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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
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.
Share your opinions on Article II
in NewsThis year’s General Assembly will vote on whether to approve a revised Article II, the UUA statement of its purpose, values, and sources (inspirations). The current Article II and the revised version are available on our UUCDC website. Four amendments to the pending revision will also be considered at the June GA. Please review the… Continue Reading Share your opinions on Article II
Climate Action Team
in NewsIn order to fight climate change, it is essential that the power grid and motor vehicles make the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as quickly as possible. State Representative Jennifer O’Mara and State Senator Tim Kearney will be hosting a Renewable Energy & Environmental Expo on Saturday, June 8 from 11 AM to… Continue Reading Climate Action Team
June 2: YUUCKI Service and Bridging
in Religious EducationPlease join us this Sunday, June 2nd at 10:00 a.m. for the YUUCKI Service and Bridging in person and on Zoom. There will be a coffee hour after service with celebratory cake for our senior youth. Please note: youth-led services are not recorded. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a congregational meeting.
End of Year Service and Picnic
in Religious EducationPlan to join us on Sunday, June 9 for after the 10:00 a.m. service for an End of Year congregational picnic.
Everybody Be Yo’self
in Weekly Musical InspirationThere’s a song by Keb’ Mo’ and The Kids from Sesame Street that conveys the message that everyone has the right to feel good and be themselves, no matter where they go: Everybody Be Yo’self. Check it out.
6/2/24: YUUCKI Service and Bridging
in Religious EducationJoin us this Sunday, June 2 at the 10:00 a.m. service for a YUUCKI-led service and bridging. Sunday June 2 – YUUCKI Service and Bridging. Please note: youth-led services are not recorded. There will be a coffee hour after service with celebratory cake for our senior youth. There will be a Congregational meeting at 11:30… Continue Reading 6/2/24: YUUCKI Service and Bridging
RE: Open Spots for the Fall
in Religious EducationWe need more folks to fill RE positions that will start in September. Will you be one of those volunteers? You can find RE job descriptions here and sign up here.