Greetings my UUCP Family, I bring good news as it pertains to our Beloved Community! I am excited to announce our Caring Team has been revamped and is now ready to help in meeting the needs of our church members and friends. I, Rev. Maggie Lovins, along with Chaplain Trista Blouin and Marcy Moreland have … Continue reading Update from the Caring Team
Dear friends, I have to admit, this month has been a little hard on the soul. Right after I sent in my last letter to the congregation, I learned of the passing of Mrs. Georgia Blackmon. It was only a few months before that I stood on the stage and introduced Mrs. Blackmon at UUCP. … Continue reading November 2023 – From the President
Dear friends, The past few weeks have been interesting, to say the least. In a short period of time we had a few minor crises, which could’ve easily gone in a bad direction, but didn’t. One of the reasons these issues did not escalate was because of the quick response by our congregants, as well … Continue reading October 2023 – From the President
A little introduction for folks who don’t know what JUST Pensacola is and is about: At a congregational meeting several years ago, UUCP voted to join JUST Pensacola as individuals and as a congregation. You need to know what we/you have joined! JUST Pensacola is a local organization of multiple congregations of faith, all working … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Update
Dear friends, This past month has been busy for a lot of us. School starting for the kids, as well as the college students of all ages—not to mention for the teachers and staff, too. Having kids and working in education myself, I often see my life revolving around the changes in a school schedule … Continue reading September 2023 – From the President
Dear friends, This weekend, the Anzaldo-Satterwhite family went on a little trip through Alabama. What I continually find fascinating is just how close all of the historical Civil Rights spots are to us here in Pensacola. While searching for a vegan soul food restaurant in Montgomery, (yes, they had one), we walked by the very … Continue reading August 2023 – From the President
Dear friends, This is my first letter as president of the UU Congregation, and I love that I’m writing you this letter on a beautiful day with great news to share. First, however, let me speak a little from the heart. I write this letter on Juneteenth, a new federal holiday but hardly a new … Continue reading July 2023 – From the President
The UUCP Governing Board has decided to call a special congregational meeting to officially vote on the 8th Principle. The meeting will be held during our 2nd Hour time, beginning at 11:30 on Sunday, July 16th. We hope it will be brief, consisting only of a vote on the previously discussed 8th Principle. As you … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting
Hello, Beloved Church Family, Summer is upon us! We’re getting those hot days now, and the kids and teachers are getting into their summer schedules. We had more work days on May 6th and 13th, and by the time you read this, I believe the fence along our north side will be standing and functional … Continue reading June 2023 – From the President
The UUCP parking lot and entryway were refreshed in April thanks to UUCP’s generous contributions to a Fifth Sunday collection taken up in January 2023. UUCP’s donation of $469 benefitted the Scouts BSA Eagle Scout project of Desmond Anzaldo-Satterwhite. Desmond is the 14-year-old son of members Lauren Anzaldo and Scott Satterwhite, seen below raking leaves. … Continue reading Parking Lot Repainted for Eagle Scout Project
