BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uucleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230802T232951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T233615Z UID:16914-1692536400-1692547200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Karin Tooley with The Don Disantis Band play at Cain Park DESCRIPTION:Music Talent Of Cleveland Presents:Sunday Afternoon Concert Series in the Evans Amphitheater \n\n\n\nDON DISANTIS QUINTETThe Don Disantis Band has been providing entertainment for appreciative audiences at lounges\, country clubs\, private parties\, weddings and summer concerts for the past 30 years. \n\n\n\nThe talented musicians can play a wide range of music including those standards of Sinatra\, Bennett\, Martin and others\, as well as those Big Band favorites of the Great American Songbook. But they don’t stop there. A mix of The Beatles\, Elton John\, Billy Joel and many others\, along with some tunes from Broadway Musicals highlight the versatility of this wonderful group of professionals. \n\n\n\nThe vocals of Don Disantis are highlighted by Karin Tooley on keyboard\, George Judy on drums\, Brian Dorr on bass and Mike Fisher on trumpet. With Don’s easy going baritone vocals\, along with his background in musical theater\, it’s more than just the music; it’s a show!Cain Park link here: https://www.cainpark.com/451/Sunday-Afternoon-Concert-Series URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/karin-tooley-with-the-don-disantis-band-play-at-cain-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230725T195715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202811Z UID:16781-1692640800-1692651600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The Northeast Ohio "Climate Fresk" workshop DESCRIPTION:Climate Change is real and huge\, and it’s also very local. Join us on Monday\, August 21 from 6-9 in Fellowship Hall for “Climate Fresk\,” a fun and informative workshop on climate change focused on the Northeast Ohio. Pizza will be served. Adults and high school students welcome.  Space is limited so register soon. \n\n\n\nThe Northeast Ohio Climate Fresk is a workshop that provides quality climate education in an interactive\, game-style format\, followed by group discussion and reflection\, current regional climate plan information\, and additional engagement opportunities.  The goals are to teach attendees the fundamental science behind climate change\, empower them to take action\, and learn about the Northeast Ohio Climate Action plan process and engagement opportunities. Register by emailing Nancy King Smith (nancykingsmith@me.com) by August 17.Limited to the first 24 adults and high school students. \n\n\n\nUUCC Fellowship Hall21600 Shaker Blvd.Shaker Height\, Ohio 44122United States\n\n\n\n Sponsored by:NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency)UUCC Ministry for Earth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Climate Fresk Website is here: https://climatefresk.org/ \n\n\n\nThe Northeast Ohio Climate Planning website is here: https://www.eneo2050.com/climate-action-plan \n\n\n\nWhat is Climate Fresk? read more URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-northeast-ohio-climate-fresk-workshop/ LOCATION:Fellowship Hall at the UU Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd.\, Shaker Height\, OH\, 44122\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,Learning,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/UUMFE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230816T014256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T015536Z UID:16981-1692730800-1692738000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:August 2023 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/august-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230710T001928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T225704Z UID:16359-1693135800-1693141200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, August 27 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230830T022558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T171319Z UID:17057-1694340900-1694344500@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Ingathering/Water Ceremony DESCRIPTION:We welcome special musical guests Emma’s Revolution on September 10 for this year’s Ingathering/Water Ceremony! Bring your water (and all of who you are) into this special ritual of grounding and renewal. Plan to arrive early\, as there will be special music to start our service beginning at 10:00! URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/ingathering-water-ceremony-2023/ CATEGORIES:Community,Worship Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230907T003502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T003723Z UID:17148-1694876400-1694883600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT distinguished speaker series “American Canopy: Trees\, Forests\, and the Making of a Nation” DESCRIPTION:“American Canopy: Trees\, Forests\, and the Making of a Nation” \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE for THIS ZOOM EVENT: \n\n\n\n“American Canopy:Trees\, Forests\, and the Making of a Nation”By Erik RutkowWriter\, Lawyer\, Historian Read more about the book and author \n\n\n\nThis fascinating and groundbreaking work tells the remarkable story of the relationship between Americans and their trees across the entire span of our nation’s history. \n\n\n\nFrom the Book Jacket: Like many of us\, historians have long been guilty of taking trees for granted.  Yet the history of trees in America is no less remarkable than the history of the United States itself–from the majestic white pines of New England\, which were coveted by the British Crown for use as masts in navy warships\, to the orange groves of California\, which lured settlers west…. America–if indeed it existed–would be a very different place without its millions of acres of trees. As American Canopy shows\, trees were essential to the early years of the republic and indivisible from the country’s rise as both an empire and a civilization.  As symbols of liberty\, community\, and civilization\, trees are perhaps the loudest silent figures in our country’s history….  Today\, few people think about where timber comes from\, but most of us share a sense that to destroy trees is to destroy part of ourselves and endanger the future.   URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-series-american-canopy-trees-forests-and-the-making-of-a-nation/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230724T010522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T011915Z UID:16389-1694941200-1694944800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:ArtificiaI Intelligence: Stunning Advances\, Vital Questions\, Regulations DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s): Vipin Chaudhary\, PhD\, Chair\, CWRU Computer and Data Sciences Department; Craig Nard\, JD\, CWRU Law Professor and Director\, Spangenberg Center for Law\, Technology & the Arts \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence is poised to revolutionize our personal lives\, communities and workplace through myriad applications in industries\, businesses and government. More than 80% of US workers are in occupations where at least one job task could be better accomplished by AI.  Corporate ethics and government regulations are needed to control personal information\, hacking\, disinformation\, copyright violations and transparency in the AI digital sphere.  What might be the blueprint for the AI Bill of Rights in our democracy?  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/artificiai-intelligence-stunning-advances-vital-questions-regulations/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230913T233204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T233206Z UID:17210-1694949300-1694952000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:McKimm Fund Fall Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Sue McKimm Fund for Congregational Advancement! Forward we move! \n\n\n\nFind yourself wondering what’s up with the 5 funded projects through the Sue McKimm Fund for Congregational Advancement? Put SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 after worship on your calendar. The Projects will have a Pop-up with information and project members to speak with. Wander Fellowship Hall and join in the excitement. \n\n\n\nThe 5 funded Projects are: \n\n\n\n\nBringing Our Congregational History into the 21st Century \n\n\n\nDream no Small Dreams: Partnering with the Bail Project \n\n\n\nEnergy Efficiency Project \n\n\n\nWater for Community Garden and Other Improvements for Community \n\n\n\nEngagement Youth Community Academy \n\n\n\n\nSee you in Fellowship Hall after worship on September 17th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/mckimm-fund-fall-pop-up/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,McKimm Fund,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230911T191703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T192817Z UID:17181-1695555000-1695560400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, September 24\, 2023 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230920T182706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T182709Z UID:17241-1695668400-1695673800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Join UUs Together DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together virtually from 7-8:30pm for our kick-off meeting for the 2023-24 year on Monday September 25th. We will have a congregational round robin on our experiences at General Assembly in June in Pittsburgh. UUs were participants\, delegates\, choir members\, volunteers\, and youth. We also will suggest topics for our coming monthly meetings. Please email Laurie Albright at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com for the zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/join-uus-together/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230831T015430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T015615Z UID:17071-1695754800-1695762000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:September 2023 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/september-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230922T115320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T195636Z UID:17261-1696086000-1696093200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Speaker: Environmental Health and Communities of Color DESCRIPTION:Yvonka Hall of NEO Black Health FaCT’s 2023 Keynote Speaker \n\n\n\nFaCT ANNUAL MEETING \n\n\n\nSeptember 30 – 3 PM ET – Via Zoom Zoom REGISTRATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYvonka Hall\, Executive Director of NEO Black Health Coalition\, is a fearless advocate and thought leader in the Cuyahoga County area and surrounding communities fighting for communities of color that have a history of being impacted by industry and other environmental health factors. \n\n\n\nFaCT is honored to welcome Yvonka to our virtual “stage” to help us learn more about the environmental health challenges faced by communities of color and the efforts of NEO Black Health Coalition in dealing with these challenges. \n\n\n\nYou can register for this Zoom event here and then a meeting link will be emailed to you: REGISTER \n\n\n\nFaCT’s ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING WILL FOLLOW Yvonka Hall’s presentation. \n\n\n\nLearn more about FaCT\, Faith Communities Coming Together for a sustainable Future.Our Mission is to help empower communities to protect our air\, water\, and soil\, and the health and safety of Ohio families as well as working to mitigate climate change.We Believe in the moral imperative of addressing climate change-engaging faith Communities and People of conscience in  the interconnectedness and sacredness of the natural world and one another. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-environmental-health-and-communities-of-color/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230724T010900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T224313Z UID:16393-1696150800-1696154400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Does the U.S. Supreme Court Have Credibility? DESCRIPTION:Join in person or via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Cassandra Burke Robertson\, JD\, MA\, MPA\, Professor of Law and Director\, Center for Professional Ethics School of Law at Case Western University; Shih-Chun Steven Chien\, JSD\, Assistant Professor of Law\, Cleveland State University School of Law \n\n\n\nConfidence in the U.S. Supreme Court was already sinking before extravagant unreported gifts to Justice Clarence Thomas became public. It begs the question: Does the highest court in the country have the lowest ethical standards? The Court has been challenged to adhere to the policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States\, required of lower courts. While referencing ethics as an “issue of concern inside the court”\, Chief Justice John Roberts has not committed to implement a Code of Ethics. How does this situation affect our judicial system\, and the concept of justice in the United States? URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/does-the-u-s-supreme-court-have-credibility/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230913T013552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T013554Z UID:17201-1696159800-1696163400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Marvelous Ministry Fair DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/marvelous-ministry-fair/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News,Small Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Marvelous-Ministry-Fair-2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230923T150906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T020456Z UID:17264-1696764600-1696770000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:October Food & Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Fall is in the AIR. \n\n\n\nThe Leaves are TURNING. \n\n\n\nAnd Harry’s Kitchen Crew is BACK for another year! \n\n\n\nWe are offering the following Menu: Butternut Squash Soup topped with Pumpkin Seed\, Chopped Salad\, Roasted (marinated) Chicken Thighs\, Roasted Brussel Sprout\, Simple Dessert\, Apple Cider\, Coffee and Ice Water. \n\n\n\nSo\, UUs come stay a while after the Sunday Service for conversation\, friendship and Fall fun. \n\n\n\nHelp support this team’s effort….Donations are always welcome. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/october-food-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-10-08-Brunch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230724T011013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T224052Z UID:16395-1697360400-1697364000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:The Fifth Estate: 21st Century Watchdogs DESCRIPTION:Join in person or via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Mark Naymik\, Managing Editor\, News\, Signal Cleveland digital newsletter; Phil Trexler\, Editor-in-Chief\, The Marshall Project-Cleveland. \n\n\n\nWith financial constraints on print newspapers of the traditional Fourth Estate\, society has seen the rise of a Fifth Estate – digital media. How do digital journalists ensure accountability as watchdogs? What are they reporting? How do they make a difference?  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/the-fifth-estate-21st-century-watchdogs/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230903T014631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T015420Z UID:17126-1697911200-1697922000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Circle Suppers October 21\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Circle Suppers are Coming – Saturday\, October 21!Please join fellow UUCCers at a Circle Supper on Saturday\, October 21! Circle Suppers are a meal at a congregant’s home with a small group of UUCCers – those who are new to UUCC\, those who have been around forever\, and those in between. It is a great opportunity to have good food and conversation and get to know your fellow congregants better.How’s this work?Congregants participate as a Host or a Guest. Hosts offer to house a Circle Supper in their home (or garden). They let us know how many seats at their table\, and also coordinate guest food contributions. Guests bring a dish they agree to in advance and show up on the date and time to share dinner with the group.Sign-up to participate as either a host or a guest at this link sign up link by Tuesday\, October 10. \n\n\n\nWe’ll let you know your dinner group and host by Friday\, October 13. The host will contact guests and coordinate who is bringing what.Then all you need to do is show up at the host’s home on Saturday\, October 21 at 6 pm.The Circle Supper Coordinator will keep a waiting list and forward folks to any openings.Questions? Contact Kristen van Kranenburgh\, kvankran@gmail.com . URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/circle-suppers-october-21-2023/ CATEGORIES:Community,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/230406-Dinner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230911T192014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T193038Z UID:17182-1697974200-1697979600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, October 22\, 2023 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231002T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T011351Z UID:17324-1697981400-1697986800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Boundaries Workshop DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 22\, from 1:30-3:00PM\, Rev. Randy Partain will facilitate a special virtual workshop focusing on boundaries in a congregational setting. The skills and insights can also apply to personal boundaries in other areas of life. \n\n\n\nBoundaries define what we allow and what we create. In our personal lives\, boundaries are in important way we connect healthily with other human beings. They allow us to tend to our needs and create clear expectations in relationship. \n\n\n\nThe same is true in congregations. Our covenant might be thought of as a set of positive boundaries about what we co-create. There might be other boundaries that enable us to establish safe and brave space with one another. \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute interactive experience will explore the healthy use of boundaries. It will also be a “train the trainers” event\, especially directed at those who may want to facilitate this conversation at other points in the church year. All are welcome to participate\, even if you don’t intend to facilitate the workshop in the future. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOqppzIjHdLN8LaV5DSewa9adwdIoFpk \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/boundaries-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231005T104941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T114938Z UID:17388-1698080400-1698080400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC 2023 Auction Donation Deadline DESCRIPTION:The UUCC Golden Ticket Auction will be on Saturday\, November 4. Our annual auction fundraiser is not only a time-honored tradition but also a vital source of funding for our congregation’s programs and initiatives. It is through your generosity and support that we are able to continue making a positive impact in our community. This year\, we are asking you to once again contribute by donating goods or services to the auction. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Donate\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s a unique handmade craft\, a special talent or skill you possess\, a weekend getaway you can offer\, or any other valuable item or service\, your contributions will play a significant role in the success of our fundraiser. \n\n\n\nHere’s how you can get involved: \n\n\n\n\nDonate Goods: If you have items that you believe would be appealing to our congregation and the wider community\, such as baked goods\, jewelry\, stained glass\, or fabric art\, please consider donating them.