Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists

05/28/2026

Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.

05/26/2026

This Sunday, the 31st. we are drumming ! Please join us 10:30 at NCUU for our Congregational Drum Circle presented by Vanessa Fuller-Brown. Everyone is welcome !

There will be no sermon this Sunday. The presentation will be about drumming so we may just focus on the spirit and rhythm of drumming.

Vanessa will introduce, facilitate and explain the science, the health benefits of drumming, and the advantage of drumming in a group. The facilitated drum circle will introduce the spirit of drumming and rhythm as an instrument for well-being, resilience, empowerment, celebration and community building.

Vanessa Fuller-Brown is a lifelong student, educator, and practitioner of the Wisdom Traditions, with personal practice, ministry and services dedicated to transformation through the sacred arts and sciences. A professional fine artist, visionary and social artist, she is a minister of sound, certified drum facilitator and sound healing practitioner. Vanessa integrates science, spirit and cultural heritage into ‘creation’ curriculums, pioneering experiential arts programs that gather, transform and strengthen communities of all ages.

05/25/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
League of Women Voters of Citrus County to Host Candidate Meet & Greet for District 23 Florida House of Representatives and Climate Briefing

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL — The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Citrus County invites the public to a pivotal community event on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, featuring a critical briefing on coastal climate risks followed by a Meet and Greet with candidates for the Florida House of Representatives.

The event will be held at the Coastal Region Library in Crystal River, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM.

Gulf Coast storm preparedness the meeting will open with a presentation by Dr. Don Wright, Professor Emeritus at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), College of William & Mary. A renowned expert and author of numerous publications on coastal climate change, Dr. Wright will share urgent insights regarding the shifting environmental landscape.
"Recent science publications suggest that unprecedented conditions could take place by late summer," says Dr. Wright. "I feel a moral obligation to communicate some important warnings and risk reduction strategies to our county neighbors."

Meet the District 23 Candidates Following Dr. Wright’s presentation, candidates running for Florida House of Representatives District 23 will take the floor. Each candidate will provide a brief introduction, outlining their platforms and priorities for the upcoming term.

The session will conclude with an informal Meet and Greet, providing residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with the candidates, ask questions, and collect campaign information.

Event Summary:

What: LWV Citrus County Candidate Meet & Greet & Climate Presentation

When: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Where: Coastal Region Library, 8619 W Crystal St, Crystal River, FL 34428

Featured Speaker: Dr. Don Wright, Professor Emeritus (VIMS)

Participants: Candidates for FL House District 23

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. This event is free and open to all members of the public.

05/25/2026

We at NCUU hope your Memorial Day was significant, warm and meaningful.

On this Memorial Day, let us be ever mindful of the high cost of war as we honor the dedication and courage of military service members and their families. I offer my deep gratitude to all who have served and are currently serving in all branches of the military.
As Unitarian Universalists work and witness for peace and justice in ourselves and in our wider world, may we continue to recognize and uplift the humanity of military service members and their families. On this day and in all the days, may you know that you are loved and not forgotten.

05/25/2026

Hundreds of people across the country have faced retaliation for filming ICE interactions. But the First Amendment protection is clear.

05/25/2026

Please RSVP here https://citrus-dec.solidarity.tech/citrus-county-democrats-monthly-meeting?r=9oORwIw4 if you wish to join us to welcome Robert People, Candidate for US House District 15, at our June meeting.

05/25/2026

Debra Haffner’s prayer reminds us that gratitude is more than a feeling. It is a way of moving through the world with care and appreciation for one another. To feed each other. To trust each other. To say thank you for the abundance, love, and community that sustain us.

There is something powerful about pausing long enough to notice what is good in our lives.

In a busy and often overwhelming world, may we make space to notice what nourishes us and to hold gratitude close—not only for what we receive, but for the ways we care for one another along the way.

Read the full prayer at the link in the comments below. 💛