December 2015

Sunday, December 6 

The View from the Balcony 

      Guest Speaker: Rev. Dave Hunter        Lay Leader Lisa Jokiel

Prior to becoming a UU Minister, Dave was an attorney with the Civil Rights Division of the department of Justice from 1927 to 2000. He will look at UUism and religion in general from a different perspective. Dave and his wife, the Reverend Kerry Mueller, are retired consulting ministers now serving the Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg, PA. They are members of the Main Line Unitarian Church.

Sunday, November 29, 2015
A Thanksgiving Visit
Rev Aaron Payson

We welcome Rev Aaron Payson, minister of First Unitarian Church of Worchester, MA back for what has become an annual Thanksgiving Sunday sermon. We are thankful to Aaron for making us part of his Thanksgiving Homecoming.

Sunday, November 22, 2015
Grace and Gratitude Infuse
Rev Paul D. Daniel

This Thanksgiving we give thanks for the many blessing we have: family, good friends, this fellowship to name just a few.

Sunday, November 15, 2015
Sharing our Gift
Rev Paul D. Daniel

In keeping with our first principle, the inherent worth and dignity of all people, we believe all of you are valued for who you are and the gifts you bring to shape, grow and feed this congregation. I will share my thoughts on why we will want to support this community.

Sunday, November 8, 2015
Has the Visit of Pope Francis Spoken to You?
Speakers: Emily Quarles-Mowrer, Allan Pallay
and Lisa Jokiel

Three members of the Worship Committee, will lead a presentation and discussion of the impact of the Pope’s life, ideas, and recent visit. Both the religious and non-religious worlds have become aware of his teachings and examples. What are your thoughts?

November 2015

Sunday, November 1, 2015
Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before
Speaker: Judy McDonald

On this day after Halloween and All Saints Day and in this time of Samhain, Judy will share her writing skills and her personal journeys concerning our connections with those who have gone before us. Her recent trip to Ireland has played a role in increasing her appreciation of our ties with ancestors.

October 2015

Sunday, October 25 
Back by Popular Demand 
Guest Speaker: Keith Brintzenhoff
Lay Leader: Lisa Jokiel

Please welcome back Keith Brintzenhoff, PA German Speaker, Historian, Teacher, and Musician. Keith visited UUFP a few months ago to share his ethnic knowledge and skills. He returns today, ahead of the Holiday Season, during which he is booked to perform in Belsnickel and other holiday festivals. What is special and important about preserving these traditions? What does it mean to all of us?