Sunday, May 11, 2008, 11am – “Flower Communion Sunday: Honoring Mother Earth”  Join us as we honor Mother’s Day with a celebration in flowers.  Attendees of today’s worship service are asked to please bring one or more flower stems with you to church as part of our annual Flower Communion Ceremony.  As we pay tribute to our mothers this day, Rev. Mishra will explore with us the theme of ‘Mother Earth’ -- the mother goddess traditions and our relationship to the planet we live on.  You won’t want to miss this special Sunday! Please remember to bring with you to church this Sunday one or more flower stems per person.  These flowers will be part of our annual Flower Communion tradition.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 11am – “Forces of the Universe: The Mystery and Wonder of Astronomy”  We live in a vast awe-inspiring cosmos, full of mystery and wonder.  Each year we are learning more and more about the universe’s complexity, with new discoveries frequently leading to even larger unanswered questions.  How might science, and astronomy in particular, inform our sense of connection to that which is greater than us?  Amidst the stars, high in the heavens, might we even find glimpses of God?  Join us and Rev. Mishra as we reflect on this topic together.

Sunday, May 25, 2008, 11am – “Experiences with Reparative Therapy”  Our guest this morning, Mr. Marc Adams, will share with us his experiences of having gone through the process, advocated by Evangelical churches, known as ‘reparative therapy,’ a process purported to ‘cure’ homosexuality.  Join us as we hear first-hand from a victim of this immoral form of psychological violence.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:00 pm Showing of the Film "An Inconvenient Truth (2006)"with Intro and Panel Discussion by Dr. James A. Gore and Dr. Joseph W. Dorsey - The Social Justice Committee will present the award-winning documentary narrated by former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore.  A suggested $3.00 donation is requested to benefit the Social Justice Committee with direct outreach.  Dr. Gore and Dr. Dorsey are both in the Division of Environmental Science, Policy and Geography at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg.  To view the move trailer click here.

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am-Noon at UU Clearwater: Workshop on UUs and the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment The Text of Florida Marriage Protection Amendment: "Inasmuch as marriage is the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife, no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized." How can UUs respond to this proposed amendment? Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater is located at 2470 Nursery Rd. Clearwater.  No Registration Fee. Refreshments will be provided, but not lunch.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 after the Service - An informal get acquainted Dessert & Coffee will be held in Conway Hall following the church service. Held monthly, these get-togethers are an opportunity for newcomers and existing members to meet, learn something about each other. If you have friends that might be interested in St. Pete UU, bring them to church and join us on May 18th.
 Manager Peter Schultes, tel. 727-898-3294 or email: office@uustpete.org .  Child care can be provided upon request.

Monday, MAY 19, 2008 7:00 pm Topics in Islam:  Please join us for this adult education opportunity, which is a follow-on to Rev. Mishra’s 4/27 sermon on Islam.  Come learn more about this complex religion, and Rev. Mishra’s particular experience of having lived in the Islamic Middle East.  Please RSVP your attendance to Office

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00 pm - Rev. Mishra will conduct an orientation and discussion on the meaning, history and practices of Unitarian Universalism for newcomers and interested members.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:00pm at UU's of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater - Annual UU Renewal Service.  Rob Eller-Isaacs has been a UU minister since 1976, he was ordained by the Unitarian Society of Whittier, California. In 1982 he became the first UUA urban extension minister serving in Oakland. His wife and co-minister, Jane Eller-Isaacs joined him there in 1986. In 2000 they became co-ministers of Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rob has served the UUA as chair of the Committee on Urban Concerns and Ministry. He has served as President of Project Harvest Hope, and currently serves as President of the UU Minister’s Association.

Wednesday, June 25 - Sunday, June 29, 2008, General Assembly in Fort Lauderdale  - General Assembly, the annual gathering of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, is a wonderful opportunity to meet other UUs, to learn how churches handle important issues and to take part in key decisions about policies. Because GA is in Florida this year (and it’s possible for us to join forces on traveling together), the Board hopes to get good representation from UU St. Pete. Join us in Fort Lauderdale at "GA."  For more information, send Margie an email.