Category Staff Updates

Hello again!

Last month I offered an initial introduction that mainly contained practical information about how to best contact me, my typical schedule, and the like. I said there I’d follow up with some personal, professional, and spiritual background, and I’m happy to share that with … read more.

I’m so pleased to begin my time as UUCPA’s Interim Minister! Some of you may not know that I served as Sabbatical Minister from July – December of 2023, and I’m thrilled to have been invited back. I’m grateful to the Search/Hiring Team for their … read more.

UUCPA welcomes Rev. Peter Farriday as Interim Minister. Rev. Peter’s tenure starts in August 2025 and will last for 2 years. During this time he will help guide us in our search for our next called minister. We very much look forward to welcoming Peter … read more.

Dear, dear UUCPA folks,

I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful send-off on the 15th. All the coordination by Rev. Cat and her great poem for the Time for All Ages (move over, Dr. Seuss!)–all the graceful participation from Mayo Tsuzuki and Rev. Melissa Thomson–Rev. … read more.

At our June 1 congregational meeting, the UUCPA congregation resoundingly voted yes to call Reverend Catherine Boyle to continue as Assistant Minister of Religious Education. Rev. Cat accepted our call and sent this message:

Thank you—truly—for the joy and honor of calling me as your Minister … read more.

An important announcement

Dear beloved UUCPA folks,

With a heavy heart, but knowing that the time is right, I have decided to resign from my position at UUCPA, and move into semi-retirement, effective June 30. We will have served together for 22 years. What a lucky, blessed … read more.

Peter started his first week on July 17 and will support UUCPA through 12/31/23.

Peter will work on-site office hours and virtual. Please come by his office or contact him (pfarriday@uucpa.org).

Schedule:

Because Peter works half-time, most often he’s more available during the first half … read more.