BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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:20260424T113519 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231203T231739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T002359Z UID:18005-1703185200-1703192400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Winter Solstice Celebration      All are Welcome!The Earth Centered Spirituality group is hosting a ceremony for all ages. Bring a small stick for our communal fire and something to sit on. We are planning to hold the ritual outside! Please dress warmly. \n \nCeremony in the UUCC Parking lot21600 Shaker BoulevardShaker Heights OH 44122  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/winter-solstice-celebration/ CATEGORIES:News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231213T192847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T192849Z UID:18157-1703095200-1703104200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a meal on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Requested donations are there to help defray costs. Childcare is available\, making it a great time for small groups and others to gather. If you’d like to help provide a meal or help with setup and clean up\, volunteers are needed. Sign up here URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/wednesday-night-community-dinner-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231213T164735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T183910Z UID:18142-1702720800-1702731600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Signature Drive to Help End Partisan Ohio Gerrymandering DESCRIPTION:As a congregation\, UUCC has experience serving as a staging site for petitions to protect democracy and individual worth and dignity. \n\n\n\nNow another proposed constitutional amendment regarding fundamental fairness in the democratic process is underway. Volunteer with UUCC\, Citizens Not Politicians and Fair Districts Ohio to create a more fair redistricting process in our state. \n\n\n\nUUCC will again serve as a staging site for petition pickup and drop off: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday from noon to 3 pm\n\n\n\nSaturdays from 9 am to 12 pm\n\n\n\n\nWe will also be a site for a couple of Drive through signature events. The first will be this Saturday December 16 from 10am to 1pm. Consider showing up during this time to help collect signatures! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/volunteer-for-people-not-politicians/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-gerry-mandering-petition-signing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231213T192651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T192652Z UID:18154-1702490400-1702499400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a meal on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Requested donations are there to help defray costs. Childcare is available\, making it a great time for small groups and others to gather. If you’d like to help provide a meal or help with setup and clean up\, volunteers are needed. Sign up here URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/wednesday-night-community-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Community,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231120T220024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T220026Z UID:17823-1702411200-1702416600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Recognizing and Resisting Fascism as People of Faith DESCRIPTION:Zoom Presentation Register Here:Rev. Cecilia Kingman has been studying authoritarian systems for most of her life and is currently doing doctoral work at the Pacific School of Religion on the responses of faith communities to fascist and totalitarian regimes. After the collapse of the communist dictatorship in Romania\, she spent two decades working with the Unitarians of Transylvania to strengthen civil society and support sustainable agricultural and community development. \n\n\n\nPlease join UUs for Social Justice on December 12 at 8:00 PM ET\, when Rev. Kingman will share her thoughts on how to recognize the less well-known characteristics of rising fascism\, as well as her conviction that our faith as Unitarian Universalists compels us to resist it in all its forms. Several of us from UUCC have already attended a presentation of hers and it was excellent. \n\n\n\nWhere: Via ZoomCost: FREE or purchase a ticket as a donation to UUSJRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Cecilia Kingman has been studying authoritarian systems for most of her life and is currently doing doctoral work at the Pacific School of Religion on the responses of faith communities to fascist and totalitarian regimes. After the collapse of the communist dictatorship in Romania\, she spent two decades working with the Unitarians of Transylvania to strengthen civil society and support sustainable agricultural and community development.\n\n\n\nCecilia is a 2003 graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and has served congregations in Oregon and Washington\, most recently serving as the Minister for Faith and Justice at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Edmonds\, Washington until last year. Cecilia lives in the greater Seattle area\, where she is active in interfaith organizing. She is the mother of four children\, two of whom are still in school. Cecilia nourishes her spirit by caring for a number of animals and a very large vegetable garden. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/recognizing-and-resisting-fascism-as-people-of-faith/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231122T031911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T031912Z UID:17273-1702207800-1702213200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:December Potluck Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/december-2023-potluck-food-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-12-10-Brunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231114T220151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221436Z UID:17770-1701529200-1701534600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Fact Distinguished Speaker: "The Power of Scenery: Fredrick Law Olmsted and the Origin of National Parks" DESCRIPTION:Next Distinguished Speaker via Zoom: Dennis Drabelle – December 2\, 3 PM ET via Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrederick Law Olmsted saw city parks as vital to the pursuit of happiness and wanted them to be established for all to enjoy. When he wrote down his philosophy for managing Yosemite\, a new and different kind of park\, one that preserves a great natural site in the wilds\, he had no idea that he was creating a visionary blueprint for national parks to come. \n\n\n\nDennis Drabelle provides a history of the national park concept\, adding to our understanding of American environmental thought and linking Olmsted with three of the country’s national treasures. The Power of Scenery tells the fascinating story of how the national park movement arose\, evolved\, and has spread around the world. \n\n\n\nParticipants in this Zoom event will be eligible to win a copy of The Power of Scenery. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-the-power-of-scenery-fredrick-law-olmsted-and-the-origin-of-national-parks/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PowerofScenery.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20230923T152051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T105748Z UID:17270-1699788600-1699794000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:November Potluck Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/23-24-fellowship-nov/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-11-12-Brunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231024T194407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T194409Z UID:17590-1699552800-1699561800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Exploring Restorative Justice for Cleveland DESCRIPTION:Exploring Restorative Justice for ClevelandJoin Us!MOVIE NIGHT & COMMUNITY DIALOGUEAt The Urban Community SchoolThursday\, November 9th\, 20236:00-8:30PMFREE ADMISSIONDoors open at 6PM with Light Refreshments & PizzaIntroductory Short Video:“Why Do We Need Restorative Justice” from Brave New FilmsFeature Film:“Healing Justice” from World TrustHosted by the Restorative Justice Working Group with support from Neighborhood ConnectionsCommunity Co-Sponsors:Neighborhood Connections\, Cleveland Peace Makers\, Case Western Reserve University Schubert Center for Child Studies \n\n\n\nLocation & Public Transportation DirectionsThe Urban Community School4909 Lorain AvenueCleveland\, OhioFree Parking off of West 50th\, Use Back EntranceRTA 22 bus stop (2 min walk) / W.65 train stop (12 min walk) \n\n\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/exploring-restorative-justice-for-cleveland/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231009T012016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T122109Z UID:17419-1699183800-1699189200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Discussion) DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of 2-Part Special Forum Event\n\n\n\nIn a political moment in Ohio where adoption is often invoked as an abortion alternative\, what can we learn from the experiences of women who have relinquished children for adoption? Adoption Network Cleveland is pleased to host sociologist Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.  for a special preview of her upcoming book\, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Macmillan\, February 2024). Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland is proud to be a partner. \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 5\, 11:30amIn-Person discussion led by Betsie Norris\, Founder & Executive Director\, Adoption Network Cleveland. At Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd. at Belvoir Oval\, Room 108. To register for the in-person discussion\, email forums@uucleveland.org by Friday\, November 3. Indicate when you register if you aren’t available to watch the Zoom October 30\, and a link to the recording will be sent to you. It would be helpful but not mandatory to watch the program in advance.  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/relinquished-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:Forums,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-24-Forum-Special-Event-Politics-of-Adoption-10-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231005T021055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T192430Z UID:17383-1699120800-1699128000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC Golden Ticket Auction DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-golden-ticket-auction/ CATEGORIES:Auction,Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UUCC-Golden-Ticket-Banner-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T113519 CREATED:20231009T011212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T015703Z UID:17412-1698694200-1698699600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 2-Part Special Forum Event\n\n\n\nIn a political moment in Ohio where adoption is often invoked as an abortion alternative\, what can we learn from the experiences of women who have relinquished children for adoption? Adoption Network Cleveland is pleased to host sociologist Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.  for a special preview of her upcoming book\, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Macmillan\, February 2024). Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland is proud to be a partner. \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 30\, 7:30-9pmZoom Presentation with Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D. For more details and to register for this session\, go to: Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood with Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.: Adoption Network Cleveland Calendar of Events and Programs URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/relinquished-forum-1/ CATEGORIES:Forums,News END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR