The Meridian
Exhale – A Pro-voice Network for those who have had an Abortion
Exhale is the Pro-voice outlier to the Pro-Choice and Pro-Life groups, which are often at odds in the media and at protests. Exhale supports the women who made an abortion decision by providing them with an outlet to express their feelings. Exhale also supports those whose partners or friends made the decision about having an…
Climate Up Close: Event This Saturday, January 8
Susan Robinson, Tallahassee Green Faith Alliance (TFGA) co-chair, invites all to join a conversation with Climate Up Close, a panel of climate scientists from Harvard, NOAA, UC Berkeley, and NYU Saturday at 11 AM. This event is hosted by Temple Israel, and co sponsored by TFGA (UUCT is a member), The Nature Conservancy, Rethink Energy…
Covid Task Force Update
The Covid Task Force met this week to discuss how the dramatic increase in new cases brought on by the Omicron variant will impact the congregation. The emergence of new variants, one after another, continues to challenge our efforts to establish a clear path forward but we want to assure you that we remain undeterred and on…
New Year, New Ways to Stay Connected
Changes are coming to both the Meridian newsletter and our UUCT website. This Friday’s issue will be the last issue of the weekly Meridian newsletter, with future issues being published monthly. The change is necessitated by a transformation of the UUCT website to a UUA theme that has different technological capabilities. The next Meridian issue will be published in early…
What is the 1619 Project?
Fights over how we tell our nation’s story go back more than a century and have a great deal to teach us about our current divisions. Learning more about our nation’s history, through the New York Times links in this article, is a great way for adults to understand the realities of systemic racism and…
“Justice, Equity, and Compassion in Human Relations”- 2nd Principle of Unitarian Universalists
The Kearney Center attempts to bring some Justice and Equity to the homeless population of Tallahassee. In addition to providing emergency and temporary housing, meals, limited medical, dental, and mental healthcare, they facilitate training and education for job placement. UUCT can assist the Kearney Center by turning our compassion into tangible financial donations this month. Donations for this month’s…
REMINDER: GivePlus Mobile App Inactive
Dear Members and Friends, If you are a GivePlus Mobile user, you should have received an email earlier about Vanco Mobile, our church’s new and improved mobile app. Vanco, our eGiving provider, has launched this updated mobile app to replace GivePlus Mobile. GivePlus Mobile will be retired as of December 30, 2021. How Do You Download…
S.W.I.M 2021 Going Online!
Looking for a week of bliss with a diverse group of friendly and fascinating UUs? Then the Southeast (UU) Winter Institute Mid-Florida was meant for you! SWIM is an intentional, inter-generational community of UUs and friends, including awesome people like YOU! We normally gather in South Florida December 26 through January 1, but met virtually…
Christmas Eve Share the Plate for the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund exists as a resource for people in financial crises. Your generosity can help pay a month’s rent, buy groceries, or ensure that someone gets proper medical care. Through this fund, you can bring the herald of goodwill to people all year round. Just this month, we have helped keep someone’s utilities…
Development of the 7 Principles and 6 Sources
The first major revision was in the mid 1980s. It is striking to read the original 6. They reflect their time. The language is male-centered and Judeo-Christian is the only religious tradition. The members of the UU Women’s Federation [UUWF] took issue. There was a multi-year/meeting/draft effort that culminated in the 7 which had ‘religious…
Season’s Greetings
Message from the Minister Season’s Greetings Beloveds, This holiday season can bring a mix of emotions – joy and sorrow. Joy at being with loved ones and seeing old friends, of giving and receiving gifts – especially the joy of watching a child open a gift. This past weekend, it was a joy to see…
Intentions & Impacts
A recent mention of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend reminded me that a neutral policy can have a racist impact. I worked at a non-profit that sold an annual family pass; free entry for a household and any out-of-town guests. After a decade or so, family was re-defined: only household members. After…