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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
Coming of Age Service
in Religious Education10:00 a.m. service in person and on Zoom. Please note that our youth-led services are not recorded. There will be celebratory cake for our COA graduates at coffee hour after service.
Lots of 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.
2023/2024 RE Year by the Numbers
in Religious Education119 Love notes sent to churches in Ohio in response to antit-trans legislation 78 YUUCKI pies sold 74 Registered children and youth 29 Dedicated RE Volunteers 17 Our Whole Lives (OWL) graduates 8 Quilts for Seniors 6 Coming of Age (COA) graduates 4 Social Justice projects led by our 5th/6th graders 3 Newly-trained OWL teachers… Continue Reading 2023/2024 RE Year by the Numbers
Everybody’s Gotta Beating Heart
in Weekly Musical InspirationEverybody wants a sense of purpose. Looking for a song about treating everyone equally, regardless of how they act? Eric Hutchinson wrote one, reminding us that Everybody’s Gotta Beating Heart.
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 NewsUUCDC is one of sponsors of the Delco County Pride festivities, taking place in Media this June. It begins with the Delco Pride Parade on Saturday, June 1, at noon. Last year we joined a group from Mainline Unitarian Church and had a lot of fun. This year we plan to have a group from… Continue Reading Delco County Pride
End Gun Violence
in NewsOn May 7, PA Advocacy Day, the UUJusticePA Gun Violence Prevention Team partnered with CeaseFirePa, sending 25 UUs among 600 others from 50 partner organizations to lobby our legislators in support of anti-gun violence bills. Passionate leaders at the rally asked for common sense gun legislation. Sayre Dixon, Ruth Hendry, Marva Williams, Ann Seidman, Mary… Continue Reading End Gun Violence
Journey With Us
in NewsStarting Point is a unique program designed to provide newcomers and long-timers, visitors and friends with the opportunity to experience Unitarian Universalism rather than just hearing about it. The response from previous sessions has been overwhelmingly positive. The last four-hour session of the church year will be held on June 1, 9:00 am to 1:00… Continue Reading Journey With Us
Climate Action Team
in NewsTo combat climate change, it is imperative that Wall Street stop financing destructive fossil fuel projects. Stop the Money Pipeline is an organization that is dedicated to stopping banks, insurance companies, and asset managers from funding, insuring, and investing in the climate crisis. Please visit their website to sign petitions, send emails to CEOs of… Continue Reading Climate Action Team
Lots of Open Spots for Fall RE Positions
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.
Mother’s Day Service
in Religious EducationJoin us this Sunday, May 12, 10:00 Mother’s Day service in person on Zoom. This service denotes the switch to one service for the summer. There will be coffee hour after the service.
Coming of Age Service
in Religious EducationMake sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. for the COA service to hear our youth speak about their faith journeys this year. Our 2023/2024 Coming of Age (COA) group had a rainy but still awesome camping weekend. They participated in group challenges like a ropes course, rock wall, and… Continue Reading Coming of Age Service
You’ll Never Walk Alone
in Weekly Musical InspirationMost people are familiar with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s You’ll Never Walk Alone, having heard it in the musical The King and I, or being sung by a school chorus. In this version, Marcus Mumford, of Mumford & Sons, gives a very soulful spin to You’ll Never Walk Alone. (https://youtu.be/XH3pwpI0GuA)