturday, August 24 @ 3:00 pm
click here: Zoom meeting link
Meeting ID: 865 9887 3568 - Passcode: bookclub
For more information please contact Evelyn Cape at handlady@gmail.com happy reading.
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Religious Exploration
RE for Children and Youth
RE is excited to provide weekly sessions for children aged 5 to 12 years of age.
RE Teen Group meets on August 4th. RE Teen group is a safe place for individuals ages 13-19 to be educated and empowered in the Unitarian Universalist traditions of inclusiveness and compassion. Michelle Stover, a high school teacher, and Beth Brownell, a clinical therapist, will be leading the program.
Wiggle Room(Right next to the Minister’s Office)
Staff are available each Sunday to watch children ages 6 months to 4 years old. Families with infants 0-5 months are welcome to visit the Wiggle Room too. It is stocked with toys, rocking chairs, and a changing table. It is a welcoming space to quiet a restless child during service and still be able to hear the service.
Families who have not yet registered and would like to participate are asked to complete the attached form. RE Registration Form - Once completed you can scan it in an email to re@uutampa.org
Soulful Home: If you can't make it to a live RE session (or even if you can) you may want to engage with the monthly theme by accessing a packet of materials at home. The packets include stories, games, discussion topics, action invitations, craft ideas, and links for further family exploration.
For more information, contact the RE Committee: re@uutampa.org
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Healthy Relations
Upset by something you saw or heard in church? Unsure how to disagree without being disagreeable? Did you know that there is a Healthy Relations Team ready to help?
The Healthy Relations Team provides education about conflict resolution and helps congregants solve conflicts themselves. Members of the team have been trained in a conflict resolution process called Restorative Circles, which teaches the use of listening skills to reach new solutions to problems. Current members of the HRT include Ed Benedict, Kim McDonald, Doris Ryan (chairperson), Mary Wolgemuth, and Karen Zindell.
If you would like to learn more about Restorative Circles or think you might need assistance from the HRT, please contact the team at healthyrelations@uutampa.org.
“At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled.” ~ Marshall B. Rosenberg
To read past Domelight articles about actions that block empathy, click here.
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CUUPS Notes:
Back by popular demand for our Full Moon celebration on August 17th. Earthbound Coven led by Lady PhyreStorm returns from New Port Ritchey, to lead us in a special Lammas Ritual to begin at 7:30pm. Our 6pm class offering will be celebrating Lughnasadh in the multipurpose building. Then, meet at 7pm in front of the Dome for sage prior to the 7:30pm Full Moon Ritual.
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Our Masquerade Witches Ball
planning meeting is on Sunday, August 11 at 1 PM in room 2 of the multipurpose building and will continue once a month until our big event on October 26, 2024. This will be fun! We are going to have a DJ and dancers and vendors and so much more (at the Witches Ball)! Come and be a part of it. We will keep the information coming.
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Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) News
HOPE's Annual Listening Process begins August 18th with our UUCT Justice Ministry Team meeting (Candy Gale, me and HOPE's Kaitlyn Mazariegos) to plan for the following evening's Teams Assembly and Listening Process Training Kick-off.
Affordable Housing and Mental Health (AH-MH) Issue Update: please read my latest Weekly Blast article for the most recent information.
Care for Creation Issue Update: please read my latest Weekly Blast article for the most recent information.
Criminal Justice Issue Update: please read my latest Weekly Blast article for the most recent information.
HOPE’s Individual and Corporate Investment Drives are still in progress. If you are interested in being involved in our ongoing Corporate Investment Drive, please let me know. Thank you.
As I reported previously, during our Corporate Investment Drive we meet with CEOs and top executives of businesses in our area to build relationships of mutual respect. This gives us the opportunity to share our HOPE story and the value of our work, connect on common interests, and seek corporate investments and allies on issue work.
Our Corporate meetings began May 15th and actually continue into August, due to some of our Corporate Investors schedules.
Also, for the most recent updates on HOPE's current Investment Drives, please read my HOPE article in the latest UUCT Weekly Blast.
If you have not already invested in our work, please visit the HOPE website to invest online at https://www.hillsboroughhope.org/invest via Zeffy (no processing fees). To Invest by check instead, please make it out to HOPE, write our Congregation, UUCT, on the Memo line and mail to: HOPE, 5103 N. Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
For more information, please contact Robert Boileau or Candy Gale, or kaitlyn@hillsboroughhope.org or jasmine@hillsboroughhope.org
In Community and Justice, Robert Boileau, UUCT-HOPE Team Co-Lead with Candy Gale
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