Category Archives: President’s Message

From the Minister’s Desk — February 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

Uncertainty.  That’s what’s on my mind. When I preached on January 3, it was less than two weeks ago on my calendar (writing, January 14) , a month ago from your viewpoint (reading the February Sojourner), and centuries from the … Continue reading →

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President’s Message — February 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Linda Pallay

“In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” ~ Henry Rollins I have always found it fascinating that during January and February my mail is filled with seed and gardening catalogues. These companies seem to have been able … Continue reading →

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From the Minister’s Desk–January 2021

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Linda Pallay

Are you glad 2020 is over? I sure am. I hope we don’t have another year like that again – ever. Let’s do better in 2021. Democracy has survived, but was threatened as never before in our lifetimes. The pandemic … Continue reading →

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President’s Message–January 2021

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Linda Pallay

“You can’t change the past, but you can make adjustments to your present for a better future.” ~ Anonymous While the turning of 11:59 PM on December 31 into 12:00 AM on January 1 is simply the passing of time, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon – Hubris and Humility – November 22nd, 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Rick Duske

Sermon       Hubris and Humility         In case you were concerned, I am not actually advocating that we forego a turkey dinner on ‘Thursday in favor of fasting and prayer.  I don’t think I’d get very far if did.  But … 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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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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