BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240411T120138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214101Z UID:45039-1715108400-1715113800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:EgageGCC: Pretrial Justice Action DESCRIPTION:GCC’s Pre-Trial Justice Team Action May 7th at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. \n\n\n\nThe 7pm action on May 7th will be in person and on Zoom. Turnout will be critically important. We want to send out a message of power to the community and its public officials! \n\n\n\nWhy are People in Jail Before Trial?Not for punishment because they have not been convicted. Most people are in jail before trial because:– They are too poor to pay bail.-They have mental health and/or addiction issues.-They were arrested for non-violent crimes. \n\n\n\nWhat’s wrong with jail before trial?-It violates the rule of law – the presumption of innocence and the constitution’s prohibition against excessive bail.-It harms individuals and their communities\, is costly\, and does not protect public safety. \n\n\n\nWhat are alternatives?-Providing pretrial services that:* Investigate and recommend alternatives to jail\, such as diversion and supervised release.* Ensure that people come to court for scheduled dates.* Help people to keep and/or get jobs\, housing\, families\, transportation\, and other resources.* Protect public safety because people are less likely to re-offend. \n\n\n\nWhy Should You Attend this Public Hearing?-You will hear how the pretrial process currently works in our County and learn research-based\, data-driven best practices for pretrial services and join other GCC and community members in publicly calling for a more just and effective pretrial system – to reduce jail before trial. You will learn how we can do better! Learn more here https://www.greaterclevelandcongregations.org/issues/pretrial-justice \n\n\n\nThank you!UUCC GCC Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/egagegcc-pretrial-justice-action/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231217T234445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T012849Z UID:17969-1714899600-1714903200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Learning to Hate Democracy: The Rise of Right-Wing Organizations DESCRIPTION:In person or on Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Matthew Lacombe\, Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in U.S. Politics\, CWRU. \n\n\n\nRight-wing\, MAGA-friendly “think tanks” such as the Claremont Institute\, the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute think equality is an unnatural state and democracy is for weaklings. Their influence can be seen in all aspects of national\, state\, and local government. \n\n\n\nIn Ohio\, the Buckeye Institute has been involved in many ultra-conservative initiatives such as promoting charter schools as a solution to high school drop-out rates. The Buckeye Institute is also an affiliate member of the State Policy Network (SPN). SPN is a web of right-wing think tanks and is the tip of the spear of far-right\, nationally funded policy agenda in the states that support extremists in the Republican Party.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the wave of right-wing think tanks? What can those who love democracy do to support our institutions? URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/learning-to-hate-democracy-the-rise-of-right-wing-organizations/ CATEGORIES:Forums,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240211T202804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214711Z UID:17749-1714303800-1714309200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages April 2024 DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, April 28th after the service at 11:30 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-apr2024/ CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Community,News,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240411T121128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214347Z UID:45041-1714233600-1714240800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:A Celebration of America's Indigenous People DESCRIPTION:Join Native American descendant Robin Pease Saturday evening\, April 27 at 4 p.m. Forest Hill Church 3031 Monticello Blvd. Cleveland Heights we will celebrate the history\, culture\, and contributions of America’s Indigenous People. The doors will open at 4 pm and the program will begin at 4:30. To sign up\, email: racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org \n\n\n\nThis is both an artistic and educational program. Robin Pease is the Artistic Director of www.KULTUREKIDS.org and proud descendant of Indigenous Americans. Robin\, with her rich theater background from the Boston Conservatory and Case Western Reserve University\, brings Native music\, stories\, and traditions to life in an immersive performance. This will not be just a viewing experience; it’s an invitation to engage actively\, culminating in a Q&A session that promises to deepen our collective understanding and connection to Indigenous culture. \n\n\n\nArguably\, Native Americans are the most marginalized group in the history of America. Here is a 30-second Facebook clip that declares “Everyday Indigenous Peoples Day” and sums up why events like this are important. https://www.facebook.com/thisisindiancountry/videos/1404938513365700 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/a-celebration-of-americas-indigenous-people/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240411T115225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214428Z UID:45035-1714071600-1714077000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:EngageGCC Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Next EngageGCC Is April 25!We’re building momentum around the May 7th Pretrial Justice Action. EngageGCC is an important platform for getting the word out. That means our April 25th EngageGCC takes on particular importance. \n\n\n\nWe will meet Thursday\, April 25th\, at 7pm Lakewood Congregational Church\, 1375 W Clifton BoulevardLakewood OH \n\n\n\nNext Action: GCC’s Pre-Trial Justice Team is planning an action for May 7th at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. \n\n\n\nThe 7pm action on May 7th will be in person and on Zoom.Turnout will be critically important. We want to send out a message of power to the community and its public officials! \n\n\n\nWhy are People in Jail Before Trial?Not for punishment because they have not been convicted. Most people are in jail before trial because:– They are too poor to pay bail.