The Meridian
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…
Message from the DRE/Worship Leader: July 2026
Happy Summer! It’s July! This is the last month of Chalice Circles. This small group ministry started in April with an online and in-person option. The last two sessions are: Everyone is welcome! This is a way to deepen our spirituality through shared practice, to share our thoughts on big questions, and to connect across…
Message from the Music Director: July 2026
Here’s hoping everyone that attended our Music Sunday enjoyed the service. It certainly seemed that the hymn sing was a hit. It was interesting to me to find out which hymns are favorites among our congregation. There was a great variety in the choice of songs, but the clear favorite was “Blue Boat Home” with…
July 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world Article from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/may/31/cheaper-energy-bills-battery-revolution-climate-crisis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Summary Australia is pioneering a household battery revolution, with nearly 60% of global household-scale battery capacity installed there this financial year. This surge in battery usage, coupled with existing solar panel installations, is reducing electricity costs and…
More Good News
An equal and habitable world is possible: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival Summary: The World Inequality Lab’s Global Justice Report proposes a vision for planetary survival that aims to raise living standards, reduce inequality, and limit global heating to 2°C. The report suggests policies like wealth taxes on billionaires, reduced working hours,…
April 2026 Board Minutes
6:40 PM – Called to Order Agenda, March meeting minutes, and finance committee reports were approved. Tallahassee Homeschool Group Contract Ken discussed three potential concerns regarding the Tallahassee homeschool contract: using the piano, service animals, and liability insurance impact, and closet space usage. Insurance would address liability issues, and Adriane confirmed there was no issue…