Sunday Service, January 29, 2023

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Linda Pallay


What’s Next: A Scientific Look at Life after Death Experiences & other assorted thoughts.
Rev Cheryl Meinschein, Lay Leader: Jon Dreazen

Americans are fascinated by what comes next, and thoughts range from nothing to elaborate descriptions of heaven. Let’s take a look at possible scientific explanations for some of the common Life After Death experiences, as well as some other associated topics.

Please join us for coffe hour after service in the Social Hall.

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New Year’s Day Labyrinth Walk, January 1, 2023

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Please join us on January 1st, 2023 for a New Year’s Day Labyrinth Walk at UUFP. Set your intentions for the new year and enjoy this opportunity to walk, journal, meditate, or simply rest by the candlelit Chartres-style Labyrinth. Masks are optional.
Times: To be announced
Meditation Moment: The Future Has a Birthday: It starts now. The future always seeds itself in now. Fill yourself with all the best wishes you have for a newborn, and make a birthday wish for the future. -Bonnie Myotai Treace

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Fun Craft for All Ages, Saturday December 3, 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 9am to 12pm as we make salt dough holiday ornaments! All ages are welcome!!!! This is a take home craft event. Please RSVP to Monica at mlbuck1986@gmail.com by November 30.

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Presidents Message: December 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay


“The holiday season is a perfect
time to reflect on our blessings and
seek out ways to make life better for
those around us.”~Terri Marshall

The holiday season is upon us and there are so many blessings to count within the UUFP Community. First, our new Communications Committee is doing an amazing job with getting the word out about us and our events on Social Media. If you are on Facebook or Instagram, I encourage you to follow UUFP and see the great work that Monica Buckley and Kim Kulp are doing. And if you are already following UUFP, invite your social media friends to follow us also. If you are not on social media but think you would like to, feel free to follow up with Monica and Kim on how to go about doing it.
Our second blessing is that we have had or will be having social events in addition to our weekly Sunday Services. Thanks go out to Kay and John Price for coordinating a bonfire in November. Twenty-four people, including lots of kids were in attendance and great fun was had by all. And speaking of kids, the fellowship (thanks again to Monica) will be hosting an ornament making event for children of all ages on December 3. This event is open to the local community, so please tell any friends that you think might be interested. The more the merrier!!
The last blessing that I want to mention here (because there are so many more that we have) is our Technology Committee and those who help to ensure that our Sunday Services are available and running smoothly via ZOOM and getting posted on our YouTube channel. I recently participated via ZOOM, and it was a very enjoyable experience. We have come a long way since our early days with this technology and thanks go out to Rick D., Erica D., Cassia D., Emily Q-M., and Justine B. for enabling this.
One final item for this message. The reason that I was participating via ZOOM was that I had contracted COVID. I was fully immunized, and my fourth shot was the bi-valent booster that included coverage for the Omicron variant. Yet, I still contracted it. Luckily, the vaccines did what they were supposed to do, and my case was mild. I am stating this because COVID is still out there. Oh, and let’s not forget that cases of flu are increasing. I state this not to scare people, but to remind people to stay vigilant. If you don’t feel well, stay home. You are one of the blessings of this community and we will be here for you when you feel better.
Wishing you all the joys of the season,

Linda K

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Sunday Service, December 4, 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay


Stillness: A Path to Wisdom. Guest Speaker: Rev. Kim Wilson, UU Minister.

We all want to be wise. Sometimes we think we have to take classes or get a degree or at least do extensive reading to gain wisdom. That certainly can’t hurt. But we can also use quiet time to clear our minds of the clutter and open the way to the wisdom that comes from within.

Coffee Hour follows the Service

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Sunday Service, December 11, 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Revisiting the Grinch –
What Does He Have to Teach Us… This Year?
Guest Speaker: Diane Trieb.
Lay Leader: Jon Dreazen.

We all remember The Grinch – thegrouchy curmudgeon – who tries to cancel Christmas by stealing the Christmas gifts and decorations from the homes down the mountain… In the tiny town Whoville… on Christmas Eve. Why would he do this? Dr. Seuss’s assessment is that the Grinch’s heart may have been two sizes too small. Lets explore the condition of our Hearts – from a Grinch perspective – as we enter this Winter Season of Darkness and Light.

Diane Trieb is a writer, teacher, counselor, group facilitator and minister of Practical Spirituality. She has been mentored by countless teachers of wisdom, spirituality, psychology, mysticism, religion and kindness. She is on a continual personal journey… of seeking spiritual and practical ways of integrating suffering and joy… as both a Human and Divine Being. If you would like to learn more about her… go to her website – www.dianetrieb.com.

Coffee Hour follows the Service

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Sunday Service, December 18, 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Lay Speaker: Emily Quarles-Mowrer.
Topic: Please join us for a servcie by Emily Quarles-Mowrer.

Third Sunday Potluck follows the Service. Please bring something tasty to share.

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Christmas Eve Service, Saturday, December 24, 2022

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Please join us for a family oriented traditional Christmas Eve service on SATURDAY, December 24th, at 4PM. The program is being arranged by several members
and friends of UUFP.

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Dec. 25, 2022: Enjoy the Holidays with Friends and Family

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Linda Pallay


No Sunday service or youth RE classes will be held on December 25, 2022. We hope that all of you enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. Happy Holidays.

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President’s Message: November 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Linda Pallay

Over the past month, the UUFP community was certainly busy coming together in various ways to make a positive impact on our community.

First, the Aesthetics Committee, led by Sue Merkel, was very busy in their continued effort to beautify the inside of our building. If you haven’t seen the Social Hall lately, you need to stop by and see what can be done with a few coats of paint and some creativity. What was previously a room that had a cold, sterile feel, is now a warm and welcoming place. In addition, we now have a sitting area to relax. A big thank you to all who volunteered to paint. Special thanks to Sue and Kim Kulp who used their creative minds to paint the mural at the far end.

Second, more volunteers gave their time on a beautiful Saturday to help with the “Labors of Love” (aka doing fall clean-up both inside and outside of the fellowship). We are starting to get more people interested in renting our space and everyone who has come to check out our space has been impressed with our building and grounds. Again, this could not happen without those in our community who helped with this. Special thanks to Jon and Kay Price for organizing this.

Third, almost everyone within our community chipped in to help make our 55th Birthday Party a success. Thanks go out to many people:
• Miranda Van Horn and the other members of the Membership Committee for
organizing the event
• Kay Price, the Kitchen Committee, and lots of volunteers who brought delicious food
• Mary Ryan for baking a beautiful (and quite tasty) cake
• Our choir, with Laurie Young as soloist, delivered a moving musical performance
• Erica Duske who put together the entertaining slide show

Lastly, we found time to celebrate the life of one of the original members of our community, Peggy Jones. Lisa Jokiel, Linda Pallay and others offered very poignant memories which made us laugh, and made us cry, sometimes at the same time. While UUFP might have been the dream of her husband, Peggy was the quiet, yet mighty force behind the dream that enabled UUFP to flourish. She was a special lady, and her presence is missed. This past month has proven that when our UUFP community comes together, we create beauty

Beauty in our building, beauty outside our building, and beauty that comes from a beloved
community that comes together to support one another.

And isn’t that a wonderful thing.
In gratitude,
Linda

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