Collaboration is in the air, and we all know that’s a good thing. With politics heavy in the air these recent days it isn’t at all surprising that the UUA is partnering with Common Ground for their Reclaim the Vote (ROV) post carding effort. You’ve already heard about this in announcements from the pulpit and […]
Rental opportunities are increasing at the church. To get ahead of any upcoming Weddingrentals (none that I know about yet…) it would be good to gather support items for these eventsat UUCT. We are planning to do more with the general cleaning and organizing of the rooms thisyear and encourage participation with those tasks too. […]
1.5 billion fewer plastic bags used in Colorado thanks to fee, Boulder recycling centerestimates | Denver7Denver7 reported in January that after a year of the statewide fee on single-use plastic bags, the Eco Cycle recycling centre in Boulder estimated between 1.5 billion and 1.8 billion fewer plastic bags were used in Colorado in 2023. A Minnesota Utility Is […]
As the month of June appears in the rear-view mirror, July is roaring in like a blow torch. Thankfully, only one named Tropical storm at this point, so let’s hope things remain calm. For the next two months our Green Sanctuary Food for Thought discussion group will be taking a summer break. But don’t worry, […]
Here’s a reminder to think about repurposing your discarded items. Many local organizations and businesses can find a use for common things that we see as trash. Empty medicine bottles, egg cartons, and packing materials are just some of the items that can be repurposed locally. In addition to keeping trash out of our landfills, you can help […]
Happy New Year! …church fiscal year that is! This is a good time to make a climate action resolution while being more fiscally prudent. One important way to have a climate mitigation impact and save money is to use less electricity. Simple actions like turning off unnecessary lights (outdoor lights while the sun is shining) […]
Here are some short, interesting stories that bring hope that change, and innovation are indeed possible. Click on the highlighted links to read more about the details of each story. A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversityAfter months of deliberations, the EU’s Nature Restoration Law has finally been […]
The Share the Plate program is one of the principal ways UUCT members interact with community non profit organizations. This year we will be supporting 10 organizations which serve the Tallahassee and Big Bend Area. The 10 organizations and their champions are: We thank you in advance for your continuing support. For more information, email […]
Hello friends and happy June! This month is all about renewal, and in RE, we’ll especially be focusing on reclaiming joy. Here’s a couple of ways how… This Summer, Sunday Youth RE will look like a Makerspace in Room 2. This means we will emphasize child-centered and exploratory crafting, playing, and problem-solving. This might include […]
After three consecutive months of pledge income above the budgeted amount, we fell short by almost $7,800 in April. The typical springtime spike in prepaid pledges has yet to materialize. Current year pledges received this fiscal year total 69.2% of the budgeted amount. When prepaid pledges are included, total current year pledges are at 84.7% […]
