Our lives have been just a bit more adventurous recently than we might have wished. We enjoyed the White Horse Village September Mystery Lunch, on a perfect September day, to a lovely restaurant in Chesapeake City, overlooking the canal. All went well until we prepared … read more.
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” ~ Coretta Scott King
During the welcome of almost every Sunday Service, the words “…we are a caring community…” are used. And we are – the … read more.
Here’s a question you won’t want to try to answer: Which endangers us most: the climate crisis? The Covid pandemic? The threats to democracy in the U.S.?
On a completely different topic, Saturday, September 11, will be the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 – I … read more.
The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” ~ Kakuzo Okakura
Readjustment to our surroundings has certainly been a major theme to our lives at the UUFP. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept us on our toes as we continue … read more.
At Dave’s family reunion in July, I found myself in conversation with a young relative about the apparent gender transition of a cousin of his generation. How do we witness and bless such major life events when so many people are un-churched these days, I … read more.
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
First, we have started to have in-person services which are held outdoors. It has been great to actually “see” people, especially those who have not … read more.
A few days ago, Congress established June 19 as a federal holiday – Juneteenth – to commemorate the date, June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas were officially notified that they were now free, two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The 13th … read more.
“Life’s most important and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” ~ Martin Luther King
It’s … read more.
Emergence!
It looks like we are finally beginning to emerge from the depths of the pandemic. The White House announced that 50% of adults have been vaccinated. Case numbers are down. What has your life been like these last fifteen months? Has it felt like 17 … read more.
“The world is closed for renovations, Grand Reopening soon.” ~ Anonymous
A lot has changed over the past month as it relates to the pandemic. Case rates of COVID-19 are down, number of people immunized are up and the strict rules on … read more.
