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Sunday, December 9, 2012
10:30 am
"Judaism: An Uneasy Covenant"
Rev. Marni Harmony
Rev. Abhi and Rev. Marni are switching pulpits on this Sunday. On this morning after the first night of Hanukkah, Rev. Harmony will focus on some of the particular gifts of Judaism to her own life, including the idea of covenant, the Sabbath, and the richness of the stories that continually invite us to travel into the depths of what it means to be human.
Editor's 2¢
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.
-- e.e. cummings
Worship Associate:
Rachel Christensen
Music by:
Linda Jones: piano
Dr. David Katz
and UUC Chorale
PRELUDE:
Winter Dream...James Desjardins (UUC Chorale and Dr. Katz)
INTERLUDE:
Footsteps in the Snow...Claude Debussy (LJ)
OFFERTORY:
Early Snowfall ..Jim Brickman (LJ)
POSTLUDE:
WinterTime ...Robert Schumann (LJ)
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Chorale Sunday
Dec. 16
Celebrating Hope, Joy & Love in a special holiday music program
Festival Ruah
Dec. 20
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 24, 6pm
Vespers Candlelight Service
Dec, 24 9pm
Christmas Day Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, December 25 at 1:00pm
Hosted by the Janamanchi Family
Sign up after service on Sunday
Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Awaken Your Female Voices Workshops
February 23, 2013 |
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Memorial for Janine Harvey |
 Saturday, December 8, at 2 p.m. a Celebration of Life for Jinene Harvey will be held in the sanctuary with a reception following in the Social Hall. Rev. Abhi Janamanchi will officiate. |
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Immediately following service Sunday, Dec 9
Fun, Festive Fundraiser in the Social Hall. Buy the sweetest and heartfelt of gifts while helping UUC on Sunday, Dec. 9th. These make wonderful, tasty gifts for family, teachers, friends and neighbors.
Everyone is invited to create and share their favorite homemade recipes. Drop off your goodies on Saturday, December 8th from 10-2 p.m. or on Sunday, December 9th before the worship service. Please check the UUC website for more information and how to prepare donated goodies.
Sponsored by the Social Justice Team. For more information contact Kathy Krohn. |
Open Issues: Sunday December 9
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 TED Talk Video Principles of Permaculture: Simple Solutions to Complex Problems Geoff Lawton's video will set the stage for Koreen Brennan, our speaker next week. Jay Hardman will lead the Q&A. |
Children's Religious Enrichment |
Our Religious Enrichment Program is in full swing as we are busily preparing for the winter holidays.
Our littlest UUs in the Nursery (ages 0-3yrs. old) are learning about Hanukkah.
Our 1st and 2nd grade class is exploring the concept of "Joy."
Our 3rd-5th grade class is revisiting the Nativity story from the Bible and will ponder the question, "Why do so many Unitarian Universalists celebrate Christmas?"
Our 6th-8th class is beginning their unit on Judaism.
Our High School youth group meets after the worship service from 12-1pm. The group will continue their discussion about Sikhism.
 Remember, the Parents Night Out Sock Hop
is Friday December 7th from 6pm-10pm.
Register your child, contact Christine .
