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Most of the books we’ve read for Centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Voices focus on the American experience. In April, we’ll travel over the sea to change our perceptions about the history of Africans in Europe. Olivette Otele, a Professor of History of Slavery and Memory of Enslavement in the UK offers us a […]
Hello and Bright Blessings! There is a ton of important information here, so please read it carefully and let me know if you have any questions or concerns! We are back in action for a super fun spring jam-packed with in-person RE, Youth Group, family activities, and opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect. We’ll […]
If you are over age 70½ and drawing your required minimum distribution (RMD) from a retirement plan, you should be aware of the benefits of a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to pay your pledge to UUCT and other charities. QCD’s have been around since 2006 and were made permanent in 2010. In essence, QCD’s are […]
270 hungry Tallahassee families were helped by Manna on Meridian February 19th. One regular, Deacon Chukes of the Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ, picks up food for 10 families including a minimum-wage restaurant worker with five children, and a 92-year old grandma who lives in a nursing home. UUCT’s participation is coordinated by our own Carolyn […]
Since 1979, The Mountain has served as a nonprofit camp and conference center for congregations, businesses, schools, and other Unitarian Universalist groups. The Mountain is located on Little Scaly Mountain near Highlands, North Carolina. The Mountain’s largest program is the summer MountainCamp for children and youth from 1st to 12th grades. The Many Hands Peace […]
Beloveds, During the month of February, we are holding a series of test services with small numbers to determine the best and safest method of both virtual and in-person worship. Our goal is to have the logistics worked out when we open these hybrid services. These future services will limit the number of attendees and […]
Allies for Racial Equity at UUCT (ARE@UUCT) started in September 2020 with good intentions. We may not have understood the full meaning of “white privilege” or “white supremacy.” Many of us thought those phrases did not apply to us. We did understand that our faith motivated us to take action towards racial justice. We began […]
Climate Action can take many forms: mitigation through reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation through preparation, and advocacy for those measures at the world, federal, state and local level. Using a navy call for “all hands on deck”, personal responsibility is also key. The experts on energy issues have often said “There is no such thing […]
As is our custom the regular readers of Centering BIPOC Voices have selected books for March and April. Looking ahead for the next two months will allow all who are interested to obtain copies of the books in advance On March 12th anyone who has read The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw should join […]
UUCT CAJM Network Members are working with CAJM research committees developing policy proposals for Affordable Housing and Gun Violence/Policing. The two committees will meet with Team Leaders from all the congregations on February 22 to share their work. At the full CAJM network Pep Rally on March 8th, the committees will reveal the action proposals to be presented to […]
