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In date order, "What's happening at UUCS?," is on the the Coming Events page.

For a printable copy of our latest Weekly Contact, see the Newsletter page.

General Announcements

Genesis Needs Health Care Volunteers!
Genesis Health Care Services is in urgent need of health care volunteers. These include Medical Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Assisstants. Genesis Health Services, Inc., (a 501(c)3 charitable health clinic) is seeking health care volunteers to help serve the uninsured and impoverished in our community. The passage of the health care bill will do little to help the "working poor" who make up the majority of our clients. The members of the Unitarian Universalist Churh of Sarasota have been very generous with their time in the past and we are very grateful for their support. However, the need today is greater than ever. For more information or to apply for work, contact Jim McCloud at 941.363.1852. Church member Dr. Chet Chmielewski works at the medical clinic and would be happy to discuss his experiences (941.383.8762). Explore their web site: www.genesishealthclinic.org

Help UU folks suffering from floods in KY and TN
Unitarian Universalists in Nashville, TN and Kentucky are facing a devastating crisis and need your support. Ministers of our Nashville area churches are reporting that a number of their congregants’ homes and life possessions have been washed away in the recent flood. Many of them do not have flood insurance to replace and repair their lives, and are at least temporarily homeless.

In tragedies like this, community support is critical to recovery. As a member of this faith community, You can help these individuals deal with the anguish of devastating loss and rebuild their lives by making a donation to the Tennessee and Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. You can help by going to the UUA webite and making a donation. The fund’s purpose is to bring practical financial assistance, ministry, and spiritual care to those affected by the tragic floods. Gifts will demonstrate to the affected congregations and their members that they are not alone during this challenging time.

The Social Justice Committee is looking for volunteers! Ways you can help:
-help with mailings for our local affiliate of Planned Parenthood; we work one Friday per month.
-help serve a dinner or lunch at Salvation Army
-volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, especially while many of our regular volunteers are on vaceation - we need you!
We have other opportunities available, too – come see us and sign up at the Social Justice table in the courtyard during coffee hour.

The Allman’s Organ
Recently, the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota voted to gratefully accept the organ being donated by Charlie and Donna Allman to the congregation. The congregational poll, which was held by paper ballot and on the website during the period April 4 - 14, was overwhelmingly in favor of retaining the organ, with 172 votes in favor of accepting the organ and 25 against. We will move ahead on the cosmetic improvements, which are also being donated by the Allmans.

Our Very Useful Church Website
How about making www.uusarasota.com your home page? Our church website is just chock full of interesting information for and about church members, and the content is constantly being updated and improved. You can even listen to a sermon you missed or a Freethinkers program you want to hear again. Practically anything you want to know about the church is on our website. If you have forgotten the password for the Members' Corner, please call the office.

Emerson Library has started a new program using donated fiction for our members’ use. The bookcase is designated as a “Bring a Book, Take a Book, Lending Library.” Just bring in a book or two for the shelves, and trade for one or two. While you are there check out the wonderful non-fiction books. The check-out pad for the library books is by the door. A box for donations of gently used books is on the counter. We need and appreciate them.

Interweave
from Ron Brown, Chair-Interweave Sarasota, 941-922-0883

Interweave is part of a nationwide group of straight and gay people who celebrate their diversity and campaign to foster understanding and bring a halt to hate crimes and prejudice. It is our agreement to continue to explore diverse issues. It's about extending our efforts beyond just GLBT issues toward consciously becoming inclusive and welcoming of all diversity.

We meet on a monthly basis, enjoy a Rainbow Potluck (3rd Sunday 12:30 noon) and sponsor a monthly movie in a member's home. (3rd Wednesday evening) Call 379 0849 for directions.

Any purchase on Amazon.com helps the church. UUCS receives a percentage of all sales (not just books) made through the link found on our home page www.uusarasota.com. Browse Amazon.com, buy items as you normally would, and help the chuch in a very convenient and easy way.

Among Ourselves:  Send us messages via email about the health and welfare of those in the church community. If you want to be updated as notices come in, send your email address to WidderD@verizon.net. If you or someone you know has a caring need, please let me know. Dee Widder, 377-9028.