The Meridian
Who Are Our Church Board Members?
Who are our church Board Members? How can I get to know them and express my ideas? How can I ask questions? Board members will be wearing ribbons on their nametags from now on to identify themselves as “Board Member” or “Board President”. Members want to hear your thoughts about your experiences with the church and answer any questions you…
Board Minutes: September 2024
Board-Member Attendees: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Annette Pierce, Sally Anderson, Kim RossEx Officio: EN HillGuest: Committee on Ministry member Erika Frisby The meeting was called to order with a check-in from all attendees. The consent agenda was reviewed and approved without changes. The Finance Committee proposed applying for the original 501(c)(3) letter, which required…
Treasurer’s September 2024 Report to the Congregation
September’s pledge income was 50% of the monthly budgeted amount, similar to July and August. Current year pledges received in September totaled $10,466, but with prepaid pledges included current year pledge receipts are 40% of budget. September receipts for other recurring income of $2,824, including $1,975 rental income, brings our current year total to 51%…
Message from the DRE: Happy November
Happy November, friends! This time of year always seems to fly by. We have lots of exciting stuff going on. Check out these events, including a generosity project, OWL conversations, a Southern region middle/high school youth con, and more! NOVEMBER EVENTS RE November Generosity Drive: RE will explore charitable giving of money, time, and energy…
You’re Invited! Churchwide Vegan/Vegetarian Potluck
Come to the Vegetarian and Vegan Potluck after the Sunday service on November 10th. Please bring whatever you would like to make. Remember that Vegetarian dishes may include dairy products and eggs. Vegan does not have these foods in them. Please label your dish whichever of these it is. You are invited to share the recipes on small handouts…
Green Sanctuary’s Food for Thought: November 2024
It’s that time of year when the leaves say farewell to the branches and the piercing autumn sun, now lowering in the sky, demands that you wear your sunglasses. As El Día de los Muertos has now passed, and our ancestors have been acknowledged, another month has passed, and it is time for our monthly…
Green Sanctuary’s Good News Corner: November 2024
California NEVI investment of $19 million in highway EV charging infrastructure leads national efforts The California Energy Commission and California Department of Transportation have approved over $19 million in California NEVI Investment funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along state highways. This initiative, part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, will result…
Board Minutes: August 2024
Board-Member Attendees: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Alden Hutchison, KimRoss, Sally Andersen. Positive news was shared regarding staff feeling supported by efforts from staffliaisons. New rental activity at the church has been positive. A closed session wasannounced at the end of the meeting. A summary of budgeted versus actual expenditures was presented. Prepaid pledgesfrom the…
Treasurer’s August 2024 Report to the Congregation
August’s pledge income was similar to July’s, slightly less than half of the monthly budgeted amount. Current year pledges received in August totaled $7,745, but with prepaid pledges included current year pledge receipts are 35.5% of budget. Prior year pledge receipts in August of $1,800 brings the prior fiscal year total to 95.3% of budget.…
Message from the DRE: Happy Halloween!
Happy spooky season, friends! Here is a child registration form for 2024-2025. Please complete this Registration Form for each of your children who may participate in UUCT Religious Exploration programs in 2024-2025. Are you excited about supporting RE this year?Let me know how you might want to help out! October RE Dates (subject to change…
Green Sanctuary’s Food for Thought: October 2024
Who says climate change hasn’t changed weather patterns around the world and our state for that matter? Certainly not those in the path of the latest Category 4 hurricane that slammed into Florida’s Big Bend on Thursday evening September 26th. I hope everyone is faring ok in the aftermath of that event. I know that Tallahassee…
Stay Connected with Social Media
If you’re on Facebook, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our private UUCT group, created especially for sharing. It’s a place where you can find updates on events, important notices, and posts from other group members. Think of it as a helpful, timely community bulletin board. Since it’s a private group, only…