Letters from a Glass House

American culture tells us that appearance is important. How do we move beyond the surface of life and focus on the things that matter most?

Living in gratitude and thanks is a daily choice. Join us for this dicussion of thanksgiving.

For the first time in Unitarian Universalist history, we have declared a shared purpose for our faith—to actively engage our members “in the transformation of the world through liberating Love.”  At first blush this may seem like a simple platitude, but this morning we’ll explore the specific ways it puts our faith on a radical and salvific trajectory, one for which most human beings deeply hunger...

What do you do when the world has come crashing down? Let's talk about faith hope and resilience in the face of the modern world

It's become popular to claim being "spiritual but not religious. When is spiritual alone not enough, and what is religion, when you get right down to it?

What is the Day of the Dead, and how is it celebrated? Can anyone do it, or is it only for those of Hispanic heritage? Join us for this joyful celebration of those who have come before! 

Mr. Miller is a life-long Mennonite who grew up in Pinecraft, the Amish/Mennonite enclave in Sarasota. He speaks to numerous groups and teaches classes about the Amish and Mennonites through the Adult Community Enrichment (ACE) program of Sarasota County Schools. Since retiring in 2014, he’s spent time researching the history of the Pinecraft community. He currently attends Covenant Mennonite Fell...

How do you decide what is wise, moral, and ethical to do? When should you choose to suffer? Join us for this look at choosing your own moral and ethical code, and making wise decisions based on it

 What is Project 2025, and is it possible to support it while maintaining UU values? Do we offer a promise of a better way?

Dr. Dan Dana, a renowned expert in conflict management and organizational behavior, will speak about the Humanists of Sarasota Bay, a group of secular Humanists and freethinkers focused on improving the human condition through rational inquiry, critical thinking, and appropriate action.

Rosh Hashanah, redemption and getting woke! Today we're exploring the realization that every day is a new beginning; you just have to wake up!

Music has always been a way of moving people to action. Join Rev. Amy Shaw for this exploration of the use of music to set the stage for transformative experience.

How can we honor and respect human beings if they are not allowed to make a living wage? Join us for this service on financial justice and economic inequality

As UUs we are committed to the responsible search for truth and meaning. Please join us for this service exploring the miraculous and the supernatural in religion, and let’s examine why it’s not true that “UUs can believe anything.”

Sensuality and sexuality are a part of what makes us human. Join us for this exploration of the sacredness of the sensual.

Join us for this service by William Esty which askes what would we do to truly live our values?

This episode features special guest Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. SAACC’s goal is to open an art center and history museum. The precursor of this historic preservation initiative is “Newtown Alive.” Led by Oldham, the project traces the history of Newtown, one of Sarasota’s oldest communities. Newtown Alive products include a research report,...

Featuring special guest Kristofer Geddie, executive director of the Venice Theater

Pray- what is it and does it work? Some people claim it causes miracles to happen, others feel that it's just talking to empty air. Come and explore the idea of prayer as a Unitarian Universalist activity, and see if talking to a Mystery is right for you!

Join special guest Dick Smith for this fascinating look at finding beauty

Please join Peter Casamento, President and Executive Director of Laurel Civic for this wonderful discussion of his organization and the good they do in the world

Enjoy this question box service with Rev. Allison L. Moore

Join us for this lovely talk featuring special guest Bill Payton, President UUSRQ Board of Trustees

A reminder to all that our witness is desperately needed because there are more and more people feeling that there's no place for them in Florida.

In the Swedenborgian tradition, the Bible is viewed as an allegory of our spiritual journey. Rather than a set of rules and cautionary tales, it is a mirror of our growth, with all of our stumbles, foibles and eventual success.