Dear Friends,
I’ve just had my 77th birthday and I’m at a loss for words, there is so much to say.
So, if you don’t mind, the birthday present I’ll give myself is a few days of quiet and reflection. Part of that reflection will, of course, … read more.
SouthSide Food Bridge
The next food drop-off is by noon on Tuesday, April 13.
Please drop off your donations at one of these locations:
Karen/Dave Coale: 111 26th Ave NE, St Pete
Gay/ Billy: 6220 14th Ave S, Gulfport
Dani/Deb:: 6051 3rd Ave. S, St PeteVirginia/Cal: 4562 14th Ave. N, … read more.
Hello Friends,
We recently concluded a series of thirteen Sunday 9:15am conversations about the seven spiritual aspirations and six faith sources of the covenant made by UUA congregations. The depth and breadth we shared was inspiring.
The inspiration overlapped with the insights in our Wednesday 10am study of … read more.
There have been some changes on our UUSP Board of Trustees. Michael Killoren, who was elected president back in June 2020, has resigned from the Board. Michael led us ably and unselfishly through some of our church’s hardest times during COVID, and we will miss … read more.
Beautiful Quilt Which Depicts Immigrants’ Suffering and Injustice
Presented locally by the Pinellas Coalition for Immigration Justice (PCIJ), which UU St Pete is an active member of.
The PCIJ advocates that all immigrants receive compassionate, just and dignified treatment , at our borders and within our country, … read more.
Hello Friends,
Great thank you’s to Pat Fling and John Motter for organizing the UUSP presence at the FAST Action this Monday just past. That took a lot of attention and time from both of you, and the work is so important. And thanks to all from … read more.
Hello Friends,
The Rev. Peter Marty, publisher and editor of the progressive Christian Century Magazine, predicts the following for post-pandemic religious congregations:
(1) The physically gathered church congregation will increase in social and spiritual importance as other institutions shift online and human isolation increases;
(2) Seeking and appreciating authentic … read more.
Hello Friends,
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! – though it’s said that Padraig was captured by Irish raiders as a boy, enslaved for several years, escaped to his wealthy family in Britain and later got revenge by creating Irish Catholicism. Oh, the confessions I’d have been saved if the … read more.
Guest at Your Table
Thank you for your generosity!
UUSP contributed $955 to support the continuation of our Guests work:
> Chief Shirell Parfait-Dardar and her community in southern Louisiana
> Sujauddin Karimuddin and Rohingya refugees in Burma
> Mark Stege and Marshall Islanders
> Adela Ramírez in Guatemala
Immigration … read more.
City of St. Pete News Too Important Not to Put in Our Newsletter: Last week at Police Chief Holloway’s monthly report to local clergy, his team announced a new public safety program – the Community Assistance and Life Liaison program (CALL). In response to mental health … read more.
