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Sunday May 27, 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Dr. Kristin Harper
May You Awaken to the Call
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Worship Associate
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Music  | | Linda Carroll, piano |
About Sunday's Service
My mission in life was not clear to me. I traveled a convoluted path. But here I find myself mission in hand weaving my hopes and dreams with others. Where are you on this journey? Have you been awakened to a call that captures your soul? Where will you go with it? Let us seek our missions together.
Rev. Kristen Harper serves as the minister of the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, MA.
This is Share The Plate Sunday at UUC. Our recipient this Sunday is Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program. | |
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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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 When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was
the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted
to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy.' They told me I didn't
understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand
life."
John Lennon
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UUC Annual Meeting and Annual Reports Available on Website |
A very successful annual meeting was held this past Sunday, May 20. The Annual Meeting information packet, the Strategic Plan, Green Policies and Covenant, and Annual Reports from the minister, staff, committees and other leaders can be found on the UUC Website on the Member Page under Annual Congregational Reports. For more information, call the office at 727-531-7704, T-F, 9 a.m. - noon. UUC Website |
Open Issues
Sunday, May 27 2012
Jane Torell
Miss Representation The Movie
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This documentary examines how women are portrayed by the mainstream media, and how the focus on beauty and sexuality instead of intellect and talent contributes to disenfranchisement. We will run 20 minutes of the DVD, then discuss it. |
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 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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"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.
"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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Sunday, May 27 12:30 pm Patio Room
Ron Bates will discuss Archangel roles in Kabalistic Traditions. Ron will explain the different roles that the Archangels play in each sphere in the tree of life. This will be a fascinating program on a PSI topic on which we haven't previously had a speaker. For more information you may e-mail Bobbie Watson. |
Everyday Sunday
Thur, May 24, 7 p.m.
UUC Patio Room
Free and open to the public. |
 "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 steeped in a tradition and culture as old as humanity. He came to the US to finish his education and subsequently settled here. |
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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. There is a great need for new items of this sort and provides some 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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 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 (UUC's very own Craig's List) 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 |
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Our Web Site's Social Justice page can be found here.
Environmental Justice
Thanks
Many thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 20th and voted to update the UUC Environmental Policy. This will be posted in the Kitchen and the Office soon. You also participated in covenanting together as a Green Sanctuary congregation to fulfill your obligation to uphold the Seventh Principle. The Green Team is grateful to all who assist in reducing the carbon footprint of this community.
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 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.
Share the Plate Sunday
Here is an article on the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program, our recipient for this weeks Share the Plate Sunday. Click here to read this article. |
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. Music that helped get this issue out: Star Wars by John Williams. Food that helped propel this issue to awesomeness: Shrimp Cocktail ala Jeff. Inspiration in the form of Web Comics: Jeff Jacques. Inspiration in the form of love: Katherine. Influences: Games, The New Yorker, Wired, Mad. Quote of the day: "I am the walrus, goo goo g'joob"--John Lennon. 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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