The Meridian
Update from the Nominating Committee: Engagement Sunday
There is a new initiative here at UUCT that we are excited about and hope you will get involved with! One Sunday a month, a different ministry team from UUCT, whether a committee or social group, will give a brief two- to three-minute update during the service. The update could be a description of the group’s…
Freethinkers Forum Gets a Third Co-director
Freethinkers Forum (FF) is pleased to announce the addition of a third Co-Director, Carrie Renwick. She joins the Forum’s management team this month and brings a wealth of experience to the role. Carrie has been involved in the leadership of the First Coast Freethought Society (FCFS), based in Jacksonville, since its inception in 1998. The…
Centering BIPOC Voices: December and January Book Discussions
For our December 10th meeting, the Centering BIPOC Voices Book Group chose Just Us, An American Conversation by Claudia Rankine (Graywolf Press, 2020). This insightful collection of essays, poetry, and photographs recounts Rankine’s experiences engaging strangers in conversations about white privilege and systemic racism. As an example, she flies first class and remembers a white man cutting in front…
Food for Thought- a Healthier You, a Healthier Planet
Did you know that the average human body is composed of approximately 37 trillion cells and every single cell depends on omega-3 fatty acids to function properly. This is exactly why our bodies need omega-3 fatty acids for optimal functioning. However, even with a healthy diet, it’s difficult to obtain enough omega nutrition to keep your…
Comfort Pillows for Cancer Patients
For the last year and a half I have been working one morning a month helping the Monticello Pillow Pals make and distribute comfort pillows to the 2 cancer treatment centers in Tallahassee (and one in Thomasville). We have cutters, sewers, turners, and stuffers. We do small pillows and slightly larger cases, and add a label…
Message from the Minister
Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion The UUA, UUCT, and I are committing to greater accessibility. To learn more check out the video and the links below. Video message from Rev. Holly Brown Article about Unitarian Universalists’ commitment to fight ableism highlighted by pandemic. If you are interested in participating in the Study/Action for Widening the Circle…
Message from the Music Director
Sabbatical Chronicles Final InstallmentDiscernment: Owning our Thoughts and Feelings Everyone from my original group has finally left the jungle. I am referring to the group that joined me in the Amazons during my Sabbatical. We stay connected through a shared Facebook group and a Whatsapp chat. We share about our journeys coming back home, and…
Board Notes ─ October 2022
Cheers to the Women’s Lunch Bunch for their success in engaging all participants, online as well as in person! The Board encourages all church groups and teams to put their hearts as well as their heads into intentional inclusion of online participants in meetings and activities. At the October 27 meeting board members, Reverend Holly,…
Food for Thought – a Healthier You, a Healthier Planet
What exactly are GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and are you concerned about eating these foods? For thousands of years, humans have been modifying foods, and most of us have been eating these foods without even knowing it. Are these foods healthier? Are they good for us and are they good for the environment? Why do…
Manna Holiday Wishes
Food needs of Manna neighbors are currently outpacing Manna donations. An increase in serving an average of 150 families a month to 250 families over the past two years and the rising costs of food are beginning to deplete the little cushion Manna had gathered during Covid, when congregations generously provided extra donations. As liaisons…
SUUSI 2023 Is Returning to WCU!!
GREAT NEWS! SUUSI (Southeast UU Summer Institute) will be returning to Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina, July 16 – 22, 2023!! Mark your calendar and make your vacation plans! This year’s theme is Turn Our World Around. The catalog is usually available in April; look for a plentiful diversity of workshops, worship services, music, nature trips,…
Message from the Director of Religious Exploration
Hello and Bright Blessings! It’s my favorite time of year – spooky season – and it’s time to start planning UUCT’s third annual Halloween Trunk or Treat and Youth Group Bonfire! The event will take place on Friday, October 28 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Trunks can start setting up at 5:30, we’ll trunk or…