Category Weaving the Web

Dear ones, we’ve probably all had our fill of these over the past three months:

Tuning the news out entirely, or tuning in and then feeling completely overwhelmed

Getting together with a friend and both venting all our “Can you believe . . . ?”s, but not … 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.

Dear UUCPA folks, As people have shared their concerns about the incoming administration, from the vigil on November 6 until now, one of the most common themes has been “We have to protect the most vulnerable people.” The incoming president has issued many threats, but … read more.

Dear ones, it has been a hard week. And, not gonna lie, it’s going to be a hard four years just making sure that this week’s presidential election was not our last. I’ll be very brief and paraphrase a colleague in Texas: if you’re feeling … read more.

Joy and I were so, so fortunate to live in a notably child-friendly culture when our child was a toddler. In Mexico, everyone seems comfortable with children and welcomes them in public spaces. In six months of her being restless, fussy, or downright loud in … read more.

Dear UUCPA folks,

Can you believe Rev. Cat has only been at UUCPA for two years? The stories she brings to every service, the Game Nights and Parents’ Nights Out that build community, the family chapel services, and the kind, wise presence she brings to her … read more.

One of my favorite things to do is to discover hidden nooks and unexpected treasures. No matter how well I think I know a place (my home city, for example), surprises often lurk just out of casual sight, and reveal themselves as soon as I … read more.

” . . . gather in sympathy now and then. Gather in hope, compassion and strength, gather to celebrate once again.”

This is what we do–we are a congregation, and we congregate for all these purposes and more. It is good to be together. Even … read more.

Dear UUCPA folks,

Sometimes when I’m typing or writing the date and I get to that “2024,” I wonder, “How will this year go down in history?” It seems inevitable that for good or ill, 2024 will be one of those years to remember, like 1941, … read more.

What does it mean to be a member of UUCPA? What does it mean to belong?

In one sense–perhaps the most important one–simply being involved in the congregation is belonging. Sure, when you’re new to a congregation, as with any community, it usually takes a while … read more.