If nothing else, the last year and a half has most certainly opened us up to our September Soul Matters Theme, Embracing Possibility. I look forward to hearing what these thoughts stir in you, when I return from vacation and study leave on September 12. Of all our themes this year, Embracing Possibility is arguably … Continue reading September 2021: From the Minister
Effective immediately, in-person gatherings including Sunday Services are suspended until further notice. This suspension includes tomorrow’s service (August 22). The Board made this decision today based on recent guidance from the UUA, which includes taking our current local infection rates (from the CDC) into consideration. Be on the look out for an email announcement and … Continue reading In-Person Gatherings Suspended
August has 5 Sundays. As is our custom, we will participate in the wider community by donating the enitre 5th Sunday offering to an organization doing good works beyond our walls. On August 29th we will be do-nating our offering to New World Believers Community Center, the project of our friend, Rodney Jones. New World … Continue reading August 2021 5th Sunday Share the Plate
I’m sure you have heard that the Church has reopened for in-person service. I know we are all excited to be together again. BUT not so fast! Our young people are not vaccinated yet. AND they are still welcome in the church but must be masked and socially distanced. Tabbitha has graciously agreed to be … Continue reading CRE: August 2021
In-person services and activities resumed on July 4th, and our gatherings have been a wonderful mix of joy and hope. Independence Day has a new meaning for UUCP. Rumor has it that there is a kind of lull during summer at UUCP with people away on vacation, not much going on and low Sunday attendance. … Continue reading August 2021: From the President
UUCP suspends food & drink and LUUnch BUUnch until further notice (August 11, 2021) In light of recent COVID-19 developments in our broader Escambia community, UUCP leadership has identified risks associated with unmasking and socializing while indoors or in close proximity with others. As such, the UUCP Board has voted to suspend food and beverage … Continue reading Covid-19 Updates
JUST Pensacola Congratulations UUCP! We were recognized at the JUST Pensacola Celebration for have 86% of our usual Sunday attendance present at the Nehemiah Action on May 3rd. Well done! This demonstrates in a very tangible way, our dedication to Justice in our local community. The Celebration meeting on June 14th was to review our … Continue reading July 2021 Justice Update
How do we celebrate diversity? Unitarian Universalism honors diversity of genders and gendered experiences. We are a welcoming faith. Unitarian Universalism doesn’t just open its doors to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities—we value diversity of sexuality and gender and see this diversity as a profound spiritual gift. The following information can help … Continue reading Celebrating Diversity: Pronouns
In his recent New York Times op-ed, David Brooks declares that the American Renaissance has begun. He posits that, although Covid-19 has disrupted American life, the disruption has created space for something new. He discusses some ways this experience has changed us and closes his piece by saying “People are shifting their personal lives to … Continue reading July 2021: From the President
Together Again! A July 4th Celebration At long last, the day has arrived. This Sunday, July 4th, we will celebrate Independence Day in more than one way. Due to the hard work of the science and medical community, the good will and commitment to well-being of self and others among so many of our citizens, … Continue reading July 2021: From the Minister
