The new pet memorials have been installed. The mosaic for Our Beloved Companions was crafted by Kate Wolverton. This initial installation was done by Heather Viron, Michael Newcomb and Laurie Winterberg. If you’re interested in memoralizing a pet, use a form to submit the information. They are located on the table just outside the library. … Continue reading Pet Memorial Installed
Even after the Nehemiah Action in the spring and before the House Meetings in the fall, the work of JUST Pensacola goes on. The research committees continue their work on the topics under study and needing followup. The Head Organizer is busy training us volunteers in how to be effective advocates and workers for justice. … Continue reading JUST Pensacola: July 2025 – DUES
Dear Beloved UUCP Community, As we step into July, we find ourselves in the full embrace of summer. The days are longer, the sunshine stronger, and the air often filled with the scent of rain-soaked earth after an afternoon thunderstorm—our quintessential Gulf Coast summer. I hope this note finds you well and finding ways to … Continue reading July 2025: From the President
The Nehemiah Action was a big success. It was held on May 6th at First Baptist church of Warrington, with over 700 community members from 17 different congregations present. We heard commitments for local justice from our state attorney and two county commissioners. There were 40 of us from UUCP who attended. We should be … Continue reading JUST Pensacola: Report on Nehemiah Action
Thank you all for your energy, your presence, and your commitment Dear UUCP friends, As May unfolds, we find ourselves standing at the threshold between seasons—spring drawing to a gentle close, and summer waiting just around the corner. The days grow longer, school years wrap up, and the energy in the air feels full of … Continue reading May 2025: From the President
Dear UUCP friends, Spring has fully arrived, bringing with it longer days, warmer breezes, and the joyful sight of nature in bloom. In front of our church, we might see the fresh green leaves and colorful blossoms of crepe myrtles and azaleas, a beautiful reminder of renewal and growth. And speaking of refreshment, our recently … Continue reading April 2025: From the President
King Cake and Celebrations Dear UUCP friends, March is upon us — “in like a lion, out like a lamb” — and with it comes the chance to celebrate, reflect, and reorient ourselves. This month, we honor Women’s History, recognizing the contributions of women throughout history and today. At a time when misogyny seems to … Continue reading March 2025: From the President
A Time to Reflect on the Past as we Look to the Future Dear UUCP friends, As we step into February, we do so with the lingering memory of an extraordinary January. Our city, known more for its warm Gulf breezes than wintry blasts, was blanketed in a rare and record-breaking snowfall. This novel winter … Continue reading February 2025: From the President
New Year: Reflecting, Growing, and Moving Forward Together Dear UUCP friends, Happy New Year! As we step into January and the second half of our church year, I find myself reflecting on all that we accomplished together in 2024. From inspiring services and meaningful programs to the shared laughter and support of our UUCP community, … Continue reading January 2025: From the President
A December to Embrace Community and Hope Dear UUCP Members and Friends, As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the events of the past months and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Many of us are still processing the results of the November election, each in our own way. In times … Continue reading December 2024: From the President
