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SUMMARY:The God I Know: A Theatre Edutainment Experience
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTicket Options:\n\n\n\nReserved $25 | General $20
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-god-i-know-a-theatre-edutainment-experience-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Boulevard\, Shaker Heights\, 44120\, United States
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SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker\, Ståle Holgersen
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-stale-holgersen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T113000
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SUMMARY:UUCC Ministry Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMinistry Leaders contact Amy Collins amymcollins@sbcglobal.net or Sharon Edmond sharon.edmond@uucleveland.org to promote your ministries.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-ministry-meet-and-greet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T113000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Path to Membership Class\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fall-2025-path-to-membership-class-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T203000
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SUMMARY:UUs Together Resumes monthly virtual meetings October 27!
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-resumes-monthly-virtual-meetings-october-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20250814T170723Z
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SUMMARY:UUCC Harvest Auction
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nWays to Participate\n\n\n\n\nPlan to attend and invite your friends and neighbors!\n\n\n\nConsider 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!\n\n\n\nIf you are more of a setup/clean up worker bee\, and would like to help in that way\, let us know!\n\n\n\nContribute 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.)\n\n\n\n\nIf 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!  \n\n\n\nContact 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!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/harvest-auction-saturday-nov-1st-530-830-pm/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd.\, Shaker Height\, OH\, 44122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T090000
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SUMMARY:Does the Great Replacement Theory Underlie Current Policies?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Marvin McMickle\, Pastor Emeritus\, Antioch Baptist Church of Cleveland; Professor Emeritus\, Ashland Theological Seminary \n\n\n\nAdherents 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. \n\n\n\nThis raises difficult questions: How do we determine the facts in such polarizing debates? Can justice for some inadvertently lead to injustice for others? \n\n\n\nIn person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsFall2025.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/does-the-great-replacement-theory-underlie-current-policies/
CATEGORIES:Forums,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251023T151755Z
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SUMMARY:Appreciation and Thank You to the Youth Academy Team
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/appreciation-and-thank-you-to-the-youth-academy-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251023T151240Z
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SUMMARY:Unlikely Friendship of Mary Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nBethune 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.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/unlikely-friendship-of-mary-bethune-and-eleanor-roosevelt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T123000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Path to Membership Class\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fall-2025-path-to-membership-class-session-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
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CREATED:20251023T150213Z
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SUMMARY:November 9 Congregational Conversation: McKimm Fund Update
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAttend 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.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/november-9-congregational-conversation-mckimm-fund-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251105T204031Z
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SUMMARY:November 2025 2nd Sunday Meal: Kitchen Crew + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Now that we made it past Daylight Savings Time & the wonderful 2025 Auction Event\, Harry’s Kitchen Crew is back to prepare another delicious lunch on Sunday\, November 9 after the Sunday service. \n\n\n\nThis month’s dining theme is “KISS…. Keep It Simple Soup” \n\n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew will fill your “bowls” with … Chicken Noodle Soup\, either Tomato Bisque or Butternut Soup\, Black-Bean Soup and fresh GF bread and regular bread. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you\, if you can\, bring the following to share:The congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter A thru K will supply the DESSERT dish for 8 people.ANDThe congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter L thru Z will supply the SALAD dish for 8 people. \n\n\n\nYou can drop off your shared dish at the Kitchen Window and the Crew will tag & place them on the tables in the Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, November 9th. \n\n\n\nThe “ZOUP” will be provided by the happy members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew. \n\n\n\nThis month also features a Congregational Conversation\, sponsored by the Strategic Investment Team (AKA SIT Force\, the sponsors of the McKimm Projects)\, where we’ll reflect together on the current status of the McKimm Projects. \n\n\n\nWhether 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!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/202511-2nd-sunday-meal/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
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SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker Series presents Sharon Kiesel
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Sharon KieselOn her new book\, WE REACT TO EVERYTHING! A guide to avoid toxic triggers\, manage chronic inflammation\, and embrace healthy living. \n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Sharon Kiesel\, an ordained Disciples of Christ minister and early FaCT member who turned full-time RV’er\, has faced Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) head-on—and now she’s sharing her journey and that of many others like her. In her groundbreaking new book\, Sharon reveals powerful coping strategies for the millions worldwide battling this condition\, where the body’s mast cells overreact to perceived toxins\, sparking chronic inflammation and social isolation. But this isn’t just a survival guide—it’s an inspiring call to action\, showing readers how to reclaim their lives and embrace their full potential. Sharon also sounds the alarm on the urgent need to create a safer\, healthier environment for all.REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT FACTSUSTAIN.ORG/DISTINGUISHEDNote: Event will be recorded
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-series-presents-sharon-kiesel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20250907T010654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T215255Z
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SUMMARY:Confronting Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cherie Strachan\, PhD\, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics \n\n\n\nHistory shows a familiar pattern: regimes weaken the press\, universities and courts in the guise of protecting the public while amassing ever greater personal power. While some citizens are willing to trade freedom for promised security; others just feel helpless. But is that helplessness real? What power do we truly have\, and what actions can drive real governmental change? \n\n\n\nIn person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom https://bit.ly/UUCCForumsFall2025.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/confronting-authoritarianism/
CATEGORIES:Forums,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T124000
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CREATED:20251030T131339Z
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SUMMARY:Learning\, Leading & Loving It - LDC: Making Sense of the Google Suite at UUCC
DESCRIPTION:Learning\, Leading and Loving It!The Google Suite at UUCCSunday\, November 16\, 11:40 amand Thursday\, December 4\, 7 pm on ZOOM \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nConfused about Google Drive? Google Docs? Google Sheets? Google Groups? Lost? Need some help? Our November/December offering is a beginning session on the Google Universe at UUCC. We’ll talk why we use it\, how to access it\, how to navigate it\, some about the different tools. \n\n\n\nAll leaders and congregants are welcome\, we do ask you to register using https://forms.gle/zm9wHrRNfVXcpUNr5 so we know how many to plan for. \n\n\n\nWe 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 \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 16 – Google at UUCCThursday\, December 4\, 7 pm – Google at UUCC (via Zoom)Sunday\, January 18 – Meetings with Meaning \n\n\n\nPlease send comments and questions to leadership.development@uucleveland.org
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/learning-leading-loving-it-ldc-making-sense-of-the-google-suite-at-uucc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251120T202327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T202329Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Youth and Youth Allies Night: Sketch Your Own Drag Show Persona
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Academy of UUCC is thrilled to partner with The LGBT Center of Cleveland to host an inclusive evening of exploration\, expression and connection for LGBTQ+ youth and youth allies. This special event is designed to foster joy\, growth\, and a deep sense of belonging. \n\n\n\nAfter we sketch out and share (if you choose to) our Drag Show  personas\, we’ll keep the good vibes going with a choose your own adventure night—complete with snacks\, art\, games\, and a space to relax and connect. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nWhat: Sketch your own Drag Show Persona\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, November 21st\, 2025 | 6:30–10:00 PM\n\n\n\nWho: LGBTQ+ Youth & Youth Allies (ages 12–18)\n\n\n\nWhere: 21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, Ohio\n\n\n\nHow to Register: Email Valerie Hura\, at valerie.hura@uucleveland.org\n\n\n\n\nA flyer outlining the program details is attached below.  Please feel free to share with Teens ages 12-18 who may be interested in joining us.  Don’t forget to register your teen for the programming by emailing Valerie Hura.  
