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
– 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 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
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
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
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 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
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mr. Neil Cobb on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 9888 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, 32534. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that contributions be made to the Tate High School Drama Department or the Unitarian Universalist Church … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Neil Cobb
Robert Gravley, a member of our Talking Service veterans reading group, died the other day while vacationing in Michigan with his wife, Carol Hemmye. Robert went to Vietnam in 1970 with the 1st Marine Division, and like a lot of vets, never fully came back. During our reading group, I asked him if he thought … Continue reading A Tribute to Robert Gravley
As a congregation we decided at our last congregational meeting to join with 17 other congregations of many faiths to work together to address an issue of social justice in our community. The original name for this coalition was Pensacola Area InterFaith Justice Coalition. That name will be changed soon to something a little easier … Continue reading InterFaith Justice Coalition
