2026 March 2nd Sunday Meal: Potluck
2026-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us after service for our 2nd Sunday Meal! Each month we gather in community to share food and fellowship.

This month’s meal is a true potluck—everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish to share.

This month also features a Congregational Conversation, sponsored by the Sabbatical Team, where we’ll continue reflecting together on our vision for the future of UUCC.

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

A Novel Idea
2026-03-09 19:00

FaCt Distinguished Speaker Series
2026-03-14 15:00
Daniel CooperriderAuthor of Speak with the Earth and It wIll Teach You: A Field Guide to the Bible.Daniel Cooperrider is a writer, ecotheologian, and pastor in the United Church of Christ. Daniel is the author of Speak with the Earth and It Will Teach You: A Field Guide to the Bible, Gold Winner in the 2023 Nautilus Book Awards, and Live Each Season as It Passes: Re Earthing Spiritual Practice.In this presentation on “re-earthing spiritual practice,” Daniel will draw from his two books as well as pastoring an outdoor “wild church” community, to trace and encourage an evolution in theology or spirituality of nature beyond the dominion and stewardship paradigms, and towards a kincentric paradigm of relationship and reciprocity with the more-than-human world.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT FACTSUSTAIN.ORG/DISTINGUISHEDNote: Event will be recorded

The Disease That Steals the Self
2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker(s): Dr. Martha Sajatovic, CADRC Core Leader of Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement; researcher, professor, psychiatry and neurology, CWRU

Understanding Alzheimer’s and the Fight for a Cure

In the United States, one in three Americans over the age of 80 is living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Nearly two-thirds of those affected are women. The disease often begins its silent progression decades before diagnosis — starting with mild forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or struggling to find words, and advancing to profound memory loss and cognitive decline. Over time, Alzheimer’s can erode not only memory but the very sense of self and identity.What do we truly know about this devastating disease? What causes it, and who is most at risk? How effective are current treatments, and is there real hope for prevention or a cure?

These urgent questions will be explored by leading experts from the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (CADRC) — a collaboration formed in 2019 among the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, and Case Western Reserve University. Find out what science has uncovered, what challenges remain, and how researchers are working to preserve memory, identity, and dignity.

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom

Sign Making Party for No Kings Rally
2026-03-15 11:30 - 13:00
Your Democracy in Action Team is holding two (2) sign making parties to support your participation in NO KINGS Rally on Saturday March 28 that will be at multiple sites in Cuyahoga County, including Free Stamp downtown, Shaker Heights and Solon.

The first sign making party will be after the service in Fellowship Hall on Sunday February 15.

The second, intended to be family friendly, will also be in Fellowship Hall on THURSDAY MARCH 26 at 6pm. PIZZA WILL BE SERVED

We will have some supplies on site. You may bring reusable cardboard, but poster boards, markers and colored tape will be provided as well as examples of ideas for signs. Sponsored by our church’s Democracy in Action Team. Any questions call or text Eve Bendezu 216-374-7983.

All are welcome!!

NO KINGS RALLY will be at multiple sites in Cuyahoga County, including Free Stamp downtown, Shaker Heights and Solon.

If you’d like to join a group: fellow UUCC folks are taking the rapid to the Free Stamp, be at UUCC at 12 noon, we will walk to the green rd. Station, the train leaves at 12:07. The No kings Rally is scheduled 1pm to 3pm. Hopefully we will be back to UUCC by 4 pm.

Level Up Together: A Night of Interactive Group Games, Connection, and Community
2026-03-20 18:30 - 22:00
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

We 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.

Spring Equinox Family Day
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00

Pride for All Ages
2026-03-22 11:30
Pride for All Ages, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ folks, meets the 4th Sunday of each month at 11:30 in the Baker Room. Our next meeting is March 22.

March UUs Together Pre Earth Day meeting March 23rd 7pm
2026-03-23 19:00
Join 4 local UU Congregations on Monday, March 23 @ 7 pm via ZoomThe March UUs Together programming welcomes Dr. Philip Loring of The Nature Conservancy. Dr. Loring will talk to us about what ecology and social science can tell us about interdependence and its deep relationship with diversity and justice, with examples that span from prehistory to the modern day. In interdependence, he believes, is the blueprint for a renewed and reimagined kind of human progress.

Phil Loring is the Global Director, Human Dimensions Science for The Nature Conservancy’s Global Science Team. He helps ensure that TNC’s science and practice incorporates attention to the social and cultural dimensions of environmental problems and elevates local voices in the development and implementation of solutions.

He is a trained anthropologist and experienced storyteller and is passionate about using his craft to help communities build food systems and livelihoods that are more sustainable, healthful, and just. Be ready for Earth Day with this engaging experience!

Sign making party for No Kings Rally
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30
Your Democracy in Action Team is holding two (2) sign making parties to support your participation in NO KINGS Rally on Saturday March 28 that will be at multiple sites in Cuyahoga County, including Free Stamp downtown, Shaker Heights and Solon.

The first sign making party was on Sunday March 15 after the service. .

