Category: President’s Message

The Minister’s Column, December 2019

What do you celebrate in December and why, and how? There are probably as many answers to this as there are UU’s. And I have not seen a direct line between the answer and people’s theology or ethnicity or upbringing. Religiously, there are a number … read more.

The President’s Message, December 2019

The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” -Terri Marshall”

Last month I participated in a webinar sponsored by the UUA that focused on small congregations and the … read more.

Minister’s Column, October 2019

In October we will be attending the fall conference of UURMAPA – the UU Retired Ministers and Partners Association. (Retired? Ha, you say, retired? But that’s a question for another day.) One of the workshops is about giving away books. A workshop I should … read more.

President’s Message, October 2019

“October is about trees revealing colors they’ve hidden all year. People have an October as well.”
—JM Storm

To me, October is a month filled with the beauty of nature.
So, this month I’d like to celebrate the beauty we find within our fellowship.

First, let’s talk … read more.

Minister’s Column, September 2019

Finding time to read books, for me, is a challenge. I’m mostly retired – why can’t I find the time? Kerry and I, over the past several years, have gradually cut back on periodicals, but I still can’t keep up with them. I managed recently … read more.

President’s Message, September 2019

– Helen Hunt Jackson 

“By all the lovely tokens, September days are here, With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” 

While we are transitioning from the lazy days of summer to the more energetic (and sometimes frenetic) days of autumn, we continue to be … read more.

From the Minister’s Desk, August 2019

Children are being held in appalling conditions in the United States. It’s hard to imagine that this is real and here and now. It’s not the first time, of course. But still, I never thought it would happen again. In our name. Cages, filth, illness, … read more.

President’s Message, August 2019

Ahhh… the Dog Days of Summer. I often thought that this phrase signified hot sultry days “not fit for a dog.” The days where you would find your dog just “lazing about” in some cool corner or racing you into a cool body of water … read more.

Ministers Column, July 2019

I’ve been thinking about – and experiencing – reunions. Early June, my 55th at Princeton. In mid-July a family reunion in Connecticut. Here at White Horse Village, there’s been recognition of the retirement community’s 30th birthday. And I’ve been wondering, will my high school … read more.