Join us Sunday, August 9, 2026 for our Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 am
“Due Process in the Time of Immigration”
Bob Sichta is an Immigration Lawyer. He is also the Senior Pastor Emeritus of the Bradenton Congregational Church and currently attends the UU Church in Sarasota with his wife, Pia — something he does to confuse theologians. Before all that, he was a corporate lawyer for two Fortune 500’s and practiced criminal and civil law in Denver, Cleveland, and Buchanan County, VA, where he also served as the County Attorney. The son of teachers, he grew up in central and northern Illinois before joining the Navy, which led to the GI BIll, allowing him to obtain a BA from Old Dominion University, followed by a Juris Doctorate from the College of William & Mary. Many years later he completed a Master of Divinity degree from the Florida Center for Theological Studies. He and Pia live in a corner of Manatee County that pretends it’s in Sarasota, where they care for their two rescue puppies. Between the two of them, they share three children and four grandchildren, all of whom share the goal of being part of an inclusive, welcoming World where people are kind to each other in ways that are open, understanding, and selfless.
Guest Speaker – Bob Sichta
Worship Associate – Nancy Wileden
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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.
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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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