Author Archives: Linda Pallay

From the Minister’s Desk — January 2022

Winston Churchill once famously said, “Democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others.” It appears that some people in this country (many people?) would now leave out the final phrase. Our UU principles (#5) commit … Continue reading

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President’s Message — January 2022

“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time trying to outwit Nature and spent more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.” ~ E.B. White If 2021 has taught us anything, … Continue reading

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Sunday Service via Zoom, January 2, 2022

Behold the Magi: Speaker: Rev. Charlie Dieterich You see them on lawns, you see them on greeting cards, your child’s first crown or false beard. What was the real gift in the biblical story of the magi? And what are … Continue reading

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Sunday Service, live on zoom, January 9, 2022

The Search for Spirituality by Rev Dave Hunter In the new year that now begins, you may be searching for more spirituality in your life (or, perhaps, less). Let’s search together, but, first, shouldn’t we have some idea of what … Continue reading

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Sunday Service, January 16, 2022

Questions at the Beginning of Life. Speaker: Reverend Cheryl MeinscheinLay Leader: Jon Dreazen Pastor Cheryl Meinschein is a retired Lutheran pastor, with a Jewish mother and a Lutheran father. She is a Jersey Girl married to a Pennsylvania Dutchman. Her … Continue reading

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Sunday Service, January 23, 2021

Heading into the Light by Rev. Kerry MuellerIn the depths of winter we are reminded of the beauty visible in the cold and bare time of the year, and we are inspired to appreciate wholeness, the wholeness of nature and … Continue reading

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Sunday Service, January 30, 2022

Conservation Leaders, Conclusion: Speaker: Lisa Jokiel This wrap-up of my three part series will highlight insights from contributors up to and including the Glasgow Conference.

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From the Minister’s Desk — December 2021

Welcome to December.  We’ll see the end of 2021, the year we hoped would bring the end of all the dreadful experiences of notorious 2020. For many, it hasn’t been a whole lot better. But December. . . the home … Continue reading

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The President’s Message — December 2021

“Well, 2021 hasn’t necessarily been a return to normal, but it is the year that we adapted—and took control of our lives.” ~ Debra Adams Simmons As the end of the year approaches, it is amazing to see how our … Continue reading

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Sunday Service, December 5, 2021

How This UU Reads the BibleSpeaker: Rev. Dave Hunter Christmas is coming, whether we’re ready or not, whether you care or not. And at Christmas time we’re more likely to be exposed to the Bible than at other times of … Continue reading

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