BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uucleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20250116T210756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T210800Z UID:47559-1738004400-1738009800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together January: Countering an unstoppable narrative DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together January meeting: How do we counter a narrative that seems unstoppable? \n\n\n\nWith the incoming administration promoting policies and actions that strongly conflict with our values and will harm many people\, it is seductive to feel paralyzed. Yet we know we have personal and group agency\, and can be mobilized to put out narratives that reflect our values and care. Please join us virtually Monday evening January 27th from 7-8:30pm. We will share ideas for promoting our narratives\, supporting each other in the process. Please send an email to Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com for the zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-january-countering-an-unstoppable-narrative/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T114500 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20250116T213123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T213623Z UID:46754-1737799200-1737805500@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Considering Membership Class January 2025 DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 25 at 10 am we are offering our Considering Membership class. This session covers a little UU background and a lot about what goes on at UUCC and how you might get involved. It’s very participatory – we’ll try our best to help you get the information you are interested in. Those who feel they are ready will be invited to join by signing the membership book (no pressure!). \n\n\n\nThe session will run 90-120 minutes – If you are interested in attending and need child care please let us know by noon on [Sunday\, January 19] to allow us time to arrange for that. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions – or need childcare – please contact membership@uucleveland.org. \n\n\n\nPlease\, please\, please let us know you are coming! We want to be able to have adequate materials and chairs and food. Click here to sign-up for Considering Membership 1/25 @ 10 am. \n\n\n\nWe hold these sessions once each quarter. If you’re unable to attend this session additional dates can be found in the sign-up link above. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’re able to join us for this or a future session! \n\n\n\nIn fellowship\,Carol GayMembership Chair URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/considering-membership-class-january-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Considering-Membership-July-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241222T191438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T170320Z UID:47255-1737277200-1737280800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:School Vouchers: What’s the Effect on Public and Private Education? DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s): Dan Heintz\, Cleveland Hts.-University Hts. School Board Member\, Chardon Teacher\, and Steering Committee Member of the Vouchers Hurt Ohio coalition; other speaker TBD \n\n\n\nSince the late 1990’s Ohio’s voucher system has increased access to state-funded school scholarships.  Previously\, eligibility was  primarily based  on a family’s income or a school’s academic performance.  Since 2023’s dramatic voucher expansion\, most K-12 students are eligible for scholarship assistance to both private and parochial schools. Do these school  choice programs create a competitive educational marketplace?  Or are the school vouchers unconstitutional\, given the use of public tax funds for private and religious education? Currently l/3 of Ohio’s public schools are financed by the school voucher program. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/school-vouchers-whats-the-effect-on-public-and-private-education/ CATEGORIES:Community,Forums,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20250109T153819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T013429Z UID:47429-1737136800-1737136800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Congregation Mishkan Or is honored to present its inaugural Martin Luther King\, Jr. Shabbat service\, continuing a cherished tradition from our temple’s legacy. On behalf of our community\, I warmly invite you and your community members to join us on Friday\, January 17\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM for a prayer service uplifting Dr. King’s philosophy of non-violence and its enduring call to create a just and equitable world. \n\n\n\nOur service will feature Civil Rights Activist Maya Wiley\, a renowned lawyer\, professor\, and advocate for racial and social justice. \n\n\n\nIf you can attend\, please RSVP to Administrative Coordinator Jenny Marmaros at jmarmaros@mishkanor.org or by phone at (216) 831-3233 by Monday\, January 13\, 2025.  