-They have mental health and/or addiction issues.-They were arrested for non-violent crimes. \n\n\n\nWhat’s wrong with jail before trial?-It violates the rule of law – the presumption of innocence and the constitution’s prohibition against excessive bail.-It harms individuals and their communities\, is costly\, and does not protect public safety. \n\n\n\nWhat are alternatives?-Providing pretrial services that:* Investigate and recommend alternatives to jail\, such as diversion and supervised release.* Ensure that people come to court for scheduled dates.* Help people to keep and/or get jobs\, housing\, families\, transportation\, and other resources.* Protect public safety because people are less likely to re-offend. \n\n\n\nWhy Should You Attend this Public Hearing?-You will hear how the pretrial process currently works in our County and learn research-based\, data-driven best practices for pretrial services and join other GCC and community members in publicly calling for a more just and effective pretrial system – to reduce jail before trial. You will learn how we can do better! Learn more here https://www.greaterclevelandcongregations.org/issues/pretrial-justice/; \n\n\n\nThank you!Your UUCC GCC Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/engagegcc-planning-meeting/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20230831T020312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214530Z UID:17078-1713898800-1713906000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:April 2024 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/april-2024-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240411T094330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214758Z UID:45031-1713812400-1713817800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Join UUs Together on Earth Day evening virtually DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together for our Earth Day (Monday April 22) evening 7-8:30pm virtually! We have 3 guests to help us care for Mother Earth in our yards/homes\, in our congregations\, and in our communities. Gary Davenport\, a UU from Youngstown\, will share pros and cons of No Mow May\, and information about native plants. Here is a link to one of his workshops so you can get your questions ready: https://www.facebook.com/events/1389912301647992/?ref_source \n\n\n\nOur second guest is Nancy King Smith\, UUMFE member at UUCC. She will share information about our Through the Roof initiative\, which has gathered up local congregations to encourage members to conduct an energy audit of their home and followup with personalized recommendations. \n\n\n\nOur third guest is Destinee Burse\, Executive Director of Community Life Collaborative. Among other items\, she will share information about their Tree of Life Initiative. \n\n\n\nAs usual \, there will be time for Q and A. Join your fellow UUs from Southwest UU\, UUCC\, and West Shore UU. For the zoom link\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/join-uus-together-on-earth-day-evening-virtually/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240311T212809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T114033Z UID:42202-1713542400-1713780000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Wacky\, Wise and Wonderful Women of UUCC: Punderson State Park Retreat DESCRIPTION:All who identify as a woman are invited to join us at Punderson State Park! Where11755 Kinsman Rd\, Newbury Township\, OH 44065WhenThe dates are 4/19 starting at 4:00 pm through 4/21 ending at 10:00 am. Stay 1 night\, 2 nights or just one day. \n\n\n\nThis is a great way to bond with each other and make new friends. Activities include hiking\, eating and games. Please sign uponline at: https://zfrmz.com/PlxQobmvjUVgqSXI8INq orIn Person. There will be sign up forms will be available during coffee hour after church. \n\n\n\n We are looking forward to having an amazing time with each other. Questions call Lisa Van Cleef 440-655-0272 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/wacky-wise-and-wonderful-women-of-uucc-punderson-state-park-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Community,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240129T002840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T014958Z UID:25725-1713456000-1713616200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Cross Racial Women's Social Trust Retreat DESCRIPTION:Build Solidarity with women across race in an interactive 3 day workshop in April. \n\n\n\nThe Bridging\, Bonding\, and Building Women’s Social Trust RetreatProvided by Getting to We \n\n\n\nJoin in a transformative\, competency-building\, fun experience designed to enhance social trust as a foundational aspect of a strong coalition of women invested in gender solidarity to advance racial equity. Any woman identifying person may attend. This conference is based on the nuanced racial identity work of Dr. Deborah Plummer\, author of Some of My Friends Are.: The Daunting Challenges and Untapped Benefits of Cross-Racial Friendships and the play “to My White Friends Who Know Me” . \n\n\n\nWhen:We will begin on Thursday\, April 18th at 4PM ET and end on Saturday\, April 20th at 12:30PM ET4/18 4-7:30 PM includes dinner4/19 8 Am to 5 PM4/20 8 Am- 