The Meridian
September 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
AI, Data Centers, and Energy As artificial intelligence spreads, hundreds of data centers are being proposed and built across the United States. These data centers are large, they use a lot of energy, and they are being built extremely quickly, ushering in a new era of rising energy demand which is reshaping our electricity grid.…
Even More Good News
Combatting wildlife decline, eDNA technology is turning simple water and soil samples into a global biodiversity map. From EuroNews By Denis Loktev Published on 29/06/2026 Link to this EuroNews article More than half of global GDP depends on nature – yet wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate. Freshwater species have fared worst of all, with populations down 85…
June 2026 Board Minutes
6:36 PM – Called to Order Agenda, May meeting minutes, and finance committee reports were approved. Finance Committee Update The updated amount to be transferred from the Endowment Fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 is $28,150. This is much less than was initially anticipated due to an increase in pledges. Our overall income is expected…
Treasurer’s June 2026 Report to the Congregation
Pledge receipts for June were an extraordinary $52,203! Current year pledge receipts of $14,703 continued to be significantly less than our monthly budgeted amount. The remaining $37,500 came as prepaid pledges. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 92.7% of the annual pledge budget. Total prepaid pledges received is $62,545. Other recurring…
Let’s Vote!
Reminder, it is time to vote in the primary election August 18, 2026. Our church is one of the voting precincts in the community. Make sure that you know where your precinct is located. On August 30th, an outreach representative from the Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office will be part of our service. They…
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM): Save these Dates
Our new year will kick-off this month. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming meetings to ensure our collective advocacy remains strong. .2026 datesAug 25 House Meeting Kick-Off @ 6:00 PM (Location TBD)Oct 13 Team Leaders Assembly @ Jacob ChapelOct 27 Network Assembly @ The Enrichment CenterNov 10 Board Meeting at Temple Israel @ 6:00 PMDec…
Quarterly Endowment Update
UUCT Endowment – Spring 2026 Update The endowment works quietly in the background of congregational life, but it deserves a moment in the light. Here is a brief update for those who tend to this ministry and for those considering becoming a part of it. Performance Through the first half of 2026, the portfolio continues…
Side with Love – Upcoming Events
Last month, faith leaders from across the country traveled to Newark for the Road to Delaney Hall: a Welcome Day, a Day of Action, and a Farewell Day held in solidarity with the fight to evict GEO Group, close Delaney Hall, and end ICE imprisonment for profit. Those who gathered in New Jersey didn’t just…
August 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
The ‘Guerrilla Solar’ Era Has Arrived, and Here’s What to Know Plug-in solar provides the opportunity for more people to invest in the clean energy transition, experts say. By Dan Gearino June 25, 2026 Plug-in solar systems, often called “guerrilla solar,” are inexpensive and easy to install, making solar energy accessible to more people. While the…
Even More Good News
Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy Excerpt share from The Guardian by Jillian Ambrose The article describes various alternative battery technologies that can store renewable energy. These technologies include liquid air, molten salt, and sweat. These batteries can store energy for extended periods and can be used to…
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…