BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uucleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20231126T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231112T202538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T202543Z UID:17745-1700998200-1701003600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, October 22\, 2023 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-nov23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231115T135006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T010955Z UID:17776-1701111600-1701117000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:What is Our Connection to the Crisis in Israel/Palestine?" DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Weber and Don Bryant virtually on Zoom with UUs from UUCC\, West Shore\, and SouthWest. \n\n\n\nThree topics to be addressed: \n\n\n\n\nMar and Don will begin with\, “How I got involved” ; \n\n\n\nWhat is missing from the dominant narrative – historical perspective? \n\n\n\nWhat local communities and organizations they have worked with. \n\n\n\n\nFor the link\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you! URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/what-is-our-connection-to-the-crisis-in-israel-palestine/ CATEGORIES:Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UUs-Together-Nov23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20230831T020036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T020040Z UID:17083-1701198000-1701205200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:November 2023 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/november-2023-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20230724T012004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T164350Z UID:16401-1701594000-1701597600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Ohio Post-Election Analysis: Where Are We Now?  DESCRIPTION:Join in person or via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: J. Cherie Strachan\, PhD\, Director\, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics\, Political Science Professor\, University of Akron.  \n\n\n\nHistory will mark the Fall 2023 Ohio elections as two of the most controversial in our state’s history. How did we get there and where will the results take us?  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/ohio-post-election-2023/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231212T234650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T235244Z UID:18089-1702812600-1702816200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Values Amendment Info Available at Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support amendments to the proposed revisions of the UU Purposes and Principles in Article II\, one adding a “Peace” value (text here) and one modifying the Equity Value (text here). Stop by at Coffee Hour to learn more. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/values-amendment-info-available-at-coffee-hour/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,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:20231217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231130T024410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T022146Z UID:17947-1702812600-1702818000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:December Listening Circle: Vision DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet in the Library to explore our hopes and vision for our congregation. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/DecemberVision URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/december-listening-circle-vision/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Matters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/12-23-Values-Vision-Listening-Circles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231212T013644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T022108Z UID:18098-1702836000-1702841400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:December Listening Circle: Values DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet over Zoom where we’ll respond to the proposed revision of how we frame our values. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/DecCircle URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/values-circle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231212T234031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T152504Z UID:18091-1702915200-1702918800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Values Amendment Info Zoom Session DESCRIPTION:UUCC has been asked to support amendments to the proposed revisions of the UU Purposes and Principles in Article II\, one adding a “Peace” value (text here) and one modifying the Equity Value (text here). We need to decide together whether our congregation should support these proposals for consideration at GA in June. Information and discussion sessions will be followed by an online congregational survey. Join a Zoom Session to learn more: Click here to join Zoom URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/values-amendment-info-zoom-session/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Matters,Governance,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:20231220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20231225T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231221T025443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T025445Z UID:18296-1703462400-1703980799@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC Shaker Building Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-shaker-building-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20230831T020108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T020111Z UID:17082-1703617200-1703624400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:December 2023 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/december-2023-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231221T030131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T030133Z UID:18298-1704067200-1704153599@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC Shaker Building Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-shaker-building-closed-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231208T195753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T134851Z UID:16403-1704618000-1704621600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The Real Story About Drag Story Hour DESCRIPTION:In person or on Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Veranda L’Ni\, Drag Entertainer; Administrator\, Drag Story Hour Cleveland Chapter; Creator\, current Drag Pride flag; Author\, Reader’s Digest article. https://www.rd.com/article/drag-queen-story-hour/ \n\n\n\nDrag performances\, once limited to bars\, film and television have expanded to brunch/story hours in coffee shops\, books stores\, libraries and churches. Our goal is to present information to those who may be curious about Drag Story Hours and to hopefully quell any fears that may be out there about them. \n\n\n\nAt 11:30\, after the worship service our guest will present a story time in Fellowship Hall. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/drag-story-hour/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20240101T211514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T212618Z UID:20029-1704627000-1704630600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Drag Storytime DESCRIPTION:Following the service Sunday\, January 7 at 11:30\,  Veranda L’Ni will present a Drag Storytime free and open to the public\, all ages in Fellowship Hall.   URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/drag-storytime/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20240109T184358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T192425Z UID:21249-1705762800-1705770000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Play - Thurgood free January 20th DESCRIPTION:A dramatic reading of the play THURGOOD comes To: Forest Hill Church (3031 Monticello Blvd\, Cleveland Heights) Saturday afternoon\, January 20 at 3 PM. The accomplished actor Greg White\, who was understudy to the play Thurgood by George Stevens last fall at the Allen Theater in downtown Cleveland\, will give the dramatic reading. In 2014 Mr. White starred in the production of Thurgood that was put on by the Ensemble. \n\n\n\nThe play has Thurgood Marshall tell this own triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. From arguing the 1954 landmark case Brown v. Board of Education to becoming the first African-American Supreme Court justice\, Thurgood Marshall’s tenacious advocacy broke open the civil rights movement\, paving the way for the young African-American leaders of our future. \n\n\n\nThe doors will open at 3 pm. Light refreshments will be offered before the performance. \n\n\n\nTo Attend Please email: racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfterward\, tables of six to eight will discuss the dramatic reading\, the life of Thurgood Marshall\, and his relevance today. \n\n\n\nThis free event is made possible by sponsors:Racial Equity Buddies\, The Social Justice Advocacy Ministry of Federated Church in Chagrin Falls\, The Community Church of Chesterland\, and the Ensemble and in part\, by a grant from the Outreach Ministry of the PRESBYTERY OF THE WESTERN RESERVE URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/play-thurgood-free-january-20th/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20231208T200535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T202629Z UID:17964-1705827600-1705831200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Fair Districting: How to Stop Gerrymandering DESCRIPTION:In person or on Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Ohio State Sen. Nickie Antonio(D-23)\, Ohio Redistricting Commission Co-Chair and Senate Minority Leader; Annette Tucker Sutherland\, Shaker Heights Chapter Chair\, League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland. \n\n\n\nIn 2015 and 2018\, Ohio voters approved amendments to the state Constitution that created a Redistricting Commission to draw districts for the Ohio General Assembly and for Ohio’s representatives to Congress. The Redistricting Commission met after the 2020 Census\, but each proposed map was determined unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court\, including the map used for the 2022 election. After that election\, the Ohio Redistricting Commission\, with bipartisan support\, adopted a sixth version of statehouse maps. Those maps show a Republican advantage of 61-38 in the Ohio House and a 23-10 advantage in the Ohio Senate. The battle continues with a new statewide ballot initiative to create a “citizens not politicians” redistricting commission. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fair-districting-stop-gerrymandering/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 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:20240122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20240109T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T192317Z UID:21256-1705950000-1705955400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC Update! Start Your New Year With UUs Together! DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on Monday January 22 from 7-8:30pm. \n\n\n\nWhat is GCC planning in 2024? \n\n\n\nMeet GCC delegates and core team members from each of the UU Congregations. Keisha Krumm\, Lead Organizer for Greater Cleveland Congregations and Tyeson Douglas\, GCC Fellow\, will update us on the very impactful first quarter of 2024 Actions. Accountability with Mayor Bibb and meeting with judicial system candidates prior to the March 19 primary are but some of what is planned. \n\n\n\nThere will be time for questions and answers. Let’s get ready to participate in democracy at the local level! \n\n\n\n For a link to the meeting: Please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about Greater Cleveland Congregations or GCC?link here URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-update-start-your-new-year-with-uus-together/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141730 CREATED:20230831T020136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T020139Z UID:17081-1706036400-1706043600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:January 2024 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/january-2024-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR