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Is a community outreach project that reflects the TPUUF social justice philosophy. By donating one half of our Sunday non-pledge collection to a nonprofit group selected by the Social Action Committee, TPUUF gives back to the community in a meaningful and ongoing way. Share-the-Plate is held on Brunch Sunday (the second Sunday of the month). … Continue reading SHARING THE PLATE
There are times when I sit down to write a reflection and realize that someone has already said it better than I could even hope for. Such is the reality when I reflect on our monthly theme of Joy. So here is a piece, “On Joy and Sorrow” from The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. I … Continue reading Minister’s Message – April 2025
The theme for the month of April is The Practice of Joy. These sessions highlight how joy is all around us, just as these sayings float around us all the time. April 6th: Joy Found in Music (“Make a joyful noise!”) In this session, we look at how joy can be found in music. We … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development – April 2025
Our annual service honoring UU Troubadours is scheduled for Sunday, April 29. UU Troubadours are singer/songwriters who make our Unitarian Universalist faith more accessible heighten spiritual awareness, communal experience, and compassionate activism. In keeping with April’s Soul Matters theme, “The Practice of Joy,” we’ll feature some songs expressing joy but also just celebrate the joy … Continue reading Call for Singers and Musicians to Help with Our Annual UU Troubadours Service
Yay! Spring is here! The Soul Matters theme for April is “JOY”. Springtime makes me joyful. And April is also Earth Month. So combine those two things. Turn off the news for a little while, and go outside and enjoy nature. It is sure to put a smile on your face. It will make you … Continue reading President’s Message – April 2025
At first I thought the ministry theme of trust wouldn’t be meaningful for Unitarian Universalists. Our religion seems much more a personal journey rather than putting trust in any outside authority. In general, we look for spiritual and worldly truth always with a grain of salt and a focus on individual reason/research. Our religion comes … Continue reading Minister’s Message – March 2025
We are beginning our pledge drive for the 2025-2026 church year this month. The pledge drive will be led by Lorraine Lee, Anne Rostosky, Linda Weaver, and our Treasurer Preston Luitweiler. You will be receiving more information on Sunday, March 9. Thank you for your ongoing support of our spiritual community! We continue to thrive … Continue reading 2025-2026 Pledge Drive
Does Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship play an important part in your life? Is being part of this community meaningful to you? Do you participate in services, activities, events, committees or in any other way? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might want to think about remembering Thomas Paine Fellowship in … Continue reading Legacy Giving
I am so excited with what is happening at TPUUF! We recently had 8 new members “sign the book” over two Sundays! And this month we will be recognizing all the most recent new members. We are, under the leadership of Joanne Walker, creating a new Strategic Plan for the Fellowship! Good things are coming! … Continue reading President’s Message – March 2025
“Outwitted” by Edwim Markham He drew a circle that shut me out– Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in! This poem appropriately sums up the worship theme for February: the practice of inclusion. Institutionally, inclusion is a circle drawn … Continue reading Minister’s Message – February 2025
