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SundayAugust 12, 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Amy Carol Webb
Rise Up! Getting A Faith Lift
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Worship Associates
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Music
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About Sunday's Service
We stand at a point in history filled with both promise and danger - in our world and in our movement. We have the tools to help move ourselves and our world toward unity, healing and prosperity, but where do we start? With a Faith Lift! I am excited for our faith in this century, and grateful to be back with you to explore what Unitarian Universalism means in Clearwater, and the world!
The Reverend Amy Carol Webb grew up knowing she wanted to sing and preach, finally found her full voice in Unitarian Universalism, and was ordained as a UU minister in May of 2011. She is currently working as a hospice Chaplain, preaching wherever needed, and composing new music focused for expanding and exploring both our human and spiritual natures. This summer, she releases her ninth music CD, entitled "Welcome Home," and is working on a book of UU poetry.
A member of the Social Justice Council will deliver this month's Social Justice Report. The purpose of the Social Justice Report is to inform the congregation and the public about social justice concerns.
This is Share the Plate Sunday. Our recipient is The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc.
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UUC Board Retreat
Friday & Saturday
Aug 10 & 11
Interweave LGBT Movie Night & Pot Luck Friday, Aug 10, 6:30 p.m. UUC Patio Room
RE Teacher Training Retreat
Saturday, Aug 18, 9am-3pm
UUC Social Hall
Children's Religious Enrichment Begins
Sunday, Aug 19, 10:30 am
UUC Social Hall
Committee/ Team Leader Orientation
Saturday, Aug 25, 9am-3pm
UUC Social Hall
Festival Ruah
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I hope this finds all of you well. I am writing you today to tell you that it is that wonderful time of the year when we get to begin our church year---again!
This year will be perhaps the most exciting yet as we make music as a community which digs deeper into the sources of our Unitarian Universalist roots.
Click here to read more. |
Memorial Service for the Victims of the Oak Creek, Wisconsin Shooting | |
Friday, August 10, 2012
6:30 pm
The Tampa Sikh Community's thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Our Community thanks and acknowledges the actions of the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, police department, paramedics and fire department. They all put themselves in grave danger to help protect our fellow Sikh brothers and sisters in Wisconsin.
Please consider donating money to help offset the costs of medical bills, funeral expenses and psychological counseling for the victims and their families. To do so, visit this website. . |
Open Issues
Sunday, August 12, 2012
C.J. Crooks
Religious Community Services of Pinellas
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Religious Education Happenings |
We scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Please join us this Sunday as we conclude our summer program and beat the heat with ice cream and all the toppings! But that's not all! Dress to get wet (and maybe a little dirty) as we break out the water balloons, bubbles and more! Don't forget your towel! Let's convince some adults to throw caution to the wind and get wet with us too! If you would like to lend a hand, please email Christine. Our high school youth group will gather from 12-1pm for open discussion. Remember, the Teacher retreat on Saturday August 18th from 9am-3pm. Let's learn together and have fun while doing it! I hope to see you on Sunday with a smile!
Religious Education Information |
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Do you love a good cup of java (fair trade of course), a delicious cookie (or a healthy carrot stick), and some great UUC hospitality? As it turns out, most UUC members, friends and visitors enjoy the hospitality time following service each Sunday. Even more satisfying is helping to make this special time happen. Sign up in the Social Hall kitchen this week to help with one, or more than one, upcoming Sunday. Play an active role in making UUC a "Welcoming Congregation." You may also sign up by calling the UUC front office T-F, 9 a.m. - noon, 727-531-7704.
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Interweave Movie & Potluck
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 Friday August 106:30 pm
Social Hall
Everyone will enjoy this movie. More of an adult film than a family film. It takes place in a condom factory. IT'S IMPORTANT to RSVP to Joe Weinstein or Lynette Wood so that we don't end up with a potluck dinner with five dozen deviled eggs! It is OK to come at the last minute with a $5 donation. |
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 UU Humanists will be having a dinner at Applebee's Restaurant, 5110 East Bay Dr., Clearwater, on August 17th at 7pm. Please RSVP by August 14th, with Bill Norsworthy at or Mark Brandt 727-733-7855/727-560-0971. All are welcome. |
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Our Web Site's Social Justice page can be found here.
Click here to read about the Social Justice Council's Voter Initiative.
Alliance For A Liveable Pinellas
Check out the Facebook page for Alliance for a Livable Pinellas. All sorts of information about local activities: environmental, economic and political. Lots of courses, workshops and other events are listed on this site.
Green Team Meeting
The next meeting will be on Saturday, August 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Westwood Room.
Farmers' Markets Check out Cross Roads Farmers' Market, 2043 Curlew Rd & Belcher Rd. Open every Sunday (weather permitting) from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. They have a website and a Facebook page or can be reached by email. Check them out after services.
Exercise the UU Fourth Principle "...a free and responsible search for truth and meaning..." on Google and other search engines to find farmers' markets, local and organically grown produce, and all sorts of environmentally sustainable information in the internet age. What Lies Ahead Watch for up-coming workshops this fall: UU Ministry for the Earth Environmental Workshop and "Trash to Treasure," a light-hearted workshop where you can learn how to make gifts and wrappings from up-cycled or recycled materials. Dates will be announced shortly. Also, more information about the Environmental Justice Curriculum from the UUMinistry for the Earth will be forthcoming at a planning meeting to be scheduled in September. Watch for the date and your invitation.
Economic Justice Dedication of new RCS Foodbank Box
This Sunday we will be dedicating our lovely new RCS Foodbank Box. You can help inaugurate it by bringing some canned or boxed food this Sunday. After this Sunday the box will be located in the front lobby so that every week you can bring in food to help support the RCS Foodbank. Attend Open Issues this Sunday at 9:30 and hear new RCS Development Director, C.J. Crooks, tell how RCS is faring in the current economic climate and then see our new and improved collection box.
Fair Trade Coffee & Tea will be on sale this Sunday, August 12, after the service in the Social Hall.
Voter Initiative Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in helping register voters for the next election, please click here to read an article on how to get started. If you are NOT a registered voter you might be interested in this.
Economic Justice Team Meeting
Next meeting of the EJT will be on Tuesday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. We will be discussing our plans for the coming months as well as several projects already begun. We welcome any person interested in economic justice to join us for the meeting (and for lunch after). |
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.
Summer swelters on. Katherine is recovering from her recent surgery. We are in preparations for our move early next month. The Olympics dominate the news as well as The Circus of election year politics. But what of any of it? The Republicans are on their way here soon. But best of all, that man who, in my opinion, is the best president of my lifetime, Mr. Bill Clinton, will be speaking at the Democratic Convention this year. Yay!!! 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. |
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