The Meridian
August 2026 Board Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by President, Bonnie Abellera. Members present: Ken Kent, Reeves Campbell, Regina Joseph, and Janet Temkin, with guests: Bob Kenon, Martha Browning, Nao Bethea. To view the full minutes, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hjk-R5S2vYyOo6kNAGP4nxfIp-QJSZjp/view?usp=sharing
Taxes, UUCT Donations, and You
Learn Financial Tricks for Lowering Taxes and Donating to UUCT Would you like to learn how to donate to UUCT in an easier way and at the same time lower your taxes? You can accomplish both! Bob Kenon, a Certified Financial Planner and a UUCT member, will explain how to meet these financial goals. For example,…
New UU Ministry for Earth Community Read
Last year, the UU Ministry for the Earth (UUMFE) team led a community read for the book, “What If We Get It Right?” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. This year, beginning Monday, September 28, UUMFE will explore with our Unitarian Universalist community, the book, “Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves” by Will…
October Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
Telogia Creek: Creating a Critical Connection in North Florida (Excerpt from The Nature Conservancy) TNC strengthens linkages between the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve, Torreya State Park and other lands in the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has protected more than 2,200 acres at Telogia Creek in Liberty County, adding to a 22,000-acre…
July 2026 Board Minutes
May agenda, meeting minutes, appointment of Endowment Committee members, and MPP responsibilities were tabled due to lack of quorum. These items will be brought back to the August meeting. The full minutes can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BhY5wvqS-Y9SNeteCK_6_r0eD7GUZ5Nq/view?usp=sharing
Treasurer’s July 2026 Report to the Congregation
Fiscal year 2025-26 got off to a slow start with current year pledges of $9,644, or 50% of the monthly budget. By including prepaid pledges, total current year pledges received comes to 23.3% of the annual pledge total. Prior year pledges totaling $360 were received, bringing FY 2024-25 pledges received to 96.4% of the amount…
UUCT Outreach – Help Represent the Church in the Broader Community
If you are interested in helping with our church outreach – that is, helping us represent the church in the broader community, letting people know who we are and what we stand for, please reach out to Kim Ross by email at keross72@gmail.com. The Outreach Committee will meet monthly by Zoom on the 4th Monday of the…
Need a Counterbalance for the Daily News?
Check out “The Gathering”, a monthly virtual event for “spiritual nourishment, political education, and meaningful action.” https://www.sidewithlove.org/the-gathering Held on second Mondays, the next two are September 14 and October 12. Use the link for an archive of past recordings and to register for future gatherings. https://250to250.substack.com/archive “A series of one-minute stories of the many people,…
Give of Yourself, Literally!
From what I’ve seen in my short experience with UU’s, they like to give. I do too! Several years back while living in another part of Florida I started donating blood. Go visit the Big Red Bus during a blood drive and, easy peasy, you too can donate. You can also visit the local donation…
Safety Team Input Wanted
The UUCT Safety Team plans to create a detailed Emergency Operation Plan as a resource to assist in protecting our members, visitors, and property from hazards and threats. Topics will include medical, weather, fire, and civil emergencies. Please reach out to Sally Andersen (sallytandersen@gmail.com) by September 11 if you are interested in being a part of this important project. Most…
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) Season Starts
This new season is all about fighting for fair housing, stopping gun violence, tackling food insecurity, improving mental health care, and fixing immigration. CAJM work is outreach! The community knows who we are by what we do. Can you work for justice by: · maintaining records · writing articles · facilitating meetings · keeping minutes · attending CAJM board meetings…