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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20251211T154103Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20251225T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T160859Z
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SUMMARY:Can't get out? Work at home for justice.
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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
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CREATED:20260101T172735Z
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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
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CREATED:20251218T151234Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000
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SUMMARY:Congregational Conversation: Sabbatical
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Sunday in Fellowship Hall after the service for a Congregational Conversation facilitated by the Sabbatical Committee. We’ll be discussing the spiritual work and growth we want to do as a congregation\, while Rev. Randy is away on sabbatical doing their own growing and spiritual work. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also enjoy a delicious meal together provided by Harry’s Kitchen Crew with contributions from all of us.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/congregational-conversation-this-week/
CATEGORIES:Community,News,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
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SUMMARY:January 2026 2nd Sunday Meal Kitchen Crew +Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year to all!!Harry’s Kitchen Crew is back to prepare another delicious “main menu entrees” on Sunday\, January 11th after the Sunday service. This month’s dining theme is “Guess\, what is in the Crock-Pot?” \n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew will bring 4 to 5 edible delights that will please carnivores\, vegans\, omnivores\, vegetarians\, and kids of all ages…..there is no “slow cooking going on in the Kitchen”. The “FAST cooked meal” will be provided by the happy members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor January\, members and friends with last names beginning with A-K will supply the salad or side dish for 8 people \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor January\, members and friends with last names beginning with L-Z will supply the dessert for 8 people \n\n\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\nThis month also features a Congregational Conversation\, facilitated by the Sabbatical Committee\, where we’ll reflect together on our work as a congregation during Rev. Randy’s sabbatical. \n\n\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, January 11th. \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/january-2026-2nd-sunday-meal-kitchen-crew-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T201500
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SUMMARY:Injustice to JUSTICE discussion Continues
DESCRIPTION:On January 14th\, via Zoom (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM) we will continue the spirited discussion begun on December 6th\, when UUCC co-sponsored the inspiring community forum titled “Injustice to JUSTICE.” If you missed the forum\, you are most welcome to join this discussion.RSVP: racialequitybuddies@gmail.com to request the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nThe date January 14th is significant because it is one day before the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, who wrote those now immortal words pictured below\, from a Birmingham jail cell on April 16\, 1963. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to host this Zoom follow-up and are honored to have representatives from the Reentry Advisory Committee\, the Restorative Justice Working Group\, the Pre-trial Support Team\, and Rep Your Block as presenters; all experts in their respective fields. \n\n\n\nThis will be an intimate program\, allowing for greater interaction between presenters and participants. We look forward to seeing you via Zoom on January 14 at 7 PM!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/injustice-to-justice-discussion-continues/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260115T160521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T160524Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Make Some Good Trouble With the Rainbow Brigade
DESCRIPTION:hey\, friends\, \n\n\n\na few of us are organizing a bit of a “rainbow brigade” THIS FRIDAY\, January 16. \n\n\n\nHere’s the thing: \n\n\n\nThe City Club of Cleveland is platforming the leader of a known Ohio-based LGBTQIA+ hate group\, the “Center for Christian Virtue.” \n\n\n\nWe are inviting friends and conspirators in EVERYONE’S PERSONAL\, NOT PROFESSIONAL capacities to gather in highly visible non-violent support of the LGBTQIA+ community and in opposition of The City Club giving this hate-group a platform to speak and promote their hateful agenda. \n\n\n\nWe are inviting YOU (but not on social media\, please) to join us. \n\n\n\nHere’s the plan: \n\n\n\nArrive outside the front entrance to The City Club of Cleveland at 10:30am on Friday\, January 16\, dressed for the weather. (Rainbow wear OF COURSE welcomed!) \n\n\n\nPaula and Alyssa will check in the folks on our RSVP list and distribute rainbow umbrellas. \n\n\n\nWe will have about 50 rainbow umbrellas available (perhaps more if needed!) so that each of us has one to HOLD HIGH. \n\n\n\nWe will peacefully install ourselves all along the sidewalk in each direction surrounding The City Club so that all passersby and arriving participants HAVE TO see our flood of solidarity and support for LGBTQIA+ people\, allies\, and communities–and our bright stance against hate. \n\n\n\nWe hope to remain in place throughout the forum and be there as people depart. The forum ends at 1pm\, so think of our ending time as being around 1:15\, 1:30pm. \n\n\n\nCan YOU join us? Please RSVP Please RSVP using this google form: https://forms.gle/2U8xeVPWqhoydBcn8so that we can be prepared with sufficient supplies! \n\n\n\nLet’s make some good trouble\, eh?
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/lets-make-some-good-trouble-with-the-rainbow-brigade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260108T232537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T232539Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Allyship
DESCRIPTION:Group: The Community of Rainbow Affirming Youth (RAY) Who: LGBTQ+ Youth & Youth Allies (ages 12–18)Where: 21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, OhioHow:  Register your teen by emailing Valerie Hura at valerie.hura@uucleveland.org \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll help us share this opportunity and support LGBTQ+ youth in our wider community as we continue building spaces of affirmation\, creativity\, and belonging.  
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-art-of-allyship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20251222T123331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T121930Z
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SUMMARY:The Divided States of America
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Earl Leiken\, Senior Fellow\, Levin College of Public Affairs & Education\,CSU and Lecturer\, Siegal College of Lifetime Learning\, CWRU; former Mayor\,Shaker Heights \n\n\n\nHow Did We Get This Way?\n\n\n\nWhy has America become so deeply divided — politically\, culturally\, and interpersonally? \n\n\n\nDrawing from a course he teaches at Siegal College\, former Shaker Heights Mayor Earl Leiken explores the psychological\, cultural\, and economic forces that have driven Americans apart. This program will examine insights from multiple experts and research on the full political spectrum — from progressives to MAGA supporters — to better understand the roots of polarization. And beyond diagnosis comes the harder question: Can’t we just all get along? If so\, how?  \n\n\n\nIn person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-divided-states-of-america/
CATEGORIES:Forums,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260115T155656Z
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SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker Event Saturday 1/24\, 3 PM
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mulberry pastors two small churches in Michigan\, and he is an activist working with other Michiganders to shut down the Enbridge oil pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac\, threatening Native Americans in Michigan and the environment of virtually all the Great Lakes. \n\n\n\nA federal district court recently decided that Michigan Governor Whitmer’s revocation of Enbridge’s right of way under the Straits cannot be enforced as the federal government has jurisdiction over right of way decisions on interstate and international pipelines like Line 5. But Line 5 is more than 72 years old and not in the best of shape. What can be done? This is going to require massive action by residents of Michigan and all around the Great Lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Mulberry will present the whole story from the history of the pipeline to an account of efforts to shut it down and how activists are going organize to make sure it is shut down. \n\n\n\nREGISTER for this ZOOM EVENT: REGISTER
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-event-saturday-1-24-3-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
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SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages meets January 25
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 January 25. 
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-meets-january-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260108T184524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T150116Z
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SUMMARY:Power in Progress: POSTPONED Celebrating 15 Years of GCC!
DESCRIPTION:Join Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) as we kick off 2026 and celebrate 15 years of organizing together! GCC’s founding leaders will reflect on how and why they came together to build an organization in Cleveland\, the most powerful lessons from the journey\, and their vision for GCC’s future in a challenging moment: \n\n\n\nOlivet Institutional Baptist Church8712 Quincy Avenue\, Cleveland \n\n\n\nThis celebration will help connect newer congregations and newer members to GCC’s roots while deepening our shared understanding of how community organizing drives systemic change—empowering communities\, delivering new resources and transforming unjust systems into just ones. \n\n\n\nWe’ll close the program with a 15-year birthday cake and opportunities to support GCC’s work through a financial pledge for 2026 and/or a commitment of time and talents. \n\n\n\nThis event is a meaningful and welcoming way to introduce members of your congregation to GCC’s work and invite them into deeper engagement. \n\n\n\nTo rsvp\, simply click the link: https://www.evite.com/event/00D6IIAE4SKDAAEPWEPQ3LUWPG5TXI/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite \n\n\n\nThanks\, and see you there!
