The Meridian
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) November Update
Our collective voice is working! There is progress on our three issues of interrupting gun violence, increasing the percentage of youth receiving civil citations instead of arrests, and providing affordable rental housing for very and extremely low-income families. CAJM is working with the Commission on the Status of Men and Boys along with other groups…
You’re Invited to Continue the Legacy
MusicBridges Tallahassee, Inc. provides opportunities for the youth of Tallahassee to succeed through the power of music and diversity, striving to remove obstacles for youth to gain access to educational advancement through musical opportunities. Bringing violin instruction into Pre-K classes of Title I schools in Tallahassee, Florida, the curriculum aims to strengthen pre-literacy skills and focus while promoting student preparation for kindergarten and building…
In This Moment I Grieve for Thee
I stand as you stood many times before Laboring over dirty dishes in the sink As the warm water washes over my hands I gaze at the flowers in the window sill and wonder if you smiled as I smile now Smelling the sweet calla lilies brought to you by little hands Did you sigh…
Churchwide Potluck Hosted by Food for Thought
There will be a Churchwide Plant-based Potluck on Sunday, November 12th, at 12:30pm on the veranda. Come join the Food for Thought ~ a Healthier You, a Healthier Planet group for a Plant-based Pre Thanksgiving potluck – all the fixings, without the turkey! Plant-based dishes have NO animal products, which means no meat, poultry, fish, dairy or eggs. If…
UUCT Taking the Lead
UUCT is one of the lead churches for Distribution Day for Manna on Meridian for November 18. What does “lead church” mean? While there will be lead/experienced volunteers for each of the functions, UUCT and St Stephen are responsible for having the bulk of “worker bee” volunteers. There are a variety of volunteer activities: Most…
How I Became a Kemetic: Part Two
After I gave my service on August 20, a few people asked me how I became a Kemetic. This is part two of that story. Stage Two: The Brogan Museum (Continued) So none of you have ever been to a museum with me, and let me tell you, you’re probably glad for that. I am…
Message from the DRE: RE Updates and October Events
Happy Autumn, friends! Last month I shared with you all my mission for these first few months in my new role as Director of Religious Exploration: to build consistent and child-centered Sunday programming for our youth members and friends, and to build and mobilize a robust network of RE volunteers to support our Sunday offerings.…
Words of Welcome for Rev. E.N. Hill
On Sunday, September 17th, representatives of the GLOW Team offered an enthusiastic welcome to Rev. E.N. Hill celebrating the beginning of our shared ministry. It’s our pleasure to welcome Rev. E.N. Hill as our contract minister this year. Rev. E.N. started on September 15th and will be our minister through June, 2024. They are an…
You Are Invited to Work for Justice!
Come to a UUCT House Meeting as part of our justice ministry. At a house meeting, you join almost 20 other congregations of the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) in the first steps in dismantling systemic oppression. You will find out what CAJM achieved this year in three areas: affordable rental housing, gun violence, and…
UUCT Welcomes International Storyteller David Novak
David Novak, founder of “A Telling Experience”, will bring his entertaining, engaging, and interpretative stories to UUCT on Saturday, October 21, 2023, for a special evening performance from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For those wondering what to do about dinner, please arrive by 5:30 p.m. to enjoy pasta and salad prior to the event. The…
Post-Pandemic “Churching”
The changes and technical improvements that grew out of the pandemic increased our potential to build a community where we are all valued and feel connected. The combination of in-person and online experiences is our future, and that’s good news! Livestreamed Sunday services extend the spirit of the congregation to those at another location (and…
Don’t let “Perfect” get in the way of Giving
A question has come up a few times recently – with our new electronic payment options (Venmo & PayPal) how can I direct a donation to some specific UUCT program? For example if I want to donate specifically to support the Youth Group, how do I do that with Venmo or PayPal? First – please…