The Meridian
Don’t let “Perfect” get in the way of Giving
A question has come up a few times recently – with our new electronic payment options (Venmo & PayPal) how can I direct a donation to some specific UUCT program? For example if I want to donate specifically to support the Youth Group, how do I do that with Venmo or PayPal? First – please…
Food for Thought: Plant Strong
At our next Food for Thought – a Healthier You, a Healthier Planet meeting, on Sunday, October 8th at 12:30 pm, we will show the inspiring 20-minute Plant Strong film featuring Rip Esselstyn, founder of the Engine2 Diet. This film challenges people to get healthy by changing their diets. Many people who participated in the challenge…
Get Your Table Now for UUCT’s Mini-Market!
Sign up to reserve a table for UUCT’s Mini-Market on November 3rd and 4th! This is a great way to sell your crafts, books, jewelry, plants, household items, etc. Vendors are responsible for their own tables and can keep funds from their sales. The table rental fee benefits the UUCT Community Connection Fund, which supports…
How I Became a Kemetic: Part One
After I gave my service on August 20, a few people asked me how I became a Kemetic – at least one in a bewildered tone that said, “How in the world did you end up here?” No worries. If you had told me 35 years ago that I would believe this, I would probably…
Message from the Director of Religious Exploration: Warm Welcome
Happy September, friends! As you may know, I entered the role of Director of Religious Exploration on August 16th, and these first three weeks as DRE have been beautiful. I am grateful to the DRE Search Committee, the Board, the members and friends, the childcare staff, and the children for this warm welcome I continue…
Message from the Music Director: The Valley Spirit and Humility
Last Sunday’s service co-led by Abigail Riggenbach and Qas Hubbard is the prime example of why I consider myself a very religious person. It is not often, and although every worship service I attend is precious in its own way, there comes a time every now and then when the fabric of reality shows a…
Board Notes
UUCT’s new DRE, Alessandra Nysether-Santos, is off to a really good start identifying areas that need immediate attention and setting goals for the next few months. These include: Seasonal events that are underway include the September 3rd Blessing of Backpacks, the Halloween Trick or Trunk, the Intergenerational Service with David Novak, and the Winter Fest.…
Food for Thought: The Effects of Overfishing
Welcome back! Food for Thought had a brief summer hiatus and now we’re back! Please bring a lunch for yourself and if you’d like, a vegan snack to share since we’ll be meeting at 12:30 after church on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Room L. This month’s Food for Thought – a Healthier You, a Healthier…
Got Fabric?
The Pillow Pals of Monticello are always on the lookout for colorful fabric to be made into pillow covers for the patients receiving treatments at the two cancer centers in Tallahassee and in Thomasville. Also, we need old, clean bed sheets, either white or pastel, for the pillows. If you know anyone who is trying…
Message from the Music Director: Emanation
The first worship service in August is a New Year celebration inspired by Egyptian religious practices. For me it’s a season of many beginnings, trying to name them would require an entirely different article. I was amazed at this serendipity. Inspired by the modern ballet production of Coppel-i.A’s themes of artificial intelligence and the movie…
Board Notes
Our chief activity was to approve the appointment of E.N. Hill, UUCT’s Affiliated Community Minister as our minister for a term from September 2023 to June 2024. This will enable us to continue our vital activities while searching for a more permanent minister. Our financial situation is good despite our purchase of a new AV…
GLOW at UUCT
The GLOW team met for the second time last Sunday. I volunteered to write a little something to introduce GLOW to the members and friends of UUCT. What is GLOW? Who are GLOW? Where did GLOW come from? Where is it going? If you do a Google search for GLOW, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling is…