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Sunday May 20, 2012
10:30 am
Greg Byrd
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Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
Called to Service
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Worship Associate
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Music
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About Sunday's Service
The fifth precept in Buddhism's Eight-fold path is 'right livelihood.' Buddhists interpret this as employment or business that is beneficial to the community as well as the individual. What are we called to be and do in life as individuals? As a religious community? | |
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UU Theism Study Group
Every Tuesday
7-8:30 pm
Anastasia Maxwell Library Contact: Katherine Torres, 727-482-6171 (text)
e-mail
A movie sponsored by the Economic Justice Team
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This Sunday, May 20, 12:30 p.m., the UUC Annual Congrational meeting will be held in the Octagon.
Lunch will be available in the Social Hall immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. For $5, receive a sandwich (veggie available), chips, cookie and a beverage.
Please note, in order to vote in the meeting you have to be a UUC member who has signed the membership book more than 30 days ago and has made a financial contribution of record to the church since June 2011.
This is an exciting time to be a member of this beloved UUC community, and you will want to be a part of the exciting plans for the future. Linda Stoller and Pegotty Cooper will be presenting the results of the Strategic Planning Committee as well as a host of other activities and announcements. |
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The principle of the inherent worth and dignity of every person drives our congregation to support, with our time, our talent and our treasure, various projects that lift up our brothers and sisters that are less fortunate than we.
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Open Issues
Sunday, May 20 2012
Lynda Gurvitz, PhD
An update on Ecstasy Rising, the 2004 documentary by Peter Jennings
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Mr. Jennings reported ecstasy (MDMA) as a nightmare for drug controllers in 2002 because of its popularity among young people. Much has changed, owing to the "Rave Act" and the recent need to treat PTSD among soldiers returning from the wars. Dr. Gurvitz is a clinical psychologist, practicing many years in Largo. |
Religious Education Happenings |
 Are you looking for a place where children and youth can ask questions and search for answers? Then UUC is for you! Please join us this Sunday for faith, friendship and fun as our children and youth gain a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism together.
Our nursery children (ages 0-3 yrs) will be exploring different jobs and talk about what they want to be when they grow up (to reflect on the May theme of the month: vocation). Doesn't this sound like fun? If you have any dress-up costumes for our littlest UUs that we could borrow for this exercise, we would greatly appreciate it!
Our high school youth group will meet from 12-1pm after the worship service for open discussion.
We can't wait for Sunday! Please join us!
Volunteers are encouraged! Come be a kid again and have some fun!
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Friday May 18 7-9 pm UUC Octagon
A movie about farm workers sponsored by the UUC Economic Justice Team and the Pinellas County Support Organization for the National Farmworkers Ministry. Discussion to follow. |
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 Reception, 7 p.m., Friday, May 18
Each summer we display art of UUC members and regularly attending friends. The show will be hung May 17 and will remain up all summer until Labor Day weekend. Please join us Friday to celebrate our very own UUC talent. For more information, contact Charlene Carnes, Chair of the Art Committee for details, Charlene. |
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"VIVA!" - A Multicultural Celebration of Latino/Hispanic Culture Friday, May 25 7:00 pm UUC Octagon Free Admission (Love Offering gratefully accepted.)  Featuring New Groove City with Gumbi Ortiz, Fred Johnson internationally renowned jazz musician & others.
This program is part of 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.
Childcare provided.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information call 727-531-7704
or e-mail.
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The Entire Month of May
 The Economic Justice team is collecting donations of NEW underwear and socks during the month of May for men and women (no children) at the Pinellas Safe Harbor, a homeless shelter located in Clearwater. This is a collaborative community facility that has attracted national attention for innovative services that help homeless people get back on their feet. When a group of us visited Safe Harbor last year, we became aware of the great need for new items of this sort and how something so simple can provide dignity for the residents. There is a big blue box in the church lobby-let's fill it to the brim!! |
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 Tuesday May 227:30 pm
The Palladium at St. Petersburg College
Hough Hall
Admission $25
Join International Jazz Musician (and UUC member) Fred Johnson in an evening of improvisational jazz guaranteed to inspire you.
Joining Fred will be Daniel Kelly and contemporary artist Marc Levasseur. |
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 Do you have something you no longer need and would love to pass on or is there something you wish you could get? Give and Take is the perfect site to explore. It can be items such as furniture, tools, etc. or even services you can offer or a service with which you would appreciate someone's help. And the best part is the sharing with other UUs. Go to the link, view what is available, or fill out the form for something you can offer. Give & Take |
Everyday Sunday
Thur, May 24, 7 p.m.