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/inaugural-martin-luther-king-jr-shabbat-service/ CATEGORIES:Community,External Events,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241231T234453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T190821Z UID:46598-1736681400-1736686800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Meal January 2025 DESCRIPTION:We are happy to be your host for the first shared meal of the 2025 year. You are welcome to join your family/friends on Sunday\, January 12th B-Lunch following the Sunday Service. There will be a Chill in the Air. \n\n\n\nThis month’s dining theme is “we can do it together”…Harry’s Kitchen Crew will be providing the Main Entrees of Chicken Tetrazzini and Vegan-Veggie Tetrazzini. \n\n\n\nFor this MONTH…We are hoping that you can bring some of your delights to share: \n\n\n\n\n\nFor January\, Members and Friends with last names beginning with A-L will supply the salad/side dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor January\, Members and Friends with last names beginning with M-Z will supply the dessert dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can drop off your shared dish at the Kitchen Window and the Crew will tag & place them on the tables in the Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, January 12th. \n\n\n\nThanksHarry’s Kitchen Crew URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2nd-sunday-meal-january-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Event Template,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-January-Potluck-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20250108T232752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T020352Z UID:47398-1736622000-1736627400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:West Shore Film Series: "Eating Our Way to Extinction" DESCRIPTION:What is the true cost of food? Who pays the price? Eating Our Way to Extinction explores the impact of industrial animal agriculture on the environment\, human health\, and animal welfare. This purposeful and well-researched documentary visits the Taiwanese mountains\, the Mongolian desert\, the Norwegian fjords and the Scottish Highlands in the hope of informing the audience on the various actions that can be taken in order to avoid complete environmental collapse. The film’s compelling message is backed up by powerful visuals and insights from leading experts\, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable and compassionate world. Afterwards\, we will be joined by Dr. Matthew Badgett\, who will comment on the film and take questions from the audience. \n\n\n\nFilm Length: 82 minutes   This film not yet rated   Free Parking \n\n\n\nHosted by West Shore Social Action CommitteeCo-hosted by West Shore Veg Group \n\n\n\nWHERE: West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church\, 20401 Hilliard Blvd.\, Rocky River\, Ohio  44116 \n\n\n\nCOST: The film series is free and open to the public (donations gratefully accepted). \n\n\n\nMore information at: FaceBook; www.facebook.com/wssafs \n\n\n\nCONTACT:  email westshorefilmseries@gmail.com  or call Bob Bemer at 440-333-2255 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/west-shore-film-series-eating-our-way-to-extinction/ CATEGORIES:Community,External Events,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241211T170952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T170955Z UID:47217-1735061400-1735070400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Festivities 2024 DESCRIPTION:On December 24\, UUCC will celebrate Christmas Eve together with an interactive service for all ages\, with music and storytelling. \n\n\n\n5:30 Preservice music \n\n\n\n6:00 Multigenerational Worship \n\n\n\n7:00-ish Holiday Treats and Fellowship  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/christmas-eve-festivities-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Spirituality,Worship Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241224-Christmas-Eve-Festivities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241126T014651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T002638Z UID:46595-1733657400-1733662800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Potluck December 2024 DESCRIPTION:The UU Congregation of Cleveland Second Sunday meal in December will be a potluck. Please bring your favorite dish to share: Main Dishes\, Salads\, Sides\, or Desserts. Drop off your food in Fellowship Hall before the Service. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n\n\nAnd If everyone plans to stick around and help a little bit with cleanup afterward\, it will be quick and easy work. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2nd-sunday-potluck-december-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Event Template,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Dcember-Potluck-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241205T201012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T201015Z UID:47163-1733398200-1734611400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Adult Continuing Education: The History and Theology of Covenant DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/adult-continuing-education-the-history-and-theology-of-covenant/ CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241024T222100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151347Z UID:46831-1732447800-1732447800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice Revival: Making Connections DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join a conversation after the Sunday Service in Fellowship Hall \n\n\n\nClimate Justice at the local level. \n\n\n\nwhat are we doing at UUCC to further Climate Justice? \n\n\n\nwhat are we doing that effects the people we touch? \n\n\n\nWhat could we do better? \n\n\n\nWhat more could we be doing? \n\n\n\nWe will meet after service for conversation\, share our stories\, our questions\, our inspiration\, while getting to know each other and sharing the Bread our congregants donated for Bread Communion URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/bringing-climate-justice-to-life-at-uucc/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Climate-Justice-Revival-logo-title-across-top-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241031T162358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T180607Z UID:46896-1731238200-1731243600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday November 2024: Harry's Kitchen Crew November Feast DESCRIPTION:No matter what was the outcome of the Election\, just remember we live in the Land & Free and Home of the Brave. AND you are welcome to join your family/friends on Sunday\, November 10th B-Lunch following the Sunday Service. The weather will still be crisp and fresh with Fall colors. This month’s dining theme is a play on wording of “from FARM to TABLE”…Harry’s Kitchen Crew will be providing the Main Entrees of Stuff Pork Tenderloin and Ratatouille (for the Vegans/Vegetarians/Gluten-free attendees) paired with a warm Apple-Cranberry Compote. \n\n\n\nFor November we’re hoping that you can bring to the TABLE some delights from the FARM according to this plan: \n\n\n\n\n\nFor November\, members and friends with last names beginning with A-L will supply the dessert dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor November\, members and friends with last names beginning with M-Z will supply the salad/side dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\nWe rotate “congregation member shared dish” monthly. \n\n\n\nYou can drop off your shared dish at the Kitchen Window and the Crew will tag & place them on the tables in the Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, November 10th. \n\n\n\nThanks!Harry’s Kitchen Crew URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/harrys-kitchen-crew-november-feast-2nd-sunday-meal-november-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Event Template,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-November-Potluck-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241010T143533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T013211Z UID:46723-1730052000-1730052000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Considering Membership Class October 2024 DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 27 at 6 pm we are offering our Considering Membership class. This session covers a little UU background and a lot about what goes on at UUCC and how you might get involved. It’s very participatory – we’ll try our best to help you get the information you are interested in. Those who feel they are ready will be invited to join by signing the membership book (no pressure!). \n\n\n\nThe session will run 90-120 minutes – and we’ll start with a light dinner. If you are interested in attending and need child care please let us know by noon on Sunday\, October 20 to allow us time to arrange for that. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions – or need childcare – please contact membership@uucleveland.org. \n\n\n\nPlease\, please\, please let us know you are coming! We want to be able to have adequate materials and chairs and food. Click here to sign-up for Considering Membership 10/27 @ 6 pm. \n\n\n\nWe hold these sessions once each quarter. If you’re unable to attend this session additional dates can be found in the sign-up link above. \n\n\n\nI hope you’re able to join us for this or a future session! \n\n\n\nIn fellowship\,Carol GayMembership Chair URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/considering-membership-class-october-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Considering-Membership-October-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240929T220119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T221434Z UID:46590-1728819000-1728824400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Meal October 2024 DESCRIPTION:FALL is in the AIR… LEAVES are starting to change their color…FOR THIS YEAR\, Harry’s Kitchen Crew is making a change to make it better you to be part of the meal. \n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew (HKC) will plan and organize the MAIN Entree using the limited oven and stove equipment that we have available to us. HKC will provide the beverages. The First meal that HKC is organizing is SUNDAY\, OCTOBER 13 after the Sunday morning service. The main entree dishes are Chicken Parmesan & Eggplant Parmesan. \n\n\n\nThis Month THEME is … Fall\, Football\, Baseball Playoffs\, Fun & Conversation \n\n\n\nPlease drop off your dish at the Kitchen window in Fellowship Hall before the Sunday Service. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor October\, members and friends with last names beginning with A-L will supply the salad/side dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor October\, members and friends with last names beginning with M-Z will supply the dessert dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\nWe rotate “congregation member shared dish” monthly. \n\n\n\nThank you and look forward to see you on Sunday\, October 13. \n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2nd-sunday-oct-24/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Event Template,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-October-Potluck-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241002T123110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T123114Z UID:46660-1728500400-1728504000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Linking Legacies concert at UUCC DESCRIPTION:Be sure to join us at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 9th for a free concert in our sanctuary! Linking Legacies will be presenting a program of French music\, including works by music by Debussy\, Ravel\, Tomasi\, Cras\, and Saint-Saëns. The concert will be held in