Upcoming Worship Services
Support for Sunday Worship
We have a community of Service Leaders and presenters. We can always use more help, especially when our services are broadcast on Zoom. If you would like to get involved, contact co-chair of our Worship Committee, Ellen Nielsen at [email protected] about worship services or Ludy Goodson about the technical side at [email protected].
Zoom
We have in-person services in the sanctuary. For services on Zoom, use:
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/5203271236?pwd=YVdVWEFFajhodVpRelJWMIE1MjF0dz09
Meeting ID: 520 327 1236
Passcode: iti376
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
January 2024
January 7 (Sunday):
Dr. Alessandro Fonseca, “Utopia: Seeking a Better Future”
Followed by 1st Sunday discussion about Unitarian Universalism and to learn more about our congregation! Join our President Ludy Goodson and our Past President Cliff Jackson in the conversation room following the worship service.
January 14 (Sunday):
Judy McCausland and Helen Casoli, “Al-Anon Is a Family Affair”
January 17 (Wednesday), 7 pm:
David Roth concert [Opening Act, Dan Gribbin trio]
January 21 (Sunday):
Bill Ternent, “Liberating Love”January 28 (Sunday):
January 28 (Sunday)
Imam Sykes on his prison ministry
Our Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 am, and you may now attend in person.
NOTE: The services for January 14th and 28th will be hybrid services— both in-person and on Zoom. (Please check our UUCOB website for updated information and links.)
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December 2023
December 3 – Rob Lennick, “Mystery”
Service Leader: Helen Casoli
December 10 – Rev. Jim Shoopman
December 17 – Cliff Jackson, “Mystery”
December 24 -“Christmas Music and Stories”
December 31 – Ellen Nielsen, “Quaker Meeting”
November 2023
November 5 – Marilou McKemie, “Say ‘Yes’ to Love”
Our beloved long-time UUCOB member Marilou shares her memories of Malcom X. Marilou will offer a different perspective of the Black leader, based on her friendship with him when she worked as a TV journalist. Service Leader: Jan Taylor
November 12 – Ellen Nielsen, “Not Spiritual but Religious”
November 19 – Shosana Stephens/Dan Kerr, “Targeting the Vulnerable”
Shosana Stephens will tell us about the damage done to people’s lives by recent anti-transgender laws, and Dan Kerr will share a personal story about a transgender colleague. Service Leader: Linda Kalaydjian. Share the Plate: God’s Bathhouse
November 26 – Dan Gribbin, “The Benefits of Gratitude”
Gratitude for all that we have been given in life can help lead us to peace of mind. This service will focus on suggestions from gratefulness.org, and members of our congregation will share stories about how gratitude has enhanced their lives. New UUCOB members will be formally welcomed during the service. Service leader: Ludy Goodson.
October 2023
October 1: Dr. Yvette Spano, “New Legislation in Florida Education.”
Dr. Yvette Spano is a former advisor at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, where her responsibilities included oversight of Legislation, Policy and Communications. Dr. Spano’s presentation will provide a brief overview of the newly implemented state laws that will impact elementary through secondary education in Florida. The talk will highlight recent legislation such as universal vouchers, the prohibition of particular college courses, and the possibility that teachers could lose their jobs if they are teaching Black History or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
October 8: Rev. Caitlyn White, “FAITH Listening Process.”
Rev. Caitlin White, a FAITH organizer, will describe the FAITH listening process. After the service, Social Justice Committee and the Worship Committee invite UUCOB members to attend our FAITH “house meeting.” The meeting will begin about 12:30, and we will provide a free light lunch for those who attend the meeting, so we need you to sign up in advance if you plan to participate. We will leave a sign-up sheet on the table near the door. For more information please contact Vivian Lord or Ellen Nielsen.
October 15: Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, “Separation of Church and State.”
Activist and educator Rabbi Merrill Shapiro is a Past President of the National Board of Trustees of Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU). He is the founding President of the Atlantic Coast Florida Chapter of AU and Chair of the Board of Directors of FlaglerLive.com. Shapiro is past president of the Flagler County Democratic Club, the Orlando Board of Rabbis and the Flagler Area Ministerial Association. He serves as President of the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society. Rabbi Shapiro, now retired, has served pulpits in Columbus, Ohio, Orlando, Florida, Richmond, Virginia and Palm Coast, Florida. He currently resides with his wife Robyn, in Palm Coast. They have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Service Leader: Helen Casoli.
October 22: Vivian Lord, “Joy Through the Eyes of Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama.”
How do we find joy in the face of life’s inevitable suffering? Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu experienced more than 50 years of exile and oppression. Despite their hardships-or they would say, because of them–they are two of the most joyful people in the world. Sharing some of their stories, wisdom, and spiritual practices from “The Book of Joy,” Vivian Lord will describe these spiritual giants’ exploration of the Nature of True Joy and Eight Pillars of Joy. Service Leader: Ludy Goodson
October 29: Imam Abdurrahman Sykes, “Radical Welcome.”
