BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.16.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T100000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20231217T234723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T042406Z UID:17967-1709456400-1709460000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Why Is It So Expensive to Be Poor? DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Emily Campbell\, President & CEO\, Center for Community Solutions; Chris Knestrick\, Executive Director\, Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH). \n\n\n\nIn the past 50 years there have been dramatic accomplishments in science\, medicine and IT. Yet nearly 10% of the U.S. population continues to live in poverty. The line curves slightly up and down through Democratic and Republican administrations. Why is poverty so unrelenting and what can be done to reduce it? URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/why-is-it-so-expensive-to-be-poor/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T123000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240227T124143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T130210Z UID:36909-1709464500-1709469000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:After Service: Meet and Learn for potential LDC and Board members DESCRIPTION:Meet & Learn for Potential Board and LDC CandidatesIn order to care for our congregation\, the Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates to serve as a UUCC Board of Trustees member (3)\, and Leadership Development Committee member (2). We are offering in-person and virtual opportunities to learn more about these roles. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday March 3\, we will be in Fellowship Hall after our worship service \n\n\n\nAnother chance on via Zoom March 4 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmOn Monday March 4\, we will hold a virtual “Meet and Learn” from 7:30-8:30pm. Click here to join the Zoom meetingWe encourage you to complete this form if you are interested in nominating yourself\, another person\, or want more information. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/after-service-meet-and-learn-for-potential-ldc-and-board-members/ CATEGORIES:Congregational Event,Governance,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240218T203900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T214236Z UID:33354-1709580600-1709584200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Meet & Learn for Potential Board and LDC Candidates DESCRIPTION:In order to care for our congregation\, the Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates to serve as a UUCC Board of Trustees member (3)\, and Leadership Development Committee member (2). We are offering in-person and virtual opportunities to learn more about these roles. \n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday March 3\, we will be in Fellowship Hall after our worship service\n\n\n\nOn Monday March 4\, we will hold a virtual “Meet and Learn” from 7:30-8:30pm. Click here to join the Zoom meeting \n\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to complete this form if you are interested in nominating yourself\, another person\, or want more information. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/meet-learn-for-potential-board-and-ldc-candidates/ CATEGORIES:Governance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Board-LDC-Candidates.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240213T223540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T154022Z UID:31957-1710069300-1710075600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:March Food & Fellowship: Potluck DESCRIPTION:Our second Sunday Congregational Meal on March 10 will be a potluck! Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nPlease plan to bring your favorite dish to share. We will have clearly marked tables for Main Dishes\, Salads\, Sides\, and Desserts in the Fellowship Hall prior to the service. Consider labeling your food ingredients: vegetarian\, vegan\, gluten free\, etc. . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n And If everyone plans to stick around and help a little bit with cleanup afterward\, it will be quick and easy work. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/march-2024-potluck/ CATEGORIES:Community,Congregational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20231217T235803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T005741Z UID:17971-1710666000-1710669600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Making End of Life Decisions: What are the Options in Ohio? DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Lisa Vigil Schattinger\, MSN\, RN\, founder of Ohio End of Life Options (OELO); Ann Rowland\, retired Assistant US Attorney\, board member\, OELO. \n\n\n\nSeveral states have statutes permitting Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) for competent adults who are terminally ill. The speakers will review the laws nationwide and legislative efforts in Ohio.  Without a MAID law in Ohio\, what are the options for the terminally ill?  The speakers will discuss Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)\, advance directives with dementia provisions\, and hospice care.  They will also discuss their thoughts about navigating end of life decision-making with loved ones based on their personal experiences.  URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/end-of-life-decisions/ CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240318T175014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T175148Z UID:44586-1711047600-1711053000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Engage GCC: meeting in person DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the next Engage GCC meeting which will be IN PERSONWhere:Forest Hills Presbyterian Church on Monticello3031 Monticello Blvd\, Cleveland Heights\, OH 44118 \n\n\n\nTime:7-8:30pm. \n\n\n\n Questions? Ask a Core Team member: Laurie Albright\, Bev Austin\, Pat Dillard\, Greg Nosan\, Brandon Ruud\, Bob Staib\, Mark Weber\, and Randy Partain. \n\n\n\nGreater Cleveland Congregations Read More URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/engage-gcc-meeting-in-person/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240318T173959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T174001Z UID:44569-1711279800-1711283400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:"Citizens not Politicians" Petition Signature Gathering Training DESCRIPTION:GCC has committed to do our part in signature gathering for the proposed Ohio Constitutional Amendment to create a “Citizens not Politicians” method of re-districting by collecting 20\,000 signatures by mid May toward the statewide goal of 700\,000. \n\n\n\nYour UUCC GCC Core team has set a goal of gathering at least 400 signatures. One dozen of your fellow congregants have taken the training and signed out petition books. We have arranged for a convenient training for you after worship service on Sunday March 24 from 11:30-12:30 in rooms 106-108. \n\n\n\nThis will be our kick-off for our current Good Trouble campaign. Plan to attend the training\, sign out a petition book\, and collect signatures. We will have a list of public events you can collect signatures at\, or you can simply collect from neighbors\, friends\, and family. Each signature is as important as any other!! Help us meet our goal and create more justice in Ohio.Also: All are invited to the next Engage GCC meeting which will be IN PERSON at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church on Monticello on Thursday March 21 from 7-8:30pm. Questions? Ask a Core Team member: Laurie Albright\, Bev Austin\, Pat Dillard\, Greg Nosan\, Brandon Ruud\, Bob Staib\, Mark Weber\, and Randy Partain. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/citizens-not-politicians-petition-signature-gathering-training/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240313T020241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172157Z UID:42705-1711279800-1711285200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Pride for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Pride for All Ages\, an intergenerational group for LGBTQ+ people\, meets on Sunday\, March 24 after the service at 11:30 in the Baker Room following the service. Read more about the group URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/pride-for-all-ages-mar24/ CATEGORIES:News,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240318T180532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T180535Z UID:44602-1711393200-1711398600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together: Fair Wage Campaign OHIO!! virtual meeting DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together virtually this month to learn about the Fair Wage campaign in Ohio. Haven’t heard of it? All the more reason to join us. This is a proposed constitutional amendment\, currently gathering signatures (the same process as the anti-gerrymanding/fair districts campaign). Learn about this movement to raise the minimum wage (note: if the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation and increased worker productivity since 1968\, it would be over $24 an hour)\, and abolish the tipped wage\, among other things. \n\n\n\nWe will view a small portion of a very informative video\, and hear from Mariah Ross\, organizer for the Fair Wage campaign\, and Grace Heffernan\, Northeast Ohio Worker Center\, which partners with Collaborate Cleveland on the Pay Equity campaign. \n\n\n\nSee you on Monday March 25 from 7-8:30pm virtually!Bring your questions! \n\n\n\nTopic: UUs Together February meetingTime: Mar 25\, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86037193106?pwd=eTZkMUZHQXltSStabzhrdEY3blpmUT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 860 3719 3106Passcode: 757500 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-fair-wage-campaign-ohio-virtual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20230831T020245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T020248Z UID:17079-1711479600-1711486800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:March 2024 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/march-2024-uucc-board-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T054814 CREATED:20240315T215858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T215859Z UID:43415-1711652400-1711656000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Free concert in our sanctuary- Classical Guitar with Suvan Agarwal DESCRIPTION:Join us in the UUCC Sanctuary on Thursday\, March 28th at 7:00 p.m. for a free concert with classical guitarist Suvan Agarwal\, who is currently a graduate student at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Suvan will perform works of Robert Schumann and Johann Sebastian Bach. Suvan Agarwal is an American guitarist with international experience. He has won numerous prizes at the Columbus Guitar Symposium Competition\, Oberlin Conservatory Bach Competition\, Louisville Guitar Competition\, Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition\, and Tuesday Musical competition\, where in addition to first prize in the guitar category he won the audience prize in the final round\, open to winners from all instrument categories. He has performed in both the United States and Japan. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/free-concert-in-our-sanctuary-classical-guitar-with-suvan-agarwal/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR