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Sunday June 3, 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
Performative, not Performance
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Worship Associate
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About Sunday's Service
Worship means different things to different people. It is often defined as an activity to placate and get in touch with divine powers. What does it mean in a UU context? The service will investigate.
Dr. David Katz, on piano, will be playing
Prelude by Keith Kolander,
You Are My All In All by Dennis L Jernigan (arr. by John Carter),
Love Theme from Out of Africa by John Barry, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and
The Lone Wild Bird, American Folk Hymn (arr. by Eugene Butler).
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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
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 With deep gratitude, I announce a very generous contribution from Dr. Vasant Surti. Dr. Surti has made a capital donation of $200,000.00 for the purpose of capital improvements. The generosity and vision of Dr. Surti's gift is significant. His gift springs from a deep commitment to UUC's vision and mission and demonstrates the profound difference one person can make in assuring that our progressive religious values flourish. We are in the process of completing a letter agreement of intent, but the essence of the agreement will be that the purpose of the gift is restricted to capital improvements for our campus. There is no requirement that the funds be used immediately, and to that end, the funds will be placed in a Restricted Capital Improvement Account so that they will be available when a decision is made as to their most appropriate use. Thank you, Dr. Surti. You are an inspiration with your generosity. Bobbie Watson, president |
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 On Suday May 27th we welcomed six new members to UUC. Welcome!
To read more about them, click here. |
Open Issues
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Tom Bird, PhD
Your Diet--Your World: Connects--Disconnects
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The presentation will draw connections between our daily diet, our personal health, our nation's health, and "Our Blue Boat Home," our planet's health. Dr. Bird, a UUC member, has been researching the connections between diet and health for the past two decades. Early in his career he was an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Mercer University-Atlanta; some years later he was a Personnel Trainer for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation; before retiring three years ago, he was a Librarian for twenty years with the Hillsborough County Public Library system." |
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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Sat, June 2
Join in the fun beginning at 8 a.m., or whenever you get going, as we tackle some much needed projects to help clean up/repair the much used and much loved UUC property and buildings - light yard work (edging, trimming, raking, mulching, etc.), minor repairs, cleaning, painting, etc. Bring your gardening tools, gloves, talents and enthusiasm. Refreshments will be available throughout the morning with a pizza lunch at noon. Please RSVP to Bill Norsworthy. |
Interweave Potluck & Movie Night |
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Monday, June 8
6:30 pm
UUC Social Hall
Come one and all to the Interweave Potluck and Movie night. This month's feature is The Birdcage starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Diane Wiest & Hank Azaria in a hilarious update of La Cage Aux Folles. (My favorite scene is Robin Williams' frantic instructions to a dancer--ED.)
Bring a covered dish, OR $5. Please RSVP by e-mailing Joe Weinstein or call Joe at 813-263-2989 at least two days in advance. |
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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
Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season is upon us. Don't forget to have your emergency information on file at UUC. Pack your emergency supplies including paperwork - insurance information, inventory of household goods, identification - passports, birth certificates and such, as well as flashlights and batteries, water, non-perishable foods, healthy snacks, tableware, pet food, cash and gasoline for the car.
Water Management Classes
Gardens and rain barrels throughout St. Pete Tampa Bay Living Green in cooperation with neighborhood associations and the support of the Southwest Florida Water Management District will be planting three demonstration gardens and presenting six "water smart" workshops during June and July. There will be 30 rain barrels available on a first come, first served basis at each of the six workshops. The public is welcome and there is no fee. Please see here or email Steve for further information.
Code Green Community
Check the website for Code Green Community and subscribe to their newsletter. The Seminole Discussion Group on recycling and Sustainability will take place on June 4th. See Code Green Community for details and other events.
Good e-mail Lists
Good email lists to join for excellent green information include the Sierra Cluband Pinellas County Extension.
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. |
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.
Monday morning I received an e-mail from Steve Martin, yes THAT Steve Martin. I said to myself "What does STEVE want with ME?!" Turns out he wanted me to buy an album put out by some guys he knows called the Steep Canyon Rangers. I thought, what is this? Steve wants me to spend my hard-earned spondulics on products of his friends? So I wrote back to him: "Hey! I work for a living!" Of all the nerve. Sheesh. So I listened to the blue grass version of King Tut and that settled me down after a bit.
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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