UUC Patio Room
Free and open to the public. |
 Note: This event was originally scheduled for May 17. "There is a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning" .... proclaims Jimmy Buffet in a popular song. Listening to spiritual teachers, reading their books or engaging in uplifting conversations leaves one feeling almost euphoric. But that feeling can be way too short-lived - there is often a chasm between the intellectual grasping of spiritually uplifting concepts and the implementation of them in day-to-day life. The presenter of this session believes that 'situational equanimity' or 'awareness' or 'enlightenment' - call it what you like - is a natural state of being that is begging to bear fruit from each and every person's consciousness. In this session, the presenter will share techniques used to bring that short-lived state of mind to becoming a part of everyday life. About The Presenter: Parag and his family are winter residents of Florida and attend UUC. Born in India, Parag Karkhanis' childhood was seeped in a tradition and culture as old as humanity. He came to the US to finish his education and subsequently settled here. |
Reader's Forum
Friday, May 18
10:00 - 11:30 am
Chorale Room |
Do You Like Listening To Poetry?
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Friday May 18th is the last Reader's Forum until fall. We will be taking turns reciting poetry which we have selected and practiced reading ahead of time. So, if you would like to join us, please bring a poetry book with you, of your choosing, and be prepared to recite a poem or two from it, which you have found enjoyable to read. |
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Our Web Site's Social Justice page can be found here.
Environmental Justice
The BIG news from the Green Team is that UUC has received Green Sanctuary accreditation from the UUA! Thanks to all who have participated in any way in making UUC a greener place and reducing our carbon footprint.
At the Annual Meeting on May 20th, you will be asked to approve an up-dated Environmental Policy and to share in a Green Sanctuary Covenant.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Green Team is this Sat, May 19th, in the Westwood Room, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us as we plan our activities for the fall. We will be working more closely with the Property Committee and will be presenting a workshop with materials from the UU Ministry for the Earth. We also hope to have a Harvest Fair.
National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. Use your bike for commuting.
Code Green Community
Check the website for Code Green Community and subscribe to their newsletter. Among their upcoming events are: Summer Vegetable Growing in St Pete on May 19th & May 26th. Also, the Seminole Discussion Group on recycling and Sustainability will take place on June 4th. See Code Green Community for details and other events.
Economic Justice
This team needs YOU
The volunteer teachers at the UUC Hispanic Preschool Project are looking for some additional people who are interested in helping out this summer. The program is on Thursday morning from 10-11:30. We are working with children age 1-4 years and their moms to help them become familiar with English. It's really fun and no experience is necessary, except a love for young children. If you are interested in finding out more about this community outreach program speak to any of the teachers or contact Linda Stoller at 442-3551.
UUC Hispanic Preschool Project Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Click here to read this article.
Shirts for Sale
Are you looking for the perfect shirt to wear at all protests, UUC meetings and summer fun activities? We are now taking orders for the "Standing on the Side of Love" orange tee shirts. To place an order, stop by the Social Justice table or contact Linda Stoller. The cost is $20 (although if we get enough orders, we will get a discount). Place your order today. The Pride Parade is just around the corner! |
Monthly Resources
Click on the links to get more information or to purchase. |
MAY: Vocation Books: John Neafsey, A Sacred Voice Is Calling: Personal Vocation And Social Conscience Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation Douglas Schuurman, Vocation: Discerning Our Callings in Life Mark Schwehn & Dorothy Bass, editors, Leading Lives That Matter: What We Should Do And Who We Should Be Movies: Keeping the Faith, starring Edward Norton Simon Birch, starring Ian Michael Smith, Ashley Judd The Apostle, starring Robert Duvall The Fisher King, starring Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams Last Temptation of Christ, starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel |
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. Well, the annual meeting is upon us. This should prove to be quite an exciting meeting this year, what with the Strategic Plan being presented and all sorts of other fun stuff planned. Katherine is now busy hunting for an apartment that will put her close to I-275 when classes in Orlando begin this fall. I attended my final board meeting last night. As I finish my brief stint on the board, I welcome Cindi Nohe to the board. I am sure she will provide outstanding service during her tenure. Also, this is the first anniversary of my editorship of the Octagram and so, since I did not do it the day I took over I will now abuse my position a tiny bit and give a big shout out to my dear friends Lisa Lanser-Rose, Trish Murphy, and Rose DeMoor-Peal. Hi girls, love you 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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