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.

The Share the Plate Program is One of the Ways that UU’s Live Their Values.

Each Sunday, the offertory plate collection is shared between UUCT and a designated non-profit organization. These organizations are nominated by UUCT Members and Supporting Friends. Each non-profit organization must meet the following criteria: Please note: Organizations currently funded by Share the Plate must be renominated to be considered for 2025-2026.  The Member or Supporting Friend […]

January 2025 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner

America’s 11th offshore wind farm approved On Friday, December 20th the U.S. Department of the Interior approved the nation’s 11th utility scale offshore wind project. The project gets America one step closer to its goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. The 141 turbine South Coast Wind project is proposed to be located 20 miles south […]

Board Minutes: October 2024

Board-Member Attendees: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Annette Pearce, Kim Ross, Sally AndersenInvited Attendees: Rev. E.N. Hill, Leadership Development Team The meeting began with a discussion of the bylaws, which have been in development since 2019. Appreciation was expressed for the team’s efforts, and there was broad support for the bylaws with recognition of their […]

Proposal for Use of the Endowment Fund for UUCT

We invite the congregation to consider adopting a policy to annually withdraw a set percentage of the Endowment Fund to be divided among the Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement, and Social Justice.  For example, the withdrawal for 2025-26 based on 4% of the average balance over the past three fiscal years would be $49,555 Annual […]

Treasurer’s October 2024 Report to Congregation

October’s pledge income was 55% of the monthly budgeted amount, similar to July, August and September. Current year pledges received this FY totaled $10,967 in October and $36,558 fiscal year- to date (14.6% of budget compared to our 33.3% target). With prepaid pledges included, current year pledge receipts are 44% of budget. October receipts for […]

Tree Removal at UUCT

This past month, Bonnie Abellera and Len Martin, our Buildings and Grounds Team, met with several tree service companies to assess the large trees on UUCT property. They are reviewing the reports and proposals to remove or trim trees that require specialized equipment and cutting techniques. Bonnie reported that this year 9 trees will be […]

Food for Thought Comes to a Close, Making Space for a New Climate Justice Group in the Coming New Year

November has moved on and our thanks for this year’s harvest is now in the rearview mirror. Having a climate-friendly vegetarian/vegan harvest celebration potluck as our last Food for Thought gathering was a real delight. And, the fact that it tied in so well with the Sunday’s service made it extra special. As we move […]

From the Unitarian Universalist Association: General Assembly 2025

General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. Please join us Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland and/or online for this 5-day immersive experience where we participate […]

Date with Death Club at the UU Church of Tallahassee

As the Holidays arrive, we think of our Beloveds who are no longer here to celebrate with us, yet may be blessing us from beyond the veil. Participating in the UUCT Date with Death Club since August has enriched my own perspective with wise resources as I prepare to join them—(perhaps sooner rather than later?!) […]