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Reflections on Resilience and Partnership at the Border

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Activating Youth Energy for Justice at the Southwest Border Twenty young activists from the First Unitarian Church of Dallas participated in a one-week UU College of Social Justice training, Activate Tucson, led in conjunction with Borderlinks—a non-profit organization that focuses on cross-border relationship building and social justice training. UUSC staff Jenn O’Rourke traveled with the … Continue reading Reflections on Resilience and Partnership at the Border

President’s Column – October

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From the Board 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 our work. The 2019-20 Board established three goals at our August retreat. The goals involve clarifying our present situation and setting a clear path for our future. … Continue reading President’s Column – October

Need a Ride to Church?

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A special gift was received to fund a service to aid UUCP Members who sometimes need taxi cab service to and/or from the Church.  The transportation  will be provided by Yellow Cab of  Pensacola, which can handle special needs such as a wheelchair or walker. If you need a cab to transport you to a … Continue reading Need a Ride to Church?

Our Caring Community – October

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As a congregation, we celebrate each other’s joys and do our best to lighten the load of each other’s sorrows. If you’ve wondered why you weren’t seeing much of UU-member Bob Gerold this summer, there’s a reason – 7,200 miles in six weeks through 12 states, in a Winnebago Travato camper van, a Henry David … Continue reading Our Caring Community – October

From Our Minister

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– Rev. Alice Syltie An Important Invitation From Your Minister A new month is here. It is already the Fall of the church year, although you would not know by the weather. As we move through the year, we continue to build on our monthly themes. In September, Erin Renfroe shared some excellent reflections on … Continue reading From Our Minister

A Celebration of Life for Robert Gravley

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A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Robert Gravley, founding member of the Gulf Coast Veteran’s Advocacy Council, on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, 9888 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, 32534. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that … Continue reading A Celebration of Life for Robert Gravley

Our Caring Community

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As a congregation, we celebrate each other’s joys and do our best to lighten the load of each other’s sorrows. The recent death of Judy Freeman was a tragic loss for Debra DuBose. “Judy and I had been friends for 35 years,’’ says Debra. “She was family and my best friend. She spent every holiday … Continue reading Our Caring Community

From Your Board – September

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What Is Our WHY? Many organizations can explain WHAT they do. Many organizations can describe HOW they do it. Few organizations can articulate WHY they do what they do. So goes the logic of the author and thinker Simon Sinek and the concept of Starting with Why. This fall, we at UUCP will be considering … Continue reading From Your Board – September

From Our Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie

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A People of Expectation It is September. Many Unitarian Universalist Congregations are exploring the theme Expectation.  It makes sense, since it is a time when the rhythm of the year begins to change. School is back in session. Historically in Unitarian Universalist congregations ministers return to the pulpit and a new church year begins. Rosh … Continue reading From Our Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie

The UU Play Group

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The UU Play Group enjoyed our trip to Florida Caverns in Mariana on Friday August 23. The State Park, an effort of the Civil Conservation Corps CCC, was especially welcoming since it is still recovering from Hurricane Michael. Because the lights haven’t been restored yet our guide, Edward, led us through the chambers with flashlights. … Continue reading The UU Play Group