Hello, UUCT Family. Considering Henry and I just had our article all about the wonderful Felix in the last issue of The Meridian, I find it important to update you on the most recent developments. Perhaps it may even give you an inside look at the world of service dogs and their partners. I would […]
As a means of acknowledging the significance and contributions that have been made by heralding Earth Day awareness, and because it’s still April as I’m writing this, here is a brief history of the movement celebrated every April. Although Earth Day was last month let us reaffirm its importance in this month that follows. Earth […]
Welcome to SUUSI — the Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute – an all ages inclusive summer camp held at the Radford University campus, in Radford, Virginia, from July 19-25. Each summer, an intergenerational group of Unitarians (and adjacent friends) gathers for one unforgettable week of joy, growth, and connection, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and Unitarian Universalist […]
Three Technologies Tackling Climate Change Efforts to address climate change are increasingly turning toward breakthrough technologies that go beyond reducing emissions to actively reshaping how energy and materials are produced. Among the most promising are green hydrogen, ocean-based carbon removal, and carbon-negative materials—each tackling a different piece of the climate puzzle. (Read More) Green hydrogen […]
6:32 PM – Called to Order Finance Committee Last month’s Finance Committee Report was reviewed and motion to approve was passed. Staff Liaison Reports Adriane is working very hard for the Pledge Drive, Alessandra is back, and Valerie is pleased to know her request for more hours has been added to the budget request. Committee […]
Receipts of current year pledges in February increased significantly to $26,128, or 30.5% over the monthly budgeted amount. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 71.2% of the annual pledge total. Prepaid pledges of $350 were received, for a total of $1,215 this fiscal year. Total budgeted income for February of $27,371 […]
Happy spring! I can’t believe it’s April. It has been great being back at UUCT! Thank you to all those who have helped with worship and RE as I’ve been settling back in. This April, our Soul Matters theme is Embracing Possibility. It begins with a multigenerational Easter service and our annual UUCT Easter Egg […]
A few congregants shared their poems and pictures inspired by the 3/15 worship in which we let Mary Oliver guide our attention to the unfurling Spring. It’s not too late to share yours! Spring is here. Flowers show off their colors. Bees are busy gathering pollen.The leaves are rustling. The birds are singing. The buzz […]
Come to the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) Nehemiah Action on April 21, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The event will be held at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, located at 2344 Lake Bradford Rd. CAJM’s goal is to turn out 1,000 people to demonstrate our collective power, and the specific turnout goal […]
“Today I want to talk about my service dog, Felix. First, I want you to know that he is a medical device and not a pet. That means you may not pet him or talk to him because he will be working. He is for two things: for my ADHD and for my anxiety. What […]