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• Contract Ministerial Position

  All Faiths Unitarian Congregation of Fort Myers, FL is seeking a full-time Minister for one-year with the potential to grow into a settled position. Candidates must be in good standing with the UUA and are encouraged to go to its ministry search website. All Faiths offers a liberal refuge in conservative SW Florida. Our radically-welcoming community provides loving support to its congregants and our social justice teams work to improve our community and environment. You can learn more about our congregation at allfaithsuu.org.

• Renowned UU Ministers Program

  New, free 8-session course about clergy who were especially important in our tradition. Produced by the MidAmerica Region of the UUA. Twelve ministers of the denomination are featured. Contact bewhouchoose@gmail.com for information.

• UU Mystics in Community

  Online conversations and community, sharing direct experience of awakening and transformation, in the UU spirit of Emerson and Transcendentalists. uumystics.org

• Why Are You You?

  A documentary about YRUU that shaped and saved lives of a whole generation. What's your story? Linden Tree Productions/WHYAREYOUYOU?

• Flaming Chalice

  "Hands Sharing the Light," with joys/sorrows candle holders, 53 inches high, stainless steel, walnut, hand-made. (920) 748-9443 eugenejkain.com

• Hand-made UU Chalices and Gifts

  Hand-thrown ceramic chalices in red, green, blue, and brown made in Decorah, Iowa. Buttons and UU gifts. etsy.com/shop/uugifts.

• A New Staged-reading Available

  The Cairn: A Celebration of Thoreau. This staged-reading is free through 2023. Contact bewhouchoose@gmail.com.

• Creative Uncertainty (book)

  Creative Uncertainty: A New Philosophy for a World Out of Balance, by David Keppel. Amazon Kindle and paperback.

• Hearts, Minds, and Humor

  Works with a strong UU theme by internationally produced and award-winning playwright/novelist David W. Christner: Get on the Boat, This Blood’s for You, Our Gang, Oldest Trick in the Book, A Little Lower than the Angels, Thy Brother’s Wife, Red Hot Mamas, Amazing Grace, The Old Man and the She, A Tree Falls in Brookline, Make Someone Happy, and Huckleberry Hill (Novel). All available with a synopsis from Amazon.

• My Husband's a Woman Now

  My Husband's a Woman Now is Leslie Fabian’s love story of supporting her beloved. Excerpts and purchase: Amazon, Barnes & Noble online. Publisher: Virtual Bookworm.

• Senior's Guide for Living and Dying

  A Senior’s Guide for Living and Dying Well: Conversations That Matter by UU member A. Stuart Hanson, MD. $19.95, Itascabooks.com.

• Relocating?

  UU Referral Network will connect you to UU Realtors® throughout the country. Melissa Schwartz, Realty ONE Group (602) 672-6189 uurealty@gmail.com

• Central Connecticut

  Find your new spiritual and physical home with Margaret Leicach, Realtor, BHHSNE, (860) 214-3974. realtormargaret@bhhsne.com. Member Unitarian Society of Hartford.

  Region: Northeast

• Join Chicago's 1st Cohousing Group

  Oak Park Commons, 24 condos in an intentional community located in our historic village. oakparkcohousing.org

  Region: Midwest
• Harmony Terrace of Tampa Bay

  Multigenerational, eco-friendly, welcoming cohousing community located in Tampa Bay, Florida. We’re building 26 homes on 5 acres next door to 4.5 acre UUTampa. Close to USF. We follow UU principles. Come join us! harmonyterrace.org (813) 777-9931

  Region: South
• Cohousing in Washington State

  Multigenerational, environmentally responsible cohousing being developed in Marysville, WA. 35 miles north of Seattle. Building in 2023. sunnysidevillagecohousing.com.

  Region: West
• Grass Valley, California

  Wolf Creek Lodge in Grass Valley, CA is an established cohousing community for active adults. For details of homes available, visit wolfcreeklodge.org. (800) 558-3775

  Region: West
• Portland, OR Cohousing

  Creating a cohousing community of belonging, compassion, and curiosity in Portland, Oregon—and we’re a fun bunch to boot! We own hillside property with easy access to urban amenities, stunning views, and access to nature. 31 Universally Designed (no stairs!) condo homes with full kitchens, laundry hook-ups, and common-space amenities. We have a strong, committed membership, a successful, experienced professional development team, and are on track to start construction in 2023. For more information, please call (503) 319-5003 or sign up at cathedralparkcohousing to join us for one of our virtual information sessions. We look forward to meeting you!

  Region: West
• West Sacramento, CA Cohousing

  Washington Commons Cohousing is currently under construction, and our professional team says we should plan to move into our new, energy-efficient homes in early 2024! We’re building a safe, vibrant ​community in walkable, bikeable West Sacramento. Our 0.55 acre property rests on a quiet street in the Washington Neighborhood (hence our name), with easy access to River Walk Park, the Tower Bridge, and Crocker Art Museum. Every household will own their own single level residence, with access to a wealth of shared common amenities, and there are still homes available to reserve! Please call Shelly at (425) 308-0639, or email washingtoncommonscohousing@gmail.com to learn more.

  Region: West

• Pet Loss Support Group

  First Wednesday of each month at 8:00pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Facilitated by UU minister. More information at wholisticed.org.

• Relationship Coaching

  Co-create a fulfilling and intimate relationship with your romantic partner. Coaching and workshops for individuals and couples. Nonviolent Communication. Sliding scale. rob.eames@couplesfocus.com

• Tax Preparation by UU CPA

  Over 35 years experience. Complex tax returns. Planning and advising. 10% first-year discount with gift to UUA or UUSC. Tom Healy, CSA®, tom@tomhealycpa.com, (303) 443-1804, Member, First Unitarian Society of Denver. (p)

Bed & Breakfasts

• B&B Mtns of Black Mountain, NC

  Come visit "One of the Prettiest Small Towns in America" and be housed by Black Mountain's UU members. Details: uusv.org/our-bbs.

  Region: South
• B&B in San Diego

  First UU San Diego members open their homes for you. All proceeds to the church. Details at firstuusandiego.org/bed-and-breakfast-program. (p)

  Region: West

Events & Tours

• 2023-24 Worldviews Trips

  Travel Bhutan, Ladakh, Southeast Asia, Baja, New Mexico. Inquire. rogerharmon123@gmail.com, stephenwilke@gmail.com.

• Whalecoast Alaska

  Two exciting fundraising tours organized by four Alaska UU congregations. Majestic scenery, wildlife, Denali National Park, Alaska Native culture, UU homestays. Since 1994: safe, unique, informative, fun way to visit Alaska! Visit WhaleCoastAK.org for 2023 info or to be notified about 2024 tours.

• UU Athens Tour & Islands

  Join UU travelers on a custom tour of Athens and cruise to several Greek islands. October 2023. Air from Newark, NJ is included plus tour guide, deluxe hotel in Athens, daily tours and breakfast, and five-day cruise. Call Trans World Travel for itinerary. (570) 344-9784

  Region: Europe
• SpiritRest Silent Retreat

  A retreat for UUs, led by UUs. Summer 2023 (August 6-11) in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Learn more at spiritrestretreat.com.

  Region: West

Vacation Rentals

• Boothbay Harbor, Maine

  Year-round vacation rental! 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom luxury condo. Deck over the water. BoothbayHarborRental.com, bbcportside@gmail.com.

• Paris (Marais) Vacation Rental

  One bedroom (sleeps 4) renovated by interior designer, featured on House Hunters International! "The Paris Weekender" (Paris apartment rental), parisweekender@gmail.com.

• Swan's Island Maine

  Come to your senses on a Maine island. Six miles off of Mount Desert. m21bailey@beeline-online.net, SwansIslandVacations.com.

  Region: Northeast
• Oregon Coast

  Oceanfront cottage on the spectacular central Oregon coast. Stunning views, sandy beach. Scoters, spindrift, and seals. Small, intelligent library. Two bedrooms + loft, all w/double beds. UU owned/managed. Rates: www.wavecatcherbeachrentals.com (541) 740-9953 relax@wavecatcherbeachrentals.com.

  Region: West