The Meridian
Why Should I Make a Pledge?
You ask: “Why should I make a pledge of financial support? I know that it takes money to pay staff and keep the lights on and have insurance and pay for all the things that keep our church going. So, I put money in the collection plate or donate online; sometimes I send a check.…
Endowment Use: Growth and Improvement
At the recent Asking Budget meeting the congregation approved withdrawing $32,500 from the Endowment Fund to support the 2024-2025 budget. That vote only serves to help balance oneyear’s budget. The Endowment Fund exists “to provide a long-term base for church growth and improvement.” That opens the question of how many ways the fund can be…
Time Marches On
The Food for Thought discussion group will meet March 10 this month right after church at 12:30pm in Room L. I hope you’ll have time to join us. Bring a bag lunch and some snacks to share if you’re so inclined and be ready for rousing discussion focused on food and climate, or anything else…
Not A Knitting Club!
The Women’s Lunch Bunch (WLB) is not a knitting club!! We socialize and support each other on life’s winding journey. WLB is open to any UUCT member or friend who identifies as female. Come join us the third Wednesday of every month! A survey of our members said that 70% want to alternate between Church…
March 15th Movie and a Meal Event
Come one, come all to the Green Sanctuary’s Movie & Meal Fundraiser Event. The event will be held Friday evening on March 15th in the Sanctuary of the UU Church of Tallahassee, 2810 N. Meridian Road. The modest meal (soup & bread) will start at 6:00 pm, and the family friendly documentary by the National…
Join us for an Interactive Dialogue for Racial Healing and Transformation
The Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) group at UUCT is proud to present the service on Sunday, March 25th. Please join us for an interactive dialogue for racial healing and transformation, needed now more than ever, especially here in Florida. Our guest facilitator will be Donna Pearl Cotterell, educator, author, and activist based in Tallahassee,…
Message from the Minister
“I think sometimes, when you’re trying to do justice work, when you’re trying to make a difference, when you’re trying to change the world, the thing you need to do is get close enough to people who are falling down, get close enough to people who are suffering, close enough to people who are in…
Message from the DRE: “Let us make this earth a heaven”
As we enter February, our collective focus on Liberating Love turns toward Justice and Equity. In our efforts for love and justice, I invite you to wonder about how we extend those efforts to our youngest and smallest friends and members! To make worship irresistible for people of all ages is a labor of love…
Board Minutes for December 2023
Board minutes for the December 14, 2023 UUCT board meeting were approved at the December meeting. Those minutes, along with the December 2023 Minister’s Report and November 2023 Financial Reports can be viewed using the links below: December 2023 Board Minutes Minister’s January 2024 Report December 2023 Financial Reports The Executive Board meets the fourth…
Treasurer’s December 2023 Report to Congregation
In sharp contrast to November, December’s pledge income exceeded our monthly budgeted amount by more than $10,800, including $250 in prior year pledges. Current year pledges received this fiscal year total 44.7% of budgeted amount, or 57.2% of budget when prepaid pledges are included. The December target was 50.0%. Other recurring income was $804 in…
Fall 2023 Congregational Survey Highlights
During the first three weeks of December, Members and Supporting Friends were invited to share their ideas and opinions in a survey on a variety of issues related to UUCT. Committee members Sally Andersen, Erika Frisby, and Phyllis Thomson were pleased with the congregation’s response to the survey and appreciated all who participated. The thirty…
Putting the FUN in UUCT Fundraisers
This past year, we set a goal of raising $4000 in fundraisers as part of UUCT’s operating budget for 2023- 2024. So far our fundraisers included a Mini Mart in the fall and a concert by Friction Farm on January 20, 2024. We netted almost $550 profit to help reach our goal. There are more…