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Summer Services
/in NewsInspirational and Spiritual Growth continue through the summer at UUCDC, with guest speakers manning the pulpit on Sundays through August 11 at 10 am. Services will also be available on zoom. Interim Minister Rev. Ed Brock will be returning on August 18, and the annual Congregational Ingathering will take place on September 8. Come join… Continue Reading Summer Services
Summer Letter-Writing Parties
/in NewsJeannette Lynch will host Vote Forward letter-writing parties on July 20 and 23 and August 6 and 13, from 1 to 3 pm. The letters are being sent to people who only vote occasionally, asking them to make their voices heard this November. Come and connect with members and friends during the summer! The goal… Continue Reading Summer Letter-Writing Parties
NAACP Awards and Scholarship Banquet
/in NewsThe NAACP Chester Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet will be held on Friday, July 19, at 7 pm at the Ballroom at the Phoenix in Boothwyn. The event celebrates community leaders and presents student scholarships. Please purchase your $65 ticket (tax deductible) by Friday, July 5. There are no paper tickets or ticket sales at… Continue Reading NAACP Awards and Scholarship Banquet
Ministerial Search Committee Installation
/in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee was installed during a moving ceremony this past June. Everyone in the congregation was connected as part of the installation, being physically linked (if comfortable doing so) with those being installed. Jen Goldberg was on hand to take photos of the installation of the Ministerial Search Committee!
Adults With Aging Parents
/in NewsAre you dealing with an aging parent? Whether direct caregiver or coping at a distance and whatever the nature of the relationship, you are welcome in the peer support group Adults with Aging Parents. The group meets on Zoom monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Rina Jurceka for more information.
I Believe I Can Fly
/in Weekly Musical InspirationSometimes we can achieve miracles in our lives. Believe in yourself, knowing that your dreams start with you. Listen as Yolanda Adams sings the R. Kelly song, I Believe I Can Fly.
Article II Town Hall
/in NewsThis year’s Unitarian Universalist Association Annual General Assembly will vote on a revision of Article II of the UUA Bylaws, the UUA statement of purpose, values, and sources. The proposed revision of Article II and the current Article II are available on the UUCDC website. Four amendments to the proposed revision received enough support to be… Continue Reading Article II Town Hall
Ministerial Search Committee Installation
/in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee was installed during a moving ceremony this past Sunday. Everyone in the congregation was connected as part of the installation, being physically linked (if comfortable doing so) with those being installed. Jen Goldberg was on hand to take photos of the installation of the Ministerial Search Committee!
Celebrate the Summer Solstice
/in NewsJoin Melissa Nedza outdoors (inside Fellowship Hall if it is raining) on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:15 pm to mark the longest day and the shortest night. The activity will honor the change of the seasons. Hope you can make it! Please contact Melissa to RSVP.
Adults With Aging Parents
/in NewsAre you dealing with an aging parent? Whether direct caregiver or coping at a distance and whatever the nature of the relationship, you are welcome in the peer support group Adults with Aging Parents. The group meets on Zoom monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Rina Jurceka for more information.
Summer Services
/in NewsInspirational and Spiritual Growth will continue this summer at UUCDC, with guest speakers manning the pulpit on Sundays from June 23 to August 11 at 10 am. Services will also be available on zoom. Interim Minister Rev. Ed Brock will be returning on August 18, and the annual Congregational In-Gathering will take place on September… Continue Reading Summer Services
Article II Town Hall
/in NewsThis year’s Unitarian Universalist Association Annual General Assembly will vote on a revision of Article II of the UUA Bylaws, the UUA statement of purpose, values, and sources. The proposed revision of Article II and the current Article II are available on the UUCDC website. Four amendments to the proposed revision received enough support to be… Continue Reading Article II Town Hall
Delco Pride Parade
/in NewsThirty UUCDC members marched together in the 2nd Annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 1, in Media. The parade included groups from around Delaware County including Free Mom Hugs, TD Bank, PECO Pride, Merck Pride, and a cheerleading group. It was great fun for everyone. A video (look for the UUCDC people!) was made by… Continue Reading Delco Pride Parade
Adults With Aging Parents
/in NewsAre you dealing with an aging parent? Whether direct caregiver or coping at a distance and whatever the nature of the relationship, you are welcome in the peer support group Adults with Aging Parents. The group meets on Zoom monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Rina Jurceka for more information.
Summer Services
/in NewsInspirational and Spiritual Growth will continue this summer at UUCDC, with guest speakers manning the pulpit on Sundays from June 23 to August 11 at 10 am. Services will also be available on zoom. Interim Minister Rev. Ed Brock will be returning on August 18, and the annual Congregational In-Gathering will take place on September… Continue Reading Summer Services
Respect
/in Weekly Musical InspirationYou know the singer, you know the song. Otis Redding was the composer, but it was Aretha Franklin who taught us all about Respect.
Walk to End Epilepsy
/in Religious EducationOn Saturday, June 15 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. there will be a Walk to End Epilepsy at Rose Tree Park. UUCDC member Jeff LaBonde is an active volunteer, teacher and mentor with the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA and you can join his team for the event. There will be lots of kid-friendly activities: slides, bounce… Continue Reading Walk to End Epilepsy
Girls First
/in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for June is Girls First, a tuition-free afterschool program for students in 1st-4th grade. Social and emotional learning skills are taught through arts lessons (dance, music, drama, art). Services are delivered with a trauma-informed approach in Norristown, Philadelphia, and Chester. Share the Plate includes the plate collection on the second… Continue Reading Girls First
Spring Food Drive
/in NewsThe Media Food Bank @ First Church distributes food and personal care items to over 165 residents of Delaware County struggling with food insecurity. We can all help support their efforts by bringing non-perishable food and personal care items to church with us on the last two Sundays in April during our Spring Food Drive.… Continue Reading Spring Food Drive
Delco County Pride Parade
/in NewsThirty UUCDC members have already signed up to march in the Delaware County Pride Parade 2024 in Media on June 1. Don’t miss this chance to join the LGBTQ+ community and its many allies to celebrate their presence in Delaware County. If you are looking for a fun event to declare your support in our… Continue Reading Delco County Pride Parade