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: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:20240122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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:20260424T140431 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20231020T094844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T094846Z UID:17575-1698602400-1698607800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Samhain Celebration DESCRIPTION:The UUCC Earth-Centered Spirituality Group will be holding a Samhain celebration on Sunday\, \n\n\n\nSamhain is the Feast of the Ancestors. It is also the New Year in the Celtic tradition. We will honor our ancestors and spend time contemplating the turning of the Wheel into the new year.Where:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker BlvdShaker Heights\, Ohio 44122 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, we will meet outside. Weather not permitting\, we will meet inside in Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:A small stick or piece of wood to add to our communal fireA picture or representation of a dearly departed person or petYour intention for the new yearSomething to sit on \n\n\n\nPlease contact Peggy with any questions. wytchywmn@sbcglobal.net URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/samhain-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Community,News,Spiritual Practices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20231018T111811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185842Z UID:17544-1698346800-1698352200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC Launches Medical Debt Relief Campaign DESCRIPTION:EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm B’nai Jeshurun Congregation27501 Fairmount Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44124 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7At the September EngageGCC Assembly hosted by UUCC\, medical debt as an action issue was discussed. RIP Medical Debt has been engaged to relieve unpaid medical debt in Cleveland. They have negotiated a deal to retire $6 million in debt for $40 thousand. RIP Medical Debt uses your donations to purchase bundled medical debt portfolios on the secondary debt market and then forgives that debt at pennies to the dollar. When debt relief recipients open the yellow envelope from RIP\, they are told that their debt has been bought by a third party and erased with no strings attached. They owe nothing on the debt and face no tax penalty. \n\n\n\nGCC is launching a medical debt relief campaign that is open to GCC member congregations and supporters to contribute toward a goal of eliminating millions of dollars of medical debt for persons in the city of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about how you and your congregation can donate to the medical debt relief campaign visit this website: https://ripmedicaldebt.org/campaign/gcc-color-of-health-campaign/ \n\n\n\nWe can really make a difference! Thank you! \n\n\n\nThe next EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation on Fairmount Blvd. If you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in finding out more about Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)\, please visit:Learn About Who GCC is at Greater Cleveland Congregations;orIf you would like to receive GCC’s email updates\, please visit: Join our Mailing List the sign up sheet is located at the bottom of the page URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-launches-medical-debt-relief-campaign/ LOCATION:B’nai Jeshurun Congregation\, 27501 Fairmount Blvd\,\, Beachwood\, Ohio\, 44124\, United States CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20231018T114535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T114537Z UID:17548-1698087600-1698093000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Together: Bathroom Bill and more DESCRIPTION:Join UUs from West Shore UU\, Southwest UU\, as well as fellow UUCCers virtually Monday October 23 from 7-8:30pm. An important and urgent topic is LGBTQ+ rights\, in particular the impact of right-wing hate speech and discriminatory state legislation now being directed at the transgender community and their families. We would like to gain more insight into how this culture war activity is affecting families with transgender members\, and steps we can take to encourage safety for ALL of us. \n\n\n\nPeople directly affected have graciously offered to share their perspectives\, followed by a Q and A session. To request a link to the meeting\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-together-bathroom-bill-and-more/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20231005T104941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T114938Z UID:17388-1698080400-1698080400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC 2023 Auction Donation Deadline DESCRIPTION:The UUCC Golden Ticket Auction will be on Saturday\, November 4. Our annual auction fundraiser is not only a time-honored tradition but also a vital source of funding for our congregation’s programs and initiatives. It is through your generosity and support that we are able to continue making a positive impact in our community. This year\, we are asking you to once again contribute by donating goods or services to the auction. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Donate\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s a unique handmade craft\, a special talent or skill you possess\, a weekend getaway you can offer\, or any other valuable item or service\, your contributions will play a significant role in the success of our fundraiser. \n\n\n\nHere’s how you can get involved: \n\n\n\n\nDonate Goods: If you have items that you believe would be appealing to our congregation and the wider community\, such as baked goods\, jewelry\, stained glass\, or fabric art\, please consider donating them.\n\n\n\nOffer Services: Are you a talented chef\, musician\, handyman\, or have any other skills that people might be interested in? Offering your services for auction can be a fantastic way to contribute.\n\n\n\nHost an Event: Do you like to cook for others or gather with friends for a special movie or game? Offer a movie night\, dinner party\, or evening of games. You can co-host with friends and share the evening’s fun.\n\n\n\nSpread the Word: Even if you can’t donate personally\, you can still help by spreading the word about our fundraiser. Encourage friends\, family\, and colleagues to participate\, donate\, or attend the auction event.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about making a donation\, please contact the Auction Team at auctionteam@uucleveland.org. We will happily arrange for the collection or drop-off of your donations. If you need assistance\, feel free to reach out at any time. \n\n\n\nOur annual auction fundraiser is not only an opportunity for us to raise funds but also a chance for us to come together as a community\, strengthen our bonds\, and share in the joy of giving. Your contributions\, no matter how big or small\, will make a meaningful difference. \n\n\n\nThank you in advance for your generosity\, and for being an integral part of our congregation’s mission to serve and support our community. Together\, we can make this year’s auction fundraiser a resounding success. \n\n\n\nWith gratitude and blessings\,The UUCC Auction Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2023-uucc-auction-donation-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Auction,Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Auction-Donations-Gold.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230903T014631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T015420Z UID:17126-1697911200-1697922000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Circle Suppers October 21\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Circle Suppers are Coming – Saturday\, October 21!Please join fellow UUCCers at a Circle Supper on Saturday\, October 21! Circle Suppers are a meal at a congregant’s home with a small group of UUCCers – those who are new to UUCC\, those who have been around forever\, and those in between. It is a great opportunity to have good food and conversation and get to know your fellow congregants better.How’s this work?Congregants participate as a Host or a Guest. Hosts offer to house a Circle Supper in their home (or garden). They let us know how many seats at their table\, and also coordinate guest food contributions. Guests bring a dish they agree to in advance and show up on the date and time to share dinner with the group.Sign-up to participate as either a host or a guest at this link sign up link by Tuesday\, October 10. \n\n\n\nWe’ll let you know your dinner group and host by Friday\, October 13. The host will contact guests and coordinate who is bringing what.Then all you need to do is show up at the host’s home on Saturday\, October 21 at 6 pm.The Circle Supper Coordinator will keep a waiting list and forward folks to any openings.Questions? Contact Kristen van Kranenburgh\, kvankran@gmail.com . URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/circle-suppers-october-21-2023/ CATEGORIES:Community,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/230406-Dinner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230923T150906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T020456Z UID:17264-1696764600-1696770000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:October Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Fall is in the AIR. \n\n\n\nThe Leaves are TURNING. \n\n\n\nAnd Harry’s Kitchen Crew is BACK for another year! \n\n\n\nWe are offering the following Menu: Butternut Squash Soup topped with Pumpkin Seed\, Chopped Salad\, Roasted (marinated) Chicken Thighs\, Roasted Brussel Sprout\, Simple Dessert\, Apple Cider\, Coffee and Ice Water. \n\n\n\nSo\, UUs come stay a while after the Sunday Service for conversation\, friendship and Fall fun. \n\n\n\nHelp support this team’s effort….Donations are always welcome. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/october-food-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-10-08-Brunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230913T013552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T013554Z UID:17201-1696159800-1696163400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Marvelous Ministry Fair DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/marvelous-ministry-fair/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News,Small Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Marvelous-Ministry-Fair-2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230922T115320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T195636Z UID:17261-1696086000-1696093200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Speaker: Environmental Health and Communities of Color DESCRIPTION:Yvonka Hall of NEO Black Health FaCT’s 2023 Keynote Speaker \n\n\n\nFaCT ANNUAL MEETING \n\n\n\nSeptember 30 – 3 PM ET – Via Zoom Zoom REGISTRATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYvonka Hall\, Executive Director of NEO Black Health Coalition\, is a fearless advocate and thought leader in the Cuyahoga County area and surrounding communities fighting for communities of color that have a history of being impacted by industry and other environmental health factors. \n\n\n\nFaCT is honored to welcome Yvonka to our virtual “stage” to help us learn more about the environmental health challenges faced by communities of color and the efforts of NEO Black Health Coalition in dealing with these challenges. \n\n\n\nYou can register for this Zoom event here and then a meeting link will be emailed to you: REGISTER \n\n\n\nFaCT’s ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING WILL FOLLOW Yvonka Hall’s presentation. \n\n\n\nLearn more about FaCT\, Faith Communities Coming Together for a sustainable Future.Our Mission is to help empower communities to protect our air\, water\, and soil\, and the health and safety of Ohio families as well as working to mitigate climate change.We 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-environmental-health-and-communities-of-color/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230913T233204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T233206Z UID:17210-1694949300-1694952000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:McKimm Fund Fall Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Sue McKimm Fund for Congregational Advancement! Forward we move! \n\n\n\nFind yourself wondering what’s up with the 5 funded projects through the Sue McKimm Fund for Congregational Advancement? Put SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 after worship on your calendar. The Projects will have a Pop-up with information and project members to speak with. Wander Fellowship Hall and join in the excitement. \n\n\n\nThe 5 funded Projects are: \n\n\n\n\nBringing Our Congregational History into the 21st Century \n\n\n\nDream no Small Dreams: Partnering with the Bail Project \n\n\n\nEnergy Efficiency Project \n\n\n\nWater for Community Garden and Other Improvements for Community \n\n\n\nEngagement Youth Community Academy \n\n\n\n\nSee you in Fellowship Hall after worship on September 17th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/mckimm-fund-fall-pop-up/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,McKimm Fund,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230725T195715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202811Z UID:16781-1692640800-1692651600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The Northeast Ohio "Climate Fresk" workshop DESCRIPTION:Climate Change is real and huge\, and it’s also very local. Join us on Monday\, August 21 from 6-9 in Fellowship Hall for “Climate Fresk\,” a fun and informative workshop on climate change focused on the Northeast Ohio. Pizza will be served. Adults and high school students welcome.  