November was a critical month, friends. We have been working hard on behalf of our congregation on a major deadline to complete our Congregational Record and send it off to the UUA for review before it becomes accessible to ministerial candidates.  Mission Accomplished!  It is a wonderful, warm, enticing,honest invitation to FPBUU. We hope December will be a slower … Continue reading News from the Search Committee

Here’s the prayer recited at Nauset Interfaith Association’s Thanksgiving Service last Sunday at the Wellfleet Congregational Church. We pray today for all who are too jealous to be thankful, who complain, “Why do they get everything?” and who are always comparing themselves with those who have more. We pray for all who have forgotten how … Continue reading NIA Thanksgiving Prayers, 2024

November 17—“That Which Needs Mending. . .” Rev. Kaaren Anderson.  It was so nice to be together the day after the election at the Vespers service on the 6th.  I’m grateful I’ve had a little time and distance from the election before I preach on it this week.   As this is the month of Repair, … Continue reading Reflections on Faith, Democracy, and Our Shared Journey

Friends, After great deliberation and consideration, we finally came up with a new mission statement! We cultivate liberating love by:Living with mindful intention;Acting with kindness;Serving needs greater than our own.Thanks to all who participated in lending your thoughts, voice and heart to the process.   I often say that our work together is to heal spiritual … Continue reading Announcing Our New Mission Statement

OCTOBER 25th – 27th, 2024Theme: What Are the Stories We Tell of Our UU History and What Is Missing?Join us for an enriching and reflective journey through Boston, exploring the roots and evolution of Unitarian Universalism while examining the narratives we uphold and those that are often overlooked. This pilgrimage invites adult FPB members to … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist Pilgrimage to Boston: Exploring Our Stories and Embracing Our Future

Our Sunday Split Plate Offertory has raised nearly $18,324 for 31 different organizations in the second half of this calendar year, July 2023- March 2024,. What a wonderful way to support organizations which do good work in the world! Thank you for your continued generosity which makes this possible. Organizations include: Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Program $270, PFLAG of Cape … Continue reading Split Plate Donations

A big thank you to all of you who contribute monthly. St. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter in Hyannis helps individuals facing a housing crisis.  It is the only emergency shelter for men and women who become homeless on Cape Cod.  In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the NOAH Shelter provides job-search and housing-search assistance, … Continue reading St. Joseph Shelter Meal