Fall Fun Fest at UUCC
2025-09-28 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | OH
UUs Together invites you and your family to a Fall Fun Fest at UUCC on Sunday September 28 from 1:30-3:30pm. Activities will include: Fun Table with crafts (make your own beaded bracelet and more), tour/scavenger hunt (check out the orchard, permaculture gardens, cisterns, and more), a “speed” social mixer, and multigenerational field day games. Purchase your afternoon treat at the East Coast Custard Truck on site ($5 for cone, $6 for sundae; vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, and vegan peach berry). We also will have something special for our gluten free friends. Meet old friends and new from 4 congregations: UU Congregation of Cleveland, SouthWest UU, West Shore UU, and East Shore UU. We are also inviting our neighbors. Help us create the community we want and need by your presence!

Bill Newby - Featured Reader
2025-09-30 18:30 | OH
Bill has been invited to be a featured reader for Poetry in the Valley, Tuesday, September 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a free, open-to-the-public event, with an open mic following the featured readers. Poetry in the Valley meets in the G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St. (OH 303) in Peninsula, OH. Everyone is welcome.

UUCC Focus Group Meeting (with childcare)
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-09 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
Join us for a short presentation, Q&A, and discussion as we shape a vision for our congregation’s future. Please attend one session to share your voice.

Fellowship Hall in the Shaker Building

Details: uucleveland.org/uucc-focus-groups

Childcare is available at this session.

UUCC Focus Group Meeting
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Join us for a short presentation, Q&A, and discussion as we shape a vision for our congregation’s future. Please attend one session to share your voice.

Fellowship Hall in the Shaker Building

Details: uucleveland.org/uucc-focus-groups

Cleveland Community Chorus Festival
2025-10-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, 44120, United States
Join us on Friday, October 3rd for this fun and FREE event for singers of all ages! Participants will learn new vocal techniques, meet some amazing people, and sing great music together! Come at 6:30 pm to participate fully or at 8:15 pm to enjoy a mini-concert in the UUCC Sanctuary. Featured guests will be:Good Company: A Vocal Ensemble (Mike Carney, director)The Singers’ Club of Cleveland (Christopher Clark, director)Windsong: Cleveland’s Feminist Chorus (Jessica Gallagher-Steuver, director)

Power by Pen: 160+ Executive Orders
2025-10-05 09:00 - 10:00 | OH
Speaker: Avidan Cover JD, Law Professor, CWRU; Director, Institute for Global Security Law and Policy

Since its founding, the country has been divided on the question of Presidential power. Although the Constitution creates three co-equal branches of government, some people also advocate the concept of a powerful Unitary Executive.

The more than 160 Executive Orders President Trump has signed reshape US programs that are under Federal control. They target diversity, gender issues, international agreements, climate, immigration, COVID mandates, education and more. Many face legal challenges. If courts cannot — and Congress will not — hold the President accountable, has the separation of powers been destroyed?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsFall2025.

UUCC Focus Group Meeting (with childcare)
2025-10-05 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
Join us for a short presentation, Q&A, and discussion as we shape a vision for our congregation’s future. Please attend one session to share your voice.

Worship Center (Rooms 206/208) in the Shaker Building

Details: uucleveland.org/uucc-focus-groups

Childcare is available at this session.

Lunch Bunch
2025-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 | OH
This is a group for anyone who enjoys eating out at local restaurants for lunch during the week. We welcome all adults, any age, gender, single, partnered, etc. Each person must register separately.

This group will gather on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Noon. Feel free to suggest locations when you sign up! The group will come up with a list of restaurants to enjoy together. For information, please contact Sharon Marrell at sharonmarrell@sbcglobal.net.Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA62CA5FAC43-57575416-lunch

GCC Action Alert: Pretrial Municipal Court Candidate Forum
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | OH
Greater Cleveland Congregation is just weeks away from its October 9th Pretrial Justice Action at Antioch Baptist Church. Join GCC’s Pretrial Justice Team for a critical community forum on Cleveland’s broken pretrial system. Too many lives are damaged when people are sentenced before being charged, sitting in jail for days before trial. It’s time for a change. All 8 judicial Cleveland Municipal Court (General Division) candidates are invited to attend, participate, and respond on how they plan to do better. Candidates will share their vision, answer key questions, and commit to ensuring justice in our courts. And candidates are eager to show up — we already have 6 confirmed. Now it’s our turn to do the same. To hold them accountable, we must ensure strong turnout from UUCC!

Please register here and thank you:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG9fD2QyDEWb3P81vL25NU-utmPNKFb_rwJtF7l9HlmiIviw/viewform

Community Conversation: Democracy at risk, what can we do?
2025-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 | OH
In addition to Harry’s Kitchen’s wonderful food and community Pot luck treasures UUCC’s newly formed Democracy in Action team will be leading our Community Conversation. While our UUCC community is focusing on our buildings and grounds capital campaign, many of us find the challenges to democracy in our country are also weighing heavily on our hearts and minds. Our conversation today will focus on the Challenges our country is facing and talk about what we may be called to do in the face of these challenges.

October 2025 2nd Sunday Meal Kitchen Crew +Potluck
2025-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 | OH
“For your Fall & Halloween Delight, Harry’s Kitchen Crew is glad to provide the following Main Entrees to tickle your taste buds:Roasted Lemon Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup.

The congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter A thru K can share a SALAD/SIDE dish for 8 people.ANDThe congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter L thru Z can share a DESSERT dish for 8 people.

You can drop off your shared dish at the Kitchen Window and the Crew will tag & place on the tables in the Fellowship Hall.

As an added surprise, Harry’s Kitchen Crew was asked to prepare, provide and serve at this year’s UUCC Church Auction event on Saturday Night, November 1st. So, we are going to provide a preview of a few tasting morsels.

We all look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 12th.

These frightful delights are brought to you by scaring Harry’s Kitchen Crew.”

Whether you bring a dish or just yourself, you are always welcome at the table. And if you’re able, please lend a hand afterward with putting away tables and chairs in Fellowship Hall—it makes a big difference!

The Cleveland Memorial Society Annual Meeting
2025-10-12 14:30 | OH
The Cleveland Memorial Society Annual meeting in Fellowship Hall. Come hear Sandy and Laurie speak on Life’s Final Chapter–a thoughtful conversation and information session about all that goes into being prepared in a way that is meaningful, peaceful, and true to oneself and one’s loved ones.

LGBTQ+ Youth and Youth Allies Night Drum Circle and Karaoke
2025-10-17 18:30 - 22:00 | OH
🎶 LGBTQ+ Youth and Youth Allies Night: Drum Circle & Karaoke! 🎤 The Youth Academy of UUCC is thrilled to partner with Trust Drum Circles to host an evening of rhythm, music, and connection for LGBTQ+ youth and youth allies. This special event is designed to foster joy, growth, and a deep sense of belonging. After the community drum circle, we’ll keep the good vibes going with a laid-back karaoke night—complete with snacks and space to relax and connect.

Event Details:What: Community Drum Circle & Karaoke NightWhen: Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6:30–10:00 PMWho: LGBTQ+ Youth & Youth Allies (ages 12–18)Where: 21600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Hts. Ohio

How to Register: Email Valerie Hura, Youth Academy Coordinator, at valerie.hura@uucleveland.org

Why It Matters: LGBTQ+ Youth Night is a ministry of UUCC that offers a welcoming space for youth to gather, explore, learn, and have fun. We proudly support not only UUCC youth but also young people from across the Greater Cleveland community.

If you know someone between the ages of 12 and 18 who might enjoy this evening, please invite them to join us. As our Youth Academy kids like to say: “Be a croissant, not a bagel”—leave space and welcome others in.

Tariffs: Who Should Decide? Who Pays?
2025-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | OH
Speaker: Jonathan Ernest, Assistant Professor of Economics, Weatherhead School of Management, CWRU

Do current issues of national security and foreign competition merit tariffs? In 1962 and 1974, Congress delegated to the President the power to implement tariffs to address Cold War national security concerns and to counter unfair foreign trade practices—while still promoting global trade liberalization.

Tariffs are taxes paid by importers to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). That money goes to the U.S. Treasury. They are regressive taxes – everyone is taxed at the same rate, but low-income persons pay a higher percentage of their income than do the wealthy.

Do current trade conditions justify bypassing Congress to impose high tariffs? What will be their impact on us? Should Congress reclaim its Constitutional authority to regulate duties? What is the real cost to consumers?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsFall2025.

Learning, Leading and Loving It! Successful Recruiting
2025-10-19 11:30 | OH
The Leadership Development Committee at UUCC is holding learning sessions for current and potential leaders in the congregation. Most will be held in-person following a Sunday Service. The sessions will last an hour and include some learnings presented by congregation leaders, followed by sharing amongst the participants.

We’ve heard you! Many leaders have said they need help in recruiting team members, participants in projects, and new team leadership. Our first session is “Successful Recruiting” on Sunday, October 19 following the Worship Service. Here we’ll have a few congregation leaders share some best practices for recruiting team members, participants and even team leaders. We’ll then move into sharing between those in attendance.

All leaders and congregants are welcome, we do ask you register using https://forms.gle/zm9wHrRNfVXcpUNr5 so we know how many to plan for.

We currently have three sessions scheduled through January. We may add additional sessions in the new year if there is interest.Sunday offerings are in person following the Service

Sunday, October 19 – Successful Recruiting – Techniques and Experiences to recruit team members and leaders

Thursday, November 20, 7 pm – Google at UUCC (via Zoom)

Sunday, November 16 – Google at UUCC

Sunday, January 18 – Meetings with MeaningPlease send comments and questions to leadership.development@uucleveland.org

Considering Membership: Fall 2025 Path to Membership Class, Session 1
2025-10-19 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
The Membership Committee invites anyone who has been considering becoming a member of UUCC to join us for the Considering Membership class from 11:30 to 12:30 on the next three Sundays (10/19, 10/26, and 11/2). We will discuss a little UU and UUCC history, ways to get involved and connected, and rights and responsibilities of membership. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFuUqCQNJTFRxQpN1LqrS1a8d1AE_mwGvwwF-zEtQpnO_H8Q/viewform?usp=header

The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience
2025-10-24 19:30, 2025-10-25 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, 44120, United States
Join us for The God I Know, an Inclusion & Belonging Edutainment experience that explores the intersection of personal identity, religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state.

The play is timely in its theatrical storytelling as Christian Nationalism is being introduced into our society. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for coming together to turn us and them into WE.

Ticket Options:

Reserved $25 | General $20

FaCT Distinguished Speaker, Ståle Holgersen
2025-10-25 14:00 | OH
FaCT Distinguished Speaker Series presents Ståle Holgersen a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Stockholm University. He delves into today’s economic and ecological crises to demonstrate that they are not exceptions to an otherwise functioning system but integral to its operation. It is naive to see these upheavals as opportunities for reform or revolution. They are the bedrock of the status quo. Fortunately, the vicious circle sustaining capitalism is not founded on an iron law. Our historical mission in the face of the climate crisis is to create an historical exception to the rule. It is time for a new system to deal with the crisis.Register atfactsustain.org/distinguished

UUCC Ministry Meet and Greet
2025-10-26 11:30 | OH
Looking for ways to get involved in church life? The UUCC ministry fair is a one-stop shop for everyone to discover the various ministries and small groups offered, our congregation engages in a multitude of creative ministry and community efforts, Discover the many opportunities to get involved, connect with others, and utilize your gifts and talents to serve others!

Ministry Leaders contact Amy Collins amymcollins@sbcglobal.net or Sharon Edmond sharon.edmond@uucleveland.org to promote your ministries.

Fall 2025 Path to Membership Class, Session 2
2025-10-26 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
If you’ve been planning on joining UUCC, now’s the time! Our three session Considering Membership class starts on Sunday, October 19. During this time, you’ll learn some UU and UUCC history, ways to get involved, and the rights and responsibilities of membership. RSVP here (using link I previously sent). If you have questions, reach out to Membership Committee chair, Liz Kantor at Liz.h.kantor@gmail.com

RSVP here

UUs Together Resumes monthly virtual meetings October 27!
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | OH
With unprecedented assaults on our representative democracy since January, we need to call on each other and our faith more than ever. Delegates at General Assembly in June overwhelmingly passed Actions of Immediate Witness calling for Faithful Defiance for Democracy. Join us on Monday October 27 virtually (7-8:30pm) to explore the toolkit UUSocial Justice (UUSJ) has prepared to support congregations in living our values in this fraught time. Learn what UUCC is engaged in , and a few updates about other UU Congregations in Ohio. Let’s share ideas and potentially develop joint actions.Please email Laurie at Sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com for the meeting link.

UUCC Harvest Auction
2025-11-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Height, OH, 44122, United States
Save the date and plan to donate! Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of fellowship, refreshments, bidding, and entertainment. The auction planning is in full swing and the team is looking to everyone for your support. What can you do?

Ways to Participate

Plan to attend and invite your friends and neighbors!

Consider what you may donate for the auction: a gathering, a themed basket, a gift card to your favorite restaurant or tickets to local attractions/performances. Perhaps you bake, craft, sew, stitch, or otherwise create something that others will appreciate! Child and Pet care services, or personal expertise in some area may be just what someone is looking for!

If you are more of a setup/clean up worker bee, and would like to help in that way, let us know!

Contribute a scratch-off lottery ticket for our lottery tree, or one or more bottles of wine for one of our Wine Bins (Red, white or mixed.)

If you donated to an auction in a previous year, you will likely be hearing from someone on the auction committee directly to see if you would like to donate a similar or different offering this year. We believe everyone has something to contribute!

Contact us at auctionteam@uucleveland.org. If you are ready to let us know what you will donate, use our donation form to let us know!

Does the Great Replacement Theory Underlie Current Policies?
2025-11-02 09:00 - 10:00 | OH
Speaker: Marvin McMickle, Pastor Emeritus, Antioch Baptist Church of Cleveland; Professor Emeritus, Ashland Theological Seminary

Adherents of the Great Replacement Theory—the belief that there is a deliberate effort to replace white Americans of Northern European descent with people of other races—frequently oppose liberal immigration policies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Critics, however, often dismiss this theory as a fringe, right-wing conspiracy with little grounding in reality. Even among those who support equal rights for all, there is debate about whether compensatory policies for historically disadvantaged groups are fair. For example, the Supreme Court recently ruled against affirmative action in college admissions for Black Americans, while special services continue to be provided to other groups, such as Native Americans.

This raises difficult questions: How do we determine the facts in such polarizing debates? Can justice for some inadvertently lead to injustice for others?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsFall2025.

Appreciation and Thank You to the Youth Academy Team
2025-11-02 11:30 | OH
Join us as we recognize the Youth Academy team after the Sunday service on November 2. Despite the dedication and efforts of the Youth Academy team, it is formally winding down as a McKimm Fund project. Come to Fellowship Hall and enjoy treats as we uplift the work and commitment of the anchors who worked tirelessly to bring the Youth Academy to life: Valerie Hura (Project Coordinator) and Heather Craigie (Project Team Leader). Support was also provided by volunteers Stephanie Fowler, Ray Gonzalez, Emily Jureki, Beth McClelland, Caryl Yoo and many others. Please join us in expressing gratitude for their countless hours of support toward this endeavor.

Unlikely Friendship of Mary Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt
2025-11-02 15:00 - 17:15 | OH
Racial Equity Buddies is sponsoring “The Unlikely Friendship of Mary McLeod Bethune & Eleanor Roosevelt, A Dramatic Performance,” 3 -5:15 PM, November 8 at the Community Church of Chesterland, located at 11984 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026.

The play features talented Women In History actors, Ruth Pangrace as Eleanor Roosevelt and Jeannine Gaskin as Mary McLeod Bethune. RSVP to racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org to reserve a seat.

Bethune and Roosevelt’s backgrounds were drastically different, which makes their friendship all the more interesting and remarkable. Mary McCleod Bethune was born in 1875 in Maysville, South Carolina, the 15th of 17 children to formerly enslaved parents; while Eleanor Roosevelt was born in 1884 in NYC into American aristocracy, the niece of former president Theodore Roosevelt. Yet, their paths crossed in 1927, and an unlikely friendship ensued.

Fall 2025 Path to Membership Class, Session 3
2025-11-03 11:30 - 12:30 | OH

November 9 Congregational Conversation: McKimm Fund Update
2025-11-09 11:30 | OH
Next month’s Sunday brunch and Congregational Conversation will feature an update on the McKimm Fund initiatives. If you’ve been following along over the years, you know that this initiative was approved by the Board in late 2021 to solicit and make investments in a limited number of initiatives that further the mission, vision and strategic plan of UUCC.

Attend this session to learn more about what was funded, how they’ve proceeded, and the current status of the McKimm projects. The presentation will be made by members of the Strategic Investment Task Force (“SIT Force”), the group chartered by the Board to develop the process used and to oversee and support the funded initiatives. Members of the projects that are still in operation will be present to help answer questions.
