Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Pottstown

“By all the lovely tokens, September days are here, with summers best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” ~ Helen Hunt Jackson

While we are transitioning from the lazy days of summer to the more energetic (and sometimes frenetic) days of autumn, we continue to be busy here at the fellowship.

Our garden continues to flourish with the harvested crops being donated to the Pottstown Cluster. Unfortunately, the poison ivy is also flourishing (just ask Mary Ryan). So many thanks go out to the Garden Committee for tending to the crops and attempting to keep “those other plants” at bay.

Since we have been able to spend more time in our fellowship, Judy McDonald and I met to revisit the report and the safety recommendations that the PA State Police made prior to the pandemic. We are currently prioritizing the recommendations and creating a “Wish List” of things that we would like to invest in. This will then go to the board to determine what we can move forward with based on available funds.

The Technology Committee (aka Rick Duske) has been busy training others to help with the technology that we use during Sunday Services. Many thanks to those who volunteered. If you have any interest in learning and assisting on Sundays, please let Rick know.

Thanks go out to Miranda Van Horn who led a UU 102 class, which is simply the history of the UUFP. In addition to prospective members, many current members also attended to enhance their knowledge of the story of our fellowship. It is hard to believe that the UUFP has been in existence for 55 years. We will be celebrating this anniversary as well as honoring the life of Peggy Jones, a founding member who passed away last year at a party to be held in October. Stay tuned for further information.

I hope that everyone’s Summer vacations were enjoyable, and I look forward to a great Autumn at the UUFP.

In gratitude, Linda

“If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?” ! Anonymous

The lazy days of summer are upon us. It’s the time of the year that Mother Nature reminds us to slow down and relax with a cool drink. Many of us are taking long awaited vacations and others are just enjoying the joys of summer at home. It is also that time of year when things slow down just a bit at UUFP. There is no board meeting this month, so there is not much to report. But I will update you on a few things:

•     The Membership Committee did hold a UU 101 course. Thanks go out to Miranda Van Horn for developing and facilitating this event.

•     We are singing again at the fellowship! It is so good to hear the choir again. They did an amazing job singing at the Minister’s going away party. Again, thanks to Miranda Van Horn for picking the music and leading the choir for this special occasion. We are looking for someone to act as a choir director. If anyone knows of someone who might want to lead a small, but mighty choir, please let a board member know.

•     We are continuing to pursue leads for a part-time contract minister. In the meantime, the Worship Committee continues to do a great job in ensuring that our Sunday Services are thought-provoking and spiritually grounded. Many thanks to Mary Ryan, Emily Quarles-Mowrer, Lisa Jokiel and Allan Pallay for all their hard work and focus on this.

•     We are looking to hire someone to provide coverage for the nursery. In addition to the work in the nursery, this individual will at times be asked to help with R.E. classes. Background checks will be required as well as proof of full immunization  for COVID-19. If you know of anyone that might be interested, please let a board member know.

Enjoy the dog days of summer!

With Gratitude, Linda K.