The second, intended to be family friendly, will also be in Fellowship Hall on THURSDAY MARCH 26 at 6pm. PIZZA WILL BE SERVED

We will have some supplies on site. You may bring reusable cardboard, but poster boards, markers and colored tape will be provided as well as examples of ideas for signs. Sponsored by our church’s Democracy in Action Team. Any questions call or text Eve Bendezu 216-374-7983.

All are welcome!!

NO KINGS RALLY will be at multiple sites in Cuyahoga County, including Free Stamp downtown, Shaker Heights and Solon.

If you’d like to join a group: fellow UUCC folks are taking the rapid to the Free Stamp, be at UUCC at 12 noon, we will walk to the green rd. Station, the train leaves at 12:07. The No kings Rally is scheduled 1pm to 3pm. Hopefully we will be back to UUCC by 4 pm.

Justice After Arrest: Pre-Trial Justice Teach-In
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:30
Our Pre-Trial Justice team has been closely monitoring our court system and identifying changes that must be made to the arraignment process.What to expect: Building on the success of our Youth Bindover Court Watch program, we are launching a new initiative that invites members to attend arraignment court. Far too many people are jailed before they are tried and treated as if they are sentenced before they are even charged. We can and must do better. Join the team as we finalize a strategy to ensure every person in our system receives the pre-trial justice they deserve.The agenda will be from 12:00 p.m -1:00 p.m. sharp to honor those who are taking a lunch break to join us. The chat will remain open afterwards to allow the planning team to gather and share additional questions with the presenters.When: March 27 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Where: Via Zoom

No Kings Rally: Downtown
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00
NO KINGS RALLY will be at multiple sites in Cuyahoga County, including Free Stamp downtown, Shaker Hts and Solon.

NEWS FLASH for NO KINGS

RTA is NOT running the rapid transit this weekend, but IS running Shuttle buses.

For those of us traveling to the Free Stamp together, let’s modify our meeting plan to insure we access RTA easily.

Let’s change our meeting place to:

GREEN ROAD RAPID STATION at NOON this Saturday March 28

There’s plenty of parking there. We will be queuing up to get on the BUS going West on Shaker Blvd. We presume this will take us to Public Square, and we will proceed to walk to 9th and Lakeside.

The current weather forecast is 41 degrees and sunny!

Also, consider joining us in Fellowship Hall THIS EVENING AT 6PM for a sign making party and Pizza! Our master teacher/artist, and UUCC Democracy in Action team member Eve Bendezu will have supplies of paint, stencils, wording suggestions, and a limited supply of cardboard. Feel free to bring your favorite piece of cardboard. I can’t think of a better recycling/re-using use for it that proclaiming your message at NO KINGS, whichever venue you choose: Free Stamp, Shaker Hts, Solon, and more.

Pretrial Support Team volunteers - Save the Date!
2026-04-02 17:30
All the fabulous volunteers for our UUCC Pretrial Support Team are invited to a Potluck on Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.

Cancer small group meeting
2026-04-09 19:00
Please join our cancer support group. By connecting with fellow congregants you will find support, laughter, tears, knowledge, and caring. Helping each of us become more resilient and able to face what lies ahead. Our next meeting is Thursday April 9th at 7 pm in the Baker room. Please feel free to call or email me if you need more information.Dennis Grossman 216-346-5740 abbey216@aol.comHope to see you soon!

April 2026 2nd Sunday Meal: Kitchen Crew + Potluck
2026-04-12 11:30 - 13:00
Join us after service for our 2nd Sunday Meal! Each month we gather in community to share food and fellowship.

Spring has sprung and the cold weather is behind us, cross your fingers. Some people say “April showers bring May flowers”, but Harry’s Kitchen Crew (“HKC”) says… “April weather brings Harry’s Kitchen Crew back to share delights!”

This month’s dining theme is … “What’s in your SPRING Step?” Come skipping in or hopping in or walking into the Fellowship Hall for a shared meal together. Harry’s Kitchen Crew will prepared the “main” entrees to cover everyone’s dietary needs.

We 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 SALAD or SIDE DISH for 8 people.

AND

The congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter L thru Z will supply the DESSERT for 8 people.

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

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

This springful message was provided by the wonderful members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew!

Community Conversation
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:00
Moderator: John Bacon, UUCC Member

Community Conversation – Your Thoughts on Today’s Headlines 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 headline and one neighborly voice at a time.

In Person Only in Fellowship Hall

This Forum will NOT be Zoomed or recorded

UUCC Women's Weekend
2026-04-24 16:00 - 2026-04-26 10:00
Our annual retreat. We have reserved 3 cabins on a quiet and wooded cul-de-sac in Punderson State Park. We will hike, eat, socialize, perhaps swim at the lodge, play games, and generally relax and get to know each other better.

Pride for All Ages April 2026
2026-04-26 11:30 - 13:00
Pride for All Ages, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ folks, meets the 4th Sunday of each month at 11:30 in the Baker Room.

Pride for All Ages May 2026
2026-05-24 11:30 - 13:00
