Rev. Dan’s Writing
From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper
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 ...Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members – Updated
The Board has approved the addition of two new voting members to the Action Council (UUCPA’s social justice council). The new members are Chris Jacobi and Robert Neff. Robert is the Board Social Justice Portfolio holder. Peter Farriday will also be added as an ex-officio member, replacing Amy Morgenstern. If you have any questions about these changes, please email ActionCouncil@uucpa.org. The updated list of Action Council members is on this webpage. Welcome Chris ...Dioecious Coyote Bushes in Creekside Garden
Peek behind the cars parked along the entrance drive to see the male and female Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) which have bloomed and are going to seed. The male plants had yellow flowers now turning brown. The female plants are covered with little white “tails” that turn fluffy to disperse their seeds in the wind. The nurseries don’t carry ...UUCPA Board Retreat
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the UUCPA Board of Trustees spent the day together on campus for our annual board retreat. It’s a special time when we step away from the usual meeting agenda to reconnect, dream a little bigger, and talk about the year ahead. We wrapped up the day with a delicious potluck ...Forum Topics for November, 2025
The Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for November 2025: 11/2 American policy in the Middle East – Jim Basiji (Great Decisions) 11/9 What we know and don’t know about autism spectrum disorder – Paula Hillard 11/16 What can we do to combat fragmentation in our culture? Cybele LoVuolo-Bhushan 11/23 ...