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Sunday March 18 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
Don't Be Afraid of Some Change! | |
Worship Associate
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Music  | | Dr. David Katz & The UUC Hep Katz Chorale |
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About Sunday's Service
This is an auction sermon that Mark Brandt bought at last year's annual auction. "No one likes change except a baby with a wet diaper." So goes an old joke. Why are we so resistant to change in our personal lives, in our religious community, and in society even when we recognize and acknowledge that "change is the only constant?" The service will explore some of the reasons and what we can do to "change" them.
The UUC Chorale, directed by Dr. David Katz, with the accompaniment of pianist Linda Jones, will be singing Mark Patterson's Gloria. Linda will also be playing three pieces by Telemann: Allemande, Courante, and Gigue.
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Theism Study Group
Every Tuesday
7-8:30 pm
Anastasia Maxwell Library
New UU (Class 1 of 3)
Thur., March 15, UUC
Westwood Room
UUC Annual Auction
Sat., March 17, UUC
Get Tickets Now!
West Central Cluster Renewal Service
Tues., March 20
UUC Octagon
Chorale Sunday
Sun., March 25
UUC Octagon
Florida District Annual Assembly
UU Church of Jacksonville
Festival Ruah - Celebrating Celtic Melodies Fri., March 30 UUC Octagon Spring Salad Luncheon Monday Morning Duplicate Bridge Club Monday, April 16 All are Welcome Call Jane Torrell for details 733-8977
Congregational Retreat
April 20-22
Contact: Sheila Knaust, 727-735-8460 or Sheila. Cedarkirk Lodge, Lithia, FL
UU General Assembly
June 20-24
Phoenix, Arizona |
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 During his rather tempestuous life, Ludwig van Beethoven composed nine complete orchestral symphonies which made up a large contribution of an even larger body of compositions including piano sonatas, choral works, an opera, and string quartets. Those genres of music compositions were only some of the highlights of his creativity written during a life which included an abusive father, failed relationships and perhaps the ultimate curse for any great musician, his deafness.
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Open Issues
Sunday, March 18 2012
Claire Conner Mork
Wrapped in the Flag: What I Learned Growing Up in America's Radical Right
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 Claire Conner Mork, progressive advocate and escapee from the original radical right, will discuss her book, Wrapped in the Flag: What I Learned Growing Up in America's Radical Right and Why It Matters Now, and her parents' active political extremism and its connection to today's politics at the Open Issues Forum. Claire's book was just picked up by Beacon Press, and she can be heard on WMNF's program Radioactivity 10 a.m. Friday, March 16. Click here for more information. |
Religious Education Happenings |
 Get ready for an amazing Sunday! Our Pre-K and Kindergarten class will make music with our music director Dr. David Katz while our 1st & 2nd grade class will be getting dirty as they experience the joy of gardening. Our 3rd-5th grade class will explore the many ideas of God while our Middle School class will get started with their service project of planning the annual Easter Egg Hunt and related activities. Remember our littlest UUs (0-3yrs) in our Nursery; they will be having fun with free play and lots of love.
Our high school youth group (9th-12th) meets after the worship service from 12-1pm for open discussion.
We can't wait for Sunday!
Volunteers are always welcomed and encouraged.
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Emerald Auction 2012 Is Here! |
 The Emerald Auction will be held 2:30 in the afternoon on Sat., March 17. For a sampling of the live auction items, visit A Day On The Water, Dining Experience, An Evening with Tony Bennett, Vacations, and much more will also be auctioned. Visit Some Silent Auction Items to see some of what will be up for bid in the silent auction. Tickets still can be purchased at the UUC office on Friday by calling 727-531-7704 or at the door. Tickets are $25 each. (Children under 12 are no charge). Includes the silent auction, live auction, a traditional Irish dinner and cash bar, including an Irish coffee bar.
Proceeds support the work of our congregation and the Student Veterans Association of St. Petersburg College. "Thank you for helping us meet our event's goal of $25,000." |
West Central Cluster Renewal Service
Tuesday, March 20,
7:00 pm
The UUC Octagon |
 The Rev. Nate Walker will lead this years Renewal Service for the West Central Cluster. Rev. Nate is honored to serve as the minister of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. Since his arrival in 2007, he has welcomed over 168 new members. Rev. Nate delivered the John Murray Distinguished Lecture and joined with former UUA President John Buehrens to participate in the Minns Lectures. The UU World magazine featured his proposal to create a code of ethics for Monsanto, the world's largest producer of genetically modified seeds.This is an annual opportunity for the members of the ten churches in our cluster to gather together to consider a Unitarian-Universalist message of renewal for our faith. (We also drink coffee and chat and engage in discussions about the latest stories on NPR). |
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 Rev. Abhi and the Welcoming Committee will be offering a three session introduction to Unitarian Universalism called New UU. The program addresses the needs of newcomers to know more about who we are and what we believe and gives them the opportunity to examine their own personal stories in the light of our UU traditions and heritage. These sessions will be offered on Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 pm, March 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Due to the UUC Auction, the first session will be held in the Westwood Room, the last two in the Patio Room. This enlightening and informative program is free and open to all. Click Here to register or e-mail Cindi. |
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 On Friday, March 16th, we begin discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years.