I hope to see all on Sunday with a smile! Christine Pensa, UUC Religious Education Coordinator |
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The RCMA Wimauma Academyis housed in 11 portable classrooms serving 188 children from kindergarten to sixth grade. They serve academically and socially at-risk children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The average family income is below the poverty level, and the average parent education level is third grade. RCMA wishes to extend its positive impact on students at the Wimauma Academyby adding the RCMA Leadership Academy, serving 132 students in grades six through eight. The Academy opened in August and they need everything from mixing bowls, roasting pans, to uniforms, jumping ropes, school supplies & books. Your donation will have a far reaching impact on these children. Please give generously. |
The Ways and Means Committee Is Offering HoneyBaked Ham Gift Cards for Sale |
Thinking of a ham for your Christmas dinner? Or maybe you're trying to come up with a gift for that hard to please person in your life? Satisfy both of your needs and help UUC at the same time. Gift cards will be sold each Sunday in December in the social hall during coffee hour and in the front office. Come by or call, 727-531-7704. Or, you can email Judy Wade for more information. |
Above and Beyond Honoree: Eloise Hardman |
 One of the busiest and most effective volunteers in our midst has been selected as December's Above and Beyond Award Recipient, Eloise Hardman. Eloise currently leads our Community Builders Team. In the last few months, she has developed a mentor program for new members that is off to a great start. She is on the Leadership Coordination Group and the Membership Council. She served on the Auction Steering Committee and kept track of all the donations in that very successful fund raiser. In addition, Eloise is a Care Bear, assisting our members in need of support and good cheer. And, she is a weekly office volunteer. Needless to say, we have a great honoree in Eloise, and we thank her for her diligence and hard work on our behalf. |
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On Friday, December 7th we continue discussing In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, by Erik Larson.
Reader's Forum is led by Catherine & John Conover and meets every Friday 10:00-11:30 AM in the Chorale Room. It is free, with only a suggested donation for coffee. All are welcome. For more information, go to http://uuclearwater.org/content/ReadersForum.htm |
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Hats Off and many thanks to Anneliese Ekberg for donating the beautiful poinsettias in the planters surrounding the lotus pond. The property committee is always happy to plant seasonal flowers whenever they are donated.
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Cheryl Anne and Jim Swallow: Our Photographic Journey | |
Opening Reception: Friday, December 7th from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Cards and matted prints will be available for purchase on the night of the reception.
The night of the reception only, there will be $5 discount of any purchase of $25 or more.
Music will be provided by Wendy and Don Morris. For information, call Charlene Carnes at 727-
789-3536. |
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 Thank you to Joe and Ann Myers for hosting the UUC Holiday Open House and Potluck. The food was delicious, the surroundings lovely, the music festive, and the company divine. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A very heartfelt thank you from the entire UUC family. |
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 Our next UUC Humanist meeting will be Sunday, December 16, at 12:30 in the Patio Room at the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater church. The featured speaker is Bill Norsworthy who will be telling us about a new book entitled The Swerve. This book connects the dots of humanism from the ancient Greeks (e.g. Epicurus,) through Roman and Medieval Europe, to the Enlightenment. This will be a very interesting talk about the birth of rational empirical thought, its life, and growth. There will be plenty of time for Q & A and comments. |
  
Thanks for the Holiday Decorations |
Anyone who has been at UUC during the past week would appreciate the festive and attractive holiday decorations. Tip your hat to the FEST Covenant Group and their significant others:
Arlene & Craig Aldredge, Ann & Mark Kanuck, Joanne & Jerry Osburn, Eliseo & Nereida Santana, Jerry & Denise Seeber, Carol Fitzsimons, Sue Boone & Mark Mathison |
Intergenerational Kayak Tour on the Hillsborough River
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 Saturday, December 22nd, 10am at John B. Sargeant Sr. Park, 12702 US 301, in Thonotosassa. |
Now You Can Make Online Payments to UUC | |
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Going, going, nearly gone...
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Sunday December 9 in the Social Hall
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Buy Your Tickets Early Online to All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten |
 A Reader's Theater production based on books by Robert Fulghum. The play is sponsored by the UUC Ways and Means Committee, and is a fundraiser for UUC. All actors and crew are from the UUC community and are donating their talents and time.
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 Female Voices Opening Reception, Art Exhibition, Workshops (sorry Females Only), and a Performance of Vagina Monologues, Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23. |
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Our Web Site's Social Justice page can be found here.
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 As the nights get colder, we are once again asking for your help in providing blankets for migrant worker families without heat . We will be collecting the blankets (queen size please) in the sanctuary entrance. Delivery to those in need: Saturday, December 15. Please let Harriet Ha-Sidi know if you would like to join us on that date or if you have any questions. |
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