The Meridian
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…
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…