The Meridian
Faith in Action: Share the Plate
Do you support a local cause that needs funding? Share the Plate provides individuals in our congregation with another opportunity to live our values by contributing financial support to a local social justice organization. By submitting an application to Share the Plate on behalf of a non-profit, you agree to act as the liaison and…
Lively and Informative Discussions Twice Weekly
The UUCT now provides two affinity groups, each offering an opportunity to examine and share knowledge about a wide variety of interesting topics. The Science Explorers UUCT meets in person, and Freethinkers Forum meets virtually using Zoom. The format of both groups is similar in that they both present educational and informative programs (either a…
Food for Thought: Show and Tell
What good books have you been reading this year? Or, have you seen some movies that you would like to tell us about? Come join us on December 10th at 12:30 for Food for Thought’s “Show and Tell.” At our meeting we will be sharing all the great books, magazines, articles, videos, recipes or whatever you…
The Gift of Choice
Our privilege enables us to make choices about most areas of our lives. However, there are those who lack choice, even for basic living needs. When we have the opportunity to increase a person’s ability to choose, even in a very small way, it is an opportunity we should take. Members of the Manna churches…
Message from the Music Director: Generosity
In November we will be exploring the theme of generosity in worship. A choir member said recently that generosity and gratitude go hand in hand, therefore what a fitting time for us to reflect upon this virtue. In thinking about what is the best gift I can offer to the world I turn, again, to…
Message from the Director of Religious Exploration: Giving and Receiving
Hello, friends! As my favorite season begins to slip away, it’s time to reflect on the Fall Religious Exploration programming and plan for the Winter and beyond. Are you interested in supporting Religious Exploration at UUCT? What about getting something from youth and adult RE? How do we both give to RE and receive from…
September 2023 Board Minutes
A very robust agenda was on tap for the September 28, 2023 board meeting. The meeting included a proposal from a boy scout, staff concerns, an AV upgrade request, and a Ministerial Search status update in addition to the Minister’s report and several other topics. The complete minutes were graciously compiled by Annette Pearce and…
Treasurer’s September 2023 Report to Congregation
September pledge income of $14,091 fell short of our monthly budget by about $6,300. Prior year pledges of $150 were received, leaving us only $863 short of the FY 2022-23 pledge total. The total of current year pledges received is 32.7% of budget when prepaid pledges are included or 17.1% of budget considering only collections…
Help Needed!
Would you be willing to share your technology knowledge with others in the congregation on an as-needed basis? Members have expressed interest in training and support with technology. Specifically, we have heard of these needs: Can you help? The Leadership Development team is compiling a list of people willing to be contacted when individuals or…
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…