the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland (21600 Shaker Boulevard)\, and will feature Christopher Jenkins (viola)\, Khari Joyner (cello)\, and Dianna White-Gould (piano). Linking Legacies celebrates the legacy of African American composers who had (or have) a connection to Northeast Ohio by featuring performers who have personal connections to the institutions where those composers trained\, as well as connections to the composers themselves. Linking Legacies is free and open to the public – don’t miss this very special musical event! \nChristopher Jenkins\nKhari Joyner\nDianna White-Gould URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/linking-legacies-concert-at-uucc-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241003T233742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T233745Z UID:46693-1728500400-1728502200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The States of the Earth: An Ecological and Racial History of Secularization with Mohamed Amer Meziane  DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited:   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“An extraordinary book. Mohamed Amer Meziane’s breathtaking analysis of the  making of fossil states opens to a new genre of history writing where the very layers of  earth’s riches are at its center.”  \n\n\n\n—Ann Laura Stoler\, author of Carnal Knowledge and Imperial Power\, Along the  Archival Grain  \n\n\n\nHow the disenchantment of empire led to climate change  \n\n\n\nWhile industrial states competed to colonize Asia and Africa in the nineteenth century\,  conversion to Christianity was replaced by a civilizing mission. This new secular impetus  strode hand in hand with racial capitalism in the age of empires: a terrestrial paradise was  to be achieved through accumulation and the ravaging of nature.  \n\n\n\nFar from a defense of religion\, The States of the Earth argues that phenomena such as  evangelism and political Islam are best understood as products of empire and  secularization. In a world where material technology was considered divine\, religious and secular forces both tried to achieve Heaven on Earth by destroying Earth itself.  \n\n\n\nVia Zoom – REGISTER: OCTOBER 9 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-states-of-the-earth-an-ecological-and-racial-history-of-secularization-with-mohamed-amer-meziane/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20241003T202113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T202116Z UID:46670-1728214200-1728217800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Small Groups Ministry Fair DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to connect with others? One of the ways a large congregation can stay engaged and connected to the community is through smaller groups focused on a shared purpose or activity. We have groups for all kinds of interests from food to walking to needlework to laughter. Each in some way supports our shared vision to pursue community\, spirituality and/or justice. Most groups meet in-person\, and some meet virtually\, with new ones forming all the time! \n\n\n\nSmall group sign-ups typically kick off in the Fall; but you can join an open group any time \n\n\n\nStop by Fellowship Hall after service on October 6 at 11:30 to learn more about what we have to offer \n\n\n\nCheck out our website for more information:   Read More URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/small-groups-ministry-fair/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News,Small Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/paste.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240912T205211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T145634Z UID:46500-1727604900-1727614800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice Revival: Worship followed by Organizing Hour DESCRIPTION:As climate change rocks our world\, there is a spirit at work in the congregations and movements committed to justice. Join us for an Organizing Hour following a special music-filled service. The Organizing Hour will give participants grounding and practice in relational organizing for applying to getting out votes for climate justice. Children will participate in climate justice-related activities as part of their Religious Exploration while adults participate in the Organizing Hour. \n\n\n\nThe Organizing Hour follows up on some of the work done during Saturday’s Climate Justice Revival meeting but all are welcome\, whether having participated in the Saturday workshops or not. Snacks and childcare will be available. Registration for children is required by September 22. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open for Saturday and Sunday\n\n\n\nRegister online: https://forms.gle/DbqVQfmsMBaz1GfD9 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/climate-justice-revival-worship-followed-by-organizing-hour-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240919T142934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T142937Z UID:46544-1727535600-1727535600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Annual Meeting\, Featuring our Distinguished Speaker\, Dr. Ted Auch\, FaCT Vice-President DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited:   \n\n\n\nFaCT Annual Meeting \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTed Auch\, PhD.