It is with deep sadness that our congregation received news that Paul Cutchen suffered heart failure while on a trip to Scotland with his wife Billye. His passing is a great loss to all who knew and loved him. Billye shared that Paul was walking toward a castle near Aberdeen to take pictures, when the event occurred. They … Continue reading Our Beloved Community Member, Paul Cutchen
September always feels like the beginning of something new for me. I don’t know if it is the deeply ingrained academic calendar that schools and UU churches adhered to for so long, or our natural connection to the rhythm of the seasons. Our Jewish neighbors and friends will celebrate the Jewish New Year, or High … Continue reading From Our New Minister, Rev. Alice Syltie
On August 18, 2018 the Board met for their yearly retreat. Since Reverend Alice Syltie was unable to attend, she will be included in a follow-up session. There are two positions vacant at this time. Since the Board is designed to provide Leadership with a focus on Policy, the retreat allowed time for strengthening relationships … Continue reading Greetings from the Board
UUCP member David Sanford, who has lived with a heart defect all his life, recently combined his health experiences and his observations of the world in a book of poetry, “If My Heart Could Talk & Other Poems.” And it did. David was interviewed earlier this month by WEAR-TV news reporter Laura Hussey about his … Continue reading If My Heart Could Talk & Other Poems
You can’t replace a friend, There’s no sense in trying — even when they’re no longer near. You can only cherish the memory, Paste a picture on the wall, Remember the wisdom, Repeat the words. No, you can’t replace a friend There’s no sense in trying. We will miss you, And we will remember. — … Continue reading For Bob Eddy – A Poem
As the Calendar Year begins in July, we welcome several new Board members. Thanks to the wisdom of previous members creating the current bi-laws, several members will be returning in their current positions. Therefore, the Board retains knowledge, experience and coordination for the coming year. As your new Board President, it is exciting to anticipate … Continue reading Greetings from the Board
On June 11, members of the Interim Ministry Search Team interviewed a new candidate. This candidate was recommended to us by Christine Purcell of the UUA Southern Region, as a someone who had answered their call for ministers to fill remaining vacancies among UU churches in the South. The candidate is retiring from a settled ministry, … Continue reading Interim Minister Search Update
UUCP will have a booth at Pensacola Pride again this year! There are several festivals where UUCP has long had a presence. We set up a table and share the ways in which our beliefs support the issues of the organization. One of these events is the Pride Fest which will be held on June … Continue reading UUCP at PensacolaPride
Greetings everyone! I wanted to stop and take a minute to thank all of you who have inquired, prayed for and donated to my partner in ministry, Daisy Dog. About two months ago some unknown disease struck her, to which she was admitted to the veterinarian school up at Auburn, and to be honest I … Continue reading Community Minister’s Corner
I just returned from UUWomenSpirit at the Mountain Retreat and Learning center on the top of a mountain near Highlands North Carolina. We were secluded amongst the clouds and in the rain considering “Inviting the Sacred into our Lives”. I feel refreshed and my bowl is full. I am sorry I missed Rev Julies’ last … Continue reading June President Notes
