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Our Seven UU Principles: 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person. 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations. 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth in our congregations. 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at-large. 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa Covenant: We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, Covenant with one another: To strengthen our church community while following our own spiritual paths,

To honor diversity as a source of communal strength and to be a welcoming

community;

Because our acts and words weave the web that connects us to one another:

We accept responsibility for what we do and say,

We communicate with one another in kindness and support,

We promote the safety and well being of the congregation,

We practice the democratic process,

We support this church with our money and time.

We make our contributions with compassion and commitment,

We work together to build a joyful community that affirms peace justice and

spiritual fulfillment.

We hold ourselves and each other responsible for adhering to this covenant.

UUCT Board of Trustees: Erik Gern David Reddy – President Pamela Jo Hatley

Jay Butler - Vice President Kim McDonald Lynnette Parrish - Treasurer Ron Phillips Trude Diamond- Secretary Jeff Stover

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA Caring, Learning, Acting

11400 Morris Bridge Road Tampa, FL 33637 Phone 813-988-8188

E-mail: [email protected] Web Site and YouTube Services: http://www.uutampa.org Rev. Patricia A. Owen, Minister

James Luther Adams

Five Smooth Stones of a Free Faith

Living Tradition

Freedom

Justice

Action

Hope

11:15am Sunday Service, February 17, 2019

‘The Foundations of a Free Faith’

Guest Speaker- Pastor Katie Culbert

Worship Associate- Joel Holtry

*Please remember to turn your cell phone ringers off during the service

MISSION STATEMENT We are a faith community that values caring, learning, and acting on our Unitarian Universalist principles

The vision of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa is: We will become: A generous community where all members contribute time, talent, and treasure to our shared goals; A responsive community dedicated to religious exploration for all ages, caring for one another and welcoming all people of good will; A visible community with a heart for justice, actively seeking ways to be involved with our larger community; A growing community that stewards an expanded and updated campus with accessible facilities that will support our mission

http://www.uutampa.org/

Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa

February 17, 2019

As you enter, please place a stone for a Joy, Sorrow or Intention at the stone stations. You are also invited to write

in the book of Joys and Sorrows.

*Please stand in body or spirit.

Prelude

Welcome Announcements Chalice Lighting Words by Eric A. Heller Wagner

Responsive Reading No. 591 ‘I Call That Church Free’ *Hymn No. 128 ‘For All That is Our Life’ Story for All Ages ‘David and Goliath’ Celebration of Children No. 1057 ‘Go Lifted Up’ Teal Hymnal ‘Singing the Journey’

Guest Speaker- Pastor Katie Culbert Worship Associate- Joel Holtry Participants- Erin Powers, Dir. of Religious Exploration Children & Youth Accompanist – Jae Polcyn, the Yarrow Sticks and Friends; Jamie Robe, Kim McDonald,

Russ Kirby, and Pamela Jo Hatley

Sound- Jack Bunch Audio Visual and Slideshow Content Provider –Diane Gainforth

Sharing Joys and Sorrows

Blessing of the Stones

Pastoral Prayer and Silent Meditation

Hymn for Meditation No. 123 ‘Spirit of Life’

Sermon ‘The Foundations of a Free Faith’ Guest Speaker – Pastor Katie Culbert

Offering

Offertory ‘Soon We’ll Be Found’ Words and Music by Sia; Preformed by Yarrow Sticks and Friends; Jamie Robe,

Kim McDonald, Russ Kirby, Pamela Jo Hatley and Jae Polcyn

Offertory Response: By the work of our hands, and the work of

our hearts, our love is made real. May we be grateful for all that is given, and grateful for all that is shared.

Extinguishing our Chalice

*Closing Hymn No. 313 ‘Love Will Guide Us’

Benediction

A warm welcome is extended to our visitors today.

Please join us in the multipurpose building for conversation and brighten your day and ours by using a yellow mug for your

refreshment.

Happening Today

Our Guest Speaker will be Pastor Katherine “Katie” Culbert. Katie graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Meadville-Lombard Theological School. She is a part-time Chaplain at Tampa General Hospital, served a two-year position as Intern Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, Florida. Her passions are family ministry, Unitarian Universalist evangelism, social justice, worship arts and sparking the imagination of Unitarian Universalist leaders in thinking of bold new ways to create religious community and grow our faith. Katie lives in Tampa with her two children, Casey and Desi and her husband JD.

