The Meridian
Message from the Director of Religious Exploration: Pluralism & Preemptive Radical Inclusion
Happy May, friends! “If we look around our church, what do you think we have that would make people coming for the first time feel welcomed and included? For this reflection, I am going to describe some people who might come here for the first time. After I describe them, I would like you to…
Board Minutes for March 2024
Board minutes for the March 2024 UUCT board meeting were approved at the April meeting. Those minutes, along with the March 2024 Financial Reports can be viewed using the links below: March 2024 Board Minutes March 2024 Financial Reports The Executive Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Room C and via zoom…
Treasurer’s March 2024 Report to Congregation
In March, for the third month in a row, pledge income exceeded the monthly budgeted amount, this time by $2,242. In order to reach our total budgeted pledge income for this fiscal year we will need to collect pledges at an average of almost $2,800 per month more than our monthly budgeted amount of $20,439.…
Mark Your Calendars
Two Congregational Discussion Meetings will be held to discuss the proposed 2024-25 Final Asking Budget, Contract with the Minister. Endowment Use Plan, and update on UUCT’s Governance Structure. We will meet on in Room L. You may also attend by Zoom. A Congregational Annual Meeting will be held at 12:30 pm on Sunday, May 19,…
May Flowers and Food for Thought
While May flowers have been brought on by April showers, our May Food for Thought monthly meeting will not be brought forth by our April meeting. We will be taking a month off to accommodate the congregational budget meetings that will be taking place in room L. The importance of these budget meetings cannot be…
Happy Birthday Solar Panels
It was April 17th in 2007 when UUCT’s solar system was inaugurated, and its 10Kw solar panel array has been providing power to our church ever since. UUCT was the first church in Tallahassee to install solar on its campus. Since that time only two other churches have followed suit but many homes with rooftops…
2024 Sustainable Communities Summit
The Green Sanctuary Team reminds you to join Leon County Government on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastside Branch Library and Pedrick Pond Park to engage in the pursuit of a greener tomorrow at the 2024 Sustainable Communities Summit. Citizens can register for this free event at LeonCountyFL.gov/Summit. This year,…
Tribute to Earth Day
I’d like to carry on the concept of interdependence highlighted in the April 21st Sunday service. This planet is truly our home and like any home needs care and tending. Our place in the magnificent web of life is worthy of deep contemplation. As our 7th Principle states, we honor the interdependent web of all…
Message from the DRE: Independence and Interdependence
Hello friends! As I reflect on our core theme of interdependence for this month of April, I am really feeling the energy of Aries. The Spring Equinox in March marked the beginning of a new astrological year that calls in the fiery, action-oriented energy of Aries and the balancing, reflective energy of its sister sign,…
Board Minutes for February 2024
Board minutes for the February 22, 2024 UUCT board meeting were approved at the February meeting. Those minutes, along with the February 2024 Financial Reports can be viewed using the links below: February 2024 Board Minutes February 2024 Financial Reports Minister’s Report The Executive Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month in Room C…
Treasurer’s February 2024 Report to the Congregation
Pledge income in February again exceeded the monthly budgeted amount, this month by $570. Current year pledges received this fiscal year total 59.2% of budgeted amount, or 74.8% of budget when prepaid pledges are included. The February target was 66.7%. Receipts for other recurring income of $654 brings our current year total to 94.7% of…
Endowment Use: It’s Up to You
The Endowment Fund is our past, present, and future. Bequests established the fund. According to our By-Laws the fund exists to “provide a long-term base for church growth and improvement.” That goal has been ably met by the work of our appointed Endowment Committee. The congregation asked that the endowment be invested in companies that…