Dear Folks, During a time of worldwide pandemic, we continue to gather from many locations. Though currently separated, we are also together in new ways. This reminds us that church is not a building. “Church” never was a building. It is the Beloved Community that gathers in hope and strength from house to house, circle […]

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ – Mr. Fred Rogers   Dear Folks, Normally, this letter begins with a rousing welcome to the month and to a new theme. […]

A Word About Best Practices for Prevention of Illness  Dear Beloved Community,  We are aware of increasing concern surrounding reports of a new virus this year. The “Novel Coronavirus” or COVID-19, first detected in China, has now spread internationally. Church Mutual is keeping us abreast of the situation, and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control […]

Dear Folks,  Welcome to March and to our monthly theme of Wisdom.  In the midst of many worldly concerns, wisdom asks us to take a step back, to seek refuge and groundedness in quiet moments, to cultivate our core of compassion, and to move through life with intention and kindness.  In her book called For […]

Thank You To Our Care Team What Does Love Look Like? Dear All, What a wonderful and caring beloved community we are a part of! On February 23rd at the University Gathering, we had a moving memorial service as we celebrated the life of our dear Reny Haas with Judy and Michael and their family. I […]

Plans are moving forward for the Piedmont Memorial/Meditation Garden at the University Gathering! Landscape Architect Laurel Holtzapple successfully completed the conceptual design for the garden, which was approved unanimously by the garden committee and shared with the entire congregation.  Laurel is now preparing construction plans. When they are completed, we will have landscape contractors bid […]

Dear Folks, Welcome to February and to our monthly theme of RESILIENCE. Definitions of this word vary a bit from source to source. Some focus on the physical aspect of resilience or “elasticity,” i.e., the tendency of a thing or person to “spring back into shape.” Others mention our human ability to recover “easily” or […]

As you probably know, urban legends and ‘old wives’ tales’ gain steam during the winter months when it comes to the catching of colds and the spreading of germs. I am most definitely NOT a medical professional but I do know a few things about vocal health. I thought I’d share some info on how […]

The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you. ~L.R. Knost Dear Folks, Welcome to the new year, the month of January, and our monthly theme of Integrity. As the United States deploys thousands of troops to the Middle East, the world questions our integrity as a country, and many of our […]

I’m so excited to be starting this new group at PUUC in February! If you’re not familiar with the concept, you may have asked yourself “What exactly IS a Family Choir?” Here are some key components of how the group will come together. What exactly is a Family Choir? The great thing about it is […]