The Vera Institute, an organization with 200 workers and founded in 1961, has a mission of trying to mitigate mass incarceration. Think of what will happen when billions of dollars in the big budget bill lead to rounding up thousands of immigrants. And most of these will be put in for profit prisons where profits […]
Good news! We now have building emergency or incident guidelines to help you figure out what to do at UUCT. The guidelines are set up on a room-to-room basis, so that each room can have its own set of instructions. Staff, volunteers, and members should be familiar with this information, so that everyone knows what […]
If I had gotten into trouble as a youngster growing up my Mom would always say, “You’re in hot water now”. I knew exactly what she meant from experience, and it usually resulted in a stern scolding and some unwanted consequence. However, in Boise, Idaho, being in hot water ends up being a very good […]
Fiscal year 2024-25 ended in June with pledge income of $23,696 that was almost $2,900 over the monthly budget. Current year pledge receipts are 96.3% of annual budget when prepaid pledges are included. Since June 30 was the end of our fiscal year, it was time to record income from the Endowment Fund that was needed […]
Hello beloveds! My first month balancing Director of Religious Exploration responsibilities with Worship Leader responsibilities has been an exciting adventure! I am so grateful for the lay leaders who are eager to share, support, and serve our community. Participate in UUCT Worship! There are so many ways to participate in worship! We need Worship Associates, […]
Minster’s Discretionary Funds are funds available to a minister to help those in need. These funds which are supported entirely by donations, have historically been distributed at the discretion of the minister. In the absence of a minister, Sally Andersen, member of the Board and the Care Team, and Phyllis Thomson, member of the Committee […]
Natural (green) burial offers the means to return our bodies to nature while avoiding the environmental costs of traditional burial or cremation: the ultimate act of being part of and respecting the interdependent web of all existence. We now have the opportunity to do so in the Tallahassee area by joining the founders of the […]
A portion of our April Earth Day Service at UUCT was based upon a reading from the book, What if We Get it Right? Many of you said you would love to read the book and discuss. Announcing that the UU Ministry for Earth is having a Community Read of this book starting in September! Here’s the link […]
Originally published in The New York Times, Published May 20, 2025, Updated May 23, 2025 From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and MindsThe Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert. In Oregon, there’s a through line from 19th century saints […]
Dearest Members and Friends of UUCT, As I offer these final words in my role as your Minister, I do so with a full heart and clear understanding: ministry, like art, is never fully complete. It is a mosaic of moments—some polished, some raw—and it is shaped by many hands. Serving with you has been […]
