“A fish can’t whistle, and neither can I.” This silly quote illustrates an important concept: recognize and accept your limitations, which sometimes are strengths. I came across this quote recently in the book The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. In this delightful and insightful read, Hoff explains the teachings of Taoism through the character of Winnie-the-Pooh … Continue reading From Your Board – President’s Column
Pensacola Unitarians are among family, friends, fans and spiritual folks mourning the passing of Mo Michel, a UUCP member from 1998 to 2013, who died Oct. 18 in Littleton, CO. Mo was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, a seven times board member of the Theosophical Society of America, a religious explorer and, according to … Continue reading We Will Miss You, Mo Michel
The UUCP Charitable Trust, while a separate entity from the church, receives and administers financial assets for the support of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola. While assisting the church periodically with its emergency financial needs, the long-term goal of the Trust is to substantially increase the amount in the Trust’s Endowment Fund to provide … Continue reading News From UUCP Charitable Trust
The question has been asked recently: What’s a “Friend” of the congregation? Our by-laws contain very well-articulated definitions of the several categories under the umbrella of Membership, one of which is “Friend.” Here’s the ‘Cliff Notes’ version: A Friend is a person whose beliefs, values, etc. are aligned with Unitarian Universalism and UUCP. However, they do … Continue reading Member or Friend, What’s the Difference?
Hannelore Musial, who turned 91 on Nov. 8, celebrated the occasion not just once, but with lots of friends at luncheon dates throughout the week. A UUCP member since 1988, Hannelore is known not only for her happy smile and marvelous Sunday Sweets, but also for her love of opera and the white Christmas stars … Continue reading Happy Birthday Hannelore
Congratulations to Holly Collins for winning a Jurors Award for her drawing, Mangrove, in the Cinco Banderas Exhibit at Artel Gallery. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6th. “This award is significant to me because I have been creating little art these past years while spending time with my granddaughters,” said Holly. “Before … Continue reading An Artist Among Us
It is the time of year to take up a collection for a holiday gift for our paid employees to show our appreciation for the work they do for us all year. Cash or check contributions can be given to Lauren Anzaldo, President, or Erin Renfroe, Treasurer, by December 15. Please mark your contribution as … Continue reading Holiday Collection for Staff
As a congregation, we celebrate each other’s joys and do our best to lighten the load of each other’s sorrows. Nancy Hagman was among members of a core group of some dozen political agitators, mainly women, who in the past two years gathered frequently, attended County Commission meetings regularly, circulated petitions and urged participation – … Continue reading Our Caring Community
As we move into the month of November, halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice, this is a traditional time of feasting and celebrating the end of the harvest time. At this time, we may take stock of the occurrences of the summer and prepare for the transition into the darker, more reflective … Continue reading From Your Board – President’s Column
Again, welcome to the our church community. We’re sure you’ll find our warm and welcoming congregation to be a good fit for you. Although you’ve been given a folder full of lots of information, a few of the items deserve a little further explanation. The Personal Info form – As you may mention your interests … Continue reading Welcome New Members!
