Category Archives: From the Ministers Desk

Ministers Column, July 2019

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Linda Pallay

I’ve been thinking about – and experiencing – reunions. Early June, my 55th at Princeton. In mid-July a family reunion in Connecticut. Here at White Horse Village, there’s been recognition of the retirement community’s 30th birthday. And I’ve been wondering, … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk, June 2019

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Linda Pallay

“The Sweet June Days Are Come Again” – hymn #65, lovely and cheerful. What does June mean to you? The end of school? No more lessons, no more books? (And teachers have a version of that one, and stay at … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Column, May 2019

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Linda Pallay

I had never paid a whole of attention to the prophet Elijah of the Hebrew Bible, but that changed recently. With Kerry and some other UU ministers I participated in a discussion of the passage in Matthew 17 where Jesus … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk, April 2019

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Linda Pallay

Returning home from church, newcomer class and hospital visit in February, Dave and I encountered dense fog in places. It was a bit of a challenge to navigate, but mostly a beautiful mist softening the landscape, adding mystery and wonder … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Column, March 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Linda Pallay

The next presidential election is a year and a half away still and already more candidates than I can keep track of have entered the race. Does this make sense? As Unitarian Universalists, you’ll recall, we “covenant to affirm and … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Column, March 2019

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Linda Pallay

The next presidential election is a year and a half away still and already more candidates than I can keep track of have entered the race. Does this make sense? As Unitarian Universalists, you’ll recall, we “covenant to affirm and … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk, February 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Linda Pallay

In my January service, we looked at the requirements of ministry and membership, and how they translate to citizenship. Looking for elements that would help us to build a strong religious community, I hovered between two meditations, and finally settled … Continue reading →

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Ministers Message, January 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Linda Pallay

Dear friends,Welcome to 2019! Do you feel that 2019 will be any better than 2018? We hope so (but we fear not). Here are three big, interrelated problems still before us (and, of course, there are others): The political climate … Continue reading →

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Ministers Musings

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Linda Pallay

A Fallow Time of Growth The earth is barren, frozen over with a thin layer of frost as we begin a new year. We are hunkering down as the weather has turned frigid and we bundle up and stay indoors. … Continue reading →

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Minister’s Message

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Linda Pallay

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (love). Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God (love). Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is … Continue reading →

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