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nWhere:Sessions will take place at Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road Cleveland\, OH 44128. Participants are responsible for their own lodging. Corporate College’s physical address is in Warrensville Heights\, OH yet it is closer to Orange Village and Orange Ohio. \n\n\n\nRegistration information \n\n\n\nRegistration fee is $750 due by March 29\, 2024. \n\n\n\nEarly registration is $675 due by March 1\, 2024. \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda linkFrequently Asked Questions Link \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThey are seeking between 50 and 100 participants. Let’s show up! URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/cross-racial-womens-social-trust-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240404T010636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T011131Z UID:17281-1713094200-1713099600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:April Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION:TBD URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/april-food-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024-04-2nd-Sunday-Food-Fellowship.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240406T001636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T093320Z UID:44996-1712858400-1712867400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Exploring Restorative Justice for Cleveland: Movie and Discussion DESCRIPTION:MOVIE NIGHT AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONJOIN US!Thursday\, April 11\, 6:00-8:30 pmDoors Open at 6:00 pm for Light Refreshments and PizzaFeaturing short video: “Why Do We Need Restorative Justice?” from Brave New FilmsFeaturing film: “Healing Justice” from World TrustCOLLINWOOD RESOURCE AND RECREATION CENTER16300 Lakeshore Blvd.Cleveland OH 44110Plenty of free adjacent parkingChild Care providedHosted by the Restorative Justice Working Groupwith support from the following Community Partners \n\n\n\nUUCC Racial Justice Leadership Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/exploring-restorative-justice-for-cleveland-movie-and-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240313T020241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172157Z UID:42705-1711279800-1711285200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, March 24 after the service at 11:30 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-mar24/ CATEGORIES:News,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240318T173959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T174001Z UID:44569-1711279800-1711283400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:"Citizens not Politicians" Petition Signature Gathering Training DESCRIPTION:GCC has committed to do our part in signature gathering for the proposed Ohio Constitutional Amendment to create a “Citizens not Politicians” method of re-districting by collecting 20\,000 signatures by mid May toward the statewide goal of 700\,000. \n\n\n\nYour UUCC GCC Core team has set a goal of gathering at least 400 signatures. One dozen of your fellow congregants have taken the training and signed out petition books. We have arranged for a convenient training for you after worship service on Sunday March 24 from 11:30-12:30 in rooms 106-108. \n\n\n\nThis will be our kick-off for our current Good Trouble campaign. Plan to attend the training\, sign out a petition book\, and collect signatures. We will have a list of public events you can collect signatures at\, or you can simply collect from neighbors\, friends\, and family. Each signature is as important as any other!! Help us meet our goal and create more justice in Ohio.Also: All are invited to the next Engage GCC meeting which will be IN PERSON at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church on Monticello on Thursday March 21 from 7-8:30pm. Questions? Ask a Core Team member: Laurie Albright\, Bev Austin\, Pat Dillard\, Greg Nosan\, Brandon Ruud\, Bob Staib\, Mark Weber\, and Randy Partain. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/citizens-not-politicians-petition-signature-gathering-training/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240227T124143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T130210Z UID:36909-1709464500-1709469000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:After Service: Meet and Learn for potential LDC and Board members DESCRIPTION:Meet & Learn for Potential Board and LDC CandidatesIn order to care for our congregation\, the Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates to serve as a UUCC Board of Trustees member (3)\, and Leadership Development Committee member (2). We are offering in-person and virtual opportunities to learn more about these roles. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday March 3\, we will be in Fellowship Hall after our worship service \n\n\n\nAnother chance on via Zoom March 4 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmOn Monday March 4\, we will hold a virtual “Meet and Learn” from 7:30-8:30pm. Click here to join the Zoom meetingWe encourage you to complete this form if you are interested in nominating yourself\, another person\, or want more information. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/after-service-meet-and-learn-for-potential-ldc-and-board-members/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Event,Governance,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240211T235843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235845Z UID:31369-1709227800-1709233200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:February Listening Circle: Vision DESCRIPTION:Our February Vision Listening Circle will be held over Zoom. We’ll explore our hopes and vision for the congregation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Feb2024Vision URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/february-listening-circle-vision/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,News,UUA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240211T235602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235609Z UID:31370-1708768800-1708774200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:February Listening Circle: Values DESCRIPTION:Our February Values Listening Circle will be in-person in the Baker Room (Room 213). We’ll respond to the proposed revision of how we frame our values\, focusing on Equity. