Author Archives: Linda Pallay

President’s Message — August 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

A few years ago, I spent a day exploring antique stores in Jim Thorpe with friends. During our visit, we discovered a narrow, dust-filled bookstore—an environment I find particularly charming. The scent of old books greeted us even before entering, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service–August 3, 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Of Harvests and Gratitude. Speaker: Diane Awenydd Evans Diane will lead the fellowship in a drumming and chanting circle to celebrate the Wiccan holiday of Lammas, marking the first harvest of the year. Please bring any percussion instruments you may … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service — August 10, 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Once Upon A Time. Speaker: Mark Bernstein The pride, honor, and richness of our Unitarian Universalist heritage lies in its stories of inspiration, courage, and sacrifice. Yet many of these stories go untold. Sharing these tales helps to remind us … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service — August 17, 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Backpack Blessings. Speaker: Emily Quarles-Mowrer Please join us as we honor those whose curiosity will be nurtured in the coming school year, and those who support knowledge seekers on their journeys. After a blessing of the backpacks (and purses, laptop … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service — August 24, 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Come, Yet Again, Come. Speaker: Cheryl Meinschein Today we’ll be learning about some inspiring medical professionals whose lives have made it to the movies: Audrey’s Children (Dr. Audrey Evans at CHOP), Patch Adams (Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams at the Gesundheit! … Continue reading →

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President’s Message, July 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Dear Friends,It is with great humility and gratitude that I write to you in my first presidential message. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this wonderful community, which I have valued deeply over the past four years.I … Continue reading →

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July Sunday Services

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Our Sunday Services are held at 10:30 a.m. Children and youth are welcome to attend services or participate in their own age-appropriate Religious Education (RE) class. All are welcome to join us for coffee and conversation after the service. July … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — June 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

There are so many individuals within our community whose actions make a difference in our UUFP life. It would take many pages in the Sojourner to thank everyone for the time and effort they put forth. The following are a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service — June 1, 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Being UU: Belief in the Democratic Process. Speaker: Linda Kozitzky Democracy is a system of government where political power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It’s characterized by free and fair elections, respectfor the rule … Continue reading →

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Sunday Service — June 8, 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Linda Pallay

Keeping PA German History Alive. Speaker: Keith Brintzenhoff Keith returns to UUFP to share his knowledge and love of Pennsylvania German language,culture, history, folklore, and music. He has been recognized internationally for his work by the European-based German-Pennsylvania Association. In … Continue reading →

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