\n\n\n\nOffer Services: Are you a talented chef\, musician\, handyman\, or have any other skills that people might be interested in? Offering your services for auction can be a fantastic way to contribute.\n\n\n\nHost an Event: Do you like to cook for others or gather with friends for a special movie or game? Offer a movie night\, dinner party\, or evening of games. You can co-host with friends and share the evening’s fun.\n\n\n\nSpread the Word: Even if you can’t donate personally\, you can still help by spreading the word about our fundraiser. Encourage friends\, family\, and colleagues to participate\, donate\, or attend the auction event.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about making a donation\, please contact the Auction Team at auctionteam@uucleveland.org. We will happily arrange for the collection or drop-off of your donations. If you need assistance\, feel free to reach out at any time. \n\n\n\nOur annual auction fundraiser is not only an opportunity for us to raise funds but also a chance for us to come together as a community\, strengthen our bonds\, and share in the joy of giving. Your contributions\, no matter how big or small\, will make a meaningful difference. \n\n\n\nThank you in advance for your generosity\, and for being an integral part of our congregation’s mission to serve and support our community. Together\, we can make this year’s auction fundraiser a resounding success. \n\n\n\nWith gratitude and blessings\,The UUCC Auction Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/2023-uucc-auction-donation-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Auction,Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Auction-Donations-Gold.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231017T171223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T171224Z UID:17529-1698087600-1698093000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together: Bathroom bill & more DESCRIPTION:Join UUs from West Shore UU\, Southwest UU\, as well as fellow UUCCers virtually Monday October 23 from 7-8:30pm. An important and urgent topic is LGBTQ+ rights\, in particular the impact of right-wing hate speech and discriminatory state legislation now being directed at the transgender community and their families. We would like to gain more insight into how this culture war activity is affecting families with transgender members\, and steps we can take to encourage safety for ALL of us. \n\n\n\nPeople directly affected have graciously offered to share their perspectives\, followed by a Q and A session. To request a link to the meeting\, please email Laurie. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-10-2023/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231018T114535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T114537Z UID:17548-1698087600-1698093000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Together: Bathroom Bill and more DESCRIPTION:Join UUs from West Shore UU\, Southwest UU\, as well as fellow UUCCers virtually Monday October 23 from 7-8:30pm. An important and urgent topic is LGBTQ+ rights\, in particular the impact of right-wing hate speech and discriminatory state legislation now being directed at the transgender community and their families. We would like to gain more insight into how this culture war activity is affecting families with transgender members\, and steps we can take to encourage safety for ALL of us. \n\n\n\nPeople directly affected have graciously offered to share their perspectives\, followed by a Q and A session. To request a link to the meeting\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-together-bathroom-bill-and-more/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230831T015857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T015859Z UID:17077-1698174000-1698181200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:October 2023 UUCC Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:UUCC is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for determining and upholding the mission and vision of our congregation\, as well as for making financial and legal decisions. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All Congregation Members are welcome to attend Board meetings\, except when an Executive Session has been called. Members may address the Board only by prior arrangement with the President. \n\n\n\nTo attend the Board meeting\, send an email to board@uucleveland.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/october-2023-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231018T111811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185842Z UID:17544-1698346800-1698352200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC Launches Medical Debt Relief Campaign DESCRIPTION:EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm B’nai Jeshurun Congregation27501 Fairmount Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44124 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7At the September EngageGCC Assembly hosted by UUCC\, medical debt as an action issue was discussed. RIP Medical Debt has been engaged to relieve unpaid medical debt in Cleveland. They have negotiated a deal to retire $6 million in debt for $40 thousand. RIP Medical Debt uses your donations to purchase bundled medical debt portfolios on the secondary debt market and then forgives that debt at pennies to the dollar. When debt relief recipients open the yellow envelope from RIP\, they are told that their debt has been bought by a third party and erased with no strings attached. They owe nothing on the debt and face no tax penalty. \n\n\n\nGCC is launching a medical debt relief campaign that is open to GCC member congregations and supporters to contribute toward a goal of eliminating millions of dollars of medical debt for persons in the city of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about how you and your congregation can donate to the medical debt relief campaign visit this website: https://ripmedicaldebt.org/campaign/gcc-color-of-health-campaign/ \n\n\n\nWe can really make a difference! Thank you! \n\n\n\nThe next EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation on Fairmount Blvd. If you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in finding out more about Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)\, please