On August 18, 2018 the Board met for their yearly retreat. Since Reverend Alice Syltie was unable to attend, she will be included in a follow-up session. There are two positions vacant at this time. Since the Board is designed to provide Leadership with a focus on Policy, the retreat allowed time for strengthening relationships … Continue reading Greetings from the Board
UUCP member David Sanford, who has lived with a heart defect all his life, recently combined his health experiences and his observations of the world in a book of poetry, “If My Heart Could Talk & Other Poems.” And it did. David was interviewed earlier this month by WEAR-TV news reporter Laura Hussey about his … Continue reading If My Heart Could Talk & Other Poems
You can’t replace a friend, There’s no sense in trying — even when they’re no longer near. You can only cherish the memory, Paste a picture on the wall, Remember the wisdom, Repeat the words. No, you can’t replace a friend There’s no sense in trying. We will miss you, And we will remember. — … Continue reading For Bob Eddy – A Poem
As the Calendar Year begins in July, we welcome several new Board members. Thanks to the wisdom of previous members creating the current bi-laws, several members will be returning in their current positions. Therefore, the Board retains knowledge, experience and coordination for the coming year. As your new Board President, it is exciting to anticipate … Continue reading Greetings from the Board
On June 11, members of the Interim Ministry Search Team interviewed a new candidate. This candidate was recommended to us by Christine Purcell of the UUA Southern Region, as a someone who had answered their call for ministers to fill remaining vacancies among UU churches in the South. The candidate is retiring from a settled ministry, … Continue reading Interim Minister Search Update
UUCP will have a booth at Pensacola Pride again this year! There are several festivals where UUCP has long had a presence. We set up a table and share the ways in which our beliefs support the issues of the organization. One of these events is the Pride Fest which will be held on June … Continue reading UUCP at PensacolaPride
Greetings everyone! I wanted to stop and take a minute to thank all of you who have inquired, prayed for and donated to my partner in ministry, Daisy Dog. About two months ago some unknown disease struck her, to which she was admitted to the veterinarian school up at Auburn, and to be honest I … Continue reading Community Minister’s Corner
I just returned from UUWomenSpirit at the Mountain Retreat and Learning center on the top of a mountain near Highlands North Carolina. We were secluded amongst the clouds and in the rain considering “Inviting the Sacred into our Lives”. I feel refreshed and my bowl is full. I am sorry I missed Rev Julies’ last … Continue reading June President Notes
In 2014, the UUCP Booktable opened shop. It was approved as an activity to support our members. Over these four years, activity (aka sales) has slowed down and it is no longer very well supported. So, an inventory liquidation sale is in progress – all existing inventory will be reduced by 10% through the month … Continue reading Inventory Liquidation SALE – June 17th
April was a busy month! The kitchen has been transformed and according to the caterers, who were serving at our 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner, it is “State of the Art”. The Ladies’ Room is looking great, too. Thanks to everyone who made these improvements possible. The 60th Anniversary Picnic and Gala Dinners were very special … Continue reading May President’s Notes
