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…..322 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205….. Telephone (941) 746-0067
Minister: Rev. Fred L Hammond

Minister: Rev. Fred L Hammond

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One of the hardest lessons that the human species has to learn is that being human means inadvertently causing pain and harm to others. There is a universal truth in the words of Paul of Tarsus when he pens, All have sinned, all have fallen short. When I write those words, I am not referring to the need for a savior to miraculously bridge the gap or that this falling short imperils our souls from attaining heaven in the afterlife. No, I am referring to the human condition of living life, day by day, in this society, in this country, in this global arena. All have fallen short of being our best selves.

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Rev. Frank Papandrea July 28

Rev. Frank Papandrea July 28

Dr. Frank Papandrea is a retired, liberal Baptist minister from NJ, very comfortable with the Unitarian Universalist traditions. He has a BA in Environmental Planning from Rutgers, Mdiv in Pastoral Theology and PHD in Philosophy and Theology.
Rev. Frank pastored in NJ for 30+ years and founded the liberal, Baptist church in 1976, retired in 2006 moving to Fl. As a NJ Licensed Professional Counselor, he worked for 15 years and retired the second time from a ten- year practice in Sarasota.
Rev. Frank is an artist, poet, motivational speaker and free thinking theologian. His significant other, Cori Prout, introduced him to Manatee UU Fellowship several years ago where he attends and speaks regularly. His use of light humor in the pulpit engages the congregation in easy listening to his joy-filled narrative and has been appreciated by many over the years. "No guilt or blame, just love" permeates his messages of joy and kindness.

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Place of Worship

Place of Worship

:Services are Sunday at 10:30 am followed by Social Hour. Located between Manatee Avenue West and the Manatee River, we are in the Downtown area of Bradenton. Our four flags are on display every Sunday and special occasions: The American Stars and Stripes,
Earthrise,
LGBTQ Rainbow,
Black Lives Matter.
Click on "Learn More" to read the history of our congregation which started in 1958.

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Welcome Guests & Friends

Welcome Guests & Friends

Love is the doctrine of our congregation, the quest for truth is our tradition, and service is our prayer. We welcome you.
Our Fellowship serves as a beacon to encourage and support all in their search for personal meaning. We will not tell you what to believe; we will encourage your questions, thoughtful dialogue, and self-improvement.
We include people of all ages, physical abilities, financial circumstances, sexual orientations, national origins, races, educational backgrounds and spiritual understandings.
We work for justice through love and compassion by sponsoring an interfaith advocacy group, Standing on The Side of Love. We seek to harness the power of logic and love to end oppression. Join us in our efforts. We come together for Sunday services as one congregation. Come, see how Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Humanists, Muslims, Scientists, Mystics, Pagans, Atheists and others find common ground in our Unitarian Universalist Community.

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     Artist of the Month:  Elayne Leopold Elayn Leopold’s display includes ten portraits of her most famous work – a project called “Urban Dwellers,”  100 oil portraits of the homeless persons at Our Daily Bread where she volunteers to serve meals to the struggling citizens of Manatee County. Click here for more: https://manateeuuf.org/activities/art-gallery/  
July Community Meetings

July Community Meetings

Community Groups are welcome to meet at the Fellowship. All meetings are open to the public. Manatee Clean Energy Alliance (MCEA) meets the third Monday at 6pm, but will not meet in July. Al-Anon meets on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm. Toastmasters meets on Wednesdays at 6 pm. Two meditation groups meet here. Zen Meditation meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Open Meditation meets on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Overeaters Anonymous meets on Tuesdays at 2 pm. OCCUPY will resume Monday meetings in October.

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MUUF Events in July

  1. Sunday 7/7 Social Justice Mtg 12 noon Read More  at Meetings  https://manateeuuf.org/outreach/social-justice/
  2. Monday 7/8 Book Club 2pm  Read More at https://manateeuuf.org/activities/book-discussion-group/
  3. Tuesday 7/9 Chalice Circle  10:30am
  4. Wednesday 7/10 Worship Team 10am
  5. Thursday  7/11 Committee on Shared Ministry 2:30pm
  6. Friday 7/12  Share-a-Dish 6pm. Program: Andy Mele – The Phosphate Factor in our Waters.   Also Lights for Liberty observance.
  7. Thursday 7/18  Our Daily Bread – Volunteer to Serve Lunch at Turning Points 9:30-11 am
  8. Sunday 7/21 Meet & Greet with Rev. Fred 12 noon
  9. Sunday 7/21 Special Collection for Hope Family Services  Read More at  https://manateeuuf.org/outreach/social-justice/
  10. Tuesday 7/23 Chalice Circle  10:30am
  11. Tuesday 7/23 Board Meeting 6:30pm  Read More at  https://manateeuuf.org/a/board-of-directors/
  12. Sunday 7/28 Guest Speaker: Rev. Frank Papandrea
  13. Every  Saturday     Bridge at 1 pm
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