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Sunday September 2, 2012
10:30 am
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
The Problem of Economic Inequality
Music
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Barry Skeete, Percussion |
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Norman Thalheimer, Piano |
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About Sunday's Service
Economic inequality has become the subject of much debate in this country, in large part because of the Occupy Wall Street movement. On Labor Day weekend, the service will examine some of the causes of economic inequality and reflect on our commitments as a religious community.
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Festival Ruah
Friday, August 31 2012
UUC Octagon
Get To Know Your Ballot
Thursday, Sept. 13, 7-9:30 pm
Interweave Movie & Pot Luck Night
Big Eden
Friday, Sep. 14 6:30 pm
UUC Fall Spruce Up Day
Sat., Sept 15 (moved from the 8th), 8 a.m. or whenever you can - All are welcome to just show up and lend a hand.
Ingathering & Water Communiun
Sun, Sept 16, 10:30 a.m.
Plan to attend as we begin our new church year.
New UU
Classes are Thursdays
Sept. 27, Oct 4 & 11
Animal Blessing
Peace Cottage on Unity Campus
Saturday, October 13
10 am - Noon 727-531-0992 |
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 Strategic Plans | |
Last Sunday I gave an introduction to the Facilities Planning Task Force, and an update on their activities. I'm repeating it here for those of you who weren't able to attend. |
Open Issues
Sunday, September 2, 2012
9:30 am
Patio Room
John Chase
Growing Up with Boats and Sponge Fishing on Florida's West Coast
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Religious Education Happenings |
Please join us for a special children's worship this Sunday. On the First Sunday of the month the children and youth come together in the Maxwell Library/Social Hall at 10:30am to participate in a worship service designed just for them; an opportunity for children to do church in a way they can understand. Our theme this month is the first source of Unitarian Universalism, "The Sense of Wonder we all Share." Children are encouraged to share something that embodies wonder and mystery. Our High School Youth group meets from 12-1pm  after the worship service for open discussion. I hope to see you on Sunday with a smile! Religious Education Information |
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Friday, August 31
UUC Octagon
7 pm
REMEMBRANCE & CELEBRATION: An Interfaith, Multicultural Spirit Experience!
The program will feature hymns (kirtan) by members of the Tampa Bay Sikh Community in memory of the victims of the shooting at the Oak Creek, WI gurdwara; Sufi music by Fred Johnson; a percussive ensemble featuring Gumbi Ortiz, Barry Skeete, and Fred Johnson; songs and Rumi's poetry.
This program is part of a monthly gathering called "Festival Ruah: A Multicultural Spirit Experience."
Free Admission
[A love offering will be gratefully accepted]
Childcare for infants & toddlers provided.
For more information,
please call 727-531-7704 |
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Have you had a chance yet to check out our Give & Take website? Very convenient and interesting. A great service for our members. You can post something you need or something you would like to offer. It can be free or with a charge. It is so easy to do. Here is a sampling of some of the newer offerings. Mobile home for sale Sofa bed for sale Permaculture design consultation for free Lots of FREE yarn for the craftperson |
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The Auction is coming Nov. 3rd! And we want this to be the biggest and best one ever. That means lots of volunteers , but don't worry - we have plenty of opportunities. Do you like to cook? We have a job for you. Do you prefer clean-up? We have a job for you, too. How about dealing with people - or numbers - or money! Yes, we have jobs for all of you. And to volunteer at this exciting event (or ask questions or get more information) all you have to do is contact Cindi Nohe at 727-943-9661. |
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 Hats Off to Jeanne Carney for updating the very important, but hopefully never needed, UUC hurricane/disaster preparedness manual. Her extensive background in the military doing similar work served UUC well in this capacity. She also is very active volunteering in the front office, performing in and supporting administratively the music program, and helping to coordinate the upcoming District Chorale Festival to take place in February 2013. Thank you for all you do Jeanne.
If you would like to volunteer your time and talents in some capacity to support UUC's mission, please email Eloise Hardman, Community Builders Chair. |
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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.
Ride Sharing
Some of you are currently giving rides to members of UUC. We need more drivers from the north area, passing by the Hampton apartments, willing to pick up UUC Hampton residents once per month. This is the way our beloved members are assured a ride and some communing while commuting to services on Sunday.
Green Team Notes
A hard copy (notebook) of UUC's completed application for Green Sanctuary accreditation is now available in the Maxwell Library. See all the green projects UUC has accomplished in the past few years. Pat yourself on the back for your participation. Check the Pinellas County Extension website for information about the Sustainable Floridians course beginning September 13th. Another good web site is Earth911.com. Please contact Dotti Doyle if you are interested in participating in new or existing green projects.
Trash to Treasure
"Trash to Treasure," a light-hearted workshop where you can learn how to make gifts and wrappings from up-cycled or recycled materials. This will be held on Saturday, October 20 1-4 pm.
Economic Justice
It's Labor Day Weekend at UUC. Let's sign some petitions.
After the service on Sunday, please stop by the Social Justice Council Table to sign two letters. One will be hand carried to the manager of the local Publix asking once again that Publix sign on to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Fair Food Campaign. They are asking that Publix pay a penny a pound more for the tomatoes they buy to increase farmworkers wages and to impove the working conditions in the fields. The second letter is to Darden Restaurants. The UUSC has joined with Restaurant Opportunities Centers United to support the workers who have filed a class action law suit against Darden for discrimination and wage theft. Darden Restaurants own Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Longhorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille. There will be more information about this issue at the Social Justice Table.
Rice & Beans Collection
This year the UUC Economic Justice Team is kicking off our annual Maralyn Toman Beans and Rice Collection for the farmworkers as part of the ingathering service on September 16th. The farmworkers are in special need of food during the fall before the growing season begins. The food will be delivered to the farmworkers that live in the camps in Plant City in October. We are also collecting lightly used books for the children in the camps. Please remember to bring rice and beans with your water on the 16th.
Our new RCS Foodbank Box
Now that the RCS Foodbank Box has been dedicated we need to fill it up. Please read this and give generously as you are able.
Can That Birthday!
Having another birthday, and yet you already have everything you need? Ask for canned goods for RCS or Beans & Rice for migrant farm workers If you have a party or dinner, have a large box, perhaps gaily wrapped, sitting by the door or if in a restaurant, request a table to sit the box on. Just put a note in the invitation or tell your friends to bring canned food or beans & rice for others not as fortunate in life as you are. And we wish you a very happy birthday this year!
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. |
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.
Life is hectic and at times chaotic as Katherine and I move closer to our move in date at our new apartment. Katherine has also started classes and is commuting to Orlando two nights a week. But life is wonderful. My current living arrangements have me going over a bridge twice a day with Sheriff's Deputies at either end for security. Seriously folks, how did we get here? 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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