Archives: Services

The Growing Light

Rev. Kathy explores the Christian story of Easter and suggests some ways that even the non-Christians among us might find meaning.

Speaker: Rev. Kathy Schmitz

Worship Associate: Laura A

ARAY – How to Support Youth in our Community

While all is not well in our world – and especially in Florida – there is hope! This hope is provided by activists in our community who are working toward a gentler world. One such group is All Rainbow and Allied Youth who … read more.

Inspiration from new Board Members

Several members were recently elected to serve UUFCC on the Board of Trustees. What does awakening mean to them? Hear their vision for the future and perspective on volunteering at the fellowship.

Speakers: Various new board members

Worship Associate: Lorrie D

Orson Wells Meets Spock

The sermon this week will endeavor to broaden the understanding of one aspect of mental illness, namely anxiety.  What is it?  How is it experienced? As a care giver, what can you do? And as the sufferer, what can you do?

Speaker: Fred Parmenter

Worship Associate: … read more.

Finding Ourselves

The theme of the sermons during March is renewal.  And renewal can be directed toward one’s personal faith, one’s life, even one’s own body.  It can even have a broader context of family or group or country renewal.  On March 6 Fred Parmenter will kick … read more.

Reimagining UU Principles and Sources

The future of the UUA is in your hands. The good folks in Boston are asking you to help shape the future of our association. What is important to you? Several members will answer this question and we will fill you in on opportunities … read more.

Helping Our Returning Neighbors

This topic will be presented by Steve Kennedy. Steve will describe the operations of Helping Our Returning Neighbors (HORN), a relatively new nonprofit organization in Charlotte County. Steve will discuss HORN’s mission of helping those released from prison to reenter society.

Speaker: Steve Kennedy

The Importance of Immigration

Members of the Immigration Justice Committee will share their personal stories about immigrating, about working with immigrants, about working for justice.

19th Century Unitarian of Color

Do you know Francis Ellen Watkins Harper? You should and you can! This remarkable woman was a member of the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, a poet, a suffragette, an activist, abolitionist, lecturer. Her words continue to provide inspiration.

Speaker: Stephanie Garrett

Hearts that Inspire

Speaker: Rev. Kathy Schmitz

Do you know the connection between Martin Luther King Jr., Mohandas K. Gandhi, Henry David Thoreau, and the India emperor Ashoka? Come discover the chain of influence that began with a nameless monk wandering across an ancient battlefield