Author: Linda Pallay

The Ministers Column — July 2020

What has me worried today? A number of things (climate crisis, pandemic, law enforcement)), but let’s look at democracy – the state of democracy in the United States — the imperfections, the threats, the future prospects.

When I started working for the Office of General Counsel … read more.

President’s Message — July 2020

“It’s not easy being green.” ~ Kermit the Frog

The above quote strikes me as quite apropos and a sign of the times for two reasons. The first reason is that the song is about being undervalued and overlooked because one is a … read more.

Our UUFP Garden Beginnings — 2020

On Friday evening, May 11, 2012 members and friends of UUFP gathered to help build six raised vegetable beds. Labor and materials were donated by Triskeles, a non- profit devoted to promoting global sustainability and opportunities for young people of diverse backgrounds.

On Saturday morning, May … read more.

GA Services

The following are links to the services held at GA this past week:

Beyond The Waters Edge Sunday 6/28/2020: Rev. Joan Javier-Duval delivered the sermon at the 2020 General Assembly Sunday Morning Worship. She serves as Minister of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, … read more.

The Passing of a Friend:

Reid Bush 

M. Reid Bush of Honey Brook, PA, friend of UUFP, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13th, 2020. He was 78 years old. He will be missed by many members of the congregation. As his obituary says, “He enriched the world and … read more.

UUA Recommendations for Re-opening congregations

UUA Recommendations on re-opening congregations 

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray has shared updated recommendations that UU congregations continue to not gather in person in order to support the well-being and safety of congregation members and staff. 

Here is her letter (paraphrased): 

Based on advice from experts, we … read more.