Service Topic for June 29th

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Erica Duske

The Bunny in the Garden 

Lay Leader: Emily Quarles-Mowrer

The other night, I had a dream that a neighbor was running into my garden, grabbing my basil and parsley and running away again. My dream self reacted by teaching my neighbor which plants already growing in her own garden were good to eat. She didn’t need my harvest, she had her own. I woke up in the morning and saw a bunny in my yard. My awake self was much less charitable toward the bunny.

Why is it that sometimes we are able to react with understanding, while other times we cannot find it within ourselves to forgive?

Bunny in the Garden

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Service Topic for June 22nd

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Erica Duske

Reflecting on Government 

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington

This is an experiment of sorts. In earlier days the UUFP would, at times, dialogue on certain topics rather than have someone preach on them. Some have suggested it would be nice to revisit that very UU tradition. In honor of Independence Day, I will introduce for discussion the topic: Government: Does it solve problems or is it, as Ronald Reagan suggested, the problem? 

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Service Topic for June 15th

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Erica Duske

Bless Our Fathers – All of Them

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington

The Reverend Elizabeth Tarbox wrote a wonderful reflection on fatherhood acknowledging that most of our fathers do both a good and a bad job of parenting. From Abraham to Jesus to today’s fathers we share common challenges and blessings. Today we will explore the dynamics of fatherhood.

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Canvass Pledge Campaign 6/1 – 6/15/14

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Linda Pallay

The Board of Directors and Rev. Dave hope you enjoyed the canvass/pledge potluck luncheon on June 1 to kickoff our week long pledge drive for our next fiscal year’s budget. Please consider making your pledge or contribution for the upcoming year and offer your pledge card to Francs P. by June 15 so we can update our pending 2014-2015 budget for our annual meeting on June 22. Pledge forms are in the June Sojourner and also posted on the bulletin board out side of the office.  

Thank you all for a wonderful year of fun, spirituality and community building,

Yours in service,

Linda

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Annual Congregational Meeting

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Linda Pallay

Members and friends are invited to our Annual Congregational meeting on June 22 at 11:45 am. We will meet in the sanctuary after service to vote on the new slate of officers for the year 2014-2015.  Find out about this years events as members present Several Year End reports and then join us in discussion and vote on next years budget.  Your participation is important for the growth and well being of UUFP.  Please remember that in order to vote you must  be an active member of UUFP for 30 days prior to this meeting. Please mark your calendars and save the date!  Thank you, Linda

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Canvass

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Linda Pallay

Potluck Pledge Drive Luncheon

June 1 after service in the Social Room

Silver Cahlice

The Board of Directors and Rev. Dave cordially invite you to join us for a potluck luncheon at UUFP to kickoff our pledge drive for next year.

We’re looking forward to an exciting 2014-2015 with all of you! 

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June 1 in the Social Room after service

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Service Topic for April 27th

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Erica Duske

UUPLAN and Social Justice

Guest Speaker: Dennis Brunn 

Mr. Brunn is a spokesperson for The Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network. This organization supports the goals of social and environmental justice in Pennsylvania and seeks to raise awareness in our congregations and in the legislature in Harrisburg.

Mr. Brunn will discuss social action issues which are the current focus of UUPLAN, including environmental justice and immigration reform.

3rd Sunday potluck has been moved to the 4th Sunday this month.

In addition, the Garden Group will be conducting its first planting from 1-4pm after the service!  Join them to sink your hands into the good earth!

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Documentary “Inequality For All” showing at UUFP

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Erica Duske

On May 1st, UUFP will present a Pottstown screening of Sundance award-winning documentary INEQUALITY FOR ALL on income inequality, our shrinking middle class and how this has affected America’s economy and democracy.  Following the screening, join us for a live-streamed interview with documentary consultant Robert Reich.

inequalityforall

Featuring Robert Reich*, INEQUALITY FOR ALL allows viewers to walk away with a comprehensive and significantly deep sense of the issue and what can be done about it.

WHEN: Thursday, May 1st 7:00 – 9:30 P.M.

ADMISSION: VOLUNTARY DONATION – $2.00.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

*Consultant and featured expert Robert Reich is an American academic, writer, and political commentator who has served in three Presidential administrations. Reich is currently Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, and a former professor at Brandies University and Harvard University. In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the Ten Most Successful Cabinet Members of the century, and The Wall Street Journal place him among America’s Top Ten Business Thinkers. He has written twelve books, including Work of Nations, Locked in the Cabinet, and his most recent book, Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future.

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Let’s get friendly at Friendly’s!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Erica Duske

Please join us for dinner on Tuesday, April 22nd, for a UUFP fundraiser. Bring yourselves, your relatives, your neighbors, and your co-workers to Friendly’s Restaurant at Route 100 and Shoemaker Road in Pottstown.

UUFP will receive ten percent of all sales made between the hours of 5 to 9 PM.

So come and have a good time and help the Fellowship!

Call Lisa J. with any questions.

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Service Topic for April 20th

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Erica Duske

“Of Bunnies and Eggs” 

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington 

Ever wonder why we celebrate Easter with bunnies and eggs? Seem a little incongruous?

Well like nearly every celebration in Christianity, Easter has its roots in early “pagan” traditions.

Today Rev. Dave will discuss these early origins of Easter eggs, bunnies, new bonnets and dresses and other Easter traditions, and celebrate how we UUs find meaning in both ancient and modern understandings of the holy day.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 3rd Sunday potluck is changed to next Sunday.

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