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Sunday April 1, 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To UUC |
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Worship Associates
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Music
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About Sunday's Service
April Fool's Day has been observed for hundreds of years though no one is sure of its origins. The service will explore humor as a spiritual discipline and ways to cultivate our inner fool. Come prepared to laugh and have some fun. [You are encouraged to wear silly hats for this service.]
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New UU
Thur., March 29
Patio Room
Register
Theism Study Group
Every Tuesday
7-8:30 pm
Anastasia Maxwell Library
Festival Ruah - Celebrating
Easter Sunday, April 8
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at UUC (outdoors)
10:30 a.m. UUC Annual Flower Communion Service & Easter Egg Hunt
Religious Education INSPIRATION Event
4 pm - 8 pm
UUC Social hall
RSVP here
Bridge Spring Salad Luncheon
Noon, Monday, April 16
Hosted by the Monday morning Bridge group.
All are Welcome
Call Jane Torrell for details
Congregational Retreat
April 20-22
Contact: Sheila Knaust, 727-735-8460 or Sheila.
Cedarkirk Lodge, Lithia, FL
Terry Stapleton's Annual Spring Party
Phoenix, Arizona
SUUSI 2012! Look To This Day!
July 15-21, 2012
Catalog available here. |
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3rd Annual All Congregation Retreat - Register Now! |
 These are the final days to register for the UUC Retreat. It will once again be held at the Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center in Lithia, FL, Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2012. Members and friends of all ages are invited to join us for a fun filled weekend of self discovery, reflection, adventure, and camaraderie. To register, print this form, fill in all four pages, and follow the instructions for submitting the form with your registration fee.
For more information, phone Sheila Knaust at 727-735-8460 or email Sheila here. |
Open Issues
Sunday, April 1 2012
Dotti Doyle
Green Sanctuary Accreditation for UUC: Why Is It Important?
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 Dotti is UUC's Environmental Team Leader, working to reduce the carbon footprint of UUC and its members.
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Religious Education Happenings |
 Time to have some fun! It's April Fool's Day, so get ready to laugh! Please join us this Sunday for a truly unique and hilarious spirited worship service for all ages. Laugh with us and remember to wear your silliest hat!
Following the worship service, please join us on the playground to take a silly picture and enjoy a quick snack.
Our high school youth group will meet from 12-1 for open discussion. We also need candy and cash donations and volunteers to help stuff Easter Eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th. Please email Christine and let her know if you can lend a hand.
We can't wait for Sunday!
Volunteers are always welcomed and encouraged.
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Hats Off to Our UU Stars! |
 Hats Off this week to the late Pat McGiverin, The UUC Social Justice Council and Jeff Anderson for their outstanding contributions. They were all recognized this past week at the Florida District UUA Conference held in Jacksonville:
Pat McGiverin - Lifetime Achievement Award UUC Social Justice Council - June & Jim Barrett Social Justice Award Jeff Anderson - Outstanding Newletter
Congrats to them all!!! |
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 On Friday, April 13th, we begin discussing Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. In Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men - Hawley Crippen, a very unlikely murderer, and Guglielmo Marconi, the obsessive creator of a seemingly supernatural means of communication - whose lives intersect during one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. Set in Edwardian London and on the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, Thunderstruck evokes the dynamism of those years when great shipping companies competed to build the biggest, fastest ocean liners, scientific advances dazzled the public with visions of a world transformed, and the rich outdid one another with ostentatious displays of wealth. Against this background, Marconi races against incredible odds and relentless skepticism to perfect his invention: the wireless, a prime catalyst for the emergence of the world we know today. Meanwhile, Crippen, "the kindest of men," nearly commits the perfect crime.
Before attending the April 13th session, please read to page 104 or to the 27% point on Kindle. |
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It takes a congregation, to build a blessed community for our children and youth!
Volunteer to help nurture the children and youth in our Religious Education Program.
There's a place for everybody and their time and talents as we create a flourishing RE experience that embodies the essence of our UUC ministry, shapes young lives,and shines on the future of our congregation.
We have a variety of opportunities, in terms of time commitment, required skills and talents, teaching and non-teaching - including but not limited to: Teacher/Youth Advisor
Teacher's Assistant
Special Event Helpers
Playground Peacekeepers
We have amazingly committed returning teachers and professional staff, so you will be fully supported as a volunteer. Volunteers will benefit from
· Team-based,flexible organization with staff support · Established curriculum · Task sharing · Careful matching of individuals by time and talents to role assignments · Opportunities available in ALL age groups |
Festival Ruah: A Celebration of Celtic Melodies
March 30, 7 p.m. |
 Featuring Dunedin High Highland Pipe Band, Bonnie Whitehurst, harpist, Peter Goldhammer & UUC Friends Blue Grass ensemble, 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. |
Build Your Own Theology is Back!
Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, 7-9 pm
15-20 particiants
Fee: $10.00 |
 Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, this classic UU adult enrichment program invites participants to develop their own personal belief statements (credos). Each session will focus on various theological questions to help participants grow in their ability to understand and articulate their own belief systems. Presented by Rev. Abhi. Register by calling the office during normal business hours or click here. (This is another dynamite class offered by Adult RE and UUC. I took this a few years ago and it was quite an experience. It helped a radical atheist such as me to articulate my ideas about religion and spirituality.--Ed) |
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 Rev. Abhi and the Welcoming Committee will be offering an 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. The last session will be offered on Thursday, March 29th, 7-9 p.m., 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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The latest edition of Social Action News can be found here.
Environmental Justice
Green Sanctuary
UUA for Green Sanctuary accreditation is moving forward. See Open Issues above.
Spring of Sustainability
A wonderful three month series of presentations about sustainability is currently available on the internet. It features such speakers as Van Jones, Jane Goodall, Bill McGibbons and many others. It is FREE. Click here.
Earth Hour
Saturday, March 31st, is the day to commemorate Earth Hour at 8:30 p.m. People around the world are encouraged to spend one hour without using electricity - no lights, no computers, no TV, no radio. Can you do it? Click here for more info.
Sustainability Discussion The Seminole Discussion Group on Recycling and Sustainability meets next Monday, April 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Seminole Community Library Program Room, 9200 113th St N, Seminole. 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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UUC needs a computer savvy individual to help us maintain information for our presence in MeetUp.com. This is a new area we are testing for marketing our activities. Please call the front office at 727-531-7704 or email front office to get more information or to volunteer now! |
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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 |
PUBLICATION DEADLINES OCTAGRAM - WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY The Octagram is intended to focus on activities taking place at UUC or those of interest to UUC members and friends. Send items in brief with a link to more information to Octagram. PLEASE DO NOT SEND INFORMATION FORMATTED, OR IN A FLIER. Provide text in an email, or as an attached Word file with any pictures/graphics attached to the email. Deadline is 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Prepared by Jeff Anderson, assisted by Leslie Conrad.
What a Wednesday this was. On the way home from work Wednesday afternoon, I stopped and picked up some groceries at my local Publix (but I do not buy tomatos there). I decided to buy a card for Katherine as it had been a while since I surprised her with an "I love you" card. So I browsed and found the one I wanted and took it home and wrote in it and closed the envelope and put her name on it. When she came home she was delighted to see the envelope on the table. Upon opening it she started laughing and wouldn't stop. I wondered why my expression of love was being treated as comic relief. She was finally able to tell me that she stopped at Publix as well and decided to get me a card. She wound up purchasing the same card I bought. So I guess great minds think alike. Or maybe the bond between us is very deep. Yesterday was also the 71st anniversary of the day Virginia Woolf committed suicide. So last night I let my inner literary geek out for a stroll and watched The Hours which depicts that event in its opening and closing scenes. Have a great week. 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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