Category: The Meridian

The UUCT newsletter, The Meridian, is digital and is emailed to subscribed congregation members, guests, and friends.

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All the articles and announcements contained in the newsletters are below.

Felix the Service Dog – An Update

Hello, UUCT Family. Considering Henry and I just had our article all about the wonderful Felix in the last issue of The Meridian, I find it important to update you on the most recent developments. Perhaps it may even give you an inside look at the world of service dogs and their partners. I would […]

Earth Day and Earth Month Appreciation

As a means of acknowledging the significance and contributions that have been made by heralding Earth Day awareness, and because it’s still April as I’m writing this, here is a brief history of the movement celebrated every April. Although Earth Day was last month let us reaffirm its importance in this month that follows. Earth […]

SUUISI 2026

Welcome to SUUSI — the Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute – an all ages inclusive summer camp held at the Radford University campus, in Radford, Virginia, from July 19-25.  Each summer, an intergenerational group of Unitarians (and adjacent friends) gathers for one unforgettable week of joy, growth, and connection, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and Unitarian Universalist […]

May 2026 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner

Three Technologies Tackling Climate Change Efforts to address climate change are increasingly turning toward breakthrough technologies that go beyond reducing emissions to actively reshaping how energy and materials are produced. Among the most promising are green hydrogen, ocean-based carbon removal, and carbon-negative materials—each tackling a different piece of the climate puzzle. (Read More) Green hydrogen […]

February 2026 Board Minutes

6:32 PM – Called to Order  Finance Committee  Last month’s Finance Committee Report was reviewed and motion to approve was passed. Staff Liaison Reports  Adriane is working very hard for the Pledge Drive, Alessandra is back, and Valerie is pleased to know her request for more hours has been added to the budget request.  Committee […]

Treasurer’s February 2026 Report to the Congregation

Receipts of current year pledges in February increased significantly to $26,128, or 30.5% over the monthly budgeted amount. Total current year pledges received, including prepaid pledges, comes to 71.2% of the annual pledge total. Prepaid pledges of $350 were received, for a total of $1,215 this fiscal year. Total budgeted income for February of $27,371 […]

Introducing Felix the Service Dog

“Today I want to talk about my service dog, Felix. First, I want you to know that he is a medical device and not a pet. That means you may not pet him or talk to him because he will be working. He is for two things: for my ADHD and for my anxiety. What […]