Category Archives: President’s Message

From the Minister’s Desk — December 2021

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

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

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“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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From the Minister’s Desk — November 2021

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

The most influential person today in the struggle to prevent abortion is probably Pope Francis. Below is the draft of a letter I am preparing to send to the Pope, on that subject.  Your comments and suggestions are invited. When … Continue reading →

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The President’s Message — November 2021

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” ~ Alice Walker It is hard to believe that November, the month with a day set aside … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — October 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Linda Pallay

Our lives have been just a bit more adventurous  recently than we might have wished. We enjoyed the White Horse Village September Mystery Lunch, on a perfect September day, to a lovely restaurant in Chesapeake City, overlooking the canal. All … Continue reading →

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The President’s Message — October 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” ~ Coretta Scott King During the welcome of almost every Sunday Service, the words “…we are a caring community…” are used. And we are … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — September 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

Here’s a question you won’t want to try to answer: Which endangers us most: the climate crisis? The Covid pandemic? The threats to democracy in the U.S.? On a completely different topic, Saturday, September 11, will be the 20th anniversary … Continue reading →

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The President’s Message — September 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.”    ~ Kakuzo Okakura Readjustment to our surroundings has certainly been a major theme to our lives at the UUFP. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept us on our … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — August 2021

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

At Dave’s family reunion  in July, I found myself in conversation with a young relative about the apparent gender transition of a cousin of his generation. How do we witness and bless such major life events when so many people … Continue reading →

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The President’s Message — August 2021

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson First, we have started to have in-person services which are held outdoors. It has been great to actually “see” people, especially those who … Continue reading →

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