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Stop the Money Pipeline
/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 Stop the Money Pipeline
Religious Education Volunteers Needed!
/in Religious EducationEach Sunday morning our RE teachers, assistants, and youth leaders get the opportunity to teach, explore with, laugh with, and learn from our children and youth. Not only is this work necessary for the future of our church and our faith, but it is inspiring and heartwarming for those who do it. It takes over… Continue Reading Religious Education Volunteers Needed!
Social Justice Service
/in Religious EducationCome join the 9:30 service in person and on zoom. Classes will be held for Preschool to 8th Grade. There will be a coffee hour between services. The 11:15 service will be in person only. There will be a YUUCKI meeting from11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the McClennen room.
Ridley Creek State Park Campout
/in Religious EducationCome together for a Spring campout at Ridley Creek State Park from Saturday, 27 to Sunday April 28. All ages welcome. BYO gear, food, drink, and firewood. Visit this google sheet for sign up, directions and more information
Into the River
/in Weekly Musical InspirationInto the River by Starling Arrow and Chloe Smith is a joyous homage to laying one’s tired body down in the water, and for rain finding the rivers, voices finding one another for this sweet collaboration and merging into one. (https://youtu.be/mLViKfcBlZI?si=txFxotn-d88iLX67)
Sparky L. JETPIG!
/in Religious EducationWith a whopping 59% of the vote, the first name for our L. JETPIG is…Sparky! Thanks for voting. Sparky L. JETPIG is helping us ignite our UU values: Love, Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity.
Earth Day Celebration and Flower Communion
/in Religious EducationJoin us in a multigenerational service in person and on Zoom this Sunday, April 21. OWL class will meet today at 9:30 a.m. The YUUCKIs will meet at 11:15 a.m.
Ridley Creek State Park Campout
/in Religious EducationCome together for a Spring campout at Ridley Creek State Park from Saturday, 27 to Sunday April 28. All ages welcome. BYO gear, food, drink, and firewood. Visit this google sheet for sign up, directions and more information.
Saturday: Hunger Task Force Food Collection
/in NewsThe Hunger Task Force Food Collection Team will be collecting food this Saturday, April 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the UUCDC church parking lot to supply dinner to the 32 residents at the Upper Darby Life Center Shelter. In addition to deliveries to the Life Center Shelter on the second Saturday of… Continue Reading Saturday: Hunger Task Force Food Collection
OWL meeting
/in NewsThe OWL meeting will be held this Sunday, April 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the McClennen room. OWL is a Faith and Sexuality program co-authored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. “This curriculum is an expression of the belief that educating institutions—religious communities….can form meaningful partnerships with parents to… Continue Reading OWL meeting
Fund Drive Drawing to a Close
/in NewsWith our Fund Drive ending this weekend, please submit your pledges (for the next church year, starting July 1) by Monday, April 15. Thanks to everyone who has already pledged. If you haven’t yet, you can submit your pledge online, in the lobby pledge box, or drop off in the church office. We also invite… Continue Reading Fund Drive Drawing to a Close
Journey With Us: Starting Point
/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. It is one four-hour session, and includes prep work and resources. Choose from sessions on May 4 or June 1, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please register… Continue Reading Journey With Us: Starting Point
Building and Grounds Workday
/in NewsThanks to the more than twenty volunteers who participated in our UUCDC Building and Grounds workday on Saturday, April 6. We accomplished so much, while having fun and camaraderie. We saved the church thousands of dollars on landscaping, electrical work, carpentry, and general upkeep, while working together to care for our community’s physical space. Our… Continue Reading Building and Grounds Workday
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
UUJusticePA Virtual Annual Meeting
/in NewsDemocracy, Not Autocracy — We Vote, We Win! That’s the theme of the online UUJusticePA Annual Meeting, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, April 20. You’re invited to join all or part of the timely gathering, much of which will address how Democracy can win in 2024. Come hear how we can work with… Continue Reading UUJusticePA Virtual Annual Meeting
Vote for L. JETPIG’s First Name
/in Religious EducationVoting will close on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. We had over 40 submissions for a first name for our L. JETPIG and we’ve narrowed it down to 4 options: Faith, Jawn, Peace and Sparky! It’s up to our UUCDC members and friends to select the final name. If you voted in person on Sunday,… Continue Reading Vote for L. JETPIG’s First Name
Young Families: Pastries on the Playground Meetup
/in Religious EducationThis Sunday, April 14 following RE classes, the Young Families Group will host a Pastries on the Playground meetup on Sunday, April 14th, following RE classes. Drinks and pastries will be provided. See you on the playground!
Tuesday: Grief Support Group Meeting
/in NewsThe Grief Support Group will be meeting this Tuesday April 9 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. in the Chapel.
Saturday: Connecting Threads Quilt Group
/in NewsThe Connecting Threads Quilt Group will meet on this Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel: Owl’s Nest. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced seams-person or new to the craft, all are welcome. We need people who are willing to iron, cut, and sew straight lines with master… Continue Reading Saturday: Connecting Threads Quilt Group
Saturday: Choir Rehearsal
/in NewsThe next choir rehearsal will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Music is an essential part of Sunday services, where live music is often featured. On two Sundays per month, the choir sings. It also participates in two Worship Through Music Sundays per year, when the… Continue Reading Saturday: Choir Rehearsal