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/power-in-progress-celebrating-15-years-of-gcc/
CATEGORIES:GCC,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260122T152416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T152419Z
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SUMMARY:UUs Together Let's Grow our Allyship Sharon Groh-Wargoron
DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together via Zoom on Monday January 26\, 2026 7:00-8:30 to learn from PFLAG (LGBT+ People and those who love them) how we can expand our welcoming allyship in our congregations\, work places\, and homes. \n\n\n\nIn a time when our family and friends who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community are being bullied\, denied care\, and threatened to be pushed back into the closet it is important for us to grow our allyship and even possibly become super allies. This month’s presenter\, Sharon Groh-Wargo PhD\, Vice-President PFLAG Cleveland will share an overview of LGBTQ+ language\, ideas on how to create a welcoming environment\, and steps to becoming an ally. Presentation will be followed by a question and answer session including time for folks to share how each congregation has progressed further along the allyship spectrum. You will also learn how PFLAG is a community resource here in Cleveland. To receive the meeting link\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-lets-grow-our-allyship-sharon-groh-wargoron/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20251221T141059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T182454Z
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SUMMARY:Property Tax Debate in Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Zach Schiller\, Research Director\, Ohio Policy Matters \n\n\n\nHow Can/Should We Pay for What We Need?\n\n\n\nOhioans’ frustration over rising property taxes is driving a wave of legislative and constitutional proposals—ranging from limiting local levies to eliminating property taxes altogether. With inflation pushing up property values\, tax burdens increase even without new levies. But if we reduce or eliminate property taxes\, what happens to school funding\, emergency services\, and local infrastructure? What are the pros and cons of property taxation\, the real-world consequences of cutting it\, and potential alternative revenue sources?  \n\n\n\nIn person in Fellowship Hallor via In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/property-tax-debate-in-ohio/
CATEGORIES:Forums,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260129T153222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T120811Z
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SUMMARY:Allyship & Advocacy: Taking Your Support to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/allyship-advocacy-taking-your-support-to-the-next-level/
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260129T161406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T120811Z
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SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker FEB. 7 @ 3 PM ET. Jordan Thomas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-feb-7-3-pm-et-jordan-thomas/
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260122T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T225110Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Vote "Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action."
DESCRIPTION:Unitarian Universalists across the US\, at the June 2025 General Assembly\, overwhelming approved Actions of Immediate Witness addressing Resisting Authoritarianism and more. The UU Social Justice group has recommended congregations take several actions to implement this important statement\, including congregations approving a resolution: “Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere at UUCC many of us are asking what role can faith communities play in resisting authoritarianism and supporting democracy?  One way is making a public statement of resolution\, such as the one UUCC members are asked to vote upon right after the service on Sunday February 8th.  \n\n\n\nBecause this recommendation is consistent with our UU values\, and is timely\, we have scheduled a congregational vote to approve the Resolution submitted by the UUCC Democracy in Action Team and approved by your Board of Trustees for voting. We recognize congregants are not accustomed to voting at times other than the annual meeting\, but this request follows the UUCC Justice Endorsement policy adopted in 2021. \n\n\n\nPlease plan to remain in the sanctuary after the service on Sunday February 8th\, where Alicia Burkle and Laura Lau from our UUCC Board of Trustees will conduct a vote on whether to adopt the proposed resolution entitled “Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action.” \n\n\n\nAfter the vote\, we will proceed to Fellowship Hall for a shared meal. Harry’s Kitchen Crew will be preparing the main course\, ! Congregants with last names A-L are asked to bring sides or salads\, and M-Z to bring desserts. \n\n\n\nZ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action\n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the use of the democratic process in society at large\, consistent with our shared Values of Justice and Equity; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, democracy in the United States faces unprecedented challenges from rising authoritarianism\, including efforts to undermine free and fair elections\, suppress the vote\, spread disinformation\, erode civil liberties\, and concentrate power in the hands of the few; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, the imposition of authoritarianism threatens the worth and dignity of all people\, particularly those already marginalized by systemic racism\, xenophobia\, misogyny\, economic injustice\, and other forms of oppression\, including LGBTIQ communities and immigrants and refugees; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, our faith calls us to act in solidarity with those defending democratic norms\, institutions\, and rights; \n\n\n\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this congregation: \n\n\n\n1. Affirms its commitment to democracy as a moral and spiritual imperative and as essential to the realization of justice\, equity\, and compassion inhuman society; \n\n\n\n2. Condemns efforts to subvert democratic institutions\, suppress voting rights\, intimidate public servants\, manipulate the