Category Archives: President’s Message

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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From the Minister’s Desk–July 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

A few days ago, Congress established June 19 as a federal holiday – Juneteenth – to commemorate the date, June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas were officially notified that they were now free, two years after President Lincoln issued … Continue reading →

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President’s Message–July 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“Life’s most important and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?”   ~ Martin Luther King It’s hard to believe that this month starts another new fiscal year for the UUFP. And with that comes some changes to … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — June 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

Emergence! It looks like we are finally beginning to emerge from the depths of the pandemic. The White House announced that 50% of adults have been vaccinated. Case numbers  are down. What has your life been like these last fifteen … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — June 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“The world is closed for renovations, Grand Reopening soon.” ~ Anonymous A lot has changed over the past month as it relates to the pandemic. Case rates of COVID-19 are down, number of people immunized are up and the strict … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk — May 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Linda Pallay

According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of American adults describing themselves as Christians dropped from 77% to 65% in the last decade, and the percentage religiously unaffiliated increased from 17% to 26%.  What are we to make of … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — May 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“After all, I can’t complain. I have my friends.”  ~ Eeyore Friendship is part of the lifeblood that keeps the UUFP going. Seeing and being with friends is what most people have missed during this pandemic. The UUFP is no different. … Continue reading →

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