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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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The Octagram
Friday, December 22, 2023
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ZOOM and In Person
With Reverend Amy Kindred
Worship Associate: Chris Mueller
Click HERE for the Order of Service
Zoom link is the same for all Sunday services
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
Please use only battery operated candles
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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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CHILDREN'S RE AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM | |
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The Youth Group and RE groups will not meet again until the New Year. All ages are welcome to join in the festivities and services through the holidays. There will be fun packets for kids provided during services.
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For members, pledging friends and their guests...
Potluck Christmas Brunch on
Monday, December 25
10:3 0am - 12:30 pm in the Social Hall
Need a little holiday cheer on Christmas day? Join others for a potluck gathering.
RSVP Stina Fitch at [email protected].
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Bring a hot or cold dish, with serving utensils, to share for 6 to 8 people.
- Label serving dishes and utensils with your name
- Bring your own place setting, including cutlery, and remove after dining.
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Click HERE for Rev. Amy's
December letter
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Unitarian Universalists Resist
White Christian Nationalism
Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater FL
Sundays January 7, February 4 and March 3
1-3 pm
Facilitated by Rev. Amy Kindred
RSVP: [email protected]
Are you curious about the rise of White Christian Nationalism, the movement that has been threatening American Democracy? Are you concerned about the future? Would you like to understand how we got here? Join us as we explore how we remain steeped in a culture of oppression.
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Get your tickets now!
One City Chorus Concert at UUC
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Saturday, January 13 at 4 to 5:30 pm
2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764
- Tickets are available before service and for 30 minutes after in the Social Hall on Dec. 31 and Jan. 7.
- Tickets cost $20 each ($25 on the day of the event). Please pay with cash or check if purchasing tickets from UUC in person.
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Click HERE to purchase tickets online.
One City Chorus is a community chorus that seeks to make the world a better place by singing about social justice, civil rights, diversity and equality.
This is a major fundraiser for UUC and we could use a few more volunteers to make it a great success. Please contact Margie Manning at [email protected] for more information about volunteer opportunities.
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UUC ARTS PRESENTS THESE EVENTS FOR ALL AGES | |
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An Arts Unite Us Special Mini exhibit...
ROD the Artist whose life story and art moved us at AUU in May has created a UUC-inspired exhibit in the Social Hall on his “Positivity Through Creativity” theme. Enjoy ROD’s art December 10 – January 27. ROD will also be guest speaker on Sunday, January 14.
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UUC Arts Presents
John Hartung, photographer, whose tagline and website name is “Art That Smiles", shares his " joy in the diverse and delightful tapestry of life."
Showing Now thru January 18th
UUC Octagon, 2470 Nursery Rd. Clearwater, FL33764
Tuesday - Friday, 9 AM to Noon
Sunday, before and after service
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UUC Influencers...
This past Sunday (Dec. 17), the Tampa Bay Times published a letter to the editor from UUC member, Anne Burnham. Writing letters to the editor is an important way for each of us to demonstrate our values to the wider community. Click HERE to read Anne's letter (the last letter) along with those from other UUC members.
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On Saturday December 23 at 9:30 AM the Social Justice Council will meet by Zoom. On going work of the social justice committees and new projects will be discussed. 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 [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97869604806
Meeting ID: 978 6960 4806
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Dr Martin Luther King Day
01/15/2024
UUC Volunteers, Come Have
Important Fun!
You can volunteer to serve breakfast at the Greenwood Rec Center (8:30 AM, free breakfast included) or come at 9 AM as a paying diner, and/or march or ride in the parade (10:45 @ the Rec Center), help set up UUC’s table and canopy in Coachman Park (9 – 11 AM), staff the table while hearing the speakers & music (noon-4 PM), or help break down UUC’s canopy and take materials back to UUC. Contact Trude Diamond, [email protected], to ask questions and sign up.
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UUC’s Community Outreach recipient for December, 2023 is Feeding Tampa Bay, whose goal is to break the cycle of hunger so people can reimagine new possibilities. Consistent access to nutritious food enables students to excel, parents to focus on their livelihoods, and seniors to maintain a healthy life. Food makes tomorrow possible. For more information go to Feeding Tampa Bay.
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"Greetings Justice Seekers!" Click HERE to see the latest version of our UUC Social Justice Calendar of Events. If you would like to subscribe to the monthly email distribution, please contact Carol Hamilton at [email protected].
Be sure to check out the Social Justice page on UUC's website at
https://www.uuc.org/social-justice and the UUC SJ Immediate Response Team page on Facebook
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What else is happening at UUC next week?
Want more information? Who's the contact person? Is there a room available? Check the CALENDAR tab on the website where all will be revealed!
Friday, December 22:
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, December 23:
10 - 11 am: Hatha Yoga (Octagon)
7 – 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Tuesday, December 26:
6 - 7 pm: Exhale Meditation - Zoom only until 1/9 https://zoom.us/j/96648146323
7 – 8 pm: Free to Be Me, AA group (Social Hall)
Wednesday, December 27:
7- 9 pm: Monthly UUC Board of Trustees via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/92570744634
Thursday, December 28:
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Unity AA group (Patio Room)
Friday, December 29:
1 - 3 pm: Spiritual Potpourri on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98442090304
Saturday, December 31:
Hatha Yoga is canceled 12/31 and 1/6, resumes 1/13
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, 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. Click HERE to find what method will work best for you and make a contribution. Thank you!
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All organizational documents and reports are posted website under the MEMBER section. If you are a Member or Pledging Friend but don't have the password, please contact the Office Administrator at [email protected]. | | | | |
