November 2022: CRE

Enter, Rejoice and Come in! Welcome, November, my favorite month of the year. To me it means family, food, and my birthday; sometimes all on the same day! To say things have changed a lot these past few years in CRE is an understatement. That we have seen and been through a lot these past … Continue reading November 2022: CRE

November 2022: From the President

“What can a transformative community actually look like? In my experience, it has been about including. It’s about honoring diversity. It’s about being aware of power differences. It’s about playing with art, with music, bringing in ritual, different kinds of wisdom. It’s about going beyond individual disciplines.” – Marilyn Daniels, in Crone Wisdom Dear UUCP … Continue reading November 2022: From the President

October 2022: CRE

Enter Rejoice and Come in! Things are starting to happen in the children’s religious exploration program. We had a soft start in September.  This year we are again using the Soul Matters curriculum. October’s theme this year is Courage. We will also start Children’s Chapel again this month. Children’s chapel is a time for children … Continue reading October 2022: CRE

October 2022: From the President

My Dear Church Community, Here we are one quarter of the way through our church year, and yet it feels as though it’s just begun. Fall (Florida style) is beginning, and the sweltering heat is over (we hope)! The Sunday Services Committee is already working on our church services for Thanksgiving week and Christmas/Hanukkah time! … Continue reading October 2022: From the President

The Yard Sale is BACK!

UUCP FALL YARD SALE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd  The Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting a Large Inside Church Yard Sale this Friday/Saturday, October 21st and 22nd from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The Unitarian-Universalist Church is located at 9888 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, (on Hwy 29 just North of 9 Mile Road)—look for the … Continue reading The Yard Sale is BACK!

September 2022: CRE

September in CRE: September 4th I will be holding an orientation for CRE parents, volunteers and anyone that is interested. This meeting will take place in the sanctuary from 11:30 until 12:30 (at the latest). I will be discussing the curriculum and expectations for the new church year.  I hope to see everyone there; including … Continue reading September 2022: CRE

September 2022: From the President

My Dear Church Community, Today I have three topics to present to you. First, you will be reading this after our very first meeting of the new 2022-2023 Board of Directors, which consists of our annual “Board Retreat” being held, Saturday, August 20, in the auditorium of Azalea Trace, a lovely, large space, graciously arranged … Continue reading September 2022: From the President

UUCP Recognized by UUA as LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation

From the UUA: Dear Laura and Members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, Congratulations! I am delighted to inform you that the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola’s application to become recognized as a Welcoming Congregation has been APPROVED! Sincere congratulations on taking this powerful step, doing the collective work to educate one another on … Continue reading UUCP Recognized by UUA as LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation

Thanks to the Pothole Fixers!

Many thanks to these volunteers from our congregation! Back in July we had a significant water pipe leak underground behind the church, and the asphalt had to be cut up to make the repair. Many thanks are due to Jay Butcher who investigated and facilitated the repair by a plumber. Many thanks are also due … Continue reading Thanks to the Pothole Fixers!

Calling All Artists!

UUCP is once again inviting artist members and friends of the congregation to loan two-three of their artis- tic works for display in the conference room. Our Rotating Art Exhibit is returning! We will accept submissions the last two Sundays in September and will display the works through December 31. Anyone 15 years and older … Continue reading Calling All Artists!