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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.
Volunteers Still Needed
/in Religious EducationWe still have open positions in our RE program for the next church year, beginning in September 2024. We especially need more youth leaders! We will have a large COA group next year as well as out YUUCKI youth! We need at least 4 more people to step up and work with our fantastic, inspiring, and… Continue Reading Volunteers Still Needed
One Voice
/in Weekly Musical InspirationThe song One Voice by The Wailin’ Jennys has a double meaning, according to Jerry, a member of the band. The song is about unity and a call for coming together, and the “one voice” refers to the three band members. Ruth, another member of the band, says the song is about coming from the… Continue Reading One Voice
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
/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
Jody Malloy Celebration
/in NewsJody Malloy will be leaving UUCDC to relocate to Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband Chuck on June 1. In honor of Jody’s numerous contributions to UUCDC over the past 26 years, including co-founding Growth Through Service and the Ministerial Search team, there will be a reception to celebrate her after the service on Sunday,… Continue Reading Jody Malloy Celebration
Journey With Us
/in NewsOver the past two Starting Point sessions, seven newcomers and 22 long-timers have experienced Unitarian Universalism through this unique program. Whether you are a visitor, friend, new or experienced member of UUCDC, you are welcome to travel this journey with us on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please register online. The… Continue Reading Journey With Us
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