Dear Friends,
The time is coming fast when an interim minister will be here helping our congregation assess our religious journey to date and where we want it to go henceforth – answering perhaps three questions foremost:
1) Who as a religious congregation do we serve?
2) What … read more.
Dear Friends,
Emptiness is not a value UU congregations affirm or promote. Our values in brief are Dignity, Encouragement, Growth, Meaning, Rights, Community, and Relationship – in a phrase, Spiritual Fullness.
The pandemic has taught us a lot about Emptiness as a depressing feeling we have good reason … read more.
Wendy’s Board Recommends that Shareholders Vote FOR Social Responsibility Resolution
Patience and determination really do work. UUSP marched with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) here in St Pete in March 2015 — demanding that Wendy’s sign their Fair Food Agreement. We also prepared food … read more.
Dear Friends,
It seems possible that we are seeing some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Groups are gathering here and there, some with precaution, some not. I myself most appreciate the cautious, and especially their caution for the sake of others.
May we continue to pay … read more.
Dear Friends,
I hope you’re doing well – and doing good, for yourself and others. As the UUA Covenant says, You’re worth it.
Doing what’s good requires understanding what’s good. That’s why our fourth covenantal affirmation – seeking truth and meaning – is also important.
And understanding requires … read more.
As we’ve all heard, Rev. Jack will be leaving St. Petersburg at the end of June to join his family in North Carolina. He generously timed his leaving, and his announcement of his leaving, to sync with UUA’s calendar for transitions in ministers. We are … read more.
Dear Friends,
Thanks to Sue Price for including us in the beautiful tribute to husband Roy, trombones and all. How good to be with Sue and family in the setting of sea and dunes and winds and sunset. And thanks to the crUU led by Care Committee chair … read more.
Dear Friends,
This past Sunday, UUSP’s 9:15am Religious Discussions group shared views on the meaning and use of the word “God.” Old doctrinal understandings did not get much credence. Renaming the concept and redefining it in practical experiential terms as energy, being and source seemed more credible. And garnering … read more.
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.