“Radical Welcome” combines a ministry of welcome and hospitality with a faithful commitment to doing the theological and spiritual work to eliminate historical, systemic barriers that limit the genuine embrace of groups generally marginalized in mainline congregations (the X-felon, the young, and aging, the poor, the homeless, the LGBT+ community, people of color, people with disabilities, etc.). Radical welcome helps congregations move beyond mere inclusivity toward becoming a place where welcoming “the other” is taken seriously, and where engaging becomes more than just a catchphrase. Service Leader: Linda Kalaydjian
September 2023
September 3: Dan Gribben, “Contemporary Religion and The Nones“
Church attendance and membership has been falling, particularly among young people. We’ll look at causes and consider possible effects as discussed in various recent publications, including The New York Times and The Atlantic.
September 10: Joseph T. Jones, “The 1619 Project”
Joseph Jones, from the AfricanAmerican Cultural Society in Palm Coast, will introduce us to the controversial New York Times series which ignited the furor about “critical race theory” and which is now available as a book. This service will include an invitation to participate in a group which will spend several weeks discussing the book.
September 17: Susan Garrison, “I Believe in the Church of Mah Jongg: Practices for Individual Spirituality”
As UUs, we are seekers and learners. Individual Spirituality is valued. However, the implementation of such is not easy to observe lacking the dogma and rituals of more traditional religions. In fact, practicing our personal faith can be a daunting challenge. Let’s explore how one can see possibilities for enhanced spiritual practice within the game of Mah Jongg.
September 24: Dan Gribben, “Minstrel Shows”
August 2023
August 6: Shahla Evans, “The Baha’is of Iran: 180 Years of Relentless Persecution”
Our guest speaker, a Bahai’i woman from Iran, will tell a story of persecution and resistance over many years. Full disclosure: This service includes information that may cause distress. The service also includes musical performances by members of our congregation. (Service leader: Linda Kalaydjian)
August 13: Cliff Jackson, “Transformation”
In Unitarian Universalism, our 4th Principle encourages members to seek “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Cliff will discuss several transformations in his life and the insights he gained from them.” (Service Leader: Ludy Goodson).
August 20: Vivian Lord, “Jane Goodall’s Four Reasons for Hope”
Although we are living in dark times, one of the world’s most famous living naturalists, Jane Goodall describes four reasons for hope: human intellect, nature’s resiliency, the power of young people, and indomitable human spirit. Her experiences and examples of current research, show us how we can not only survive, but play our part in changing these trying times.” (Service Leader: Denise Carter).
August 27: Rabbi Rob Lennick, “Lessons from the Food Pantry”
Our UUCOB Alliance has been supporting the Jerry Doliner Food Bank for several years. Rabbi Lennick, who is the director of the program, will provide a behind the scenes look at this local food pantry.” (Service Leader: Helen Casoli).
July 2023
July 2: “Money Talks, Nobody Walks” This service will spotlight our UUCOB Pledge Drive. Four speakers from the congregation will talk about why they are committed to supporting UUCOB. The service will also feature a variety of musical performances. Service Leader: Ellen Nielsen
July 9: Ron Melvin, “It’s Not the Kneeling, It’s the Feeling.” One of our longtime members will offer his personal views on spirituality. Service Leader: Helen Casoli
July 16: Helen Casoli, “Blue Blood.” The ancient Horseshoe Crab is an important part of the ecology of coastal communities, and modern medicine has been unusually reliant on these marine arthropods. However, habitat loss, overharvesting and coastal development are destroying them. Learn about efforts to reverse this trajectory. Service Leader: Ludy Goodson
July 23: Dan Gribbin, “A Musical Sampler” Beginning with the ballad form, music communicates often painful truths about life. Similarly, the blues articulates personal pain and suffering, while work songs have helped people simply to get through the drudgery of the day. Traditional folk songs, and the folk revival, have served, as well, to richly inspired us and entertain us. Opportunities here to sing along!
July 30: Ludy Goodson and Ellen Nielsen, “Reconciliation.” Ludy and Ellen will coordinate and lead the service about the power and pain of letting go of our hurt and anger and forgiving both others and ourselves.
June 2023
June 4, Sunday, 10:30 AM “Are We There Yet?” by Don Needham
June 11, Sunday, 10:30 AM “Music Therapy” by Norm Hoffman
June 18, Sunday, 10:30 AM Presentation by Jim Shoopman, “Ways of Looking at Jesus”
June 25, Sunday, 10:30 AM Presentation by Tess Sailor-Tynes, Marine Discovery Center
May 2023
May 7, Sunday, 10:30 AM “Avenues 12: Addiction and Recovery” with Guest Speakers
May 14, Sunday, 10:30 AM “Romanticism: Its Spiritual Essence” by Dan Gribbin
May 21, Sunday, 10:30 AM “The Contemplation of Music” by Janet Stroumpis
May 28, Sunday, 10:30 AM “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” by Ted Mashburn
April 2023
April 2, Sunday, 10:30 AM “A UU Flower Communion” Ellen Nielsen & Congregation(Sanctuary only service)
April 9, Sunday, 10:30 AM Easter Sunday, “Ostara and Easter: Pagan and Christian Celebrations of Rebirth” Coordinated by Ellen Nielsen & Ludy Goodson with members of Congregation (Sanctuary plus Zoom)
April 16, Sunday, 10:30 AM “I Think; Therefore, I Am What?” Coordinated by Dan Gribbin (Sanctuary only)
April 23, Sunday, 10:30 AM Earth Day Celebration Amanda Attri and RE Youth (Sanctuary plus Zoom)
April 30, Sunday, 10:30 AM “Second Harvest Food Bank” Rabbi Rob Lennick (Sanctuary only)
