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Flower Communion to be June 1

May 24th, 2025 by

Most years, our Flower Communion is on the second Sunday in May (the same day as Mothers’ Day), but please note that this year we will celebrate it on June 1. This is one of Unitarian Universalism’s most beloved traditions. Everyone brings a flower, creating a multi-colored, multi-scented, many-splendored abundance of blooms on our altar … Continue reading Flower Communion to be June 1

Special Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 1st

May 24th, 2025 by

There will be a special congregational meeting on Sunday, June 1st, at 11:30AM, directly following the service. At this meeting, the RE Discernment Task Force will present their final report and recommendation based on the feedback they received during the small group discussion phase of the discernment process. That report has been shared with the congregation and … Continue reading Special Congregational Meeting – Sunday, June 1st

Recommendation for Rev. Cat to Become Our Called Minister of Religious Education at UUCPA

May 17th, 2025 by

This week, the Religious Education Discernment Task Force shared our report with the UUCPA Board, and the Board endorsed our recommendation to move ahead for Reverend Cat Boyle to become our called Assistant Minister of Religious Education. Overall, we find that Cat’s strengths are needed by UUCPA, and we believe that she will continue to … Continue reading Recommendation for Rev. Cat to Become Our Called Minister of Religious Education at UUCPA

Ecojustice Camp (July 21-25) is Open for Registrations

May 17th, 2025 by

Ecojustice Camp is running this year from July 21-25. More information and register here. 

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Weaving the Web: It happens only once every two years

May 17th, 2025 by

. . . which makes this Sunday’s service extra-special.

Under the text "Support Heart and Home" is a graphic of many small, light-green houses and hearts, alternating in a grid, with a large graphic in the center of two hands holding a red heart.

Thanks from Heart and Home

May 16th, 2025 by

The Heart and Home Collaborative’s Board sent this letter, along with several notes written by guests (reproduced here): Heart and Home Collaborative’s women’s cold weather shelter wrapped up its 2024–25 shelter season on March 31, and we just want to say thank you. Because your community opened its doors, women had a safe place to come inside … Continue reading Thanks from Heart and Home

An old-fashioned address book, opened to the Ds, with many names and contact information written in in pencil. Some are famous, like Walt Disney.
Jack L. Warner's address book. Public domain, courtesy of the National Museum of American History.

Printed directory coming

May 15th, 2025 by

To opt out, please inform the church office by June 15 We have had numerous requests for us to resume making a printed directory of church members. Wishing to balance connection and privacy, we will only print names, photos, email addresses, and phone numbers–no physical addresses. If you wish to have any or all of … Continue reading Printed directory coming

Nonprofit Support Letter Signed

May 10th, 2025 by

We recently sent a notice that the Action Council was requesting Board approval to sign a letter on behalf of UUCPA rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations.  This message is to let you know that both the Action Council and the Board voted unanimously to sign this letter, along with the UUA, on behalf of UUCPA.  … Continue reading Nonprofit Support Letter Signed

Notification of endorsement request

May 3rd, 2025 by

Our national Unitarian Universalist Association has signed onto this open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations, started by the ACLU.  From the letter: “This attack on nonprofits is not happening in a vacuum, but as a part of a wholesale offensive against organizations and individuals that advocate for ideas or serve communities that the president finds … Continue reading Notification of endorsement request

Forum Topics for May, 2025

April 26th, 2025 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for May 2025: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online … Continue reading Forum Topics for May, 2025