View the 2025 General Assembly Schedule Grid!
Get ready to Meet the Moment at the 2025 General Assembly! We’re thrilled to share the first look at our schedule grid, featuring a blend of in-person and virtual programming designed to connect, inspire, and empower our Unitarian Universalist community. From transformative worship experiences to thought-provoking Learning Labs, powerful featured speakers, and the always-anticipated Ware Lecture, this year’s program will have something for everyone.
We’ll share more details in the coming months as our program takes shape! Remember, this schedule is subject to change, so stay tuned for updates and get ready to make the most of GA 2025 in Baltimore and online. We can’t wait to connect with you!
Ministerial Search Committee
The Ministerial Search Committee proposed a candidate for the ¼ time ministerial position to the Board of Directors at their meeting January 14th. They approved sending a copy of a draft contract to the candidate. The candidate received the contract. We are waiting for the reply. If the candidate accepts the contract, then it would be put to a vote of the Congregation at the Annual meeting on April 13th. I’ll keep you informed.
Connie Hart
Good-Bye from Valerie
I will be moving to Portland, Oregon this winter, along with my son, to join my nephews. It has been a pleasure knowing all of you.
Valerie Hawkes-Howat
Social Justice Committee
Check out the new “What’s Up” table in the lobby each Sunday after the service. This is where you can learn about actions and initiatives in support of Social Justice and find out how you can be involved.
Donated Sculpture
We have been gifted a beautiful sculpture that was created by Gene Gotz. Gene and Peg Gotz were long-time members of our fellowship. Gene created our chalice, the sculpture displayed above the Joys and Concerns candles, the flame above our Memorial Pillar, and the sculpture above the front entrance. Their children, Liz Perry and her brother Scott Perry have now graciously donated Gene’s wrought iron sculpture depicting Peg playing her guitar.
It is displayed in front (to the left) of the building.
Stop and admire his beautiful piece of art.
Thank you Liz and Scott.
Qigong classes
Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is offering Qigong-Mindful Movement classes on Wednesdays, 3 PM, at 7633 N. Florida Ave. Citrus Springs.
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is similar to a moving meditation. This ancient practice consists of gentle movement patterns, breath awareness, and a focused mindset designed to enhance vitality, deepen inner connection, and create space for your highest potential.
By gently moving stagnant Qi (life force energy) you can release blockages and feel balanced with effortless effort !
Our teacher, Alicia Martinez, is a Qigong Associate instructor as well as certified Yoga Instructor for adults and children.
Come join us for this weekly practice. No experience is required and instructor will provide modifications if needed.
Sunday Service Committee
If you would like to give feedback on any or all our speakers, please click the link and do so at any time. The Sunday Service Com. appreciates your input.
Thanks,
Pam
NCUU Calendar
Please send additions, deletions, updates, and edits to Gordon Hart, [email protected], so that he may keep the calendar updated on our website, ncuu.org.
Announcement E-mail Address
Our email address for announcements: [email protected].
Social Activies Committee
In February, we will have the coffee House on the 28th.
Tickets go on sale for the play MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS February 17th. We will attend the March 22nd performance. There will be a sign up in the lobby so we know who is interested.
It is your responsibility to buy your own tickets from the Ocala Civic Theater website (https://ocalacivictheatre.com/clue-on-stage/) and we will attend the 2:00 pm show.
Another activity is being checked out and will be announced if it works out at the Two Tails Ranch.
Bonnie Anderson
Membership Committee
Membership has a new program called “I Can Help” to offer rides too those congregants in need of transportation to doctor’s appointments, etc. Volunteers can sign up for various Citrus or Marion County neighborhoods.
Jeanne Wright and Connie Hart, Co-chairs, Membership
January Share the Plate
Share the Plate donations will continue to be sent to Citrus County United Way Disaster Relief Fund. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused major damage along the coast, and recovery efforts are still underway. 100% of funds donated will be used to support affected residents and local businesses.
WILDLIFE CLUB
Our motto is “They Were Here First”.
For more information contact: Brenda L. Roberts – President and Founder of the Wildlife Club at 352-746-2384 or [email protected]
SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR FUTURE WILDLIFE CLUB MEETINGS:
February 25, 2025 – (TBA)
Grounds Committee
Chas invites you to come rake, weed, mulch, prune, plant and help beautiful the church grounds. First Fridays of the month, 10 AM – 12 noon.
Wildhart Photography
The photographs on the walls of the sanctuary can be purchased with 50% of the purchase price going to NCUU.
Talk to Gordon Hart if interested.
Please check out wildhartphotography.com for more of Gordon’s photographs.
The same deal will be honored if someone from the congregation wants to order a photo from the website.
Website Section for Members Only
Are you a member who has a business or service? If you would like to share the information about your business or service to the Members Only section of the website, please write what you would like and let Connie or Amy know. Amy will add it.
– Connie Hart
Newsletter Deadline
Please Remember That The Deadline For Next Newsletter Is
Feb. 23, 2024 .
Please Adhere To This Deadline; Otherwise, your material won’t be included in the newsletter.
All request entries should be sent to the email address [email protected]. That will make it easier to keep all requests organized in one place. I have been getting emails sent to several of my email accounts, and it makes it very difficult to organize the items to will be in the monthly issues. I can only guarantee that it will be in the issue, if it’s sent to this email address. Please send the proofread text and photo attachments. In addition, please keep your text to a maximum of three short paragraphs. If it is longer, we will edit to shorten the announcement.
