The Safety Team has developed a few safety policies that the board would like more people to review and weigh in on before approving. Please take the time to read these files and send your comments to me at president.elect@uutallahassee.org Safety Policies: Private Space Policy UUCT Weapons Safety Policy In addition, please review a sign […]
The Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) movement is truly becoming interfaith. At the Research Kick Off on December 9, Iman Reshad Mujahid from the Masjid Al-Nahl Mosque gave the opening prayer/reflection. UUCT was well represented among the over 80 people in the meeting. The larger group broke into the following strategy teams: 1. Team Affordable Housing is […]
The UU Church of Tallahassee’s Wider UU Connections web page includes links to several Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) groups and related organizations. Their programs give us access to a variety of newsfeeds, events, and relevant resources. Singly or in combination, these groups and organizations provide mounds of information and inspiration (for introverts as well as […]
It’s been a tough year for environmental protection. Politics has muddied the waters and thrown a monkey wrench in what was a generally positive environmental trend and sent things spiraling into chaos. However, there were some positive elements worthy of note. Science in general has taken quite a hit this year but read on to […]
As a follow-up to our Climate Justice Revival, UUCT is participating in the UUMFE community read of What if We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures. Hope you are able to join for all or some of the sessions! Please note, there will not be a meeting in December. Take time to catch up, […]
Can we fight climate change with our forks and feel great doing it? This tasty, interactive Green Sanctuary workshop will cover the basics of a plant-forward lifestyle. Facilitated by Georgia Ackerman, a plant-based wellness coach, topics will include autoimmuneillnesses, weight loss, food for longevity, and the gut-brain connection. Easy, budget-friendly menu ideas will be shared. […]
In mid-November, UUCT members Nao Bethea, Rosa Ramos Morgan, and Rei Myers facilitated a Saturday workshop based on Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer. The book was selected by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) as its current common read. Fifteen participants gathered for a Saturday of interactive learning, engaging […]
The Grace Mission Underwear Drive was a huge success! A big thank you to everyone who contributed underwear. Your contributions make a difference in the lives of each individual touched by your generosity. Your continued donations of gently used sheets and towels, men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and outerwear are also appreciated and always welcomed. […]
Personal Note of Good News Close to Home When the new administration slashed federal programs and DOGE made their most egregious cuts, my son-in-law lost his job with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture in the international division of forestry. It was a shock to see what happened to our international forestry program that existed to […]
I was alerted that this radio show on December 14 entitled No Small Endeavor was to be about composting, but that was a byproduct and not the tenor of the discussion. The show was about a memoir by writer and reporter Jeff Chu. After doing excellent work and appearing in some top magazines, he decided that […]