judiciary\, and spread authoritarian ideologies; \n\n\n\n3. Commits to nonviolent action in defense of democratic values\, and to active resistance against authoritarian encroachment through legal\, ethical\, and peaceful means; \n\n\n\n4. Supports local\, state\, and national efforts to protect and expand voting rights\, ensure election integrity\, and hold leaders accountable to the rule of law; \n\n\n\n5. Encourages education and civic engagement within and beyond the congregation\, including hosting forums\, supporting nonpartisan voter registration efforts\, engaging in public witness for democracy including non-violent protests\, strikes and disruptive events as needed; \n\n\n\n6. Partners with other faith communities and civic organizations to build a broad-based movement to uphold democratic principles and resist authoritarianism; \n\n\n\n7. Create a task force or working group to guide\, coordinate\, and report on these efforts\, ensuring that our actions remain grounded in our Unitarian Universalist values and inclusive of all members of our community. \n\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be shared with our regional and national Unitarian Universalist associations and other faith-based organizations. And further\, that our congregation remains steadfast in love\, courage\, and commitment as we work to build a just\, democratic\, and compassionate society for all.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/congregational-vote-actions-of-immediate-witness/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Event,Governance,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260123T020412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T155323Z
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SUMMARY:February 2026 2nd Sunday Meal: Kitchen Crew + 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\nHappy February to all!! \n\n\n\nBUCKEYE CHUCK did not see his shadow…. so\, he predicts an early Spring.But\, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL did see his shadow…. so\, he predicts 6 more weeks of Winter.Which groundhog is the most accurate?? Either way\, Harry’s Kitchen Crew is back to prepare another delicious “main menu entrees” on Sunday\, February 8th after the Sunday service. \n\n\n\nThis month’s dining theme is “18th Anniversary of Harry Kitchen Crew” \n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew will provide their first main entree that was prepared eighteen years ago… Chicken Marsala and Portabella Marsala. \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 for 8 people.ANDThe congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter L thru Z will supply the SALAD OR SIDE 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\, February 8th. \n\n\n\nThe “Warm cooked meal” will be provided by the happy members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew. \n\n\n\nThis month also features a Congregational Vote\, sponsored by Democracy in Action Team\, where we’ll consider the Action of Immediate Witness addressing Resisting Authoritarianism from the 2025 UUA General Assembly. \n\n\n\nWhether you bring a dish or just yourself\, you are always welcome at the table.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/202602-2nd-sunday-meal/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20251222T123608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T122107Z
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SUMMARY:Belief and the Ballot
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joseph White\, CWRU Political Science Professor and Director\, Public Policy andGraduate Studies \n\n\n\nHow Religion Shapes U.S. Politics\n\n\n\nReligious affiliation profoundly shapes American politics\, influencing not only how people vote but also which policies they support. According to Pew Research\, roughly 30% of Americans now identify as religiously unaffiliated—a group that includes atheists\, agnostics\, and those who describe themselves as“nothing in particular.” Christians remain the nation’s largest religious group\, while Jews account for about 2% of the population\, and Muslims\, Buddhists\, and Hindus each make up about 1%. About 20% of Republicans and 46% of Democrats report no religious affiliation\, while women in both parties tend to place greater emphasis on faith. The economy often dominates election discussions\, but shifting religious identities and political alignments may be quietly reshaping how Americans vote—and how candidates frame key policy debates. How might these evolving dynamics influence voter turnout\, elections and thenation’s broader political landscape?  \n\n\n\nIn person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/belief-and-the-ballot/
CATEGORIES:Forums,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260129T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T120722Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Comics Workshop with Lake Erie Ink
DESCRIPTION:Group: The Community of Rainbow Affirming Youth (RAY) Who: LGBTQ+ Youth & Youth Allies (ages 12–18)Where: 21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, OhioHow:  Register your teen by emailing Valerie Hura at valerie.hura@uucleveland.org \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll help us share this opportunity and support LGBTQ+ youth in our wider community as we continue building spaces of affirmation\, creativity\, and belonging.  
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/rainbow-comics-workshop-with-lake-erie-ink/
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260219T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T113358Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance Fair
DESCRIPTION:Special features at this year’s Resistance Fair: \n\n\n\n· Food: Baked goods and coffee for sale. \n\n\n\n· Books: Hexagon Books and Mac’s Backs will provide books for sale \n\n\n\n· Kids: Lake Erie Ink will host family-friendly activities.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/resistance-fair/
CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135455
CREATED:20260219T115232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T140103Z
UID:51539-1771759800-1771761600@uucleveland.org
SUMMARY:Capital Campaign Celebration
DESCRIPTION:11:30-noon Capital Campaign Celebration +Cake     Fellowship Hall
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/capital-campaign-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News
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