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/lgbtq-youth-and-youth-allies-night-sketch-your-own-drag-show-persona/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251113T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T180954Z
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SUMMARY:UUs Together virtual November meeting- Pretrial Support!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some inspiring initiatives! UUs Together November meeting. We all know the current pretrial system is harmful\, especially to those with few resources. Join us for our last virtual meeting in 2025 to learn about 2 initiatives to disrupt the current pretrial system\, to bring some dignity to those arrested by police but have not had their case resolved. We will learn about past and current Pretrial Justice Initiatives by Greater Cleveland Congregations\, at both the local and statewide levels. AND we will learn about UUCC’s Pretrial Support program\, which has trained over 40 volunteer navigators to accompany people in the Pretrial period. Join us to hear some good news!  We will hear from Pat Dillard\, who co-chairs the GCC Pre Pretrial Team and also leads the UUCC Pretrial Support team.  Joining her will be fellow UUCC Pretrial Support team members Nan Middaugh and Louise Mosher. We meet Monday November 24 from 7-8:30pm. Please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com for the link!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-virtual-november-meeting-pretrial-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251126T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153845Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:The Lunch Bunch meets monthly during the week for lunch. We have changed our meeting time to the 1st Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Our next meeting is December 4th at 12 noon . We are eating at the Sweet Mango in Berea.  Please contact Sharon Marrell 216-410-4885 if you are interested. Sitting is limited and reservation required. Want to learn more about The Lunch Bunch  read more  \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about UUCC Small Group Ministries read more
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/lunch-bunch-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251030T130518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T161002Z
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SUMMARY:UUCC Capital Campaign Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:oin Us for the Building Our Tomorrows Kickoff Event on December 5! \n\n\n\nOn December 5 at 6pm\, UUCC is hosting the ultimate tailgate party! We’ll gather to celebrate the launch of our capital campaign\, Building our Tomorrows. Join your fellow UUCCers for fellowship\, food\, fun\, games\, and more. All are welcome and childcare will be provided. This will be a moment to come together\, share in our achievements\, get updates on the Building our Tomorrows campaign and look forward to the bright future we’re building—together. No solicitations\, just a good time! See you there!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-capital-campaign-kickoff-party/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,Congregational Matters,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251105T204551Z
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SUMMARY:Injustice to JUSTICE: A Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:With nearly two million people behind bars at any given time\, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world!   WHY? And What You Can Do! \n\n\n\nJoin us\, Saturday afternoon (noon – 4 pm)\, December 6\, at the Cleveland Unitarian Universalist Congregation (21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, OH 44122 )\, when a coalition of groups will host a community forum on the criminal justice system.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmail racialequitybuddies@gmail.com to RSVP and reserve your seat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– testimonials from individuals who have been wrongfully charged\, incarcerated\, and exonerated \n\n\n\n– panel discussion exploring restorative justice \n\n\n\n– panel discussion on present efforts to eliminate injustice \n\n\n\n– Light Lunch provided \n\n\n\nThis event aims to promote meaningful dialogue and raise awareness about justice and equity issues in our society. Attendees can expect a panel of knowledgeable speakers\, opportunities for open discussion\, and resources for further engagement on these critical topics. Join us to learn\, share\, and collaborate towards building a more just community.The panelistChristina Swarns (pictured above )\, the national director of the Innocence Project\, is our featured speaker. Additionally\, we are excited to welcome local and state activists who will contribute to this important discussion. Our speakers include:  – Matthew Ahn\, Esq (Beyond Guilt  \n\n\n\nMatthew Ahn | Ohio Justice & Policy Center) – Mark Chupp\, professor at Case\, who teaches restorative justice \n\n\n\nMark Chupp | Jack\, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences | Case Western Reserve University– Km Corral\, Esq. (who represents wrongfully convicted individuals\, as well as those who are poor and marginalized within the justice system) \n\n\n\nHome | Law Office of Kimberly Kendall Corral  \n\n\n\n– Pat Dillard ( GCC’s Pretrial Justice Team and the birthing of the UUCC Pretrial Support Team) A Community Engaged – Advancing Pretrial Policy & Research (APPR)– LaToya Logan (Project Lift\,  \n\n\n\nMeet Project LIFT CEO\, Latoya Logan | Project LIFT) \n\n\n\nWe are also honored to have one of Kim’s clients\, who was recently exonerated\, who will share his harrowing experience of being falsely accused\, wrongfully arrested\, indicted\, and convicted—before ultimately being exonerated.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsors: ACLU\, Pretrial Support Team\, Unitarian Universalist of Cleveland\, Racial Equity Buddies of Greater Cleveland\, Social Justice Advocacy Ministry of Federated Church at Chagrin Falls\, Undoing Oppressions Task Force of West Shore UU Church
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/injustice-to-justice-a-community-forum/
CATEGORIES:McKimm Fund,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251120T160905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T160907Z
UID:50699-1765638000-1765645200@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Deck the Halls with UUCC Youth!
