Make music on the African hand drum

Barbara Gail of the Rhythm Inlet in Nokomis will lead an introductory class on playing the African djembe hand drum in the Jefferson Room from 6:30-8:00 pm on Feb. 15. The class is open to the public and enrollment costs $15. Gail, who performs at the UUCS Earth Day service each year, will also lead a six-week workshop on the instrument. She will provide drums for those who need it.

Chalice Group News

On January 10th we launched six chalice groups here at UUCS. Over sixty members and friends of our church community are meeting twice a month for the next four months.  In these groups they will enjoy sharing their life stories and their thoughts and ideas with each other.  The groups have selected their topics. Read more.

Nine members nominated for the Search Committee to find a settled minister

Nine of our members have been nominated for the Search Committee that is charged with finding a settled minister for UUCS. The nominations have been approved by the Trustees. Church members will vote on the nominations at the March 28 Annual Meeting. Click below to see the rest of the story.

Auction raises $20,000! See all winning bids

Thanks to the generosity of 84 donors and over 150 church members and friends who bid on 114 events, activities, and items, Sunday's Serendipity Auction raised $20,000 for the church budget. To see the complete list of winners by Item Number, please visit the Members Corner.

New page highlights our Music Program

A new page at www.uusarasota.com/music.php highlights the UUCS music program and lists the performers for each Sunday service for the remainder of the church year (up to mid-June). It also lists dates the choir will sing. Check it out.

Introducing .... two new features

Our Columnists and Coming Events
He's been called "the only man we know with a Ph.D. in weeding," and what he doesn't know about gardening could fill up a dump truck. And now  his monthly musings are appearing on our website, alongside columns by our minister, our president and our social justice coordinator. Also, a new page about coming events. Check here first.
Sunday (Feb 7)

Service (10:30 am)

"Enlightened Self-Interest"
Rev. Margret O'Neall
Every year, churches all across the nation ask their friends and members to make a pledge of financial support. Although many worthy causes need our money, it is in our own best interest, and in the best interest of society, to support strong liberal churches that take a stand for human dignity and justice.

Forum (9:30 am)
"What Did Civics Classes Not Teach Us?"
Presenter: Keith Fitzgerald
Moderator: John Foster
Rep. Fitzgerald represents a Sarasota district in the Florida legislature and is a professor of political science at New College.

See the Music page for details about today's music. See the Services page for monthly listings.


Religious Education

February 14th: Annual Secret Friends Event after 10:30 Service

March 7: A Pancake Breakfast after the Sunday Service to benefit the education of youth in Afghanistan.


Charity begins at church!!

UUCS members donated $22,729 in 2009 during the special collections that are held once a month during Sunday services.

Please go to this page for an exact breakdown of the various collections.