Unitarian Universalist Fellowship    of Sun City Center, Florida
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Meetings March 2011 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)		Program Coordinator
Mar 03 Synagogue	Dr. Tucker, "Saints?",-- It is timely given that 3/17 is St. Patrick's Day. However, since U.U.ism emerged from Protestant Christianity, it tends not to recognize any status of sainthood (nor the supernatural trimmings that go along with it in various religions, including in Catholic Christianity). Instead, U.U.ism highlights people who are pioneers and exemplars (see our hymnal). My sermon will trace some of the history (good and bad) of saints and will urge us toward abandoning that approach to the one which exalts (U.U.) pioneers and exemplars.	Dr. Tucker
Mar 08	Book review     Click here for details.
Mar 10 Synagogue	Charlie Bradt,--"Spirituality", -- Each of us at least occassionally will intuit that there is more to us than the physical package of a body andthe thinking machine we call our mind. This "something more" is what I refer to as Spirit, and to explore this part of our nature is what I call SPIRITUALITY. I will recall some of the many "Mystics" among us in ancient times (Jesus, Buddha and more) and some who dwell amongst us today. A comparison will be made of the world of the mystic with our own and suggest the possibilities for our own personal encounter with their world. Charlie Bradt has taught yoga and meditation for 20 years and for even longer has been a student of those who suggest an alternative life path to the one we grow up with, and has taught through his discoveries of these paths.	•
Mar 17 Synagogue	Rev. Don Beaudreault-- "Truth? Is it Ever Possible? We Unitarian Universalists pride ourselves into stating a cardinal principle of our movement:" the pursuit of truth". We use it in our congregational bylaws, in our mission statement-- and indeed, in our very definitionof what UU is. But is "truth" ever possible? Would not a more realistic word be "truths"? Little thuths, at that? Or IS there one big truth? He has served Unitarian Universalist congregations for over 30 years and is ly the Consulting Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, FL. He holds five academic degrees. Previous to the ministry, he taught English and music in The Philippines, Iran, and American Samoa. In addition, he is a professional jazz pianist who uses his skill to raise money for social justice causes. He is a poet, long-distance competitive runner, and world traveler.	•
Mar 24 Synagogue	6:00 PM Fellowship's Annual Meeting. Lasagna dinner. Lasagna, coffee, tea provided. Salad, desert, bread, wine provided by Y’All along with your dishes and utensils. Committee Chairs to submit a written report for our records. Fill out survey sheet. Election of Officers.	Carla Miles
Mar 28 See Text	You - You     meeting at Noon at Ybor Grill, Ruskin - Sign up with Sally or Natalie SCC Interfaith Social Action Council At St John the Devine - 7:00 PM
Mar 31 Synagogue	ACLU -- Mike Pheneger will keep us abreast of the ACLU of Florida interests and activities. Treasurer from 2002 -2006, Mike is presently the President of the ACLU of Florida Board of Directors.	Don Hutrdle

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Meetings April 2011 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)		Program Coordinator
Apr 04   3:00 PM	UUF Board meeting at Bob Johnson's	Jeanne Danek
Apr 7 Synagogue	Dr. Tucker, "Life Goes On",-- In a month containing Easter, it is wise to address the concerns that holy day was intended to cover. He will endevor to show what they are. Things change; people adapt; and life goes on. This is an uplifting and comforting presentation.	Dr. Tucker
Apr 12 2:30 PM	Book review     Click here for details.	Mary Ann Worthington
Apr 13   2:00 PM	Program Committee meeting: 2:00 PM at The Danek's. Supper to follow. Everyone asked to attend and help plan next year's programs.	Jeanne Danek
Apr 14 Synagogue	Bill Danek presents a service titled: "The Spiritual". There is you and everything else.   The Spiritual   characterizes your relationship to that else.	Bill Danek
Apr 21 Synagogue	Rev. Bonnie Devlin -- Does Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?" - Today, we can reflect on the Passion of Jesus, and how we can carry the crosses we bear in life with dignity and courage. Bonnie Devlin is an American Unitarian Universalist Minister, music therapist, educator, performer, and activist. She is the only woman ever initiated as a Huntogi (ceremonial drum master) in the Afro-Haitian vodu religious tradition. Reverend Devlin has two Masters degrees and a Ph.D. in Aesthetics and Humanities from Harvard Divinity School. She has had a broad range of parish ministry experiences. Devlin also has two master degrees in education from Rutgers, one doctorate degree from New York University and a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School. She’s very interested in understanding people and their journey of faith, their spiritual journey.	Bob Johnson
Apr 28 Synagogue	Flower Communion and Installation of our Officers. Our traditional celebration of the unique beauty of our Fellowship as exemplified by the bouquet we create together with each other's flowers and thoughts.	Bill Danek
Apr 28 See Text	You - You     meeting at Noon at Ybor Grill, Ruskin - Sign up with Sally or Natalie SCC Interfaith Social Action Council At Beth Israel Congeration - 7:00 PM

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Meetings May 2011 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)		Program Coordinator
May 05 Synagogue	Dr. Tucker, "How Should UUs Use the Bible?" -- Since May 2 is the anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, Dr Tucker will explain how UUs should learn to use it.	Dr. Tucker
May 12 Synagogue	"Famous UUs" - Program will be presented by Carla Miles and Archer Bush. • At the conclusion of their service the Fellowship will devote some time to planning the summer programs. •
May 19 Camp Bayou	Fellowship Annual Picnic at Camp Bayou. - Located at 2402 24th. Street Southeast, Ruskin, FL (Left off Rt. 674) 11:00 AM to late afternoon. This will be salad and dessert pot-luck.	Bill & Doris Palmer
May 23	You - You     meeting at Noon at Ybor Grill, Ruskin - Sign up with Sally or Natalie SCC Interfaith Social Action Council At Trinity Baptist Church - 7:00 PM
May 26	• Start of summer programs in private homes. •	•

June - July 2011
Summer 2011 Meetings In Private Homes - Thursdays at 7:00 PM     (unless otherwise noted)
Summer Programs Chairman Is Jean Sanborn, Phone 634-7823

Date	Place	Topic for Discussion	Program Coordinator
June 16	Jean Sanborn	First meeting of summer schedule:   General Discussion Ideas and suggestions for future meetings will be welcome.     Bring them along!	Jean Sanborn
June 23	Marilyn Balkany	Drug War	Arch Bush
June 30	Arch Bush	U.S. Policy       • Especially Regarding Israel Lobby •	Arch Bush
July 7	Ruth Boe	Growth Management	Marilyn Balkany
July 14	Carla Miles	The Move Toward Progressive Christianity	Bob Johnson
July 21	Charlie Thompson	To be decided	Ruth Boe
July 28	Natalie Esposito	"Where Are The Cookies?"	Natalie Esposito
Months of August & September	•	• No Meetings •	•

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• No Meetings In Months Of August and September •

Fall 2011

Meetings October 2011   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted) • {Programs are Subject To Change} •
Oct 6 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker: - “It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over!” - Since, according to self-proclaimed prophet Harold Camping, the End of the World will come on October 21st, we just barely have time to prepare ourselves! To help us get our heads and hearts in order to deal with this great challenge, Dr. Tucker will shine a bright U.U. beacon upon some of the history of End Time thinking.
Oct 13 Synagogue	Jeanne Danek: - UU–UN program. “What the UN and UU Is Doing Today” A discussion of how the United Nations and Unitarian Universalist goals coincide and enhance each other. The UN’s millenium goals successes and needs will be addressed. Guest At Your Table collection boxes, a UU outreach effort, will be distributed.
Oct 20 Synagogue	Bhante Sujatha: - "Deepening Your Spiritual Expression." Bhante Sujatha, a Buddhist Monk, will gently guide our natural healing power through the process of meditation and breath work. Learn to center yourself and align your body, mind and spirit. Learn how to create a safe, quiet, calm state of mind to achieve clarity for decision making.
Oct 27 Synagogue	Michael E. Pfeneger: - "Civil Liberties in Florida." Pfeneger, President of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, will give us a round-up of the threats and tell us what the ACLU is doing about them.

Meetings November 2011   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)
Nov 3 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker - “Please, Say ‘Thank You!’!” – November’s great American holiday is Thanksgiving. Yet, most of us have trouble being sufficiently appreciative of what others do for us. Dr.Tucker will remind us why everyday gratitude is so important in everything we do.
Nov 10 Synagogue	Gin Kohl Lieberman, executive director of Humanists of Florida (HFA) will speak to the Fellowship about the Humanist philosophy and the goals of the Florida Association. She will also explore the concept of improving the quality of life from an evolutionary perspective. Her visit will facilitate joining the HFA in order to receive its newsletter/publications and support its activities. Time will be allotted to meet with Mrs. Lieberman.
Nov 17 Synagogue 6:00 PM	Our Annual Thanksgiving dinner celebration at 6PM. We will again celebrate this day of thanks with a community pot luck. Turkey and gravy will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. Sign-up sheet at earlier meetings. Don't forget:   "Guest At Your Table" collection boxes will be collected after our Thanksgiving Celebration.
Nov 24 Holiday	Thanksgiving Day --- No meeting. We hope you are enjoying a restful time with family and friends

