From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper

  • November service project updates

    November service project updates
    Remember those posts to Announce in early November about upcoming service projects? The projects served two of UUCPA’s Justice Partners, Onyxx Village Connection and LifeMoves, and were sponsored by the Social Justice Action Council and Children and Youth Religious Education committees (and you, indirectly 🙂). If you wondered whatever happened with those projects, or if ...
  • Forum Topics for December, 2025

    Forum Topics for December, 2025
    The Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for December 2025: 12/7 How Holiday Celebrations Change as We Move Through Life – Sarah Doxiadis 12/14 AI beyond ChatGPT – Michael Abramson 12/21 Our Remembrances of Christmas – Sarah Doxiadis 12/28 Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & ...
  • What a great auction — thank you!

    What a great auction -- thank you!
    Our auction party took place on November 15, 2025, and it was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. Whether you donated items, contributed your time, or gave financial support—thank you. We are deeply grateful. This year we even surpassed our fundraising goal, something we haven’t achieved in many years. Your contributions ...
  • Become an OWL Facilitator – Jan 9 – 11 in Person Training at UUCPA

    Become an OWL Facilitator - Jan 9 - 11 in Person Training at UUCPA
    Help our youth grow with courage and care! Train as an Our Whole Lives (OWL) facilitator for Grades 7–9 and 10–12 And you’ll also be certified to teach the younger levels (K–1 and 4–6). Become a trusted guide for conversations about values, identity, and healthy relationships. Email Cat for more information: revcat@uucpa.org
  • Autumn’s Turn: Remembering, Reflecting, and Giving Thanks — Rev. Peter Farriday

    Autumn’s Turn: Remembering, Reflecting, and Giving Thanks — Rev. Peter Farriday
    In 1991, Halloween was approaching in my home town of St. Paul, Minnesota. Just as when I was young kids were eager to don their costumes, fill their bags with treats, then head to the local park for a neighborhood get-together. There they could warm up with free hot chocolate from massive stainless-steel urns, which ...
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