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
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
