Author: Donna

Notes from the Board

January 15, 2025, Board meeting:

Attending the Sunday Services ministry meeting, Rev. Diane encouraged the use of a UU minister’s sermon at least once a month. She shared guidelines for sermons that local service presenters can use.

The Sunday Services ministry again told us of their need … read more.

President’s Message

But There Are More Than Two.

As UUs, we respect the interdependence of all existence. All on this blue planet share the air; without it, we all die. But we humans often only see “us and them”. For example, we often see “us” as dominating other … read more.

Minister’s Message

The Wheel of the Year and the Restful Energy of Winter How to Celebrate Imbolc in 2025. In early Feb 1-2 the Pagan/ Wiccan celebration of Imbolc occurs. It falls exactly halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Daylight is increasing … read more.

Notes from the Board

December 10, 2024 Board Meeting

Rev Diane proposed a Speaker’s Forum which the board approved. There will be 4 meetings in 2025, beginning the 5th Sunday in March.

The board agreed to pay half of a bill from the Birch School for tree trimming along our driveway.

Hollis … read more.

President’s Message

Hi! I’ve decided to write a personal letter from me to you only, and I want to start by thanking you for being part of my life. What has brought us together is the fact that there are some values which we both share. Connecting … read more.

Minister’s Message

What a wonderful surprise to see a recent Washington Post article written by Perry Bacon, Jr. entitled, “Don’t Doomscroll About Trump. Do These Five Things Instead” AND NUMBER TWO on this list was : JOIN A UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION!!! As the pirates say, “HUZZAH”! Here … read more.

Notes from the Board

Notes from the November 12, 2024 Board meeting:

Hollis and violinist Elfin Vogel will present a Holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 from
3-5 pm.

The 3rd Sunday collection will go to the World Central Kitchen to feed the hungry in Gaza.

Unexpected building repairs are adding to our … read more.

President’s Message

The Day Bold Shirley Visited Defiant George

George was born in Alabama in 1919, in an environment where he absorbed the prevailing racial attitude that African Americans were clearly inferior to whites like himself.

In his working-class family, George was proud of his southern identity … read more.

Minister’s Message

Here is my December prayer for my congregation, inspired by the Rev. Maureen Killoran.
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for you this season,
but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect,
even for those who … read more.