At a gathering convened by UUA co-presidents Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Rev. William Sinkford, and Dr. Leon Spencer in Atlanta in 2017, UU leaders of color were asked to share their insights into how the Association could continue moving forward in the midst of another racially charged moment. What was asked for at the Atlanta gathering … Continue reading Widening the Circle of Concern
The video and slides are now available from the July 29 Zoom meeting presented by Nancy Hagman, MEd, LMHC, on the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and how we are being affected physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Click here to view slides.
The US Census Bureau has shortened the timeline to respond to the census, placing more barriers between our families and the resources we need for education, community development, healthcare, and public services. In this worldwide pandemic, our government is making it harder to get counted, not easier. The data collected by the census determines the number … Continue reading Help us ALL Respond to the U.S. Census
JUST Pensacola is back! Two virtual events have been scheduled: The first is a Rally on Monday, August 10th at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This Rally is to get everyone back together and remind us what we’re trying to do here, to get updates on where our research and action plans stand, and to provide … Continue reading JUST Pensacola: Rally and Nehemiah Action
August is a month with five Sundays. It is our custom to share the offering on the fifth Sunday with a local non-profit doing work that benefits our larger community. Humanists of West Florida will be the recipient of our offering in August. Humanists of West Florida have resumed building Little Free Libraries. Community partners … Continue reading 5TH SUNDAY SHARE THE PLATE: Humanists of West Florida to Build Little Free Library
FROM THE BOARD I recently participated in a summer leadership seminar offered free by the UUA Southern Region. Gathered with fellow Board members of UU congregations, our discussion centered on how to stay connected and meet the spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs of the congregants we serve. My counterparts reported using phone trees, the … Continue reading From the President
Now that we rely so heavily on technology to produce our Sunday Services as well as other events, UUCP has gotten its own YouTube channel. Click here to see what’s on offer.
On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, UUCP member and physician Jean Siebenaler gave a wonderfully clear and informative update on the Covid-19 pandemic – including what we know about the disease and its effects, current statistics for the nation, Florida, and Escambia County, and what prevention techniques are the most effective. The Zoom presentation was recorded … Continue reading View Now: Understanding the Pandemic by Jean Siebenaler, MD, MPH
It was the weekend after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and protesters were gathering all over the country – including in Pensacola. And it was the day after a mural of George at the Graffiti Bridge downtown was defaced, arousing local protestors even more than before. And it was then that UUCP member … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Protests at the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge
Rev. Elaine Marie Buker June 4, 1933 — June 4, 2020 UUCP members and the wider religious community are saddened by the passing of Rev. Elaine Buker, who died June 4, on her 87th birthday. She was a resident of Azalea Trace in Pensacola and was the widow of John Buker. She is survived by her … Continue reading Rev. Elaine Buker, 1933-2020
