The Meridian
Informative Community Outreach by UUCT’s Green Sanctuary Team
On the evening of February 17th, the Green Sanctuary team invited the local Building Healthy Communities Chapter, Tallahassee Living Healthy to share our space for a community wide event that featured a Plant-Based Potluck and a presentation of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine provided by one of the two Lifestyle Medicine Certified Physicians in
What is Grace?
Grace is the whisper of soft spring breezeQuiet calm that brings a heart to easeIt’s in the touch of hands that heals the soulA gentle love that makes the broken whole It moves in silence, yeah it sings aloudA light and shadows, standing strong and proudIt’s found in moments when we choose to riseTo forgive,
Contra Dance!
Join us for great contra dances the second and mostly fourth Fridays of each month in the ballroom of the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe, from 7:15-10 PM. Dances always feature a live string band and caller. No experience necessary and you do not need to bring a partner. This is a welcoming and inclusive community activity suitable for all ages. $10
March 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
This is What Energy Transformation Looks Like On a small Danish island once powered entirely by imported fossil fuels, farmers and shopkeepers quietly built one of the world’s most successful clean-energy revolutions. How did ordinary citizens turn wind and straw into independence and profit? Discover the remarkable transformation of Samsø below. The Danish Island of
Board Minutes December 2025
6:39 PM – Called to OrderOpening words and Chalice Lighting was led by Annette Pearce.Reviewed Board Covenant.The agenda was reviewed and motion to approve was passed.Last month’s meeting minutes and finance reports were reviewed and motion to approve was passed.Annette reminded all present to be mindful process observers. All present agreed. Finance CommitteeKen reported the
Treasurer’s December 2025 Report to the Congregation
December’s current year pledge receipts of $22,077 was 110% of the budgeted monthly amount. Total current year pledges received comes to 52.9% of the annual pledge total when prepaid pledges are included. No prior year pledges were received, leaving FY 2024-25 pledges received at 98.7% of the amount pledged. The first prepaid pledges of this fiscal
A UUCT Architectural Space Odyssey: A Look Back to the Year 2000 (and beyond!)
One of the cool things about our UUCT history is that if it is documented by those in the past, then it is available for reflection to those in the present day. Let’s go on an Architectural “Space” Odyssey! Last year, Trudy Deyle gave me some file folders that included a Space Needs Assessment (01/2000),
The First Annual Stewardship Follies:Celebrating UUCT’s 72nd Anniversary
You are invited to participate in a joy-filled Sunday service on March 1st, celebrating the 72nd anniversary of our beloved church. We will honor UUCT and all of us who give our time, talent, treasure and hard work. The general theme is Gratitude and Giving. Are you a singer, dancer, musician, comedian, improv artist, writer
Apply to Share the Plate 2026-2027 for Your Chosen Local Non-Profit
It’s time to start thinking about which 501©3 organization you would like to champion for the coming fiscal year. Your group must serve the local Big Bend area, and promote justice in areas like food, housing, race, gender rights, health care or the environment. Organizations which are currently being funded must also reapply. More information
Come One, Come All – Plant-Based Potluck and Healthy Lifestyle Presentation
The Green Sanctuary is hosting Tallahassee Living Healthy’s plant-based potluck and presentation on “Living a Healthy Lifestyle”. It’s time to showcase your culinary prowess and share your favorite plant-based recipes with all who attend so that the table will be laden with scrumptious plant-based delights. When: February 17, 2026, at 6:00pmWhere: UUCT Sanctuary, 2810 N.
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) Puts Love into Action
After over 3 years of organizing, researching, relationship-building, and pressuring, CAJM persuaded the County Commission to develop the FIRST affordable rental housing project targeted at people exiting homelessness. By the time that this newsletter goes out, we will have shown up with our green shirts at the County Commission meeting on January 27 where the
What is this thing called Love?
It’s a flower given From a lovers garden It’s a baby’s smile Seeing his parents face It’s a hug from a friend Given in friendships grace It’s Grandma’s pound cake Cooked in loving kindness It’s a fishing trip with Grandpa In all it’s adventure and fun It’s catching a softball with Dad A worthwhile time