The Board wants to hear your concerns about the UUCT's approach to achieving the Mission & Vision the congregation adopted. Please come to a Listening Session where your concerns will be gathered for deep consideration during the March Board meeting, after which results will be published with the meeting minutes.

Upcoming Listening Sessions: Today, Sunday, February 17, beginning 15 minutes after each service in the Sanctuary, for a half hour

Join us after the conclusion of the service today in the multi-purpose building for coffee. Please remember our coffee and snack fund is self sustaining, so before you partake, please stuff a dollar into the donation can. If you have been enjoying the variety and quality of snacks make sure you continue to fund it. Thank you and enjoy.

Next Sunday, February 24, 2019

‘It is Time to Pledge’

The Pledge to End Racism Team

Sunday services are at 9:30am and 11:15am

TODAY / THIS WEEK AT CHURCH Sunday, February 17

Middle School OWL Classes (MPB rm5)

Services

BOT Listening Session (large dome)

Youth Group Meeting (MPB room 5)

BOT Listening Session (large dome)

Membership Committee Meeting (MPB room 4)

Strategic Taskforce Meeting (MPB room 2)

9-10:30am 9:30am & 11:15am

10:30-11am 11am-2pm 12:30-1pm 1-3pm 1-3pm

Monday, February 18

Tibetan Buddhist Practice(large dome)

mUUsic Group (small dome)

7-8:30pm 7:30-9pm

Tuesday, February 19

SGM Cedars(MPB room 5)

Mindfulness Meditation (large dome)

11am-1pm 6:15-7:15pm

Wednesday, February 20

Olli Classes (MPB rooms 3 & 4)

Naturalist Group Meeting (MPB room 3)

10am-2pm 7-9pm

Thursday, February 21

Women’s Choir Rehearsal

Choir Rehearsal

Board of Trustees Meeting (MPB room 3)

5-6pm 6:15-8pm 6:30-8:30pm

Friday, February 22

Yoga Class (MPB)

11am-noon

Saturday, February 23

Middle School OWL Intensives (MPB rm5)

Al-Anon (MPB room 2)

Memorial Service for Ollis Hughes

10am-4pm 10:15-11:45am 3:00pm

Sunday, February 24

Services

Youth Group Meeting (MPB room 5)

Conversation with the Board & Listening Session (large dome)

9:30am & 11:15am

11am-2pm 12:15-12:45pm

Monday, February 25

Tibetan Buddhist Practice(large dome)

mUUsic Group (small dome)

7-8:30pm 7:30-9pm

Tuesday, February 26

Mindfulness Meditation (large dome)

SGM Mangroves (MPB room 4)

6:15-7:15pm 7-9pm

Wednesday, February 27

OLLI classes (MPB rooms 3 & 4)

10am-2pm

Thursday, February 28

Women’s Choir Rehearsal

Choir Rehearsal

5-6pm 6:15-8pm

Friday, March 1

Yoga Class (MPB)

11am-noon

Saturday, March 2

Living the Pledge to End Racism Wkshop(MPB)

Al-Anon (MPB room 2)

9am-1pm 10:15-11:45am

Living the Pledge to End Racism - 2019 Spring/Summer Workshops!

The UUCT Pledge to End Racism team is pleased to announce our 2019 Spring/Summer Living the Pledge to End Racism Workshops are beginning soon! The workshop is completed by attending a total of 3 sessions that take place Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Refreshments will be provided and each session is offered twice to provide scheduling flexibility -- you choose the dates that work for you!

Session 1 offered: March 2 or March 30, 2019

Session 2 offered: April 13 or April 27, 2019

Session 3 offered: May 11 or June 1, 2019

Registration Fee: $20.00 (covers the costs of materials and refreshments) Registration will be open to everyone, member or not, but is limited so sign up early!

Go to this link for further details and to register. https://tinyurl.com/LivingThePledge

Questions? Send us an email at: [email protected]

And please plan to attend the February 24th Sunday services when everyone will be invited to sign the Tampa Pledge to End Racism!

The Tampa Pledge to End Racism (Derived from the original Birmingham Pledge)

I BELIEVE that every person has worth as an individual.

I BELIEVE that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race or

color.

I BELIEVE that every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my

thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others.

Therefore, from this day forward:

I WILL strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions.

I WILL discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity and will do what I

can to challenge systems that are oppressive to any race or group.

I WILL treat all people with dignity and respect.

I WILL commit to working with others to transform the Tampa Bay area into a place

that treats people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures with justice, equity, and

compassion, and

I WILL strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because

of my effort.