\, FaCT Vice President currently serves as the Midwest Program Director for theFracTracker Alliance. He is an adjunct faculty member at John Carroll University\, teachingClimate Change and Biochemistry. Ted strives to bring the fossil fuel industry to transparency\,including their impacts on water\, waste\, and the landscape. In addition to FaCT\, he serves onthe NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Ohio EnvironmentalJustice Board and two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Boards for theirEJScreen Tool and their Environmental Justice Science and Analysis Review Panel (EJSARP). Tedreceived a BS and PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Vermont. He pursuedan MS in Forest Ecology and Mine Reclamation at Virginia Tech. \n\n\n\nZoom Registration: LINK \n\n\n\nOR URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-annual-meeting-featuring-our-distinguished-speaker-dr-ted-auch-fact-vice-president/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240926T201026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T201029Z UID:46638-1727514000-1727528400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Climate Justice Revival at UUCC this week-end!! DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversations\, worship\, laughter\, joy\, and hopefulness to facilitate the massive culture shift necessary to address the linked issues of climate change and justice. This is an all-congregation event – all voices are needed! And\, of course\, refreshments!\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 9 am – 1 pm\, UUCC Fellowship Hall \n\n\n\nWe will take part in interactive workshops and activities. UU Side with Love is providing the content for UU congregations across the country to hold their own events. UUCC’s UU Ministry for Earth Committee is facilitating\, in collaboration with other congregational groups. \n\n\n\nSeptember 29\, 10:15 – 1 pm\, Special Worship and Organizing Hour \n\n\n\nA climate justice-themed worship service will be followed by an Organizing Hour for adults and high school youth\, while children K-8 participate in related RE activities. \n\n\n\nRegister online (suggested but not required): https://forms.gle/DbqVQfmsMBaz1GfD9 \n\n\n\n(Registration for children has passed—there will be no childcare or children’s activities on Saturday but all children are encouraged to come on Sunday for worship and RE on Sunday). High school youth are encouraged to attend the Saturday morning workshop. \n\n\n\nContact Nancy King Smith or Mary Schatzman with questions. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-climate-justice-revival-at-uucc-this-week-end/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Climate-Justice-Revival-logo-title-across-top-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240808T181647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T213931Z UID:46184-1727514000-1727528400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Climate Justice Revival: A Multi-generational\, Congregational Event DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Saturday and Sunday!\n\n\n\nJoin us for conversations\, worship\, laughter\, joy\, and hopefulness to facilitate the massive culture shift necessary to address the linked issues of climate change and justice. This is an all-congregation and all-ages event – all voices are needed! \n\n\n\nRegister by September 22; see registration form below and indicate whether childcare is needed. Childcare and refreshments will be provided for both days. \n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 9 am – 1 pm\, UUCC Fellowship Hall \n\n\n\nWe will take part in interactive workshops and activities for all ages. UU Side with Love is providing the content for UU congregations across the country to hold their own events. UUCC’s UU Ministry for Earth Committee is facilitating\, in collaboration with other congregational groups. \n\n\n\nSeptember 29\, 10:15 – 1 pm\, Special worship and Organizing Hour \n\n\n\nA climate justice-themed worship service will be followed by an Organizing Hour for adults and high school youth\, while children K-8 participate in related RE activities. \n\n\n\nContact Nancy King Smith or Mary Schatzman with questions. \n\n\n\nRegister online: https://forms.gle/DbqVQfmsMBaz1GfD9 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2024-climate-justice-revival/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Climate-Justice-Revival-logo-title-across-top-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240911T122643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T145635Z UID:46461-1727022600-1727026200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The Year to Save the Earth - with Jim Scott DESCRIPTION:“The Year to Save the Earth” – A Multimedia Experience by Jim Scott \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, September 22nd at 4:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for “The Year to Save the Earth”. Mixing powerful songs and beautiful projected images\, The Year to Save the Earth takes us from grieving to celebration and from protest to positive vision for the planet. Jim’s lyrical melodies and outspoken poetry celebrate our beautiful\, amazing\, and fragile world. While facing the urgency of the environmental crisis\, the program’s message is one of optimism with many invitations to join in the singing. These amazing songs challenge us to feel\, to learn and to act! \n\n\n\nProlific composer guitarist Jim Scott was awarded an NEA grant to present this multimedia concert in Worcester MA with band and chorus. Jim brings warmth and humor with his jazz and world music influenced songs. He’s visited over 700 UU Churches in 4 decades of travels and his songs are in our hymnbooks (“Gather the Spirit”\, “May Your Life Be as a Song”\, and more). Formerly a member of the Paul Winter Consort\, Jim was composer of their celebrated Missa Gaia/Earth Mass and sang their anthem song Common Ground. He has toured the world\, recorded nine CDs of original music\, published a growing line of choral works\, and created the Earth and Spirit Songbook\, an anthology of over 100 songs of Earth by many contemporary composers. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-year-to-save-the-earth-with-jim-scott/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240919T213635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T213637Z UID:46565-1727004600-1727004600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Climate Justice Preview DESCRIPTION:The Climate Justice Revival is around the corner- September 28 and 29. Would you like to sample/preview what this is all about before committing your time that weekend? Join us after the service (11:30) on Sunday September 22 in Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWatch an 18 minute video: “Climate and the Intersections: Climate Justice and UU Values.” Side With Love Climate Justice Organizer Rachel Myslivy and UUA Director of Communications and Public Ministry Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd explore three climate justice and Unitarian Universalist values. There will be time for questions and comments after the video. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/climate-justice-preview/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240822T200401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201132Z UID:46358-1724594400-1724594400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker Series\, Brett Christophers DESCRIPTION:“Standard theories of the causes of climate breakdown will not survive this book.  Readers will be all the wiser.” \n\n\n\n–Andreas Malm\, author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline \n\n\n\nWhy the market will never solve the climate crisis. \n\n\n\nWhat if our understanding of capitalism and climate is back to front?  What if the problem is not that transitioning to renewables is too expensive\, but that saving the planet is not sufficiently profitable? \n\n\n\nThis is Brett Christopher’s claim.  The global economy is moving too slowly toward sustainability because the return on green investment is too low. \n\n\n\nToday’s consensus is that the key to curbing climate change is to produce green electricity and electrify everything possible.  The main economic barrier in that project has seemingly been removed.  But while prices of solar power have tumbled\, the golden era of renewables has yet to materialize. \n\n\n\nBrett Christophers  is a political economist and economic geographer\, and the author of Our Lives in Their Portfolios\, Rentier Capitalism and  The New Enclosure\, which won the Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize.  Brett Christophers is based at Uppsala University in Sweden. \n\n\n\nREGISTER: Brett Christophers \n\n\n\nOR URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-jake-bittle-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240801T070826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T213242Z UID:46102-1724265000-1724268600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Come and Play Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 21\, at 6:30PM\, you’re invited to come and play Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast\, “a slice-of-life tabletop role-playing game about a heartless witch\, a peaceful house\, and all the folks who have made their home inside.” \n\n\n\nYazeba’s Bed & Breakfast uses pre-set characters\, quick-play chapters\, and an adaptable ruleset unlike anything else out there. It takes less than a half hour to learn how to play and get started. \n\n\n\nAfter sharing some food together at our Wednesday evening supper (beginning at 6:00PM)\, we’ll be playing a first episode with whoever would like to join in. Practically speaking\, six players will be a very full table\, but it will also be OK if we have some folx who just want to observe. If you’ve never played a role-playing game before\, this could be a great entry-level experience. \n\n\n\n“No soliciting\, trespassing\, romancing\, snooping\, snitching\, or unnecessary smalltalk welcome… \n\n\n\nRoom For Everyone.” URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/come-and-play-yazebas-bed-breakfast/ CATEGORIES:Community,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240808T171402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T213202Z UID:46174-1723986000-1723993200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together Gathering: Ice Cream Float Social DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd annual *UUs Together Gathering. Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church invites our sibling UUs across Greater Cleveland to be in community and share old fashioned ice cream floats. \n\n\n\nExpand your UU circle through introductions\, a brief overview of SWUU\, tour of our small but mighty church and of course\, the yummy sharing of our creative ice cream floats. Please bring your favorite soda. Ice cream is provided\, including dairy free. We will also have a brief tribute to Joseph Schafer\, co-founder of UUs Together who passed away earlier this year. \n\n\n\nAugust 18th 2024 1:00-3:00 pm Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church 6320 Royalton Rd. North Royalton\, Ohio 44133 *The 2022 UUs Together gathering was hosted by UUCC and the 2023 gathering by WSUU URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-gathering-ice-cream-float-social/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Its-Soda-Time-wUUs-Together2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240725T013043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T013249Z