We mourn together as a community as we pass along news of the death of Sylvia Jones. Sylvia died rather suddenly on June 19, 2021. She was 83 at the time of her death. Sylvia was adopted at birth into a loving family. Her mother and father both worked at General Motors and Dad was … Continue reading In Memoriam: Sylvia Jones (1937-2021)
We mourn together as a community as we pass along news of the death of Marilynn Thomas. Marilynn slipped out of this world, in her sleep on June 4, 2021 at her Bethesda, MD home after a valiant, uncomplaining, nearly five-year struggle with ovarian cancer. She was 78 at the time of her death. Marilynn … Continue reading In Memoriam: Marilynn Thomas (1942-2021)
Our small congregation has banded together and devoted so much of their time to bring so many talents and so much treasure forward in this project. Despite some long delays, unexpected twists and turns, things are moving along. We wanted to give you a quick preview. We’ll add photos as things progress. Click Here to … Continue reading Sanctuary Refresh Photos
The Board held a special meeting on Thursday, May 27, to discuss the Pandemic Building Usage Parameters that the reopening task force recommended. With a few changes, the Board approved the pandemic building use chart shown below. As always, the Task force and the Board kept in mind our core UU values of equity, compassion, … Continue reading Pandemic Building Usage 5.30.21
Description The Board tabled its discussion regarding the Pandemic Building Use (aka “Re-Opening”) Policy to allow for each member to have a more thorough review. This policy ties directly to returning to a more full use of our campus and building. This meeting will continue that discussion, along with a discussion of the draft of … Continue reading Special Board Meeting
Cultivating Empathy; Inspiring Justice — Engaging with the UUA Commission on Institutional Change “Widening the Circle of Concern” We will feature a speaker from the UUA Commission on Institutional Change as we “Widen the Circle of Concern”. The Commission was formed in 2017 to address problems of racism within the Association. How can we move … Continue reading A SE Cluster Virtual Event
The 1stUUPB Reopening Task Force met again on March 27. We are watching the situation in Palm Beach County closely and taking into consideration the guidance of the CDC, the UUA, and Covid Act Now particularly. We are hopeful for at least a partial reopening by the fall and more in person outdoor events in … Continue reading March 2021 Reopening Task Force Report
Quote from the Qur’an, Sura (which means chapter) 16, Aleya (which means verse 97) Guaranteed Happiness Now and Forever Anyone who works righteousness, male or female, while believing, we will surely grant them a happy life in this world, and we will surely pay them their full recompense (on the Day of Judgment) for their … Continue reading Knowing Our Muslim Neighbors: Readings from 3/21 Service
We would like to formally announce that the Board of Trustees and Rev. Ed have entered into an agreement to extend our Interim Ministry period through July 2023. While our Interim Ministry is proceeding according to plan, this extension will allow us to go deeper and possibly expand our goals. Many UU congregations in Interim … Continue reading Interim Ministry Extension
The 1stUUPB Reopening Task Force met on February 27, and continues to monitor the situation in Palm Beach County. We are hopeful for the relative speed and availability of vaccinations in our area, and by anecdotal evidence that many in our congregation are getting vaccinated. Covid Act Now reports that 19.4% have had their first … Continue reading February 2021 Reopening Task Force Report
