January is a threshold month. The first month of a new year invites us to consider what we have that we need, and what we might be better off without. Our Unitarian Universalist faith opens us to potential and possibility. Rather than making new rules and resolutions, what might happen if we open ourselves to … Continue reading From Our Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie
It is interesting to reflect how our culture looks to December with anticipation of the Holidays and an expectation of cooler weather. However, when January and February deliver colder temperatures, we often become less tolerant. We don’t always acknowledge the subtle return of the sun to longer days. At times our Church changes without our … Continue reading From the Board…
Many times, those of us involved with the finances of the church receive questions about the difference between donating to the Church or donating to the Charitable Trust. The answer is that it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to have your donation (outside of your normal pledge) to be used … Continue reading Donations To UUCP Or To UUCP Charitable Trust — What’s The Difference?
From the Treasurer: 2018 giving statements will be sent out in January. Please ensure all charitable donations you wish to be credited to the 2018 tax year are made by December 31. If you would like to see where you are, let Erin Renfroe know and she can send you a preliminary statement to review. … Continue reading What’s Up @ UUCP
As the cooler temperatures are upon us, it often invites one to ‘hunker’ down, curl up and at times sleep a few more minutes. This offers a time of dreaming just a little bit more. This is an opportune time to stretch our dreamtime to include visions for our church. For development of any kind, … Continue reading From The Board: Ahh…Dreamtime
In the midst of the holiday season, we receive constant reminders of the world’s need for more love, more compassion and more justice. Yet, even as we hear this call, we are surrounded by so many places where fear opens the door to injustice and hate. As Unitarian Universalists we are called to respond from … Continue reading From Our Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie
Several years ago when I was new to this congregation, a long-time member greeted me at the door. After the initial welcome, she asked me to listen…. After seeing my inquisitive expression, she said…“Just look and listen to the sounds, the chatter, the laughter and joyful voices” that were in the foyer before the church … Continue reading From the Board: Taking Time to Listen…
Wow, what a whirlwind of a month October was. A Garage Sale, a Pancake Breakfast, and an Auction, all on church grounds and with resources and contributions of every type from members and friends of the congregation. In the midst of all this activity we waited to see if a hurricane would find its way … Continue reading From Our Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie
We often have hidden jewels in our congregation? *Georgieanna Bryant and Barbara Goggins have been leading the charge for the Yard Sale sincen2011. It has expanded to a twice-a-year endeavor. This began as a spin-off of our “freebies” once a month that we used to bring to share among us. *Bobby van Deusen donates his … Continue reading Did you Know?
At the last Board meeting, the Board created a Covenant, which was agreed on by everyone present. Since this is a “living” document, it will be reviewed and “re-Covenanted” when others are present or join. This process went very smoothly since the prior Board provided a wonderful Covenant to adapt and follow. Thank you, last … Continue reading From Your Governing Board
