Rev. Paul Langston-Daley is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. Prior to serving this Fellowship, Rev. Paul served the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County from 1998-2005 He served as the Interim minister for the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany in Albany, New York. His internship was completed at the First Parish in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1996. He is originally from the Boston area. Rev. Paul is divorced and has one son, Parker (born on Mother’s Day in 1997) who lives in California.

Rev. Paul brings an open and inclusive message of community to the Pottstown Fellowship.

      “Because my theological beliefs are varied, I rely on Unitarian Universalist history as well as a variety of other traditions as sources for theological reflection. I have been greatly influenced by the Taoist image of life as a river and Native American beliefs, specifically the ideas of interconnectedness and the impact we have on the world for seven future generations. I sincerely believe, and want to encourage people to discover, that we are each valuable. When we understand and accept our own value, we are better able to share more authentically and to help others to recognize and accept their own value. Authentic relationships honor the web of life and, I believe, help to mend the tears we face as a society. 

      As a UU minister, I have an obligation to provide the congregation with the basic understanding and exploration of different traditions. This supports those who have grounding in a particular tradition, and may help others discover which traditions provide the grounding and roots they seek. I believe it is vital to hold up the common truths of different traditions in order to support ideas such as love, compassion, peace and equity.

      One way I combine my spiritual beliefs and my theology is to share with the congregation my strong calling to teach about social justice issues and human rights. In our UU tradition, we hold the ideal that we each have inherent worth and dignity. Historically, Unitarians and Universalists were a driving force in the abolitionist and suffrage movement. The founders of the Sanitary Commission, which was the predecessor to the Red Cross, were Universalists. Unitarians and Universalists have worked for prison reform, civil rights and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights. We are ever conscious of our interconnectedness and the impact of any injustice on the whole of humanity. We are able to create either a positive or a negative change in the way our web is constructed. One of my challenges as a UU minister is to remind myself and the congregation of the impact we have on the interdependent web of life and to continue to strive for a just and equitable world.”

Past Sermons

Living the Tradition 9/30/07

In the Beginning 9/16/07

Listening to Chaos, 9/14/07

Religion and Science 12/9/07

The Serpent and the Ladder 12/30/07

Building a Legacy 1/13/08

Why We Garden 1/27/08