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New Issue of Celebrate Florida

Early Lenten greetings, Florida UCC members:  
 
Here is the link to the February/March issue of Celebrate Florida.
 
This issue reminds us of our Conference Minister’s intention to retire in July and how the Board of Directors is responding to this and other Conference matters. Other articles in this issue which may be of particular interest to you or others in your congregation include:”Carefrontation” — is that a typo?Discussing last wishes is uncomfortable, but isn’t that something churches can help facilitate?Which of our congregations recently burned their mortgages?Who is Bobby Jo Valentine and why has he recently been appearing at so many of our churches?Need info on securing grant funding?Looking for some examples of books for group reads/discussions and topics for seminars, lectures and workshops? You’ll find lots of ideas from our churches’ experiences in the “Across Florida” section.How do you celebrate turning 100?We know what a Little Library is but how about a Little Pantry?Check out all the imaginative and creative ways in which our congregations celebrated Advent and Christmas and engaged and shared with the wider community. What is the status of the letter about education policies in Florida that the Conference sent on behalf of our congregations to state officials?Answers to all these can be found in this edition. And, as always, the issue contains lots of links to helpful resources and programming ideas you may wish to consider adopting or adapting in your own congregation. 
 
If we’ve not been hearing from you – and you don’t see your church mentioned on these pages – please make sure we’re on the mailing list for your newsletter and e-blasts (rickcarson1@gmail.com) – simple and much appreciated. 
 
We especially welcome your providing the Celebrate Florida link (https://www.uccfla.org/celebrateflorida) to church members via your newsletters, e-communications and on your website.
 
Blessings,  
Rick Carson, Editor