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Meetings December 2011   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)
Dec 1 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Jesus’ Family” – As we approach the Christmas season, with all of its mythical trappings, Dr. Tucker will bring us back down to earth with a survey of what scholars know about the real, historical Jesus and his family.
Dec 8 Synagogue	Dr. Ryan Cragun - "Repackaging Humanism as Spirituality" The speaker, a member of the faculty at Tampa University, will discuss a recent book that advocates the integration of "spirituality" into higher education. The definition of "spiritual" is unclear but it may not be alien to humanism. The presentation concludes with a discussion of whether or not it is the role of educational institutions to address the "spiritual concerns" of students.
Dec 15 Synagogue	The Fellowship's Annual Holiday Party starts at 7 PM. Please note we are starting at seven o'clock (not six as in previous years). And, rather than bringing hors d'oeuvres for the food table, please bring desserts   (cheese & crackers and fruit are also nice for dessert),   candies, wine, iced tea or soda. As is our tradition, we will have a "Yankee Swap" - each person brings a White Elephant (an item from your home you no longer want), nicely wrapped. In addition, we will have more fun and frivolity. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Dec 22 Synagogue	Arch Bush - "Some Secular Christmas Traditions" Unitarians have contributed to these traditions in literature, music and decoration.
Dec 29 Synagogue	Natalie Esposito - "Memories, Memories" We all have memories of turning points in our lives. We recall old times---sweet or sour, embarrassing or successful. And the way for us all to know one another better is to tell our stories and to hear others' stories. Please write one up and bring it to the meeting. A prize will be awarded for the best story!

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Meetings May 2012   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)
May 3 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – "Ways of Knowing: Science vs. Religion"
May 10 Synagogue	Congregation Flower Communion / New Member Recognition
May 17	Congregation     Annual Picnic at Camp Bayou Directions: Route 674 toward Ruskin. Left on 24th St. SE. Go 3.2 miles to the end. Camp is on the left. End of regular meetings
June 7	•   Summer schedule starts soon   •   Those interested in attending summer gatherings, please meet for a planning session at Bob Johnson's home on June 7, at 7 PM. Will resume regular meetings in the fall.

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Meetings October 2012   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
Oct 4 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Easing the Path” – This sermon ethically analyzes the Good Samaritan parable of Jesus and is occasioned by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s birth on 10/13/25 and her comment that “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”
Oct 11 Synagogue	Rev. Bonnie Devlin - "The First Ones On The Block"     Honoring Indigenous Natives
Oct 18 Synagogue	Ryan Gragon "Mormonism"
Oct 22 Ybor Grille	Ladies Luncheon - at noon. Call Natallie or Jessie to make reservations
Oct 25 Synagogue	Linda and Wayne Conklin "Day of the Dead" - Mexican Tradition

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Meetings November 2012   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
Nov 1 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Election: Biblical, Political, Critical!” This sermon comes prior to and in preparation for Election Day. It traces the historical importance of the idea of “election.” Its theme is the historical importance of voting. It is nonpartisan.
Nov 6 Synagogue	Rev. Bill Fritz
Nov 15 Synagogue	Fellowship Congregation   -   Thanksgiving Pot Luck •   May start at a time earlier than 7:00.   •   additional information not available yet. •
Nov 22 Synagogue	•   No Meeting   •   HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov 29 Camp Bayou	- Retreat - 9 to 3 or 4     Food provided and catered - 4202 24th Street Southeast, Ruskin, FL The congregation will discuss and consider where we want to go and what we want to do as a Fellowship in the near term. Everything is discussed by all of us in an open and non-judgmental way.   All “pie in the sky“ ideas are welcomed. We need this gathering for the health of our community. Please make every effort to attend. Our president, Dianne Sullivan, will be the facilitator.

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Meetings December 2012   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
Dec 6 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “The Lights of Freedom” Coming prior to Hanukkah, this sermon highlights (!) the importance of and need for defending freedom.
Dec 13 Sanpiper Room, SCC Atrim	Holiday Party - Fabulous As Usual - Boarding Time at 7PM in Sandpiper Room in Atrium. Click here for more information
Dec 20 Synagogue	Arch Bush plus.....   - Interactive - He will review the book:"A Life of Jesus".
Dec 27 Synagogue	Helen Moore - leading the Fellowship in an interactive program featuring poetry and dramatic readings.

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Meetings January 2013   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
Jan 3 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “What UUs Don’t Believe” – This sermon summarizes in five examples the basic Principles of UUism. Based on our Principles, it will explore the kinds of beliefs that are unacceptable within Unitarian Universalism. If you would like a Reading, the best would be     657 by Fahs,     "It Matters What We Believe."
Jan 10 Synagogue	The Rev. Roger Fritts, minister of the Sarasota UU Church - "Lincoln, Obama, and the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation" Rev. Fritts is a regular guest speaker at our Fellowship.
Jan 17 Synagogue	Wiley P. Mangum, PhD. - "Progressive Christianity". The nature and principles of Progressive Christianity, some critical reactions to this developing form of the faith, and some speculative thoughts on the future of Progressive Christianity.
Jan 24 Synagogue	MaryAnn Worthington - Spirituality
Jan 31 Synagogue	Bill Danek will present "UUs and Humanism".

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Meetings February 2013   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)
Feb 7 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Immanuel Kant, But You Can!” – The great philosopher and ethicist, Immanuel Kant, died on February 12, 1804.     His world-changing ethical theory is explored in this sermon.
Feb 14 Synagogue	Dianne Sullivan - Valentine's Day
Feb 21 Synagogue	Bill Danek and Don Hurdle will present "An Evening With...".
Feb 28 Synagogue	The Program Committee has decided to dedicate this service to a discussion by Fellowship members of the Charity(ies) that they suport, how long they have been associated with the charity, just what their role is, and why. Five members specifically have been asked to participate; the program will be open to anyone wishing to contribute.

Meetings March 2013   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)
Mar 7 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “In God We Trust?” – This sermon surveys the history and controversy of one of America’s mottos.
Mar 14 Synagogue	* ? *
Mar 21 Synagogue	Betty Flora
Mar 28 Synagogue	Fellowship Annual meeting and Dinner

Meetings April 2013   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
Apr 4 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Buddha’s Four Noble Truths” – Some sources cite April 8 as the most celebrated date for Buddha’s birth. This sermon surveys the religion he created and its amazing parallels with Unitarian Universalism.
Apr 11 Synagogue	Brock Leach
Apr 18 Synagogue	* ? *
Apr 25 Synagogue	* ? *

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Meetings May 2013   7:00 PM   (unless otherwise noted)   -   Subject To Change
May 2 Synagogue	Dr. Robert P. Tucker – “Abracadabra: Magic and Religion” – The birth of philosopher Karl Marx on May 5 occasions this exploration of the role of magic within all religions. Marx, it will be recalled, famously said that “religion is the opium of the people.
May 9 Synagogue	Bill Danek - Flower communion
May 16 Synagogue	* ? *
May 23 Synagogue	* ? *
May 30 Synagogue	• End of regular fall/spring schedule • Summer schedule starts soon •

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Organizations We Support and Information

The Hope Fund

• The Hope Fund is an organization dedicated to helping children in Wimauma learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, nurturing environment.   Many activities are at Bethune Park. All donations directly help children in our neighborhood. • They raise money to provide scholarships, educational assistance and enrichment activities for those who could not otherwise afford to participate. • Mentoring and tutoring are provided for children who need such aid. • After-school programs including sports, cheerleading, skating, indoor and outdoor games, computers, arts and crafts, ceramics, and field trips   are provided for ages 6 to 12. • Bethune Park has a Boys & Girls Club. Also, special clubs for girls age 10 to 15 and for boys age 10 to 15. • The summer programs run from 7:30 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday including swimming lessons, movies, field trips, speakers from fire   and police departments and other civic organizations. • For information on how you can help please contact Norma Sturniolo (813) 633-6939 Their web site:     http://www.the-hope-fund.org

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The Florida Humanist Association (FHA)

We have been a member since November 2011. The FHA has a charter from The American Humanist Association with its purpose to support   the growth of Humanism in the state of Florida. Their primary guide, which we endorse, is the Humanist Manifesto III published in 2003   with (6) major affirmations:       1)   Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.       2)   Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change.       3)   Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.       4)   Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.       5)   Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.       6)   Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.   Thus engaged in the flow of life, we aspire to this vision with the informed conviction that humanity has the   ability to progress toward its highest ideals. The responsibility for our lives and the kind of world in which   we live is ours and ours alone.         Website:   http://www.floridahumanist.org/

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Sew Much Comfort

• You sew... and there is a great place to donate your passion! We all know that troops are returning home with injuries. • Sew Much Comfort is an organization that is trying to provide adaptive clothing to help our soldiers who have made   life altering sacrifices on our behalf. • They need monitory donations to cover shipping costs as well as your sewing skills to reach their goal of providing a   minimum wardrobe to each soldier while they recover from their injuries. • The local area person to contact is Carol Fagot (pronounced FAGO)     Phone 505-6846 • Visit Sew Much Comfort at   http://www.sewmuchcomfort.org   to find all the details. • [ Much of this information was found at their site which is dedicated to sewing. ]

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Hillsborough Literacy Council
	• Student Tutoring   -   Tutors are needed   -   Contact Carol Bockenek   273-3650

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The Interfaith Council
	• Oversees the Nearly New Shop of Sun City Center, and allocates the proceeds (in excess of $250,000)     to scholarships for local students and grants to area schools and charities.

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Our annually-designated international charity
	• 2007-2008 Southeast Asia Foundation, building schools for boys and girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.     Headed by Greg Mortenson, who wrote and lived "Three Cups of Tea.".

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2008-2009 UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund

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The Beth El Mission for farmworkers in Wimauma:
	• We collect non-perishable food for their food bank.     Click here for food information

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The Board of Trustees - Elected March, 2012   1yr.
President	Dianne Sullivan
President-Elect	•   •   •
Immediate Past President     •   Nominating Chairman	Bob Johnson
Secretary	Mary Ann Worthington
Treasurer	David Sturniolo,    Asst. Wayne Conklin
Archivist/Librarian	Bill Danek
Membership	Helen Moore

Board meetings are   usually   held at 4:00 PM on the first Monday of the month.

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Chairpersons of The Standing Committees - March 2011
Library	Bill Danek       • Elected Office •
Community Outreach	Bill danek
Nominating	Immediate Past President + 2 members appointed by Chairman
Program	Jeanne Danek
Finance	Dave Sturniolo       • Elected Office •

Ad-Hoc Chairs Appointed by The President These committees might be appointed or abolished by the president - shown are current chairpersons
• Finance • Dave Sturniolo Bill Danek	• Coffee • Jessie Bush, Natalie Esposito	• BY-Laws • Paul Flora, assisted by Arch Bush	• You-You Sisterhood • Jessie Bush, Natallie Esposito
• Hospitality • Doris Palmer	• Six at Six Dinners • Ruth Boe	• Editorial Board • Arch Bush	• Summer Programs • Bob Johnson
• Education • Jeanne Danek	• Web Master • Dave Moore	• Veritas • Assemble, print, email - Enid Uhrich     Proof Read - Arch Bush	• Outreach / Public Relations •    Bill Danek

Volunteers are, but not limited to:   Greeters, Refreshments, Maintenance

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• Miscellaneous Thoughts And Sayings •

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You don't go to church to find the people you love.
You go to church to love the people you find. (UUA Moderator Gini Courter)

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"Liberal theology is not for the faint of heart. It points us in a general direction without telling us the specific destination. It refuses to make our commitments for us, but holds us accountable to the commitments we make ---- It invites us to live with ambiguity without giving in to facile compromise; to engage in dialogue without trying to control the conversation; to be open to change without accepting change too casually; to take commitment seriously but not blindly; to be engaged in culture without succumbing to the culture's values." By The Rev. Dr. Paul Rasor director of the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom at Virginia Wesleyan College Published by "UU World" Fall 2005 Suggested by a Fellowship President

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A Welcome to New Members
The Unitarian Universalist fellowship of Sun City Center is a free religious community welcoming every honest seeker of more humane and meaningful life. We are open to persons who accept the democratic method in human relationships and we welcome persons of any race, belief, sexual preference, or national origin who share our concern for the individual and society. As we pursue our religious quest, certain general principles guide the way of our individual and collective lives. • We believe in knowledge,         for there is no help in ignorance. • We believe in reason,         for without it we can only surrender to the blind forces of prejudice. • We believe in compassion,         for revenge and hatred destroy the human spirit. • We believe in love,         for it is life's most creative power. • We believe in celebrating the dignity and worth of every human being.         for recognition of diversity is part of our common core. • We offer no guarantee of a future life freed from the burdens of the present,         but we explore and celebrate the ground we stand upon today. • We offer no bound book of a final revelation,         but we will share with you the loose leaf pages of an ever growing, ever changing bible of human inspiration. Joining this Fellowship can only strengthen your ties with the world, for it signifies your dedication to the eternal quest for freedom in thought and action. Original version by Jim Harner UU Church of Brunswick, Main - since revised.
"Unitarian Universalism is faith in people, hope for tomorrow's child, confidence in a continuity that spans all time. It looks not to a perfect heaven, but toward a good earth. It is respectful of the past, but not limited to it. It is trust in growing and conspiracy with change. It is spiritual responsibility for a moral tomorrow." --Ed Schempp, Activist 1908-2003 "The world is now too dangerous for anything but the truth, too small for anything but brotherhood. True religion, like our founding principles, requires that the rights of the disbeliever be equally acknowledged with those of the believer."--A. Powell Davies, Unitarian Minister, 1902-1957 "Stand by this faith. Work for it and sacrifice for it. There is nothing in all the world so important as to be loyal to this faith which has placed before us the loftiest ideals, which has comforted us in sorrow, strengthened us for noble duty and made the world beautiful."--Olympia Brown, Universalist Minister, 1835-1926 "We need to love from the start--not as an emergency strategy when everything has gone wrong."-- Rebecca Parker, Minister "Each night a child is born is a holy night."--Sophia Lyon Fahs, Religious Educator 1876-1978 "Ultimately, we are all theologians. We all ponder the great life issues. As Unitarian Universalists we celebrate common operational values that unite us even as we enjoy a diversity of perspectives that enables us to learn and grow religiously."--Richard Gilbert, Minister "The word freedom comes from an ancient Norse root verb that means to become loving. Freedom is not properly a state of being then, but more accurately a choice for becoming. So, in our religion, freedom is about becoming, never about being."--Terry Sweetser, Minister

Love is the spirit of this fellowship and service is its law. This is our great covenant, to dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, and to help one another.

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Click image to go to West Central Florida Cluster’ Site

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• Florida District UU Packets (notices from around the District) Those packets shown with ".PDF" extension will open using Adobe Reader. You can then print, save to disk, Etc.

• Link to UU Church in Lakeland

• Manatee UU Fellowship - Bradenton. FL

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Book Review & Discussion Group Meetings - 2008
DATE	TIME	PLACE	BOOK / SUBJECT	PRESENTER
Tue Apr 8	1:30 PM	The Danek's	The SCCUU Book Discussion Group will meet in Jeanne Danek’s home, 2013 New Bedford Drive in Sun City Center. Jeanne will review the book, "Palestine Peace not Apartheid" by Jimmy Carter. We will also decide on books and reviewers for next year. Please bring suggestions.	Jeanne Danek
Tue Mar 11	1:30 PM	The Flora's	The Floras will review and discuss the book, "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins. Come prepared for a lively discussion and brings some suggestions for future books. 207 Amesbury Circle, Sun City Center. In the St. Andrews section off 674, beyond the new firehouse.	Betty & Paul
Tue Feb 12	1:30 PM	Ruskin	In Lisa Peatie’s home, 911 Ornelda* Street, Ruskin.       Lisa will review the book "Mountains Beyond Mountains" : The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, the Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder. It’s an amazing story about a poor Florida boy who became an award-winning professor at Harvard Medical School. He has established protocols for curing drug-resistant TB, and has cut in half the number of AIDS cases in Haiti. Directions: Take 674 west, cross over Route. Turn left on Ornelda Street just beyond the First Baptist Church.	Lisa Patie
Tue Jan 8th.	1:30 PM	Mary Ann Worthington's	"The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls. The story of Ms. Wall's remarkable childhood.	Mary Ann

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• Fall 2008 & Early 2009 •
DATE	TIME	PLACE	BOOK / SUBJECT	PRESENTER
Oct 14	1:30 PM	Grace Reese	"The Geography of Bliss" , By Eric Weiner	Lisa Peattie
Nov 11	1:30 PM	Mary Ann Worthington	" The Lindbergh Syndrome " , by Robert Lockwood Mills.	Robert Mills
Dec 9	1:30 PM	Shirley Gingery	At #322, Freedom Plaza (1010 American Eagle Boulevard.) "Team of Rivals " , by Doris Kerns Goodwin Parking is limited, so please car pool with friends or call Mary Ann Worthington for a ride.	Joe Gingery
• 2009 • Jan 13	1:30 PM	Lynn Carhart	"A New Earth:   Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose" , by Eckhart Tolle (Note: author also wrote "The Power of Now" )	Lynn Carhart
Feb 10	1:30 PM	Jean Sanborn	"The Art of Happiness" , by the Dalai Lama	Jean Sanborn
Mar 10	1:30 PM;	Bob Johnson	"Think: Why Crucial Decisions Can’t be Made in the Blink of an Eye". by Michael R. LeGault. Members and guests are welcome..	Bob Johnson
Apr 14	1:30 PM;	Jeanne Danek	• Either •   " A Splendid Exchange, The History of Global Trade" " , by William Bernstein, or " The Age of American Unreason" , by Susan Jacoby	Jeanne Danek
Mary Ann Worthington, chairman     •     Jean Sanborn, vice-chairman

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Notes on book review meetings:     Meetings Second Tuesday, 1:30 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) Please prepare to mention a book you have read and give your reaction in a few sentences. Also, we agreed it would be interesting to have someone read a one-page poem. Please be prepared to offer one of your favorites.
• Fall 2009 & Early 2010 •
DATE	TIME	PLACE	BOOK / SUBJECT	PRESENTER
Oct 13	1:30 PM	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
Nov 10	1:30 PM	Betty and Paul Flora	"The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God ", by Carl Sagan.	Ruth Boe
Dec 8	1:30 PM	Jean Sanborn	"Outliers: The Story of Success" , by Malcolm Gladwell.	Jean Sanborn
• 2010 • Jan 12	1:30 PM	Grace Reese	"Entropy: A New World View" , by Jeremy Rifkin.	Aileen Vincent-Barwood
Feb 9	1:30 PM	To Be Announced	"Three Little Words ", by Ashley Rhodes-Courter	Shirley Bunker
Mar 9	1:30 PM	Jeanne Danek	" An Age of American Unreason " , by Susan Jacoby.	Bill Danek
Apr 13	1:30 PM	Mary Ann Worthington	" The Parrots Lament," by Eugene Linden.	Jeanne Danek
			"When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals", by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy	Lisa Peattie
			" Alex and Me ": How a Scientist and a Parrot Uncovered A Hidden World of Animal Intelligence and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process, by Irene M. Pepperberg.	Mary Ann Worthington
Mary Ann Worthington, Chairman     •     Jean Sanborn, Vice-Chairman

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SCC UU BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Schedule for 2012 Meetings Second Monday, 3:30 P.M. (unless otherwise noted) Please prepare to mention a book you have read and give your reaction in a few sentences.
• Early 2012 •
DATE	TIME	PLACE	BOOK and/or SUBJECT	PRESENTER
January 16 2nd. Monday	3:30 PM	Bill & Jeanne Danek	“Plato and Playtpus Walk into a Bar—Understanding Philosphy Through Jokes", by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein.	Bill Danek
February 13	3:30 PM	Ruth Boe	A discussion on Aspects of medical ethics: who owns your body parts, your genome, and frozen embryos. It will be based in part on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.	Mary Ann Worthington
March 12	3:30 PM	Jeanne & Bill Danek	Jeanne will lead a discussion on the topic, Muslims in America.	Jeanne Danek
April 9	3:30 PM	To be announced	A discussion on some of the changes in The UUA.	Bob Johnson (Arch Bush)
The book discussions have been discontinued for now.

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Directions to: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sun City Center   We meet in The Beth Israel Jewish Congregation Synagogue, 1115 East Del Webb Blvd.    I-75 south. then off at Sun City Center exit 240A (old 46B).    East on FL-674 for 0.8 miles and past 5th traffic light    which is at Pebble Beach Blvd.   • Get into left-turn stacking lane just before McDonalds.   (If you get to US-301, at trafic light, you’ve gone too far.)   • Left (North) on East Del Webb Blvd.   (at Kings Crossing shopping Center. McDonalds, Publix, etc)   • Travel 0.4 miles to The Synagogue on the right.     •   We meet in Henry Gibson Social Hall (front, street-side of building)     •   (Park on grass. Handicap and regular spaces are available in rear)

Some Talks Given at Sun City Center, Florida Fellowship By Rev. Dr. Robert P. Tucker

Dr. Tucker can be contacted at     Http://www.drroberttucker@aol.com

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April 2013	"Buddha's 4 Noble Truths"	.doc
March 2013	In God We Trust	.doc
February 2013	"Immanuel Kant. But You Can"	.doc
January 2013	"What UUs Don't Believe"	.doc
December 2012	"Hanukkah - The Lights Of Freedom"	.doc
November 2012	"Election- Biblical, Political, Critical!.doc"	.doc
October 2012	"Easing The Path (On Being A Good Samaritan)"	.doc

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*   May 2012	"Ways of Knowing: Religion Versus Science"	.doc
*   April 2012	"Does Your Essence Precede Your Existence?"	.doc
*   March 2012	"No Greater Love - Rev. Joseph James Reeb"	.doc
*   February 2012	"Despite All Odds - Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D."	.doc
*   January 2012	"Our Burden of Responsibility"	.doc
*   December 2011	"Jesus' Family"	.doc
*   November 2011	"Please Say "Thank You""	.doc
*   October 2011	"It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over"	.doc
*   May 2011	"How Should UUs Use The Bible?"	.doc
*     April 2011	"Easter - LIFE GOES ON"	.doc
*     March 2011	"Saints?"	.doc
*   February 2011	"Washington - First In Our Hearts."	.doc
*   January 2011	"Theodore Parker's Revolutionary Insight."	.doc
*   December 2010	"Jesus Believed In Us."
*   November 2010	"What I Learned From Will Rogers."
*   October 2010	"Our Journeys of Faith."
*   May 2010	"Flo. Nightengale - Lady With The Lamp."
*   April 2010	"We Must Not Be Silent - Remembering The Holocaust."
*   March 2010	"Don't Retire, Inspire - Henry Bergh."
*   February 2010	"Oxygen, Fire & Light - Joseph Priestley."
*   January 2010	"One Nation Under Law"
*   December 2009	"Sufi Tales - Hebrew Humor"
*   November 2009	"Remembering John and Abigail Adams"
*   October 2009	"Animal Rights"
*   September 2009	"How Hell Died In America - John Murray"
*   May 2009	"Darwin’s Daring Deeds"
*   April 2009	"How Life Becomes Meaningful"
*   March 2009	"Remembering Susan B. Anthony"
*   February 2009	"Go With The Flow" (Seek happiness in 4 easy steps)
*   January 2009	"Dr. Martin Luther King's Example"
*   December 2008	"Winter Solstice: Sacred Traditions"
*   November 2008	"Life's Three Great Questions"
*   October 2008	"Sideways Thinking" [Lateral Logic]
*   September 2008	"Gun Control - Right or Wrong"
*   May 2008	"Remembering Muhammad"
*   April 2008	"Remembering Emerson"
*   March 2008	"Inner Peace"
*   February 2008	"To Whom It May Concern" - UUs & Praying
*   January 2008	How to Be Spiritual When You Don't Know How to Define "s/Spirit"
*   December 2007	"Agapé:   The Love That Saved Us All"
*   November 2007	"What Did Jesus Say and Why Does it Matter?"
*   October 2007	"Pearls of Wisdom"   Drawn from Steinbeck
*   September 2007	"Finding A Spiritual Guide"
*   May 15, 2007	Memorial Service for Bill Leonard
*   May 2007	"Should We Forgive & Forget?"
*   April 2007	"Not A Christian Nation"
*   March 2007	"Hang In There [On Perseverance]"
*   February 2007	"An Eye For An Eye"
*   January 2007	"Were They Lyin' about the Lions?"
*   December 2006	"Honoring Our Veterans"
*   November 2006	"The Moral Minimum [Wage]!"
*   October 2006	"Something Greater Than Ourselves"

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Miscellaneous Time Sensitive News & Bulletins

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	Farmworkers' Pantry: Every meeting is collection day for the food our Fellowship contributes to the Beth El Farmworkers' Mission. 
	Be generous. Bring nonperishable foods like rice, canned goods, oatmeal, etc. The people at Beth El send their heartfelt thanks.
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 Michael Luskin: This long-time member of our Fellowship who died last March left a generous bequest to our Fellowship. 
 Our older members remember Mike for his quiet, unassuming friendship. We are grateful that he remembered us.
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 Membership Note:  Evelyn Goldstein, a valued if short-time member of our Fellowship, died late last summer.  
 Many of us recall Evie's happy enthusiasm after she discovered our Fellowship.  She was outspoken in her 
 rejection of mainline churches and had long been searching for a group like our Fellowship. 
 She signed our membership book on November 20, 2011.  Sadly, only about five months later she felt obliged 
 to resign because her failing health prevented her from attending our meetings. We wish we could have known 
 this vibrant, charming person much longer.
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 The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sun City Center held a Retreat at Ruskin's Camp Bayou on Thursday, November 29 with 
 63% attendance. The agenda included subjects as diverse as time & place of meeting, programming, finances, guest speaker allocation, 
 music, and member responsibilities.
 The discussions were cordial and frank. It was a very useful exercise and the many people who contributed to make it such a success 
 are to be thanked and congratulated.
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 Our Fellowship Library is Growing.  Some new books are listed below.
  Librarian Bill Danek reports the recent acquisition of seven books of special interest to our members. This will encourage members to take a more 
 active role in our weekly programs, a point raised during our recent retreat.  The library is a rich source of materials to support such efforts---
 and even simply to refresh or expand one's knowledge of Unitarian Universalism. 

Note from Dr. Tucker: Absolutely, this would make a great piece for a sermon.....DISCUSSION. Why don't we take advantage of the sermon already scheduled which most likely touches on all the issues here: i.e., my very next sermon in JANUARY 3, 2013 is "What UU's Don't Believe" and, in the same way, it covers almost exactly the same territory as what Humanists don't believe...........so, if everyone will COME PREPARED for the POST-SERMON DISCUSSION by HAVING READ YOUR EMAIL NEWS REPORT ON THE ABUSE OF HUMANISTS VIS-A-VIS THE SHOOTING TRAGEDY, ready with all your/their questions, we will have a FANTASTIC UU/HUMANIST DISCUSSION on precisely the problems raised by this news report. Having in the sermon presented our UU position, I will be most delighted to expand upon that with (for most of us) our Humanist position and why it is so un-liked and feared among the general American population. Click here for an Article in The New York Times