This documentary is the first in a seven-part documentary miniseries series exploring the long struggle against racism in Alabama. This release focuses on the fight for the vote. The Bending the Arc Project explores the stories of African-Americans and a small group of little-known white allies who fought for racial justice during the Civil Rights … Continue reading Bending the Arc Documentary Series 1: The Vote
Are you looking for some unique fair trade gifts and a way to support UUCP as well as artisans? We have an opportunity to help Guatemalan weavers and artisans while supporting fair trade by ordering products from Colores del Pueblo, http://www.coloresdelpueblo.org. When placing an order, write Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola in the comment section, and … Continue reading Fair Trade Gifts That Support UUCP
Have you been enjoying the YouTube services this year? We certainly hope you have taken time on Sunday or any time, at your leisure, to watch our services. Sunday Service Team has members who are very interested in providing topical and timely messages for you and the public. We meet regularly, now actually more often … Continue reading About Sunday Services
We persevere. This year has been tough in such varied ways, yet we sojourn on. As Rev. Alice reminded us in our September 20 service titled “Beguiled by Beauty,” “We’ll get through this together, with outstretched arms and helping hands.” Hurricane Sally is the latest challenge for our church community. The slow-moving Category 2 storm blew … Continue reading From the Board President: How Do We Inspire Love? Oct 2020
My dear congregation, First, let me say how much I have appreciated the opportunity to talk to many of you and hear your stories about how Hurricane Sally has affected you. Most of you are clearing your yards of trees, branches, pine straw, and other debris. Some of you are waiting under blue tarps for … Continue reading October 2020: From the Minister
Multi Room Monday School (MRMS) has been suspended due to lack of participation and world events. The CRE team and I are working hard to re envision CRE for our new digital world. We hope to create a welcoming program that children and parents look forward to and want to participate. Any suggestion you have … Continue reading Creating a New CRE Program
The big question is “What keeps you up at night?” To learn the answers to this question, UUCP House Meetings will be held again in October and November. We need volunteers to host these meetings, which will be held via Zoom. Training for hosting, recording notes and timekeeping will be held soon, so watch your … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Update: September 2020
Greetings friends, Our volunteer leaders for our children’s RE have been working hard planning for the coming year. First grade through sixth grade will meet in their Zoom classroom on Mondays at 4pm. Keep an eye on your email for more information from your leaders, Pam Levitt and Emma Mulvaney. Kate Wolverton and Trista Blouin … Continue reading CRE Starts Off New Program Year
The Governing Board gathered on Zoom in August for an enthusiastic day of team building, orienting, and goal setting. Goals provide a target to focus on while motivating us to stretch beyond our current circumstances. The Governing Board sets goals each year to prioritize the Board’s work. The 2020-21 Board established three goals at the … Continue reading Board Sets Goals for 2020-21 Church Year
My dear congregation, while physically we may not be in close proximity, you are in my thoughts at all times. Some of us have been connected by phone, email, text, or Zoom numerous times over the last few months. Others of you may have been holding back, waiting for things to return to normal. In March, when we first began … Continue reading From the Minister September 2020