Before attending the March 16th session, please read the Prologue & Chapters 1-9 of 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' - to page 76 or to the 25% point on Kindle. Reader's Forum |
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 Hats Off this week to Charlotte Olsen and Ches Applewhite for the marvelous work they did organizing the UU Theater party to see Seven Guitars at Amercan Stage last month. It was a most excellent UUC outing and a lovely opportunity to meet some of the actors involved in the production. |
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Please join us for worship at UUC on March 25th as we celebrate joy and peace through the spirit of music. The UUC adult chorale will reprise works performed as part of the 2012 UU Florida District Choral Festival. The newly formed TrUUbadores group will perform. Performances by soloists will feature the talents of Debbie Langrock, Amy Menard, Cathy Costa, Dr. David Katz and Linda Jones. It is sure to be a Sunday you will not want to miss. |
Festival Ruah: A Celebration of Celtic Melodies
March 30, 7 p.m. |
 Featuring Dunedin High Highland Pipe Band, Bonnie Whitehurst, Blue Grass Band, along with Fred Johnson, internationally renowned jazz musician, Rev. Abhi and others. The program will feature music of the isles, stories and readings. This program is a monthly gathering called "Festival Ruah: A Multicultural Spirit Experience." Ruah means 'spirit' or 'wind' in Hebrew. Festival Ruah is a celebration of the spirit as it is manifest in creation across cultures, traditions, and faiths. Free Admission. [A love offering will be gratefully accepted.] Childcare Provided. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 727-531-7704 or mail@uuclearwater.org. |
Piano Recital
Sunday, March 18
UU Tarpon Springs
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Dr. Sandra Rogers, soprano and Linda Jones, piano will present a voice and piano recital this Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs. They will perform three song cycles by Francis Poulenc , Benjamin Britten and Gerrit Jan van Eijken. A goodwill offering will be received and a wine and cheese reception will follow. They will repeat this program on April 15 at 2 p.m. at UUC, CLEARWATER. |
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The latest edition of Social Action News can be found here.
Environmental Justice
Green Sanctuary
The application to the UUA for Green Sanctuary accreditation is being prepared for submission this month. Stay tuned for more info.
Green Team Meeting
Spend a green day at UUC this coming Saturday, March 17th. Come to the Green Team Meeting in the morning from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m in the Chorale Room and then the Emerald Auction at 2:30 p.m.
World Water Day March 22nd is World Water Day. Take a moment to appreciate the pure clean water that we take for granted. Green Frog Moon Festival There is a Green Frog Moon Festival at Sacred Lands in St Petersburg on March 17th & 18th. Some of us will be carpooling after the service on the 18th to attend. Please let Dotti Doyle or Jay Hardman know if you'd like to join us.
Vegetable Garden Update Our organic vegetable garden is coming along thanks to Jay Hardman and a few others. The neighborhood bunnies will have to spend Easter elsewhere, as we now have fencing. Green Faire The Green Faire has been postponed until a later date. Possibly in the fall. Economic Justice RCS Food Bank
Remember to replenish the RCS (Religious Community Services) Food Bank box in the UUC lobby and in the hallway across from the Westwood room with non-perishable/non-breakable foods. The following is a list of particular need: Tuna, Canned Meat, Peanut Butter, Canned Milk, Rice, Pork & Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned or Dry Soup, Oatmeal, Canned Vegetables or Fruit. Thank you.
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MARCH: Joy Books: Rick Hansen, Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom Dalai Lama, The Art of Happiness Daniel Nettle, Happiness: The Science behind Your Smile Osho, Joy: The Happiness That Comes from Within Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche & Eric Swanson, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness Movies: The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams Surf's Up, starring Shia LeBouf, Jeff Bridges |
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Each day I work the New York Times Crossword Puzzle as part of my morning ritual. With that all done for Thursday (a day of wordplay and increased difficulty in the puzzle) I quietly contemplate the coming commute eastward on Ulmerton. And that, Constant Reader, is where my resolve to be a better person and a more peaceful person with love for all starts to fall apart. It always seems to me that a certain percentage of fellow drivers on Ulmerton are there soley to get in my way and make my commute more difficult. But I'm sure that is just paranoia at work. Someday I will attain the peace of driving on Ulmerton wilthout using inappropriate language, but that day is not here yet. I will continue to search for that inner peace. If I get there I will be sure to send back a postcard to all of you. Peace out, y'all! ORDER OF SERVICE/ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEEKLY EVERY SUNDAY SERVICE: Deadline is 6 p.m. every Wednesday. Send appropriate items to Order of Service/Announcements. Prepared by Pat St. Clair. ITEMS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATION, IF APPLICABLE. Octagram headline artwork of the UUC courtyard pond by Lynette Wood. |
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