Author Archives: Linda Pallay

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Linda Pallay

Hubris and Humility by Rev. Kerry MuellerWhat are we learning about how to behuman? What might current events teachus? Come hear my guesses.

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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Linda Pallay

The Application of Appreciation by Reverend Aaron Payson. We are pleased to welcome Reverend Aaron Payson back to our pulpit. Well-known theologian Walter Brueggemann writes about Thanksgiving: “Thanksgiving is a contradiction of the values of a market economy that imagines … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — December 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Linda Pallay

December already. Early evenings, cold nights, a raging pandemic. Christmas is coming, and Hannukah and New Year’s.  The prospect of bittersweet holidays, staying apart from loved ones now, so that we can be alive and together another year, when we eventually … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — December 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Linda Pallay

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~ Zora Neale Hurston While 2020 has certainly been a year that has asked a lot from each of us, the year did not seem very forthcoming with any answers. … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — November 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Linda Pallay

The inspiration for this column comes from the op-ed column in the New York Times by moral philosopher Sasha Mudd (Oct. 10, 2020, p. A25), “No Joy in the President’s Illness.” I will not try to summarize the lengthy column … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — November 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Linda Pallay

“Expect the unexpected.” ~ Bear Bryant This is the column that I was hoping I would not have to write. This is the column where I need to explain to the members and friends of the UUFP that expenses are … Continue reading →

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Joys, Concerns and Announcements

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Linda Pallay

A new process has been created to voice joys, concerns and announcements. Please email joysandconcerns@uupottstown.org or call a member of the worship committee with your joys, concerns and/or announcements by 10am on Sunday. These will be gathered and read by … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Column, October 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Linda Pallay

Ever since I read October Country, Ray Bradbury’s collection of SF stories in the 50’s I’ve had a special affinity for October. (Did you know Bradbury was a Unitarian?). I recall the spicy scent of burning leaves (though it’s a … Continue reading →

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President’s Message, October 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Linda Pallay

“The fellowship is not just a set of doors open on Sunday morning, but the commitment day after day, and moment after moment, of our hearts creaking open the doors of welcome to the possibility of new experience and radical … Continue reading →

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Message from the Technology Committee

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Linda Pallay

Your Technology Committee has been very busy this summer to enhance UUFP’s capabilities to better serve you during these difficult times. Here are some of the projects we have been working on to help UUFP remaina vibrant and vital part … Continue reading →

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