DESCRIPTION:Decorate\, Snacks\, and Crafts \n\n\n\nThe youth group will be getting an evergreen tree for the congregation on December 7th. So we need to get together to dress it up and create some holiday spirit! \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to Jenni to offer to help with the event. It’s simple AND needs some helping hands. jenni.papp@uucleveland.org
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/deck-the-halls-with-uucc-youth/
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Community,Learning,News,Youth RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251121T104400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T104402Z
UID:50290-1765711800-1765717200@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:2025 December 2nd Sunday Meal: Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us after service for our 2nd Sunday Meal! Each month we gather in community to share food and fellowship. \n\n\n\nThis month’s meal is a true potluck—everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish to share. \n\n\n\nThis month also features a Congregational Conversation\, sponsored by the Tending Covenant Team\, where we’ll reflect together on “The Practice of Covenant.“ \n\n\n\nWhether 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!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/202512-2nd-sunday-meal/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251211T154651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213604Z
UID:50823-1766316600-1766316600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Pagan & Earth Centered Spirituality - Yule Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pagan and Earth-Centered Spirituality group of UUCC will be meeting on the Winter Solstice\, December 21st\, 2025 at 11:30am in the Conference Room (215) immediately after the service. Any active witches\, Wiccans\, heathens\, pagans\, earth-centered naturalists\, and those curious or interested in learning more are invited to share in a guided group ritual honoring the shortest day of the year\, welcoming Yule\, and preparing for the new Wheel of the Year to begin. No association or prior experience is needed\, bring only yourselves and your curiosity.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pagan-earth-centered-spirituality-yule-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251126T164614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T214237Z
UID:50767-1766316600-1766322000@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Craft Show: Last Minute Market!
DESCRIPTION:Following the service head to Fellowship Hall to find treasures for yourself and all your favorite people! Enjoy coffee and refreshments while you shop guilt-free\, supporting your crafty and talented fellow UUCC friends who will have a variety of gifts for sale. There will be fabric arts\, needlework goodies\, paper-crafts\, jewelry\, baked goods\, and more! 10% of all proceeds will be donated to UUCC. If you would like to have a table to sell your creations or have questions\, please contact Amy Collins at amymcollins@sbcglobal.net\, or call/text 216-410-4985.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/annual-holiday-craft-show-last-minute-market/
CATEGORIES:Community,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251211T155708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213604Z
UID:50825-1766604600-1766604600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Dessert & Appetizer Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The post Christmas Eve Service Dessert & Appetizer Potluck is on!So\, bring your favorite Desserts & Appetizers\, BYOB\, prior to the service\, drop them off downstairs and be prepared to enjoy some festivities after the service. We’ll be providing hot cider\, soft drinks\, and the ubiquitous coffee & tea. We’ll have tables set up and dessert plates out & ready for after the service. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure all food is ready to serve when you bring it. Ex: If it’s cheese & crackers\, you’ve already cut the cheese and laid it out on a tray. \n\n\n\n2-3 Volunteers are needed before the service to help setup tables\, chairs\, receive and setup the incoming food. Get plates\, silver\, glasses ready. Other similar duties as needed. \n\n\n\n3-4 Volunteers are also needed to help break down the tables\, chairs\, and otherwise put stuff away. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to Volunteer or have any Questions\, please feel free to contact me at 440.669.7177 or cwire64@sbcglobal.net.Cliff Wire
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/christmas-eve-dessert-appetizer-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Community,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251211T154103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213604Z
UID:50821-1766921400-1766921400@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages meets December 28
DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages is an intergenerational group that is open to all who identify as LGBTQ+. We meet the 4th Sunday of every month at 11:30 in the Baker Room. We gather as a group for support\, for friendship\, for event planning\, and as a resource to the congregation. All LGBTQ+ people welcome! The next meeting of Pride for All Ages is December 28. All LGBTQ+ people welcome!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-meets-december-28/
CATEGORIES:Community,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20260101T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T172425Z
UID:51119-1767441600-1767441600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip to SPACES exhibit "Everlasting Plastics"
DESCRIPTION:Experience an artistic exploration of our culture’s relationship to plastic at the “Plastics Everlasting” exhibit at SPACES (2900 Detroit Ave.). Join UUMFE’s Climate Urgency subgroup on Jan. 3rd\, 1-3 PM  at SPACES (carpool from the church at noon)\, or 9th\,  \n\n\n\n2-4 PM at SPACES (no carpool)\, or go on your own Wednesday-Saturday from 12-5 through January 17.Go to spacescle.org.  Learn more at Everlasting Plastics | SPACES | Cleveland\, OH \n\n\n\nField Trip to SPACES (2900 Detroit Avenue\, Cleveland) for an exhibit entitled “Everlasting Plastics”. The trip is sponsored by the Climate Urgency sub-committee of the UUCC Ministry for the Earth. Two opportunities scheduled\, plus “on-your-own” option: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 3 carpool from the church at noon\, arriving at SPACES by 1\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 9 SPACES at 2 (no carpool)\n\n\n\nOn your own Wednesday-Saturday from 12-5. The last day is January 17\n\n\n\n\n       Go to spacescle.org for more information.  \n\n\n\n      In keeping with the Earth Day 2026 theme “Planet vs. Plastics”\, we are kicking off a campaign to encourage UUCC members to continue to work on reducing their use of plastics to address their harmful health and environmental effects. If you have questions contact Debbie Wright (715)308-4739 for January 3 or Nancy Lineburgh (330)618-0892/ Nancy King Smith (216)496-3543 for January 9 and for general information.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/field-trip-to-spaces-exhibit-everlasting-plastics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251225T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T160859Z
UID:51082-1767526200-1767531600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Can't get out? Work at home for justice.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/cant-get-out-work-at-home-for-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20260101T172735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T120032Z
UID:51121-1767812400-1767812400@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:For 35 years\, the UUA Green Sanctuary program has supported UUs in protecting our environment.  We honor that work and we need to transform our commitments and actions to respond to the challenges of our times.  \n\n\n\nThe new Green Sanctuary 2030: Mobilizing for Climate Justice offers a flexible\, manageable\, and impactful process to support UUs in transforming their congregations through climate justice.   \n\n\n\nMonthly Office Hours are here for anyone with questions on how Green Sanctuary 2030 can support UUs to transform our congregations through climate justice. Review the short Orientation Video then join us on Jan 7 at 7pm ET/ 6 CT/ 5 MT/ 4 PT/ 3 AKT/ 1pm HT in the office hours to get all your questions answered. Current Green Sanctuary 2030 Teams\, this time is for you\, too!  Register Here
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/green-sanctuary-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Justice,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192919
CREATED:20251218T151234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213449Z
UID:50935-1768039200-1768044600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Tending Covenant Circle
DESCRIPTION:As our congregation approaches a capital campaign\, it is only human to find ourselves a bit anxious when talking large sums of money and altering our “congregational home” when there are differing views among us. \n\n\n\nLaurie Albright and Mike Miller will conduct a session that will reinforce/remind ourselves how we live into our congregational covenant throughout this process\, and focus on how we want to treat/be with each other. \n\n\n\nThe process involves a talking piece\, and we will engage in a series of rounds. Each person has an opportunity to respond in each round (or can pass). We will gather in Fellowship Hall for 90 minutes. \n\n\n\nPlease indicate your interest by sending an email to: Ljalbright@hotmail.com\, and \, your availability to gather from 10:00-11:30 on Saturday January 10. We have room for 12 participants\, spots are filling! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/tending-covenant-circle/
CATEGORIES:Community,News
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