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Sunday, January 13, 2013
10:30 am
John Haynes Holmes: A UU Prophet
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi
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John Haynes Holmes was the greatest all-around minister of religion of the 20th Century: pacifist, orator, social service organizer, racial and social justice pioneer, pastor, adult educator, political participant and leader, poet and philosopher, all at once! The service will reflect on the life and ministry of this 20th century UU prophet.
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Worship Associate:
Megan Szcepanik
Music by:
Linda Jones
Dr. David Katz
UUC Chorale
PRELUDE:
Etude Op.27,No.9......Arthur Foote
INTERLUDE:
The Voice of God is Calling by William Lloyd, music/John Haynes Holmes
OFFERTORY:
Etude Op.27, No.6...Arthur Foote
POSTLUDE:
Etude Op.27, No.5..Arthur Foote
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SQ21
January 18
Tom Neilson Concert
January 19
Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Saturday, February 2
Darwin's Gift
February 9
Awaken Your Female Voices Workshops
February 23
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The Board of Trustees met on December 19th with many interesting agenda items including discussion of a second service, Google documents, Stewardship, Membership changes, and a Gifting Policy. Jenn Bouchie, Cindi Nohe and Rachel Christensen presented their work exploring a second service. The committee will survey members and potential members for interest in a weekday evening service alternating between high energy and contemplative. We look forward to hearing what members and potential members would like in a second service. Cassie Alderman demonstrated the potential impact Google documents can have in organizing and creating church documents. Cassie also showed the Board how Google documents can make sharing documents a 'snap'! Susan Hegner and Abhi Janamanchi shared the work of Pegotty Cooper and Bob Buesing who will create a Stewardship timeline. Stewardship will look a little different this year as we move away from the consecration model to include a more personal approach with home visits, cottage meetings, etc. The Board approved changes in membership including friends who have passed on and those who have moved. The Board continued work on a Gifting Policy that will create a smooth and consistent process for the congregation to accept gifts from members. As reported by board member Greg Smith. |
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 When I hear others' stories, I suddenly relate to them in a very different way. I have a new appreciation for what is important to them; for the challenges they may be encountering on their journey; and I discover ways in which I can connect them to other resources that may be just what they need to fulfill their purpose or to set their mission in motion! Everything we need to make our dreams reality can be found in our communities! Come and share your story so we can connect to what is important to you! We have set up a page on our website: Our Stories, where you can write your story. To read posted stories, go to Our Stories. For me, the UUC is about embracing our differences and learning from one another so that when we go "out there," we can connect with people as people instead of labels. I grew up in a town of 16,000 people in rural New England - all white Anglo-Saxon Protestants! I am always drawn to the "strays" - those individuals who are different, who aren't part of the pack. When we are different we have something in common with others who are different - and what a rich tapestry that weaves! Learning from others, sharing different perspectives, connecting through our curiosity about what matters to them; and creating a whole new context for living! Pegotty Cooper |
Special Congregation Meeting |
 Dear Members and Friends of UUC: The special congregational meeting originally scheduled for Jan 20th has been moved to Sunday, Feb 10th, immediately following service. All members are asked to attend as it is important to have the required quorum. Please plan to review the proposed plans and meet with the architect this Sunday, January 13th, immediately following service. Proposed plans may also be viewed at Renderings. For more information about UUC's future, please contact Joe Myers, Planning Task Force Chair. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Facilities Planning Task Force Report and review of the architectural plans. 3. A motion to select from among three possible upgrades to our facilities. 4. Questions and Discussion. 5. Motion (as proposed by the Facilities Planning Task force.) 6. Adjournment Submitted by Heike Smith Board Secretary |
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 Dorothy Gardiner: Old FloridaMs. Gardiner has been described as one of the nation's top artists au plein air, an expression that describes painting outdoors using available light. One of her Florida projects is Red Barn.
Among many other accolades, she was one of ten artists whom the Chinese government invited to participate in a cultural exchange where she painted alongside Chinese artists and displayed her work in an exhibit there. |
Children's Religious Enrichment |
Please join us this Sunday for Faith, Friendship and Fun!
Our little UUs in our nursery (ages 0-3yrs) enjoy, music, art and free play in a loving
,safe environment. While our Pre-K/Kindergarten class experience the joy of individuality and self-expression, our 1st-2nd grade class explores the many different points of view regarding God. Both classes will be getting messy with paint and play-dough so please dress accordingly.
Our 3rd-5th grade class is examining the biblical story of Jonah and will ponder the question, "How do you know what to believe?"
Our middle schoolers are continuing their unit on Judaism and will sample some traditional Jewish food.
Our High School youth group meets from 12-1pm for open discussion.
Are you looking for a way to give back to your spiritual home? The Religious Enrichment program has many volunteer opportunities available, so please contact Christine Pensa.
UUC Religious Education Coordinator. |
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 Oxfam International has been selected to receive the January 13th Share the Plate collection. Oxfam fights hunger, poverty & injustice in over 90 countries. During the last six years Oxfam's strategic plan, has been "Demanding Justice." They have focused their joint work in programs, advocacy and campaigns on four areas: Economic justice Essential services Rights in crisis Gender justice They work directly with communities and seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them. Please be generous. |
Festival Ruah
Sunday, January 20, 2013, 5 PM
Octagon Arts Center
RENEWING THE DREAM:
An Interfaith, Multicultural Celebration of Dr. King's Birthday |
Featuring: Fred Johnson, internationally renowned jazz musician; Kevin Wilder, jazz pianist; Bhante Sujata, Dhamma Wheel Meditation Center; Mr. Aziz Merchant, Oldsmar Community Center; Dr. Roy Kaplan, Interfaith Coalition of TampaBay; Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, UUs of Clearwater, and others. The program will feature a multicultural musical ensemble, excerpts from the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi, and sacred chants from world religions. This program is part of a series of monthly gatherings called "Festival Ruah: A Multicultural Spirit Experience." Free Admission. Childcare for infants & toddlers provided. See flyer for complete Information For more information, please call
727-531-7704 or Email. |
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 January 10, 17, and 24
This is a three session seminar on Unitarian Universalism from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Patio Room. The stimulating, interactive classes focus on the spiritual journeys of individual participants, the history and principles of Unitarian Universalism, and the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater congregation.
This seminar provides a thoughtful, open forum for learning more about Unitarian Universalism and how it may match participants current beliefs.
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 On Friday, January 11th, we continue discussing the book A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving. The author introduces two of his most unforgettable characters, boys bonded forever in childhood.
We conclude our discussion of this book on Friday, January 25th.
Reader's Forum is led by Catherine & John Conover and meets every Friday 10 a.m. It is free and all are welcome. For more information, go to Readers Forum. |
Spiritual Intelligence: 21 Skills for a Better Future | |
Cindy Wigglesworth defines Spiritual Intelligence as "the ability to behave with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace (equanimity) regardless of the situation." In her talk, she will give a brief overview of SQ and the 21 Skills and explain how this faith-neutral model can focus and aid us in developing the skills necessary to help create a more compassionate, wise and peaceful world.
We are delighted to have Cindy with us for a talk 7PM, Friday, January 18 in the Patio Room.
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 January 20 from 9-10:15 in the Social Hall.
The UUC Men invite you to the semi-annual Pancake Breakfast celebrating 20 something years of flippin' for fun!
MENU: All-u-can-eat: Blueberry, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip and Sensitive Pancakes (tasty plain), Bacon, Orange Juice, Coffee. Musical entertainment by Peter Goldhammer, Van Fenstermaker, and Don Ekberg. All-u-can-hear!
Food, fellowship, music & raising money for a good cause.UUC! Join us. Adults: Just $5, Children: Only two bucks!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Parade
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To celebrate MLK's accomplishments, a courageous African-American man who changed this nation, on Monday, January 21st, 2013 there will be a breakfast at North Greenwood Recreationn Center, 900 N. MLK Jr. Ave. in Clearwater at 7:30am.
