Author Archive | Deb

Meredith and Don

Meredith Meredith first visited Piedmont UU Church in 2000 after she and her husband Don had moved into their new home close the church. She was amazed once she saw how accepting the members were to each other. She felt welcome and joined soon after. She said “I consider the members family, especially when I […]

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Bob

Bob V. has been a member attending the Salisbury Gathering almost from its beginning ten years ago. He has been actively involved for many years with planning and carrying out Sunday services. He and his wife Linda have also been an important part of the gathering’s music program.  Linda, a retired Lutheran minister, is also […]

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Get To Know Piedmont UU Church Members

Charter member Jane H. is a farmer/florist, caregiver and supporter of our UU values. She and her husband, Harry L., were involved in the earliest days of PUUC, with Jane serving for 3 years as At Large member on the first Board of Trustees. While Jane and her family have moved several times between the […]

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February 2023 Letter from Rev Dr Amy Rio

During the month of February, we will focus on a different female Medieval mystic each Sunday – Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, and Teresa of Avila. These women left behind amazing visions, writings, music, and guidelines which have survived the centuries. Their unique personalities showed through each of their works, inspiring countless […]

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Letter From Rev Shakeisha

What can I say about 2022? It has been a year of losses and at the same time, many important gains. We, as a community, have faced so many transitions this past year, yet we have remained steadfast and hopeful on our long-term goals. 2022 saw us return to in person services, become comfortable with […]

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Letter from Rev Dr Amy Rio

We have just begun our first steps onto the edge of an unknown year. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that the unexpected is to be expected. What does that mean for our spiritual journey? During the month of January, our worship services will explore the theme of Wintering. Wintering is […]

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The Salisbury Gathering Celebrates 10 Years

It’s been ten years since myself, my spouse Jason, and Kent and Cassandra Smith organized a backyard potluck in my backyard to see who might be interested in a UU community in Salisbury. I sent out an invite via Facebook to all my local friends who I knew shared like-minded values. To our amazement, almost […]

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PPP anniversary

On Sunday, May 1, Piedmont Progressive Preschool celebrated its 20th anniversary with a campus event open to all who have been part of the school over the years. Events included food, a variety of fun activities and a silent auction. The school has been housed at Piedmont UU Church since 2002, when it was organized […]

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