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Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion The UUA, UUCT, and I are committing to greater accessibility. To learn more check out the video and the links below. Video message from Rev. Holly Brown Article about Unitarian Universalists’ commitment to fight ableism highlighted by pandemic. If you are interested in participating in the Study/Action for Widening the Circle […]
Sabbatical Chronicles Final InstallmentDiscernment: Owning our Thoughts and Feelings Everyone from my original group has finally left the jungle. I am referring to the group that joined me in the Amazons during my Sabbatical. We stay connected through a shared Facebook group and a Whatsapp chat. We share about our journeys coming back home, and […]
Cheers to the Women’s Lunch Bunch for their success in engaging all participants, online as well as in person! The Board encourages all church groups and teams to put their hearts as well as their heads into intentional inclusion of online participants in meetings and activities. At the October 27 meeting board members, Reverend Holly, […]
What exactly are GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and are you concerned about eating these foods? For thousands of years, humans have been modifying foods, and most of us have been eating these foods without even knowing it. Are these foods healthier? Are they good for us and are they good for the environment? Why do […]
Food needs of Manna neighbors are currently outpacing Manna donations. An increase in serving an average of 150 families a month to 250 families over the past two years and the rising costs of food are beginning to deplete the little cushion Manna had gathered during Covid, when congregations generously provided extra donations. As liaisons […]
GREAT NEWS! SUUSI (Southeast UU Summer Institute) will be returning to Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina, July 16 – 22, 2023!! Mark your calendar and make your vacation plans! This year’s theme is Turn Our World Around. The catalog is usually available in April; look for a plentiful diversity of workshops, worship services, music, nature trips, […]
Hello and Bright Blessings! It’s my favorite time of year – spooky season – and it’s time to start planning UUCT’s third annual Halloween Trunk or Treat and Youth Group Bonfire! The event will take place on Friday, October 28 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Trunks can start setting up at 5:30, we’ll trunk or […]
There are thirteen of us leaving after the first month in the jungle for a few days of break in Iquitos, one remains behind, not ready to be out in the world just yet. That was me. I sent videos to my closest family members with those going on break. I stayed behind to better […]
Welcome to our newest childcare provider, Zoie “Zeph” Miller-Nickel! Having three experienced workers to draw from will make scheduling much easier. At the recent September meeting, the Board approved: A proposal from the Director of Religious Exploration to begin planning a UUCT-hosted “Our Whole Lives” facilitator training for the spring or summer of 2023. The […]
Did you know that UUCT has an expanded Instagram presence? Now in addition to the Religious Exploration (RE) Instagram that Helen Cassara created and continues to maintain, some other photos of people and events at UUCT are popping up on Instagram. Take a look, follow, and share with friends. Better yet, send in some of the photos you […]
