Category: Justice

UUCP Recognized by UUA as LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation

August 25, 2022 •

From the UUA: Dear Laura and Members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, Congratulations! I am delighted to inform you that the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola’s application to become recognized as a Welcoming Congregation has been APPROVED! Sincere congratulations on taking this powerful step, doing the collective work to educate one another on … Continue reading UUCP Recognized by UUA as LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation

Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Collection

June 28, 2022 •

In July and August, the Social Justice Team will be collecting paper towels and toilet paper for youth transitioning out of homelessness. We are also looking for new or gently used standing shelves to help organize items for the youth. To donate, drop paper products in the basket that will be located in the UUCP … Continue reading Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Collection

LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation Update

May 30, 2022 •

Just in time for Pride Month, our congregation met for the Annual Meeting and voted on the long-awaited Welcoming Congregation Designation. After eight months of discussions and educational events led by the Welcoming Congregation Committee, the motion to authorize an application to UUA was approved in a resounding majority vote. The application is currently underway, … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation Update

UUCP at JUST Pensacola 2022 Nehemiah Action

May 3, 2022 •

More than 50 UUCP members and friends joined with 675+ other local congregants at Wahoos Stadium on Monday to ask our community leaders to support worthwhile, measurable initiatives in the areas of housing and criminal justice. UUCP had 51 members and friends present for the event, second only to one other congregation with 81 folks … Continue reading UUCP at JUST Pensacola 2022 Nehemiah Action

JUST Pensacola Nehemiah Action May 2

April 30, 2022 •

It’s been 2 years since we have had a Nehemiah Action Assembly in person. This is it, people! Finally, we can bring out 1,200 or more people to impress our stakeholders (and the city officials who’ll be there) that we mean business. We will ask our public officials to make policies and take actions that … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Nehemiah Action May 2

UUA Partnering to Aid Ukraine

March 28, 2022 •

From the UUA Newsletter: As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, there has been an out- pouring of prayers and concern from Unitarian Universalists. We hope that you will continue to hold the people of Ukraine in your hearts, and everyone around the world who are suffering be- cause of war and injustice. In … Continue reading UUA Partnering to Aid Ukraine

Save the dates for JUST Pensacola!

March 5, 2022 •

Save the dates for JUST Pensacola: Sunday, March 13 at 11:15 following the service: We would like each of you who signed up to be a JUST network member at a house meeting to at-tend our Network Meeting March 13th. At this meeting you will receive the research teams’ updates on Affordable Housing, Civil Citations … Continue reading Save the dates for JUST Pensacola!

UUs Attend Trayvon Martin Anniversary Demonstration

February 28, 2022 •

UUs attended the demonstration on Febuary 26, 2022 in Pensacola to mark the 10-year anniversary of the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2012. The event, organized by the Pensacola chapter of Dream Defenders, was held at the Graffiti Bridge on 17th Avenue, where large protests were held continually in … Continue reading UUs Attend Trayvon Martin Anniversary Demonstration

Little Free Library Dedication

December 12, 2021 •

On Saturday, December 11, members of UUCP joined with the Humanists of Northwest Florida and the New World Believers Community Center to install and dedicate the first of two new Little Free Libraries. Present from UUCP were Arnie Ondis, Erin Renfroe, Lauren Anzaldo, Paula Montgomery, and Bill Caplinger. Partnering with the Humanists of NWFL on … Continue reading Little Free Library Dedication

UUCP Blanket & Coat Drive