What’s Up @ UUCP

Auction Update Up-to-date numbers for the Auction are finally in, and what a success it was! We raised $1,430 for the Music program, and the auction itself brought in $5,370! Many thanks to Kate Wolverton, Lisa Hudson, Bobby van Deusen and all the donors and volunteers who made the event possible. Thanks to YoUUr Generosity… … Continue reading What’s Up @ UUCP

Our Caring Community

Lauren Anzaldo was on her way to work at Naval Air Station Pensacola just before 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, when she received a call from one of her employees that there was an active shooter aboard the installation. After waiting in a nearby parking lot off base for several hours to see what … Continue reading Our Caring Community

From Our Minister

What Does It Mean to Be a People of Integrity? “Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” Charles Bukowski “I now know myself to be a person of weakness and strength, liability and giftedness, darkness and light. I now know that to be whole means to reject … Continue reading From Our Minister

Joshua Buker is Missed

Joshua Scott Buker, the son of UUCP member Elaine Buker, died Oct. 17 at the age of 53. Joshua resided in Lillian, AL. His death was due to severe lung infections. In addition to his mother, who lives at Azalea Trace, he is survived by his brother Nathan Paul Buker. His father, John Buker, preceded … Continue reading Joshua Buker is Missed

From Your Board – President’s Column

“A fish can’t whistle, and neither can I.” This silly quote illustrates an important concept: recognize and accept your limitations, which sometimes are strengths. I came across this quote recently in the book The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. In this delightful and insightful read, Hoff explains the teachings of Taoism through the character of Winnie-the-Pooh … Continue reading From Your Board – President’s Column

JUST Pensacola Update

UUCP’s Community Partner’s in Social Justice Action We have entered the Phase 2 in the JUST Pensacola social justice process. As you know, JUST Pensacola stands for Justice Unity Seeking Transformation. In connection with training from DART, we are standing with more than 20 other congregations of many faiths in addressing local social justice issues. … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Update

We Will Miss You, Mo Michel

Pensacola Unitarians are among family, friends, fans and spiritual folks mourning the passing of Mo Michel, a UUCP member from 1998 to 2013, who died Oct. 18 in Littleton, CO. Mo was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, a seven times board member of the Theosophical Society of America, a religious explorer and, according to … Continue reading We Will Miss You, Mo Michel