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OUR VISION: 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 goodwill;

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.


 

Join us this Sunday, March 17, 2024, for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 am

“Beach Party for Democracy”

It’s the spring break season in Florida. March 17th  is Bayard Rustin’s birthday. Sunday, Rev. Bob Murphy will tell Bayard Rustin’s story and he’ll tell the story of spring break in Saint Augustine in 1964.  The civil rights struggle is still happening in the American South.

You’re invited to wear tropical clothing and hats for the celebration at our church.

More about Bayard Rustin: Bayard Rustin was Martin Luther King’s chief of staff. Bayard was controversial. “Rustin” is a new movie that some Unitarian Universalist congregations have been watching.  YouTube has movie trailers for the “Rustin” movie that explain the situation.   You may be interested in the movie and in Bayard Rustin’s story.  Florida has moved into a new era of voter suppression.  Politicians rage against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuZ-UONInl4

Guest Speaker – Rev. Bob Murphy

Rev. Bob Murphy is a Unitarian University community minister who is active in pro-democracy work in Florida.  He lives in St. Petersburg.  Rev. Bob works with UU the Vote and Green Sanctuary projects.

Service Associate – Pat Benedict

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DEMOCRACY AND UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS:  Our Sunday service for March 17th includes information about UU the Vote.  The UU the Vote program is the national Unitarian Universalist campaign in defense of voting rights.  Information is available online.  Nora Rasman is the director.  nrasman@uua.org 

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ECLIPSE EVENTS:   A solar eclipse will happen on Monday, April 8th.  Starts at 1:43 in the afternoon in Tampa and ends at 4:15 pm.  Unitarian Universalists in the Tampa Bay Area are involved in several events to celebrate solar power and the eclipse.  Rev. Bob Murphy is the Unitarian Universalist minister with information.  He’s the local consultant for the Green Sanctuary program.   murphydalzell@aol.com

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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.


“We Are Unitarian Universalists”  a short video that explains who we are, what we do, and why it matters. What is a Unitarian Universalist …


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Staff Office Hours Office Hours for :
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.; Thursdays From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Fridays  from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; By Appointment: E-mail minister@uutampa.org
Elizabeth Brownell, Religious Exploration Coordinator By Appointment: E-mail re@uutampa.org
James Hemphill, Music Director By appointment: E-mail musicdirector@uutampa.org
Linda Turnipseed, Office Assistant Tuesday & Thursday 9 am-3 pm: E-mail info@uutampa.org. phone 813.988.8188.

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