Community Conversation: Democracy at risk, what can we do?

In addition to Harry's Kitchen's wonderful food and community Pot luck treasures UUCC's newly formed Democracy in Action team will be leading our Community Conversation. While our UUCC community is focusing on our buildings and grounds capital campaign, many of us find the challenges to democracy in our country are also weighing heavily on our … Continue reading Community Conversation: Democracy at risk, what can we do?

The Cleveland Memorial Society Annual Meeting

The Cleveland Memorial Society Annual meeting in Fellowship Hall. Come hear Sandy and Laurie speak on Life’s Final Chapter--a thoughtful conversation and information session about all that goes into being prepared in a way that is meaningful, peaceful, and true to oneself and one’s loved ones.

Tariffs: Who Should Decide? Who Pays?

Speaker: Jonathan Ernest, Assistant Professor of Economics, Weatherhead School of Management, CWRU Do current issues of national security and foreign competition merit tariffs? In 1962 and 1974, Congress delegated to the President the power to implement tariffs to address Cold War national security concerns and to counter unfair foreign trade practices—while still promoting global trade … Continue reading Tariffs: Who Should Decide? Who Pays?

Learning, Leading and Loving It! Successful Recruiting

The Leadership Development Committee at UUCC is holding learning sessions for current and potential leaders in the congregation. Most will be held in-person following a Sunday Service. The sessions will last an hour and include some learnings presented by congregation leaders, followed by sharing amongst the participants. We’ve heard you! Many leaders have said they … Continue reading Learning, Leading and Loving It! Successful Recruiting

The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, United States

Join us for The God I Know, an Inclusion & Belonging Edutainment experience that explores the intersection of personal identity, religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. The play is timely in its theatrical storytelling as Christian Nationalism is being introduced into our society.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity for coming together … Continue reading The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience

The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, United States

Join us for The God I Know, an Inclusion & Belonging Edutainment experience that explores the intersection of personal identity, religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. The play is timely in its theatrical storytelling as Christian Nationalism is being introduced into our society.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity for coming together … Continue reading The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience

UUCC Ministry Meet and Greet

Looking for ways to get involved in church life? The UUCC ministry fair is a one-stop shop for everyone to discover the various ministries and small groups offered, our congregation engages in a multitude of creative ministry and community efforts, Discover the many opportunities to get involved, connect with others, and utilize your gifts and … Continue reading UUCC Ministry Meet and Greet

UUCC Harvest Auction

Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Height, OH, United States

Save the date and plan to donate! Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of fellowship, refreshments, bidding, and entertainment. The auction planning is in full swing and the team is looking to everyone for your support. What can you do? Ways to Participate If you donated to an auction in a previous year, you … Continue reading UUCC Harvest Auction

Does the Great Replacement Theory Underlie Current Policies?

Speaker: Marvin McMickle, Pastor Emeritus, Antioch Baptist Church of Cleveland; Professor Emeritus, Ashland Theological Seminary Adherents of the Great Replacement Theory—the belief that there is a deliberate effort to replace white Americans of Northern European descent with people of other races—frequently oppose liberal immigration policies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Critics, however, often … Continue reading Does the Great Replacement Theory Underlie Current Policies?

Confronting Authoritarianism

Speaker: Cherie Strachan, PhD, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics History shows a familiar pattern: regimes weaken the press, universities and courts in the guise of protecting the public while amassing ever greater personal power. While some citizens are willing to trade freedom for promised security; … Continue reading Confronting Authoritarianism