I join our CRE Coordinator, Sarah Stubbs, in thanking the following volunteers for helping create a rich experience for our young people at UUCP. – Rev. Alice Syltie Teacher Appreciation Video Children’s Religious Education (CRE) Teachers Emma Mulvaney Kate Wolverton Tamara Grimes Linda Cobb Penny Featherstone Child Care Provider Tabbitha Manzanet Nursery Volunteers Paula Montgomery … Continue reading We Appreciate Our Teachers (With Video)
Each spring the ministers who make up the Soul Matters Sharing Circle create a list of monthly themes for the coming year. The theme chosen for this May was Thresholds. By happenstance, that turns out to be a most appropriate theme for the unexpected situation of this time. Stay-at-home orders in many locations are due … Continue reading From Our Minister
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” —Søren Kierkegaard What might we reflect on and understand more deeply when we look back on these coronavirus times? There is nothing like a global health crisis, a virus that spreads even among people without symptoms, tens of thousands of deaths, economic uncertainty, … Continue reading President’s Column
Looking for a way to reduce cabin fever? UU members Paula Montgomery and Thom Botsford are eager to share their favorite Reads. “This time of constraint is ideal for pursuit of books,” says Paula, who lists reading “among the joys of my life,” and recommends three recent favorites. She also notes: “I will be glad … Continue reading Let’s Read!
A joint letter from UUA President, the Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, and UUA General Assembly and Conference Service Director, Ms. LaTonya Richardson, updating information on General Assembly 2020 was released on April 16th. They report that by February, the GA 2020 planning was off to a great start with almost 2,000 early registrations and a record … Continue reading An Update on General Assembly 2020
UUCP Social Justice Network Collaboration with JUST Pensacola JUST Pensacola’s activities have been affected by the COVID-19 emergency, but our community’s needs and our work continue. Research committee meetings have been held virtually and the JUST Pensacola Board has pushed out the timing of the large assemblies, the Nehemiah Action and the Celebration, until later … Continue reading How do we strive for justice?
UU Seven Principles Poem 1st Principle: Roses are red, violets are blue. I am important, and so are you. 2nd Principle: Roses are red, violets are blue. Treat all people fairly, and be kind to them, too. 3rd Principle: Roses are red, violets are blue. Learn all we can; accept all into the crew. 4th … Continue reading Poetry
What do you do when you’re home alone and told not to stray? You might read a book, clean the cupboards, pick a flower, watch an opera, or share a Zoom meeting, and more. Several UUCP homebodies recently agreed to talk about their responses to our Pandemic dilemma. Carol Michalski rises early, greets the 6 … Continue reading Our Caring Community
An email was sent on April 16 outlining the 2020-21 budget process and where we stand right now (if you don’t use email, it was sent via U.S. Mail). Believe it or not, this was not a further shakedown for pledges. Your input is needed on next year’s budget before the Annual Congregational Meeting in … Continue reading We Need Your Input!
Moving, traveling – and not traveling – were in our UUCP spotlight in March, as two well-planned abode changes moved along, one vacation trip was re-routed to its advantage, and one adventurer – Jack, “the long lost traveler” – found himself trilling the refrain of an old Kingston Trio favorite, “Will I ever return?” Our … Continue reading Our Caring Community
