Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs

06/14/2026

Our Sunday Service is now available for viewing!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/12/2026

Join us at 10:30 am ET for our weekly service--at the church or online!

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June 14, 2026
"Roots and Wings"
Presented By: Pastor Patti Hanks

We sing it every week, “Roots hold me close, wings set me free, Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.” What do we mean when we sing it? What did Carolyn McDade mean when she wrote it? What does it mean to you?
June 14th will be good church. First our Sunday service. Then a “retro” potluck. Then a concert with Peter Grace and “Pineapple Heaven” to fundraise for more shingles for Mt. Moriah’s roof.

See you there! Pastor Patti

*Artwork by Lia Rose

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You are welcome to join us at 230 Grand Blvd (parking is available behind our building at 57 Read St and on the street.)

💟 Faith formation programming for children will be available with Jami and Anahis!

You can use this link to join us online!
https://tinyurl.com/uutarpon-churchline

Looking forward to seeing you then!

06/07/2026

Our 6/7/2026 Sunday Service with Marlowe Jones is now available for viewing!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/05/2026

Join us at
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs
“Raising the Roof”
Fundraising Concert and “Retro” Potluck

Featuring Pineapple Heaven with
Peter Grace, Rianne Howard and Christi Clore!

Sunday, June 14, 2026
After Sunday Service
230 Grand Boulevard, Tarpon Springs

Concert Begins at 12:30 in the Forum Room

The concert will raise funds for Mt. Moriah AME’s new roof, which was mostly destroyed in the 2024 hurricanes.

This hinders their outreach programs of feeding and clothing those in need.

There is a long, shared history between our two churches. Our church was started in 1885, theirs in 1896.
Both churches faced the challenges of sinkholes.
Both held services at the Tarpon Springs Recreation Center during that time.

They are our dear friends and neighbors.

Suggested donation: $12 per person (cost of two shingles) - more if you can!
Help with the potluck: Bring a favorite “old-school retro” potluck favorite and join the fun!

Ways to Give?
Cash, Check or Credit Card on Concert Day

Can’t be there?
Donate online at UUTarpon.org,
Select “Social Justice-Memo: Roof”

Questions? Contact Pastor Patti Hanks, [email protected]

Join Us! Sundays at 10:30 am We are OPEN! - Multi-Platform Meetings (details) Sunday, May 17, 2026 Presented By: Pastor Patti Hanks" "Unitarian Universalism as a Verb" Bonnie Whitehurst, Music Director Visit our YouTube for archived services and more! We are a liberal faith community for all ages....

06/05/2026

Join us at 10:30 am ET for our weekly service--at the church or online!

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June 7, 2026
"Liberation, Peace, and Team Building"
Presented By: Marlowe Jones

In a time of growing division, uncertainty, and social change across America, this talk will explore how we build stronger, more compassionate communities rooted in liberation, peace, and collective action.

Drawing from history, faith, civic engagement, and real-life organizing experiences, Marlowe Jones will focus on healing divisions, strengthening relationships, empowering everyday people, and developing the teamwork needed to face today’s challenges together.

This is an opportunity for people from all backgrounds to reflect, learn, and build meaningful connections grounded in dignity, justice, and hope

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Marlowe Jones is a writer, poet, musician, actor, community leader, and organizer from Pasco County, Florida.

He serves as Vice President of the African American Club of Pasco County and works closely with Faith in Florida to strengthen civic engagement, leadership development, and community empowerment.

Marlowe was also the first African American to run for Mayor of New Port Richey.

With family roots stretching back more than 100 years in Tarpon Springs and Pasco County, his work is deeply connected to the history, resilience, and future of the local community.

A graduate of Mitchell High School who later attended University of South Florida, he carries gratitude for the educators, mentors, and community members who helped shape his journey.

His work centers on bringing people together across backgrounds to promote peace, truth, healing, and collective action for a stronger future.

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You are welcome to join us at 230 Grand Blvd (parking is available behind our building at 57 Read St and on the street.)

💟 Faith formation programming for children will be available with Jami and Anahis!

You can use this link to join us online!
https://tinyurl.com/uutarpon-churchline

Looking forward to seeing you then!

06/04/2026

SUMMER MOVIE MATINEE

Join us for the documentary film

Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin

Saturday, June 6th
2-4pm in the Forum Room
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs

Summer Movie Matinee is for fun and learning brought to you by UUCTS members Jack Spirk and Rene Torres.

This is the first of what may become a series over the summer season.

Join us for the documentary film

Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin

A documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin's album Amazing Grace at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in 1972.

There is no cost to attend.

Bring your own drinks and movie snacks.

All are invited!

05/31/2026

Our Sunday Service from 5/31/2026 is now available for viewing!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/31/2026

Join us At UU Tarpon Springs Church
For
"Raising the Roof”
for our neighbors at
Mt. Moriah AME Church

Fundraising Concert and Potluck

Sunday, June 14
230 Grand Blvd, Tarpon Springs FL 34689

Join us for our second fundraising event to help our friends and neighbors at Mt. Moriah AME raise money to replace their roof which was destroyed by hurricanes. This hinders their outreach programs of feeding and clothing those in need.

Potluck 11:30 – 1pm in the Social Hall
The Potluck begins at 11:30 following our Sunday service and continues until 1pm for those attending just the concert. Enjoy an old-fashioned potluck whether you bring a dish or not - There will be plenty of food!

Concert Begins at 12:30 in the Forum Room
Featuring Pineapple Heaven with Peter Grace, Rianne Howard and Christi Clore.

Donations
A shingle costs $6. Contribute 1 or 2 shingles for the potluck, maybe a few more for the concert, or go wild and buy as many as you want!

All donations help!

05/29/2026

Join us at 10:30 am ET for our weekly service--at the church or online!

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May 31, 2026
"Awakening Curiosity"
Presented By: Lay leaders - Mark Lenker, Carole Baker,
Karen Hauser and Mark Hopkins

On Sunday, May 31, we will explore the spiritual practice of curiosity—how asking questions, noticing more deeply, and staying open to wonder can reconnect us with ourselves, each other, and the world. Join us as we celebrate the spark that leads to growth, compassion, and new possibilities.

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You are welcome to join us at 230 Grand Blvd (parking is available behind our building at 57 Read St and on the street.)

💟 Faith formation programming for children will be available with Jami and Anahis!

You can use this link to join us online!
https://tinyurl.com/uutarpon-churchline

Looking forward to seeing you then!