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Join Us This Sunday

In-person worship services are held in the Sanctuary at 9:30am and 11:15am.  The 9:30 service is also available via Zoom. All are welcome. Click here to learn more about attending Sunday Services.

  • Worship Through Music
    This Sunday, October 20, Bob Rowland will lead the choir in a special service with the theme of Hope. It will have the standard service format, but all parts will be done through music instead of the spoken word. There will also be music by Jeff LaBonde and Gabby Sacks, with Joy Thiessen on piano.

What’s Happening This Week

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    Search Committee

    The Ministerial Search Committee wants you to know about the search process and how it is progressing. Click here to learn more.

    Connections

    • Break Barriers, Build Beliefs Workshop
      The Search Committee, in conjunction with the UUA, will be holding a Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop on Saturday, November 9, from 10 AM ...
    • Celebrate the Halloween Spirit
      The Community Activities Team invites you to come celebrate the Halloween Spirit on October 27. There will be crafts and treats outdoors (weather permitting) immediately ...
    • Chili, Chocolate, Homebrew is Coming!
      The Chili, Chocolate and Homebrew Challenge will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 6:00-9:00 PM. Registration is open for this friendly competition and church ...
    • Welcome to “Starting Point”
      Starting Point is a unique program designed to provide newcomers and long-timers with the opportunity to experience Unitarian Universalism rather than just hearing about it. ...
    • UU Elevator Speech: Articulating Your UU Faith
      Have you ever panicked when someone asks you “What’s a Unitarian Universalist?” How can you answer that question in a brief but meaningful way? UU ...
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    Message from the Board President

    • 9/18/24
      Dear Friends, Wow, what a kickoff to our church year! We had a blast at the Ingathering Picnic, and it was amazing to see our church buzzing with energy as our religious education classes got underway! Our church leadership just wrapped up a retreat where we dreamt big and set some super exciting goals for the year. We’re all about making it easier for you to get involved and ramping up our volunteer spirit! Our ministerial search is rolling full steam ahead, and your input is key. If you haven’t filled out the search team’s survey yet, now’s the time—your thoughts matter! And get ready for a bright future! Our solar installation is kicking off in a few weeks, so keep an eye out for those solar panels. One of our big goals is to add a kitchen, which is a bit of a puzzle since it involves moving things around without a building expansion. ...
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    Words of Wisdom

    • My Principles
      “I have a total of 29 principles. I want to share some of them with you: 1. Be grateful as often as possible and as deeply as possible for as many things as possible. 2. Act responsibly even when other people act irresponsibly. 3. Create win-win solutions. 4. Always take full responsibility for your words, actions, and reactions. 5. Be kind to everyone for each person carries a hidden burden. 6. Focus on facts rather than assumptions, imagination, fantasy, or emotionally driven thinking. 7. Be present, empathetic, and responsive to, but not responsible for, others.” —Rev. Ed Brock, January 21, 2024

    Share the Plate

    • Lenape Tribe of Delaware
      The Share the Plate recipient for October is the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, Inc. This organization advocates for the cultural identity and civil and human ...

    Anti-Racism Activity

    • Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
      The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania (LNPA) has struggled for over 30 years, attempting to garner recognition as the remaining indigenous people of Pennsylvania. They have sent delegations and representatives to stand before various committees seeking recognition, beginning in the 1990’s and continuing as recently as May 1, 2023, when they ...

    Religious Education

    • Fun for Families!
      Are you a family with kids and looking for ways to gather in community and do fun activities? The Church Families Group (formerly Young Families Group) is ...
    • UUCDC Jr. Choir Begins!
      The new UUCDC Jr. Choir, Music is Magic, begins on Sunday, October 6 in the chapel right after RE (10:50-11:15). Those 3rd-8th graders who are ...
    • Search Parties and Focus Groups
      Let our search team know what you want for the future of UUCDC. Look for sign up sheets in Fellowship Hall in the future. There ...

    Weekly Musical Inspiration

    • Children Will Listen
      In his play Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim wrote a song about how children are always seeing what we do and listening to what we say. So be careful what you say, children are listening. Listen closely as Barbra Streisand sings Children Will Listen.