Newsletter Archives
Worship Highlights – A month of musical richness, including Youth Sunday and a jazz service with Rev. Dr. Derrick McQueen
Special Services – Maundy Thursday (April 17), Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Sunday (April 20)
Guest Preacher – Rev. Dr. Derrick McQueen (April 14) brings jazz and justice to worship
Youth Sunday – April 7 service led by our youth, with a drama on the story of Thomas
Music Sunday – Choir and musicians lift up powerful music in worship (April 28)
Book Discussion – Final session of Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren (April 7)
Staffing Update – Hiring underway for Office Administrator and Director of Music
Worship Highlights – Celebrating Women’s History Month with narratives of women interacting with Jesus
Special Guest – Hymn writer Amanda Udis-Kessler leading discussions on inclusive language (March 6 & 13)
Book Discussion – Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren, March 10 & 17
Community Resilience Conversation – March 19 with local organizations addressing transitions, grief, and trauma
Staffing Update – Interviews underway for Office Administrator and Director of Music
Following Jesus – The Sermon on the Mount – Church-wide focus on Matthew 5-7 through sermons, studies, and reflections
Black History Month – Poetry, spirituals, and reflections on justice throughout February
Christmas Love Offering gratitude and results
Guest Preacher – Dr. John Walker
Artist in Residence – Dr. Kevin Fenton
Wayless Way Gatherings – Monthly contemplative sessions for spiritual reflection
Transitions & Threshold Moments – Reflecting on staff changes, including the departure of the Campus Manager and the search for a new Director of Music
Epiphany Sunday – Celebration with communion and a sermon on Matthew 2:1-12, 16
Baptism of Christ Sunday – Focus on Matthew 3:13-17 with organist Glenn Priest
Rev. Dr. King Sunday – Choir performance of “Total Praise” and readings from Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
Annual Meeting Sunday – Budget review, leadership updates, and vision for the year ahead
Wayless Way Gatherings – Invitation to spiritual reflection and discernment sessions
Quiet Prayer Day – January 20th event for personal reflection in the Sanctuary
Advent and Christmas Eve Worship Services
Christmas Love Offering
Food & Hunger Initiatives
Brady Sarasota Vigil
UCC Women’s Christmas Program
Singing Our Prayers
Angel Tree Gifts
Kwanzaa Celebration
Florida Conference Recap
Ministry and Fellowship Opportunities
All Saints Sunday
Church’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Pastor Wes’ 10-Year Anniversary
Stewardship and Trans Remembrance Sunday
Thanksgiving Sunday with Brass and Percussion
Angel Tree Gift Tags and Toy Drive for Alta Vista
Sacred Conversations on Race and Hip-Hop Documentary
Food Collection for All Faiths Food Bank
Community Meal at St. Paul’s
Butterfly Gardens Expansion
Upcoming Worship Services
World Communion Sunday
Coming Out Sunday Celebration
Gathering of the Waters Sunday
Mission Fair with Rev. Ellen Marsey
First UCC Women’s Group & Men’s Breakfast
Peace & Justice Updates
Ministry and Fellowship Opportunities
Reading the Gospel in 50-ish Days
Upcoming Worship Services
Gathering Water
Pastor Wes’ 10 Year Anniversary
Ministry Opportunities
Racial Justice, Creation Justice, ONA News
Favorite Hymns
Director of Music Search
Upcoming Worship Services
Scholarship Recipients
Ministry Opportunities
Racial Justice, Creation Justice, ONA News
Ready Readers
Voter Information
Director of Music Search
Upcoming Worship Services
Special Events
Summer Salad Hymn Sing
Community Meal
Ministry Opportunities
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Food Collection
Prayer Circle
Juneteenth Celebration
Gun Violence Awareness