Space is limited so register soon. \n\n\n\nThe Northeast Ohio Climate Fresk is a workshop that provides quality climate education in an interactive\, game-style format\, followed by group discussion and reflection\, current regional climate plan information\, and additional engagement opportunities.  The goals are to teach attendees the fundamental science behind climate change\, empower them to take action\, and learn about the Northeast Ohio Climate Action plan process and engagement opportunities. Register by emailing Nancy King Smith (nancykingsmith@me.com) by August 17.Limited to the first 24 adults and high school students. \n\n\n\nUUCC Fellowship Hall21600 Shaker Blvd.Shaker Height\, Ohio 44122United States\n\n\n\n Sponsored by:NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency)UUCC Ministry for Earth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Climate Fresk Website is here: https://climatefresk.org/ \n\n\n\nThe Northeast Ohio Climate Planning website is here: https://www.eneo2050.com/climate-action-plan \n\n\n\nWhat is Climate Fresk? read more URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-northeast-ohio-climate-fresk-workshop/ LOCATION:Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd.\, Shaker Height\, OH\, 44122\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,Learning,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/UUMFE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230723T160547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T160648Z UID:16738-1692536400-1692543600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together Summer Picnic! Sunday August 20th DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for a Cleveland UUs Together picnic at West Shore after church on Sunday\, August 20 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. We will join our fellow UUs from West Shore UU and Southwest UU. It is our second annual (we hope) picnic following last summer’s inaugural picnic at UUCC. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to get to know each other better and have some fun. West Shore will provide hot dogs\, buns\, condiments\, and beverages. We will also have vegan and gluten-free hot dogs and buns available courtesy of Southwest UU. \n\n\n\nTo help in our planning\, please let me know if you plan to come and if you will be bringing other UUCC friends and family. All ages are welcome. Also\, let me know if you prefer the vegan and gluten-free version of the hot dogs. \n\n\n\n Optional: Bring a snack or dessert to share\, if you like\, labeled with dietary information. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-summer-picnic-sunday-august-20th/ LOCATION:West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church\, 20401 Hilliard Blvd.\, Rocky River\, Ohio\, 44116\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-UUCCFinalLogo512.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T140431 CREATED:20230708T012304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T210642Z UID:16338-1690747200-1690752600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Speaker Series: “Coal and Empire: The Birth of Energy Security in Industrial America” DESCRIPTION:VIA  ZOOM  Sunday\, July 30th at 8:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\n“Coal and Empire: The Birth of Energy Security in Industrial America” \n\n\n\nCoal and Empire offers an intellectual feast for both historians and modern energy scholars. Meticulously researched and expertly written\, it attempts to show how an energy fuel\, in this instance coal\, became an integral part of United States national security in the nineteenth century.―Technology and Culture \n\n\n\nRegister for this Zoom Event: REGISTER \n\n\n\nOr to register visit: www.factohio.org/dist-speak \n\n\n\nPeter Schulman\n\n\n\nCoal and Empire: The Birth of Energy Security in Industrial America   \n\n\n\nThe fascinating history of how coal-based energy became entangled with American security. \n\n\n\nSince the early twentieth century\, Americans have associated oil with national security. From World War I to American involvement in the Middle East\, this connection has seemed a self-evident truth. But\, as Peter A. Shulman argues\, Americans had to learn to think about the geopolitics of energy in terms of security\, and they did so beginning in the nineteenth century: the age of coal. \n\n\n\nCoal and Empire insightfully weaves together pivotal moments in the history of science and technology by linking coal and steam to the realms of foreign relations\, navy logistics\, and American politics. Long before oil\, coal allowed Americans to rethink the place of the United States in the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReview:Fast-paced\, engaging\, and accessible\, Coal and Empire reveals how the extraction and use of coal was intertwined with domestic and international politics\, economics and world trade\, and innovations in science\, mathematics\, and technology. Historians of technology and energy will naturally appreciate the book\, but the easy-to-digest writing style and broad analysis will also interest readers beyond academia. Shulman’s book has wonderful potential to become a valued and well-read treatise. \n\n\n\n— Richard F. Hirsh \n\n\n\nZoom participants will be eligible to win a copy of Coal and Empire URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-speaker-series-coal-and-empire-the-birth-of-energy-security-in-industrial-america/ CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fact-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR