The Meridian
May 2026 Board Minutes
1:04 PM – Called to Order Announcements Larry Myers, voted onto the 2026-2027 Board as Member-at-large, emailed Annette and Bonnie stating concerns regarding his previous decision to agree to be on the board. He has decided to step down from the board due to various reasons, including the fact that the church is without a…
Treasurer’s May 2026 Report to the Congregation
May’s current year pledge receipts of $12,224 continued a three month pattern of receipts coming in at just over 60% of the budgeted amount. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 86.6% of the annual pledge total. Prepaid pledges of $6,500 were received, for a total of $25,045 this fiscal year. Other…
Message from the DRE/Worship Leader: July 2026
Happy Summer! It’s July! This is the last month of Chalice Circles. This small group ministry started in April with an online and in-person option. The last two sessions are: Everyone is welcome! This is a way to deepen our spirituality through shared practice, to share our thoughts on big questions, and to connect across…
Message from the Music Director: July 2026
Here’s hoping everyone that attended our Music Sunday enjoyed the service. It certainly seemed that the hymn sing was a hit. It was interesting to me to find out which hymns are favorites among our congregation. There was a great variety in the choice of songs, but the clear favorite was “Blue Boat Home” with…
July 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world Article from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/may/31/cheaper-energy-bills-battery-revolution-climate-crisis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Summary Australia is pioneering a household battery revolution, with nearly 60% of global household-scale battery capacity installed there this financial year. This surge in battery usage, coupled with existing solar panel installations, is reducing electricity costs and…
More Good News
An equal and habitable world is possible: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival Summary: The World Inequality Lab’s Global Justice Report proposes a vision for planetary survival that aims to raise living standards, reduce inequality, and limit global heating to 2°C. The report suggests policies like wealth taxes on billionaires, reduced working hours,…
April 2026 Board Minutes
6:40 PM – Called to Order Agenda, March meeting minutes, and finance committee reports were approved. Tallahassee Homeschool Group Contract Ken discussed three potential concerns regarding the Tallahassee homeschool contract: using the piano, service animals, and liability insurance impact, and closet space usage. Insurance would address liability issues, and Adriane confirmed there was no issue…
Treasurer’s April 2026 Report to the Congregation
April’s current year pledge receipts of $12,257 was 61.2% of our monthly budgeted amount, roughly the same as March. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 81.5% of the annual pledge total. Consistent with previous years, a significant amount of prepaid pledges started to arrive in April when prepaid pledges of $16,250…
Message from the DRE/Worship Leader: June 2026
Happy Pride Month and Happy Early Juneteenth! This month, our Soul Matters theme is Flourishing Together. It begins with a multigenerational Summer Community Sunday, then we have an Intersectional Pride Service, the UUA General Assembly Worship, and a Soul Matters layled Worship! What a good month. Speaking of Flourishing Together, have you heard about the…
Putting Care into Action
UUCT’s Care Team is a vital part of our congregation’s shared ministry, extending care beyond what a minister or membership coordinator can provide. In partnership with staff and the Board, this dedicated group of trained volunteers listens with compassion, offers support without judgment, and maintains strict confidentiality. You can help strengthen this ministry by serving…
Church Workdays on Summer Break
It is hot in the summertime! The scheduled Saturday church workdays are cancelled for July and August and will resume in September. During the summer months, members are encouraged to pay attention to vegetation on the grounds and are dually encouraged to pull up at least five weeds each time they visit the church. Places…
Announcing UUCT Share the Plate recipients for 2026-27
UUCT has established itself as a supporter of our community by helping those among us who promote justice, equity, and compassion. We now welcome twelve local organizations to this coming fiscal year’s Share the Plate program. They all epitomize what ordinary people can do to improve our world.