The Meridian
Board Notes- January 27, 2022
At the January meeting, the UUCT Executive Board voted to: Increase the Director of Religious Exploration (DRE) weekly hours from 24 to 30 in FY 2022-2023, contingent on availability of funding. Approve the sabbatical plan proposed by the Music Director for April and May 2022. Approve the asking budget prepared by the Finance Committee. (An
Food for Thought
Do you react to some processed foods that say, “NO MSG” on the label? Do you read the labels on foods, but are not really sure what they all mean? February’s topic for Food for Thought – a Healthier You, a Healthier Planet is about the Truth In Labeling on the processed foods that we eat. It is so
Message from the Minister
Beloveds, During the month of February, we are holding a series of test services with small numbers to determine the best and safest method of both virtual and in-person worship. Our goal is to have the logistics worked out when we open these hybrid services. These future services will limit the number of attendees and
Update from Allies for Racial Equity
Allies for Racial Equity at UUCT (ARE@UUCT) started in September 2020 with good intentions. We may not have understood the full meaning of “white privilege” or “white supremacy.” Many of us thought those phrases did not apply to us. We did understand that our faith motivated us to take action towards racial justice. We began
Climate Action Corner
Climate Action can take many forms: mitigation through reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation through preparation, and advocacy for those measures at the world, federal, state and local level. Using a navy call for “all hands on deck”, personal responsibility is also key. The experts on energy issues have often said “There is no such thing
Centering BIPOC Voices: March and April
As is our custom the regular readers of Centering BIPOC Voices have selected books for March and April. Looking ahead for the next two months will allow all who are interested to obtain copies of the books in advance On March 12th anyone who has read The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw should join
Capital Area Justice Ministry: Research in Action
UUCT CAJM Network Members are working with CAJM research committees developing policy proposals for Affordable Housing and Gun Violence/Policing. The two committees will meet with Team Leaders from all the congregations on February 22 to share their work. At the full CAJM network Pep Rally on March 8th, the committees will reveal the action proposals to be presented to
UU Justice Florida Legislative Advocacy is Very Active Now
Unitarian Universalist Justice Florida (UUJF), is a statewide justice ministry for members of the 44 Unitarian Universalist congregations in Florida and their social justice committees in partnership with other interfaith and public interest organizations to promote justice, equity, and compassion in public policy. Currently for UUJF the focus is the 2022 Legislative Session now through
Alternate Perspective on Anti-racism
After reading 8th Principle articles and listening to 8th Principle moments, I read the book Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America, because it offered a well-reasoned alternate view that leads to more direct solutions. Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America is a book by Columbia professor John McWhorter that
Share the Plate with Manna on Meridian
Your February 6 Share the Plate donations will support Manna on Meridian. A combined effort of five local churches, the food pantry has operated for 13 years here on Meridian Road. Manna was founded and continues to be possible because of the donations from member congregations; fueled by the love we feel for our neighbors, especially
Share the Plate with the Educated Choices Program
The mission of the Educated Choices Program (ECP) is to educate middle school, high school, college students, and community members at large about the impact of their food choices in relation to human, and ecosystem health. By providing information from highly respected scientific sources and promoting respectful dialogue, participants are encouraged to think critically about
Board Notes
Your Executive Board sets policies and oversees church property, the conduct of church business, and the fulfillment of church purposes. You, as a congregation, elect its members, who serve staggered terms. The minister is a non-voting member. At the December 16 meeting, the board asked that Greg DeAngelo and the Personnel Committee: • include the