February 2026 2nd Sunday Meal: Kitchen Crew + Potluck
2026-02-08 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.

Happy February to all!!

BUCKEYE 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.

This month’s dining theme is “18th Anniversary of Harry Kitchen Crew”

Harry’s Kitchen Crew will provide their first main entree that was prepared eighteen years ago… Chicken Marsala and Portabella Marsala.

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 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.

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, February 8th.

The “Warm cooked meal” will be provided by the happy members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew.

This 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.

Whether you bring a dish or just yourself, you are always welcome at the table.

Belief and the Ballot
2026-02-15 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker: Joseph White, CWRU Political Science Professor and Director, Public Policy andGraduate Studies

How Religion Shapes U.S. Politics

Religious 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?

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom

Rainbow Comics Workshop with Lake Erie Ink
2026-02-20 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.

Pride for All Ages will meet at NOON on Feb. 22
2026-02-22 12:00
We will meet at NOON on Feb. 22 instead of immediately after the service, so everyone can enjoy the Capital Campaign celebration in Fellowship Hall. Have some cake, join the festivities, then come up to the Baker Room. All LGBTQ+ people welcome.

Duplicate Bridge returns to UUCC!
2026-02-24 18:00
UUCC will begin hosting an ACBL duplicate game every Tuesday, starting February 24. The game will start at 6 PM and last until about 9 PM. If you don’t have a partner, there will be a person on-site to play with you. Come and try out or rejuvenate your bridge skills!

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:00
Speaker: Dr. Po-Hao (Howard) Chen, MD, MBA, Vice Chair of Artificial Intelligence for the Diagnostics Institute and Medical Director for Enterprise Radiology Informatics at the Cleveland Clinic

What We Gain, What We Risk

It is said that AI won’t replace doctors, but doctors who use AI will replace doctorswho don’t.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping modern medicine. What began with simple tools such as automated transcription of patient interviews has expanded into complex systems capable of reading mammograms, modeling protein structures, and predicting the molecular design of new antibiotics. Fromdiagnostics to drug discovery, AI’s presence in healthcare is growing — and it’s not going away. But with this transformation come critical questions: How is AI used in healthcare today? What benefits does it bring to patients, providers, and researchers — and what risks or ethical challenges accompany its rise

In person in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom

Bible mistranslation - no "homosexual"
2026-03-01 13:00 - 16:00
At the Family Life Center on 306 in Bainbridge, will be a showing of the documentary “1946.” This film documents how a mistranslation reshaped our culture. There will be a discussion following the film. ALL ARE INVITED. It is a free event, but you are encouraged to register at events@geaugasogi.org

Sponsored by Democracy In Action

A Novel Idea
2026-03-09 19:00

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

Community Conversation
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:00
Moderator: TBD

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 in Fellowship Hallor via Zoom