Announcements

Our Care Team sends greeting cards, makes hospital visits and follows up with congregants who are experiencing joys or sorrows. Please let us know if you or someone in our congregation is in need. Contact [email protected]

The UUCT mUUsic Group meets every Monday evening at 7:30 in the Small Dome. In the spirit of old-time hootenannys and good-time jam sessions, this is an informal gathering of musicians, vocalists, and just plain music lovers who want to make or listen to mUUsic. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability. [email protected]

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center of Tampa Bay now holds Buddhist practice in the large dome; Mondays at 7pm For more information on PBC International please visit www.padmasambhava.org The UU Mindfulness Meditation Group: Tuesday at 6:15pm. These are two twenty minute meditations with a five minute walking meditation between them. A short Loving-Kindness recitation is practiced. All are welcome. Contact: Grant Wilson and Diana Stevens; [email protected]

New! Naturalist Study Group meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Meeting in the Multi-Purpose building room 3. Pay attention to the weather for appropriate dress for a outdoor fire circles

Contact person: Randall Gainforth

WOMEN’S CHOIR Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm The ADULT CHOIR (men and women) rehearsals are on Thurs, 6:15-7:45pm. We are HAPPY to share our SIMPLE GIFTS of music throughout our SEASONS OF LOVE. For information, contact Music Director Dee Lynch, [email protected]. Musicians wanted! If you play an instrument and would like to participate in the church's music program, please contact Music Director Dee Lynch, [email protected].

Light Yoga Class, Friday at 11 am. Yoga Class meets in the Multi-Purpose Building. Bring a mat or towel and wear loose or stretchy clothing. We do light yogic stretching with no difficult poses. Cost: $7. (a church fund-raiser) Facilitator: Grant Wilson; [email protected] All are welcome.

Al-Anon meets in the multi-purpose building on Saturdays at 10:30 am each week. For additional information about Al-Anon in Hillsborough County, call 813-881-9372 or visit us on the web at www.tampabayalanon.org

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http://www.padmasambhava.org/





http://www.tampabayalanon.org/

Announcements

Small Group Ministries Forming: Small Groups meet in covenant monthly to connect, learn, and grow in trust and friendship. New members welcome! For a list of new and ongoing opportunities, or to learn more, contact [email protected]

Musicians wanted! If you play an instrument and would like to participate in the church's music program, please contact Music Director Dee Lynch, [email protected].

Circles in the Woods CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) holds Full Moon Celebrations on the Saturday closest to the full moon and other activities; All activities are open to the public and held at UUCT. Families are welcome but no pets please. For more information email [email protected] or check out our online calendar http://uutampa.org/cuups-calendar/

UUCT DAY TRIPPERS Into the woods! Join us on Tuesday, March 26 to explore the nature trails at Hillsborough State Park located just minutes from the church. Carpools will leave the church promptly at 9:30am and return by 3:00pm. Please wear your walking shoes and bring your own lunch. Total cost is $5.00 for park admission and driver gratuity. RSVP by March 23 with one of the co-organizers, Ron Phillips at 813-997-0920 or Mary Wolgemuth at 720-252-3443 or [email protected]. Please include your telephone number and indicate passenger only or willingness to drive.

Starting Friday, March 8, the ADULT GAME NIGHT group will sponsor a monthly Pot Luck Social.

Every second Friday of the Month we meet in the main room in Multi-Purpose Bldg., 7-9:00pm- This is an open pot luck dinner. So bring your favorite game and a dish to

share. [email protected] or Diana Stevens; [email protected]

TAKE ME OUT TO THE AUCTION! TAKE ME OUT TO THE DOME! Our annual auction is quickly approaching. The live game is on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Doors open at 5:00pm. Come hungry because we will be eating your favorite ball park food! It’s sure to be a

winner! To start the fun we need those dinners, events and special items for donation. We welcome outside donations so don’t forget to check with your employers and friends to obtain some special items and events. This is our biggest FUNdraiser so let’s make it a HOMERUN! Please visit our site at http://togetherauction.com/uutampa to donate or you can email the auction team at [email protected]. Diane Gainforth & Chris Arnold

Intro to UU Registration 2019

Interested in becoming a member of this church? Participation in the class listed below is a vital element in

becoming a member of our congregation. A basic overview of the history and the evolution of the Unitarian

Universalist ways in spirituality and religion will be offered in a causal dialogue format.

Registration is required. Drop this registration form off at the UUCT office

Please register me for the following Intro to UU Class:

o Tuesdays March 19 & 26; 6:30-8:30pm

Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:




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