In September 2022, the Board of Trustees approved a new committee to renew the work to plan, fundraise and build a garden behind the sanctuary for the church. The committee, led by Jeff B. and Anne L., includes Rev. Amy Rio, Gail S., Jane H. and Cosette B.  Doug W. is involved as well as […]

Our theme for April is Emergence. As the seasons are turning to springtime, this is also a time of emergence for our church family here at Piedmont UU church. We are beginning to emerge from the challenging time of the pandemic, as well as church and leadership transitions. The air of emergence fills the space […]

Bill R. has lived a long life. For the past twenty-three years, that has included his loving wife, Kelly. He has many educational and professional achievements. After graduating from Baylor University in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree, he served as an officer in the US Marine Corps from 1962 to 1965. He has two children, […]

During this coming month, we will focus on the theme of trust. As we all well know, trust is not easily attained. It is the very foundation of every form of relationship – whether vocational, personal, communal, financial, or spiritual. And once trust is lost, it can be so very difficult to regain, and sometimes […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan County, is the residence of many who attend the Salisbury Gathering. Even those who attend regularly and live outside of Salisbury, tend to have a short and leisurely drive to church. As an early member of Piedmont, and accustomed to a long drive to numerous locations over the 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 […]

This is a special time of year for many people. Late October and early November are sacred times as it denotes the ending of a year. The Celtic tradition of Samhain ends the year at this time with people remembering all who have died, and reflecting on how they want to live their own lives. […]