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Feb2024Values URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/february-listening-circle-values/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,News,UUA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240205T112605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T161026Z UID:28731-1708455600-1708461000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC: Forum for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Candidates DESCRIPTION:GCC Next Action is On February 20th at 7pmHundreds of GCC leaders will host a forum for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor candidates and the Juvenile Court Judge candidates. Part of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Race\, this GCC Candidates Forum will be a huge opportunity for GCC to highlight the injustice of youth bindover to the adult justice system and how denying Cleveland’s youth the best representation available impacts their lives and the lives of their families. The action will require the candidates to react to our anger about this and other issues important to GCC. We are looking to pack the venue with our members to demonstrate our organizing power. \n\n\n\nWe need your help on February 20th Please sign up!The action will be hybrid with virtual options; in-person is highly preferred.The assembly will be held in person at:Antioch Baptist Church\,8869 Cedar AvenueCleveland.Please sign-up here for the February 20th live in-person action:Please register here if you plan on attending virtually: \n\n\n\nIf attending\, please inform your GCC core team when you register\, either in person in Fellowship Hall at coffee hour\, or by emailing Laurie Albright at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. \n\n\n\nThank you!UUCC GCC team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-forum-for-the-cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-candidates/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T124500 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240201T003757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T003758Z UID:27214-1708256700-1708260300@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Film Discussion: Origin DESCRIPTION:Film Discussion at UUC:sponsored by the UUCC Racial Justice Leadership TeamSunday\, Feb 18\, 11:45-12:45 PM  Room 106 If people want to participate by Zoom\, they can email Suzanne at classaware@gmail.com   \n\n\n\nThe film “Origin” is both heartfelt and instructive about how caste systems have operated in the US\, Germany\, and India. It is a biographical film of the author Isabel Wilkerson’s process in researching and writing the book while coping with loss of loved ones in her life. \n\n\n\nIf you have not seen the film you are welcome to attend as we will be discussing the concept of caste in general.   URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/film-discussion-origin/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240120T230733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T171114Z UID:23119-1707651000-1707656400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Second Sunday Brunch and Congregational Marketplace DESCRIPTION:On February 11th during the Second Sunday Brunch\, with food from the fabulous Harry’s Kitchen Crew\, the Leadership Development Committee invites you to participate in a Congregational Marketplace! \n\n\n\nBrunch\n\n\n\nLet’s see… Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck all agree that an Early Spring is coming. So\, Harry Kitchen Crew is offering another in “Springful” Lunch this Sunday\, February 11th. This Sunday’s culinary delight includes choices of 3 different Sliders\, Super Bowl Tots\, Chop Salad and a dessert along with hot and cold beverages. Come join your fellow UUs for fun lunch and conversation. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nSee you this Sunday\, Harry’s Kitchen Crew \n\n\n\nCongregational Marketplace\n\n\n\nHelp us show and spread LOVE for one another and our community by sharing gifts of the HEART\, HANDS\, and HEAD in an exchange over a meal. \n\n\n\nSo what exactly is a “Marketplace”?The MARKETPLACE brings to life our interconnectedness by acknowledging that we all have gifts and we all have value. When a diverse group of people gather in real life\, real time exchange we take the time to:• See each other as part of a support network• Learn to ask for what we need and• Continually explore and reveal the value we have in our community/congregation \n\n\n\nThe Marketplace is an exchange where participants get to make a Request\, an Offer\, or a Declaration about something you may need support in or gifts you’d like to share. The purpose of the LDC hosted Marketplace is to build fellowship and community within the congregation. We need your presence to make this a success. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/second-brunch-congregational-marketplace/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240122T152806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T173021Z UID:23453-1707577200-1707584400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker: “Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region" DESCRIPTION:A Watch Party at UUCC is scheduled at 3 PM in room 106 and 108. Join us to watch this zoom presentation live and engage in a lively conversation afterward. Popcorn will be provided\, bring something to drink and if you wish a snack to share. \n\n\n\nOr Register here and view the talk at home. \n\n\n\nDONALD J. WUEBBLES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 10 at 3 PM ETZoom PresentationRegister for Zoom Link Here \n\n\n\nDr. Wuebbles was a Coordinating Lead Author on several international climate assessments led by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that resulted in IPCC being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. He led an assessment on the impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes that was published in March 2019 and co-led a special assessment of the impacts of climate change on the state of Illinois published in May 2021. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants in this Zoom event will be eligible to be a winner in our Book Drawing for at least two winners.  This time you will have your choice of books\, all relating to climate change and the environment in general \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you enjoy the Distinguished speaker Series?Help FaCT to keep bringing you outstanding Distinguished Speakers.Consider donating to FaCT \n\n\n\nFaCT’s ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: Donate Here \n\n\n\nWho is FaCT? Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable FutureCheckout out their new Website  factsustain.orgAbout FaCTWe believe In the moral imperative of addressing climate change – engaging Faith Communities and people of conscience in the interconnectedness and sacredness of the natural world and one another. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-confronting-climate-change-in-the-great-lakes-region/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240124T183818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T183819Z UID:24064-1707046200-1707049800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC "Side with Love" T-shirts For Sale DESCRIPTION:We wear the yellow Side with Love t-shirts that have our congregational logo on the back to rallies and actions. If you missed pre-ordering a t-shirt\, there are extras in various sizes for sale now at $15 a peice. Find Suzanne Zilber in the Fellowship Hall after services to buy your shirt. January 28th and February 4th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-side-with-love-t-shirts-for-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240124T183327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T183328Z UID:24058-1706441400-1706445000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC "Side with Love" T-shirts For Sale DESCRIPTION:We wear the yellow Side with Love t-shirts that have our congregational logo on the back to rallies and actions. If you missed pre-ordering a t-shirt\, there are extras in various sizes for sale now at $15 a peice. Find Suzanne Zilber in the Fellowship Hall after services to buy your shirt. January 28th and February 4th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-side-with-love-t-shirts-for-sale/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240112T011016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T011018Z UID:21740-1706349600-1706355000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:January Listening Circle: Vision DESCRIPTION:Our January Vision Listening Circle will be in-person in the Baker Room (Room 213). We’ll explore our hopes and vision for the congregation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/JanCircles URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/january-listening-circle-vision/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,News,UUA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240112T011057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T011058Z UID:21739-1706203800-1706209200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:January Listening Circle: Values DESCRIPTION:Our January Values Listening Circle will be in-person in the Baker Room (Room 213). We’ll respond to the proposed revision of how we frame our values\, focusing on Liberating Love. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/JanCircles URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/january-listening-circle-values/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,News,UUA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231230T233401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T233403Z UID:19840-1705881600-1705967999@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Values Revision Survey Results Due DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support the discussion of proposed amendments to the Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. The first proposed amendment would change wording of the Equity Value (click here for details) and is supported by UUCC delegates to the 2023 UUA General Assembly (GA). The second would add an eighth Value: “Peace” (click here for details)\, and was recommended for consideration by a UUCC congregant.  We need to decide together whether our congregation should support these proposals for consideration at GA in June.  \n\n\n\nThere will be information and discussion sessions occurring through mid-January which will be detailed below and in the weekly newsletter\, followed by an online congregational survey. \n\n\n\nMore details here: UU Values Revision Continues URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-values-revision-survey-results-due/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Congregational Matters,News,UUA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UU-Values-Revision-Continues.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20240108T003913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T214117Z UID:20987-1705429800-1705435200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Care Not Cages III: Care Response & Abolition DESCRIPTION:About the eventJoin REACH Ohio and The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition to learn about non-police care response and carceral abolition\, and how they work together.WhereTuesday\,January 16th 6:30-8:00pmUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, OH 44122 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Bree Easterling (they/them)Clevelander and disabled Air Force veteran Bree Easterling has a rich background in social justice\,working for the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission\, the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland\,& Policy Matters Ohio. Bree is also a founding member of REACH\, who are working towards bringing a nonpolice care response program to Cleveland. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition Care Not Cages Cuyahoga Reach Responding with Empathy\, access and Community Healing URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/care-not-cages-iii-care-response-abolition/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231231T000258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160621Z UID:17275-1705231800-1705237200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:January Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Harry’s Kitchen Crew wishes UUCC members and alike a Happy New Year. \n\n\n\nTo start the new year off\, The Crew is preparing and serving Brunch on Sunday January 14th following the Sunday morning Service. They have planned a menu of Chicken & Waffles with fruit salad\, chewy Blondie Bars and warm beverages. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nThere will be a brief Congregational discussion about two proposed amendments to the UU Values Revision\, and a fuller conversation about addressing the needs of our facility in ways that best meet our vision for ministry. (more information here) URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/january-food-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/23-24-Brunch-Placeholder-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231230T233149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T192637Z UID:19839-1705231800-1705237200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Congregational discussion: UU Values Revision DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support the discussion of proposed amendments to the Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. The first proposed amendment would change wording of the Equity Value (click here for details) and is supported by UUCC delegates to the 2023 UUA General Assembly (GA). The second would add an eighth Value: “Peace” (click here for details)\, and was recommended for consideration by a UUCC congregant.  We need to decide together whether our congregation should support these proposals for consideration at GA in June.  \n\n\n\nThere will be information and discussion sessions occurring through mid-January which will be detailed below and in the weekly newsletter\, followed by an online congregational survey. \n\n\n\nBrunch will be provided by the fabulous \n\n\n\nMore details here: UU Values Revision Continues URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/congregational-conversation-uu-values-revision/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Congregational Matters,News,UUA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UU-Values-Revision-Continues.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231230T232855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T233426Z UID:19838-1705017600-1705103999@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Values Revision Survey Distributed DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support the discussion of proposed amendments to the Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. The first proposed amendment would change wording of the Equity Value (click here for details) and is supported by UUCC delegates to the 2023 UUA General Assembly (GA). The second would add an eighth Value: “Peace” (click here for details)\, and was recommended for consideration by a UUCC congregant.  We need to decide together whether our congregation should support these proposals for consideration at GA in June.  \n\n\n\nThere will be information and discussion sessions occurring through mid-January which will be detailed below and in the weekly newsletter\, followed by an online congregational survey. \n\n\n\nMore details here: UU Values Revision Continues URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-values-survey-distributed/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Matters,News,UUA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UU-Values-Revision-Continues.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T100627 CREATED:20231230T232239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T233413Z UID:19835-1704909600-1704916800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Dinner Discussion: UU Values Revision DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support the discussion of proposed amendments to the Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. The first proposed amendment would change wording of the Equity Value (click here for details) and is supported by UUCC delegates to the 2023 UUA General Assembly (GA). The second would add an eighth Value: “Peace” (click here for details)\, and was recommended for consideration by a UUCC congregant.  We need to decide together whether our congregation should support these proposals for consideration at GA in June.  \n\n\n\nThere will be information and discussion sessions occurring through mid-January which will be detailed below and in the weekly newsletter\, followed by an online congregational survey. \n\n\n\nMore details here: UU Values Revision Continues URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/dinner-discussion-uu-values-revision/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Congregational Matters,News,UUA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UU-Values-Revision-Continues.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR