In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in the year 2020, in observance of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth. As we enter this season of gratitude and care it is important that we come together as a faithful justice movement to strengthen … Continue reading Harvest The Power Justice Convergence and Teach-In Nov. 19-26
JUST Pensacola is entering a new cycle of action for justice. JUST Pensacola has completed its first year with a successful mass meeting (by ZOOM) of 700 people addressing community needs. These needs were directly addressed to our incoming State Attorney and the two candidates for sheriff, all of whom committed to increase the use … Continue reading J.U.S.T. Pensacola Entering New Cycle
CRE Come As You Are Sunday Mornings at 9am CRE Faith Development has moved back to Sunday mornings at 9am. Please contact Sarah Stubbs at Mssarahstubbs@gmail.com for the Zoom access information and to get in our weekly email list. All PJs and breakfast munchers welcome! Nov 8th 9 am Come As You Are Sunday School Nov … Continue reading November 2020 CRE News
We UUs identify our denomination as a covenantal faith. UUs are not required to espouse a particular creed or set of beliefs, yet we share common values. As the saying goes, We don’t have to think alike to love alike. When we join this congregation, we commit — we covenant and affirm — to support … Continue reading November 2020: From the Board President
Our theme for November is Healing and our question to ponder is, What Does It Mean to Be A People of Healing? I found it interesting that I recently received two emails from separate sources, both talking about the importance of a broken-open heart for healing. From Soul Matters, a reminder from Parker Palmer of … Continue reading November 2020: From the Minister
Click below to watch the recording of the October 22, 2020 Covid-19 information update with Dr. Jean Siebenaler. There is fantastic information, not just on current statistics, but on the outlook for various treatments and vaccines and how to choose the best mask. The video is below, but also check out the .pdf of the … Continue reading Covid-19 Information Update Recording Available
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
