The 2020 Legislative Days are coming up fast—on January 27-28—because of the Election Year. Some great events are planned for this session. Hope you can come! See all the details and register ASAP if interest-ed at https://uujusticefl.org/take-action-2/ so our UUJF team can plan adequately for meals, room accommoda-tions and ride sharing. Please remember, non-UUs need … Continue reading UUJF Legislative Days in 2020!
The research phase of the J.U.S.T. (Justice United Seeking Transformation) social action project got off to a great start at the Research Kick-Off meeting, which was held on December 10th at the First Baptist Church of Ferry Pass. Six of our members participated in the research teams that voted on the final two local problems, … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Update: UUCP’s Community Partner’s in Social Justice Action
Want to know what’s happening at UUCP? Want to plan an event, or coordinate your UUCP activities with other things on your calendar? Our church calendar is digital, and there are three ways to view the calendar. 1) UUCP website https://uupensacola.org/news/sc-calendar/ 2) Simple Church website (requires log in with your assigned username and password) https://uupensacola.simplechurchcrm.com/ … Continue reading Simple Church
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
Privileges, Benefits & Responsibilities The sentiment expressed in the graphic captures so much of who and how we are – it is about how we act in the world. Here are some other things to keep in mind for both new and current members: As a Member – You are entitled to: Receive the services … Continue reading Membership at UUCP – Did you Know?
On Dec. 15, we had a discussion during and after the service about what the Board believes is our New Normal as a smaller congregation of under 120 members. Issues of sustainability and stewardship generated much discussion. UU congregations are independent and self-sustaining, which means our efforts at UUCP may be as broad or as … Continue reading President’s Column – From the Board
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
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
The Celebration of the Life of Thomas Len Springer will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020, 12 noon at UUCP. It will be jointly led by UUCP and the Humanists of West Florida. Individuals who wish to, may make financial donations in his memory to either the UUCP Members’ Assistance Fund or the Humanists … Continue reading Celebration of the Life of Tom Springer
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