visit:Learn About Who GCC is at Greater Cleveland Congregations;orIf you would like to receive GCC’s email updates\, please visit: Join our Mailing List the sign up sheet is located at the bottom of the page URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-launches-medical-debt-relief-campaign/ LOCATION:B’nai Jeshurun Congregation\, 27501 Fairmount Blvd\,\, Beachwood\, Ohio\, 44124\, United States CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231020T094844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T094846Z UID:17575-1698602400-1698607800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Samhain Celebration DESCRIPTION:The UUCC Earth-Centered Spirituality Group will be holding a Samhain celebration on Sunday\, \n\n\n\nSamhain is the Feast of the Ancestors. It is also the New Year in the Celtic tradition. We will honor our ancestors and spend time contemplating the turning of the Wheel into the new year.Where:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker BlvdShaker Heights\, Ohio 44122 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, we will meet outside. Weather not permitting\, we will meet inside in Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:A small stick or piece of wood to add to our communal fireA picture or representation of a dearly departed person or petYour intention for the new yearSomething to sit on \n\n\n\nPlease contact Peggy with any questions. wytchywmn@sbcglobal.net URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/samhain-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Community,News,Spiritual Practices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231009T011212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T015703Z UID:17412-1698694200-1698699600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 2-Part Special Forum Event\n\n\n\nIn a political moment in Ohio where adoption is often invoked as an abortion alternative\, what can we learn from the experiences of women who have relinquished children for adoption? Adoption Network Cleveland is pleased to host sociologist Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.  for a special preview of her upcoming book\, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Macmillan\, February 2024). Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland is proud to be a partner. \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 30\, 7:30-9pmZoom Presentation with Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D. For more details and to register for this session\, go to: Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood with Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.: Adoption Network Cleveland Calendar of Events and Programs URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/relinquished-forum-1/ CATEGORIES:Forums,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231031T025211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T025907Z UID:17651-1698949800-1698955200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Care Not Cages: Care Response 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night on Care Response 101\, with Josiah Quarles from REACH. Learn about non-police response for those experiencing a mental health crisis\, and how this promising new approach to safety could work in Cleveland. Food and drinks will be provided! We’ll be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and all are welcome – please RSVP so we know how much food to bring: https://tinyurl.com/care101Nov2 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/care-not-cages/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231005T021055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T192430Z UID:17383-1699120800-1699128000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC Golden Ticket Auction DESCRIPTION: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-golden-ticket-auction/ CATEGORIES:Auction,Community,Congregational Event,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UUCC-Golden-Ticket-Banner-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20230724T011133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T011436Z UID:16391-1699174800-1699178400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Make Your Home More Comfortable\, Eco-Friendly\, Affordable  DESCRIPTION:Join in person or via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n Speakers: Alberto Alas\, AIA\, LEED Architect\, Alas Consulting; Martin Berry\, Certified Energy Auditor\, President\, Berry Insulation  \n\n\n\nThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history\, offering funding\, programs and incentives to accelerate our urgent transition to a clean energy economy. It is intended to drive significant deployment of new clean electricity resources in all our homes and businesses.  How will this law help make your home more comfortable\, eco-friendly and affordable? URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/how-to-save-money-with-clean-electricity/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173227 CREATED:20231009T012016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T122109Z UID:17419-1699183800-1699189200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Discussion) DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of 2-Part Special Forum Event\n\n\n\nIn a political moment in Ohio where adoption is often invoked as an abortion alternative\, what can we learn from the experiences of women who have relinquished children for adoption? Adoption Network Cleveland is pleased to host sociologist Gretchen Sisson\, Ph.D.  for a special preview of her upcoming book\, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Macmillan\, February 2024). Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland is proud to be a partner. \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 5\, 11:30amIn-Person discussion led by Betsie Norris\, Founder & Executive Director\, Adoption Network Cleveland. At Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd. at Belvoir Oval\, Room 108. To register for the in-person discussion\, email forums@uucleveland.org by Friday\, November 3. Indicate when you register if you aren’t available to watch the Zoom October 30\, and a link to the recording will be sent to you. It would be helpful but not mandatory to watch the program in advance.  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/relinquished-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:Forums,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-24-Forum-Special-Event-Politics-of-Adoption-10-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR