Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland

FaCT Distinguished Speaker Series, August 22, 2026 3pm
2026-08-22 15:00 (America/New_York)
FaCT Distinguished Speaker Series – Presenting Prophetic Voices for our TimeDavid Lay Williams, author of, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx, shares bold new perspectives on the writings and ideas of Plato, Jesus, Thomas Hobbes, Jean- Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, and Karl Marx. He shows how they describe economic inequality as a source of political instability and a corrupter of character and soul, and how they view unchecked inequality as a threat to their most cherished values, such as justice, faith, civic harmony, peace, democracy, and freedom. Williams draws invaluable insights into the societal problems generated by what Plato called “the greatest of all plagues,” and examines the solutions employed through the centuries.

WHERE Online ZoomWHEN Aug 22, 2026 3:00 P.M.https://www.factsustain.org/blank-8

Pride for All Ages meets Sunday, Aug 23.
2026-08-23 11:30
Pride for All Ages, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ folks, meets the 4th Sunday of each month in the Baker Room, following the service. Our next meeting is August 23.Pride for All Ages, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ folks, meets the 4th Sunday of each month in the Baker Room, following the service. Our next meeting is August 23.

Invitation from SWUU for in Person Gathering September 27
2026-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
Greetings, Beloveds.

UUs Together is into our fifth year of regular remote gatherings offering presentations and discussion on pertinent topics around our Unitarian Universalist values. We are Northeastern Ohio UU congregations that promote a momentum for social justice, community, and edutainment. Our congregations include UU of Cleveland Congregation, East Shore UU, Southwest UU, and West Shore UU.Scroll down to see a list of our recent programs.

Every year at this time,UUs Together hosts an in-person gathering for community, fun, and establishing and reinforcing our UU connections.

SWUU will host the UUs Together Happy Together Time for the fifth annual in-person gathering on Sunday, September 27, 1 pm – 3 pm.

More details are coming!

October 2025 Equity exploration of UUSJ’s toolkit and moreNovember Justice GCC, Pat Dillard on Pretrial Navigator programJanuary 2026 Pluralism speaker from PLAG What is it to be an Ally?February Generosity Racial Equity Buddies and Forest Hill Church supporting Black women with college debtMarch Interdependence Philip Loring/Nature ConservancyApril Transformation with Rev Elaine StrawnJune Hope!

Truly,Val Hura and Don Bryant

30 Minutes for Democracy
2026-08-30 11:30 - 12:00
Looking for ways to resist authoritarianism and support democracy? Join UUCC Democracy in Action Team after the service on August 30 for 30 minutes!

To prepare for the meeting please fill out this survey so we can better prepare for this meeting with actions that interest you:Here’s the link to our survey, which will take perhaps 60 seconds!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf5mwywFIcDbTrpmgZW-w18Sh-9Y0-NqS3tagtxckDN1Y-rA/viewform?usp=dialog

To learn more about the work of the Democracy in Action Team, click here

GCC Judicial Candidate Forum @ UUCC
2026-09-17 19:00
Please Join Us For A Judicial Candidate Forum Focusing on Pretrial JusticeThursday, Sept. 17 @ 7:00 pmUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights

We will have four contested races this November for Judges of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court (General Division). These are the judges who preside over felony criminal cases. They decide who remains in jail before trial and who gets out, as well as their sentences, if convicted. Too often people skip these races when they vote. Come and learn about the candidates and about issues which affect pretrial justice.

Sponsored by: Greater Cleveland Congregations

Midterm Election: Perspective from the League of Women Voters
2026-09-20 09:00 - 10:00
Speakers: Dawn Ellis, Co-President, Board of League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland and Marcia Goldberg, former Co-President, Board of League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland.

New local and state issues will be up for vote during the election on November 3. Our speakers will explain and analyze these issues so forum attendees will be more informed voters. How can voters be ready for the election November 3? Speakers from the League of Women Voters will give us the latest information with a nonpartisan perspective.

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom: https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsThatMatterFall2026

How to Lower the Temperature: Guidance on Listening & Learning in Divided Times
2026-10-04 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker: Dan Moulthrop, CEO, The City Club of Cleveland.

Are you dreading a Thanksgiving argument with Uncle Al over your opposing political beliefs? Did a controversial speaker ignite loud boos at your son’s graduation? Our political climate Is increasingly marked by demonizing opponents, building identity around grievances and labeling disagreements as disqualifying. What we agreed was hate speech 5 or 10 years ago is now mainstream. How can we turn this into politics of action, progress and accountability?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom: https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsThatMatterFall2026

Will Resource-Hungry Data Centers Devour Ohio?
2026-10-18 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker: Molly Bryden, Researcher for Climate & Sustainability at Policy Matters Ohio.

Sunday, October 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am. Interest in data centers and their impacts is growing day by day as the public becomes increasingly aware of the impact of these massive installations. It has been reported, for example, that a single bitcoin transaction and verification equals approximately 1449 KwH (kilowatt hours), which is equivalent to about 50 days of power usage for the average American household! Ohio has some 217 data centers, the fourth highest number among all 50 states. Many of these are hyperscale, enormous in size. Where do we go from here?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom: https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsThatMatterFall2026

A Cleaner Energy Future – Moving Away from ‘Fuelish Ohio’
2026-11-01 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker: David Beach is a writer and activist in Cleveland who speaks frequently on urban design, land use, transportation, and sustainability.

Countries and cities around the world are transitioning to cheap, clean, renewable energy sources, but Ohio continues to promote the burning of fossil fuels while enacting regulatory barriers to the development of solar and wind. How can we overcome the environmentally unfriendly parts of our state’s energy politics and help Ohio move into a future of affordable, carbon-free, locally controlled energy for all?

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In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom: https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsThatMatterFall2026

2026 UUCC Harvest Auction
2026-11-07 17:00 - 20:30
Save the Date! Harvest Auction 2026

Mark your calendars for one of UUCC’s favorite community events!

Harvest Auction 2026Saturday, November 75:00–8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of food, fun, fellowship, and bidding on unique experiences, handmade items, services, and more—all while supporting the ministries and programs of our congregation.

More details, including donation opportunities, ticket information, and the auction catalog, will be available this fall.

Save the date now—we hope you’ll join us!

Community Conversation on Midterms & Other Headlines
2026-11-15 09:00 - 10:00
Moderator: John Bacon, UUCC Member and Leader. Since retirement as an IT Manager, he has been active in creating documentaries focusing on legal and police issues in northeast Ohio.

Your thoughts on today’s headlines during this historic time. Join us for this conversation, when you will be the speaker and every viewpoint matters. Grab a seat and jump into a friendly chat about what’s happening in the world – one neighborly voice at a time.

In Person Only in Fellowship Hall

This Forum will NOT be Zoomed virtually or recorded.

In person in Fellowship Hall
