Sunday Services for April.
Our theme for this month is Interdependence.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Music Sunday
Come and hear some of UUCT’s finest musicians on Music Sunday on April 7th. The service will feature, soloists, small groups, guitars, and perhaps a little dancing. Listen to the talented people of our congregation show off their musical skills.
We hope you can make it to celebrate our members.
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
“Join A Growing Church”
Our church is similar to many churches that experience ups and downs in membership and attendance – as well as in financial support of its budget. There is a danger of using the membership, attendance, and financial giving of the church as a barometer of the correctness of our purpose and mission. Church growth must always begin with spiritual nurture.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
7:30pm –
CUUPS Full Moon Celebration
Circles in the Woods is the sponsor and liaison for affiliated pagan study groups that meet at UUCT.
cuups@uutampa.org
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
“Earth Day”
We are in deep trouble with the world’s resources and with climate change that some deny. What happens to our earth when we cannot correct the problems we created? What will we leave to our children and our children’s children? Do people want to improve our earth or are we headed into an abyss of destruction we cannot correct?
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
“All Means All”
What does the phrase “All Means All” mean to you? What message does our church best present to the City of Tampa, to the County of Hillsborough, to the people who have absolutely no idea what a Unitarian Universalist Church is? Are we a mission church or not and are we able to articulate what our mission is to all who want to know? What improvements do WE need to make to communicate what we are about to everyone? Who are we leaving out?
The April 28 service will include a Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. If you have volunteered in any way for UUTampa (and most of you have!), be sure to come so that you can be recognized. Cake and refreshments will follow the service.
On the last Sunday of the month, following this service after coffee time: Conversations with The Board. Members of the Board of Trustees will be present for conversation after church today from 11:45 to 12 p.m. The purpose is to open communication and share ideas. Come with questions and ideas but always with an open mind.
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Sunday Services for May
Our theme for this month is Pluralism.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
Guest Speaker – Bill Payton
“A Code to Live By”
The Seven Principles has served as a code for almost four decades now; we Unitarians Universalists have rallied around this code and we have accomplished amazing things, but today’s world grows more complex by the day. Let us explore whether this code, our internal GPS system, needs an update.
Bill Payton is a member of the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota. Bill grew up in Akron, Ohio, served four years in the Marine Corps and returned home to attend the University of Akron where he graduated with a degree in Banking and Finance. He spent forty years in the insurance industry in a career that took him to seven different cities and states. He retired from the University of Missouri in January of 2007 where he served as the Director of Risk & Insurance Management. While in that capacity he was honored in 2006 as Distinguished Risk Manager of the Year by the University Risk Management and Insurance Association.While attending a high school reunion in Akron he became reacquainted with a high school classmate, Mary Fran Raynault. Mary Fran was raised Universalist and, at that time, was President of her UU congregation in Paramus, NJ, thus Bill’s introduction to UUism. Bill and Mary Fran are now life companions and moved to Sarasota in December of 2010. He became both a UU and a member of Unitarian Church of Sarasota in January of 2011 and has been active on several committees. He is currently the President of the Board of Trustees. He has three children, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, plays tennis, golf and bridge and loves attending Sunday services with the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota.
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Dear Member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, after this service please plan to attend the
2024 Annual Congregational Meeting, On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:45 am
After the conclusion of the Sunday Service and prior to this meeting, lunch will be provided by the Board of Trustees in the sanctuary, where the Hospitality Committee will combine coffee service with lunch.
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Sunday, May 12, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
“Mother’s Day – Building a Home”
It is challenging to be a MOM or a DAD. But what a privilege and what a responsibility. Everyone needs a home where they are taught principles and values that will last a lifetime. Everyone needs a home where they learn a healthy sense of their own identity. Everyone needs to know that they can always go back home.
Flower Ceremony – Bring a flower to share.
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
“Building a Life”
Where do you begin to build your life? You begin where every builder begins – with the foundation – with the cornerstone. No building is any stronger or surer than its foundation. How do you build a successful life? You build it on the rock with a sure cornerstone. You invest in the solid structure with the best materials for the day you will be glad you did.
Special UUCT Congregational Meeting May 19, 2024 in the Sanctuary immediately following this service
To discuss and vote on Proposed UUA changes to Article II Bylaws
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us May 19th 2024, immediately after service for an important discussion and vote on the proposed changes to Article II Bylaws. Come cast your vote and let your voice be heard.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
7:30pm –
CUUPS Full Moon Celebration
Circles in the Woods is the sponsor and liaison for affiliated pagan study groups that meet at UUCT.
cuups@uutampa.org
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Service at 10:30 am
The Rev. Jack M. Copas, D-Min.
Memorial Sunday – “Building a World”
At times, our world can be viewed as a cold and uncaring world. But it is not a hopeless world. Despite all the negatives something positive is happening to our world. It is about sharing a message with hurting people who desperately need to know they are loved and valued. It is feeling the pain of innocent victims and saying to these people, “I wish to share with you in your suffering.”
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On the last Sunday of the month, following this service after coffee time: Conversations with The Board. Members of the Board of Trustees will be present for conversation after church today from 11:45 to 12 p.m. The purpose is to open communication and share ideas. Come with questions and ideas but always with an open mind.
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