The event is co-sponsored by the Clearwater NAACP. For further information contact Mary Thornton
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Khasi Hills Sponsor-a-Student Program
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This the 9th year of UUC's involvement with the Khasi Hills Sponsor-A-Student Project for the MargaretBarrMemorialSchool in northeast India.
A $50 sponsorship will help educate a student for an entire school year providing much needed help with teacher salaries, school and classroom supplies as well as lunches.
Send completed forms with your check to UUC, Attention: Khasi Hills Project, 2470 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33764 or give the form and donation to someone at the Social Justice table in the social hall after the Sunday service or drop off at the UUC office, or Make an Online Contribution to Khasi.
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Khasi Hills School Memoir: Allison Snell
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 I have a wonderful memory of pulling up to the Margaret Barr school in a taxi and seeing all the children lined up in two rows waiting to greet us. They looked so cute in their blue uniforms and knee socks. We were given little corsages to wear and they put on a program for us. They seemed truly delighted to see us and welcome us. It was fun giving all of them scarves that were made for them by UUC members. We were able to meet some of the parents and talk to the teachers who really were dedicated to their jobs. I wish all of you could have the chance to see the school. It was a privilege for me to do so. |
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See the December 20th Ruah video at:
The Ruah team needs help with set-up, handing out programs. staffing the welcome desk, passing the collection plates and counting, floor managing (moving mics, etc), and serving refreshments. If interested, please contact Rev. Abhi. |
Are You Interested In Attending Theatre and Dance?
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If you are interested in live theatre and/or dance performances, contact Ann Scott at 531-3172 or email her to get on her mailing list of upcoming events.
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Going, going, nearly gone...
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Please Return Library Books
Take a Look at Give & Take on the Website
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Our Web Site's Social Justice page can be found here.
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On Saturday afternoon, January 12th, CIR (Comprehensive Immigration Reform) will be sponsoring an Emergency CIR Now Summit. Some of us from UUC are planning to attend and will carpool over. Please let me know if you would like to attend. For more information about the conference go to Event Info.
Clearwater UU has long partnered with the Intercultural Advocacy Institute on a variety of projects. We would like to support them in their latest venture: a market that will highlight the wares of the Clearwater Hispanic (and other local) communities. Visitors will also find live entertainment, children's activities, food, and cooking demonstrations.
The grand opening of the Clearwater Gateway Farmer's Market will be this Saturday, January 12th at 9AM and will last until 2PM.y 25 in the 1200 block of Cleveland St.
For more information, call 727-776-7932 or visit Clearwater Market.
Thank you to all of you who have been bringing your food to our RCS Foodbox, located to the left as you enter the lobby of the church. We just delivered 284 pounds of food...enough for 190 meals! That's an average of 48 pounds a week! RCS has been suffering from a shortage of food and this is a needed addition. Thanks...and keep bringing that food.
Dates to save for March. On March 18th -19th the UU Legislative Ministry, Florida will be holding legislative days at Tallahasee. We would like to participate...and if enough of us want to go perhaps even rent a van. If you are interested, please sign up at the Social Justice Table.
March 5th -10th will be the CIW action to highlight their Fair Food Campaign - Details. We would like to have a presence there daily to fast with the workers and have as many people as possible be there on Saturday for the three mile procession to Publix Headquarters.
There will be more information at the Social Justice Table if you are interested in joining this effort.
For more information, contact Donna Polhamus. |
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 There will be an Environmental Justice/Green Team meeting on Saturday, January 19th @ 9:30a.m. in the Patio Room. We will work to reorganize our green goals and how we plan to meet them, as we look toward reaccreditation as a Green Sanctuary congregation with the UUA.
If you have a green project that you'd like to work on, let us help you. You won't have to attend all the team meetings or get involved in other projects. You can do your thing with our support. We can provide technical assistance, reference materials, speakers and helping hands. Dotti "GreenJeans" Doyle |
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