The Meridian
Oh No! The AC is Out! What Do We Do? Who Do We Contact?
Good news! We now have building emergency or incident guidelines to help you figure out what to do at UUCT. The guidelines are set up on a room-to-room basis, so that each room can have its own set of instructions. Staff, volunteers, and members should be familiar with this information, so that everyone knows what
September 2025 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner: When Getting in Hot Water is a Good Thing
If I had gotten into trouble as a youngster growing up my Mom would always say, “You’re in hot water now”. I knew exactly what she meant from experience, and it usually resulted in a stern scolding and some unwanted consequence. However, in Boise, Idaho, being in hot water ends up being a very good
The Safety Corner
At some point in time, we will need to have a fire drill from the sanctuary… Yikes! Where will you go? Who will you help? Where are the fire extinguishers? Who does what? Who do we listen to? Or, what happens if there is a shooter? What if ICE agents visit? Right now, we don’t
UUMFE Community Read Schedule
The Schedule for the community read of “What if We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures” is available at this link: https://www.uumfe.org/community-read-2025-26/ More information is at this link and you may also use this to register for the Zoom link for the nine week sessions. Hope you are able to join for all or some
Treasurer’s June 2025 Report to the Congregation
Fiscal year 2024-25 ended in June with pledge income of $23,696 that was almost $2,900 over the monthly budget. Current year pledge receipts are 96.3% of annual budget when prepaid pledges are included. Since June 30 was the end of our fiscal year, it was time to record income from the Endowment Fund that was needed
Message from the DRE: August 2025
Hello beloveds! My first month balancing Director of Religious Exploration responsibilities with Worship Leader responsibilities has been an exciting adventure! I am so grateful for the lay leaders who are eager to share, support, and serve our community. Participate in UUCT Worship! There are so many ways to participate in worship! We need Worship Associates,
Changes to Minister’s Discretionary Fund
Minster’s Discretionary Funds are funds available to a minister to help those in need. These funds which are supported entirely by donations, have historically been distributed at the discretion of the minister. In the absence of a minister, Sally Andersen, member of the Board and the Care Team, and Phyllis Thomson, member of the Committee
Natural Burial: The Interdependent Web in Tallahassee
Natural (green) burial offers the means to return our bodies to nature while avoiding the environmental costs of traditional burial or cremation: the ultimate act of being part of and respecting the interdependent web of all existence. We now have the opportunity to do so in the Tallahassee area by joining the founders of the
UU Ministry for Earth Community Read 2025-26
A portion of our April Earth Day Service at UUCT was based upon a reading from the book, What if We Get it Right? Many of you said you would love to read the book and discuss. Announcing that the UU Ministry for Earth is having a Community Read of this book starting in September! Here’s the link
August 2025 Green Sanctuary Good News Corner
Originally published in The New York Times, Published May 20, 2025, Updated May 23, 2025 From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and MindsThe Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert. In Oregon, there’s a through line from 19th century saints
Final Message from Rev. E.N. Hill
Dearest Members and Friends of UUCT, As I offer these final words in my role as your Minister, I do so with a full heart and clear understanding: ministry, like art, is never fully complete. It is a mosaic of moments—some polished, some raw—and it is shaped by many hands. Serving with you has been
Board Minutes: May 2025
Board Members Present: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Annette Pearce, Kim Ross, Alden HutchisonInvited Attendees: Rev. E.N. Hill, Alessandra Nysether-SantosUnable to Attend: Sally Andersen The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM with opening words and chalice lighting led by Chase Den Beste. Following a check-in with all attendees, the agenda was reviewed and