Ah, February, the month of love.  Cupids, hearts, and chocolate come to mind.  We think of romantic love on Valentine's Day, but at UUCT, this is the time of year when our minds turn to another type of love, the love that some individuals display through their dedication and commitment to our beloved church community.  It is the time of year when we start contemplating which of our fellow UUCT members has given so much of her or himself that they are deserving of the Betty Lee Service Award.

Betty Lee was an early member of UUCT, and she was known for her service to our church.  She gave so much of her time, treasure, and talent to help this community grow, that even before she left the Tampa area to be near family as her health declined, an annual award was dedicated in her honor.  Every year since 1982 (except for 9 years when the award fell by the wayside from 1996 through 2004), a person from our congregation is honored for their service, their dedicated love for UUCT that singles them out as deserving of special recognition.

The Betty Lee Service Award is not given for a one-time act of great service.  This award is for someone who demonstrates their caring to UUCT by ongoing service, year after year, project after project, committee after committee. These are the individuals who have discovered how enriching it can be to give of themselves in the service of others, and who have felt the love of community and the joy of becoming an integral part of something greater than themselves.

Within this issue of "The Domelight," you will find instructions on how to submit your nomination of someone you believe measures up to this standard of service.  The Board will review all the nominations and the winner of the award will be announced at the Congregational meeting in May.  It is our way of saying "THANK YOU!" to a very important person who epitomizes the loving and caring that are part of the UU tradition.

The West Central Cluster of UU  Congregations Presents -

Church Life 5.5.  Five Workshops + Lunch

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa 11400 Morris Bridge Rd.  (813) 988-8188

 

Circles in the Woods CUUPS
On January 23,  it's our annual baby blessing from Bridget's well so bring the wee ones!  In addition to the baby blessing, everyone will drink from Her healing well.

On February 20th, W.I.T.C.H. will lead our Full Moon Celebration  - We don't know exactly what surprise Pearl will have for us, but it will surely be something special.

All are welcome to celebrate with us!  The cost is a love donation and there will be a Moneta basket for offerings.  No pets please. Plan to come early or stay afterward to socialize. 

 

The Conversations on Leadership group meets at 7:00 the first Thursday of each month in the MPB. The group will be discussing the book Serving With Grace by Erik Walker Wikstrom beginning October 1.  Copies of the book are available from Rev. Patricia.  Come join the group for thoughtful discussion on leadership topics. Contact Kim McDonald (813-380-2628) with any questions.

James Mackie Caldwell passed away on January 18th 2016. You will remember Jim as the architect of the Witches Masquerade village and he also designed and constructed the steps on each side of the stage in our sanctuary. Jim was quiet and often went unnoticed but will be remembered as a skilled, talented, good, and honorable man.  Jim is also the father of Catherine Caldwell who works in our nursery.  Arrangements for the memorial service have not been completed.