Upcoming Services

February 23, 2020, “Reason”—The Fifth Source (#5 in a series) - Rev. Margie Allen

"Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.” A close look at the fifth of the six sources from which our living tradition draws.Dan Weymouth and Claudia Jacobs share the gift of music.

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Vespers Service - Friday, Feb. 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Our Vespers services are inclusive, contemplative worship experiences designed to be accessible to anyone of any faith. The services are open to the public. The Taizé-style order of service includes chants and short songs from a variety of religious traditions sung in a variety of languages with multiple repeats. There are intervals of instrumental music; short readings; a period of silent meditation in relative darkness; a candle lighting and light gathering; and a shared benediction. Terry Keevil will be our featured instrumentalist, performing on oboe and duduk. Informal conversation follows, with tea and cookies. All are welcome.

Kickoff of UU the Vote - Sunday, Feb. 23, 4:00-600 p.m.

The UUA is launching an important campaign to inspire and organize Unitarian Universalists nationwide around electoral organizing for justice and voting our values in 2020. On Feb. 23, from 4:00-600 p.m., we will come together in the sanctuary to view the UUA webinar on the launch of UU the Vote and hear from groups doing this work on the ground, such as Long Island Network for Change (LINC). Please RSVP to Mary Beth Guyther, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., so we can prepare adequately.

United We Laugh Comedy Performance at UUFSB - Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7:00 p.m.

United We Laugh, a stand-up anti-racist comedy performance, is coming to UUFSB on Feb. 25 as a benefit for Multicultural Solidarity, founded by Joel and Doris Diamond. Four diverse comics are followed by an audience participation discussion led by Dr. Jim Banks, Director of Multicultural Affairs at Suffolk Community College. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7:00. Tickets are $25 and are available from Joel or Joan Rubinstein OR you can purchase them online here. For more information, contact Joan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Caregiver Support Group Meeting — Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

If you are, have been, or anticipate being a caregiver for a loved one, you might know what a hard job it can be. Maybe you don’t know what to expect. Maybe you think you finally have a handle on something and everything changes. It’s an ever-present learning curve and a host of different emotions. From whom and what do you draw support? What resources are available to you? How do you take care of yourself?

If you are interested in being part of such a group, please join us on Feb. 18. (Note the time change.) You are welcome to attend any or all meetings; the group is ongoing and meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Newcomers are always welcome. This is not only for UUFSB folks. If you know of someone who might benefit, please invite them. The group is facilitated by Rev Dr. Linda Anderson. Contact her for any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Humanist Discussion Group Meeting – Tuesday, Mar. 3, 7:00 p.m.

The Humanist Discussion Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mar. 3 in the Yellow Room at the Fellowship. We will continue to read the United States Constitution. At the last meeting we read Article 1 on the legislative branch. At our meeting on March 3 we will proceed with Article 2 the executive branch.

“I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.” ― Thomas Jefferson

Evening Labyrinth Walk - Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.

Please join us for a beautiful peaceful walk in candlelight listening to the music of harpist Harriet McKenna. Facilitator Linda Mikell will help set an intention for the walk, which can make the experience more meaningful for you. Your intention is your own and can be anything you choose. Take a short time out of your busy life to experience the deep peace of a labyrinth walk. Last month we had a group doing the Yang Style 24 Tai Chi Form before we started....perhaps we'll have that again.

Reparations Study Group Meeting - Monday, Mar. 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The Racial Concerns Committee is leading the Reparations Study Group for six sessions of reading and discussion on this timely and critical topic. The group is open to others from our area as well as UUFSB friends and members. There is no cost to participate.

The remaining five sessions will take place on Mondays, Mar. 16, April 20, May 18, June 15 and Oct. 19, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All the sessions will be at UUFSB except Mar. 16, which will be at the First Presbyterian Church in Setauket. (When severe weather causes cancellation of a session, the group will meet the following week.) There will be a reading followed by facilitated discussion at each gathering and a guest speaker at some. You need not be present at every session to participate. A reading list will be supplied to all who join.

Registering in advance is appreciated for planning purposes. For further information or to register, please contact Barbara Coley (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Laura Lesch (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

SAVE THE DATE: LIAC Annual Spring Dinner & Workshop - Saturday, April 18

Hosted by UUFSB. Workshop & Keynote with Paula Cole Jones. Free afternoon workshop in the sanctuary 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. “Why Is It So Hard to Get People to Do Antiracism Work?”

Paula Cole Jones is the founder of ADORE (A Dialogue on Race & Ethnicity), a former president of DRUUMM (Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) and an independent consultant specializing in multicultural competencies and institutional change. Paula is currently on staff at UUA and has facilitated congregational workshops here on Long Island.

For those attending the LIAC Annual Dinner - Cocktail Hour will immediately follow at 5:00 p.m. with Dinner & Keynote from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner tickets $25 pp ($30 at the door). Italian Buffet witdh Omnivore/Vegan/Gluten Free options.

Online Registration & Payment is available at www.liacuu.org (scroll down the page). For additional information or to pay by check, please contact the LIAC Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . NOTE: To attend the free workshop without dinner, you still must register for “LIAC Annual Workshop ONLY.”

Winter 2020 Meditative & Wellness Arts Classes

The schedule of classes for our Meditative and Wellness Arts Winter Program is available online. The program includes Tai Chi, Qigong, Kripalu Yoga and Essentrics. Classes are offered Monday through Friday and include something for everyone, from beginner to advanced. For more information contact Linda Mikell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Inclement Weather Closing Information

To find out if a Sunday service has been canceled due to inclement weather, please do one the following:

• Check this wbpage for a cancellation notice
• Check your e-mail and look for a UUFSB message
• If you have Cablevision, watch Channel 12 OR visit www.walkradio.com (click on the InfoBar).

For other UUFSB events that are cancelled due to inclement weather, we will also email a Special Newsfeed and post a notification on this website.

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