UID:46033-1722452400-1722456000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker\, Jake Bittle DESCRIPTION:The Great Displacement—Climate Change and the Next American Migration“The Great Displacement is closely observed\, compassionate\, and far-sighted.” —Elizabeth Kolbert\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Under a White Sky \n\n\n\nThe untold story of climate migration in the United States—the personal stories of those experiencing displacement\, the portraits of communities being torn apart by disaster\, and the implications for all of us as we confront a changing future. \n\n\n\nREGISTER: ZOOM LINK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author: Jake BittleJake Bittle is a journalist based in Brooklyn who covers climate change and energy. His work has appeared in The New York Times\, The Guardian\, Harper’s Magazine\, and a number of other publications. He is also a contributing writer for Grist. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-jake-bittle/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240627T171404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T171423Z UID:45748-1721566800-1721574000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:From Awareness to Action: Countering Hate Through Education & Empowerment DESCRIPTION:“From Awareness to Action: Countering Hate Through Education and Empowerment” An Educational Forum sponsored by the Interfaith Group Against Hate (IGAH) will be on Sunday\, July 21\, 2024\, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church\, 8712 Quincy Avenue\, Cleveland. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the Forum is to educate congregants about ways that hate manifests itself across and within society and what can be done locally across congregations and communities. The Ohio Democracy Project and members of the Education Committee will facilitate a formal presentation\, followed by a Question & Answer session and facilitated small group discussions. \n\n\n\nEach small group will develop their potential responses which will be shared with the whole group. These responses/actions can serve as topics for future educational activities\, resources\, and allied actions of support. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required to assist with our Forum planning. Contact Rev. Randy if you are interested. \n\n\n\nEducation Forum FlyerDownload URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/from-awareness-to-action-countering-hate-through-education-empowerment/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Interfaith.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240713T100920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T101158Z UID:45931-1721562300-1721567700@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Considering Membership Class July 2024 DESCRIPTION:Are you …… interested in learning more about UUCC?… interested in getting more involved?… feeling like UUCC might be your home? \n\n\n\nIf your answer is yes to any or all of these then please join us for the next Considering Membership Session on Sunday\, July 21 at 11:45 am. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to provide information about UUCC in general\, getting involved at UUCC\, roles and responsibilities of Membership\, and will end with an invitation to join if you feel that is right for you. This session\, or one like it\, is required in order to join the Congregation. \n\n\n\nThe session will be in room 106-108 (lower hallway) at 11:45 am on Sunday\, July 21. It will run 90-120 minutes. A light lunch will be served. \n\n\n\nChildcare is available during the Considering Membership session. Please sign up by Sunday\, 7/14 if you will need childcare. \n\n\n\nInterested? Sign up via this link – https://forms.gle/gP8YB6Swkgbe5JYk6 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/considering-membership-class-july-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Considering-Membership-July-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240612T022458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T171607Z UID:45640-1719792000-1719878399@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Come Walk the Labyrinth DESCRIPTION:The Labyrinth is a form of walking meditation that is centuries old. It is used by many different faiths for spiritual centering\, contemplation\, and prayer. The Earth Centered Spirituality Group will be constructing a labyrinth on the west lawn of UUCC. It will be available from June 21st through June 30th. You are invited to experience this wonderful meditation. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/come-walk-the-labyrinth/ CATEGORIES:Community,News,Spiritual Practices,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Summer-Labyrinth-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T185721 CREATED:20240612T022521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T022523Z UID:45639-1718910000-1718915400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Celebration & Labyrinth Walk DESCRIPTION:The Earth Centered Spirituality Group will be holding a Summer Solstice gathering on Thursday\, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. on the west lawn of UUCC. All are welcome to celebrate the turning of the Wheel and walk the Labyrinth. Please bring something to sit on. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/summer-solstice-celebration-labyrinth-walk/ CATEGORIES:Community,News,Spiritual Practices,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Summer-Solstice-2024.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR