The Meridian
February 2026 Board Minutes
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
Treasurer’s February 2026 Report to the Congregation
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
Message from the DRE/Worship Leader: April 2026
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
Paying Attention in March: Gratitude Poems from Worship
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
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM): The Big Event
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
Introducing Felix the Service Dog
“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
April 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
Animal-Free Antibodies Animal-free antibodies are being developed to improve the reliability, reproducibility, and ethics of scientific research. Traditional antibodies, widely used in medical labs for diagnosing disease and developing treatments, are typically produced by injecting animals with substances that trigger antibody production—causing harm and often leading to the animals’ repeated use or death. In contrast,
Chat With Your Board
As we have announced before, your UUCT Board wants to hear from you. We recognize the importance of 2-way communication, and we want to make it as easy as possible. On the fourth Sunday of each month (March 22 nd this month), a Board member will have a table on the veranda after church. We
Treasurer’s January 2026 Report to the Congregation
Current year pledge receipts of $17,893 in January was 89.4% of the budgeted monthly amount. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 60.3% of the annual pledge total. Prior year pledges of $150 were received, bringing FY 2024-25 pledges received to 98.7% of the amount pledged. Rental income totaling $2,345 brought other
Message from the DRE/Worship Leader
Hello, friends! It’s March and I am so happy to be back! My parental leave was such a beautiful baby bubble. Mike, Sylvie, and I are all so grateful for the work that y’all did to support my leave, especially Project DRE Baby Task Force folks and everyone who brought us a meal! Thank you
Covenanting Update!
Meet our covenanted ministry teams! Care Team: Fosters care, connection, and support throughout our UUCT community.caring@uutallahassee.org Green Sanctuary: Builds awareness of environmental issues. Encourages personallifestyle changes. Motivates for environmental action. Builds connection betweenspiritual practice and environmental consciousness. Challenges, and works to heal,environmental injustices. greensanctuary@uutallahassee.org Leadership Development Team: Identifies, equips, and empowers leaders within thecongregation
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) Invites UUCT to the Nehemiah Action
Issue strategy teams are working to prepare for our Nehemiah Action on April 21, where CAJM asks community leaders to add or change policies for justice. We hope to have over 1,000 at the Nehemiah Action this year to continue our successes. CAJM puts love into action, which aligns perfectly with our values. Save these