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Saturday: Tai Chi
in NewsCome by for some gentle exercise Saturday, February 17, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to drop in; no charge. Contact the instructor for more information.
Immigrant
in Weekly Musical InspirationOh, the promise of coming to a new land and having a better life. Until you get there and people say everything about you is “funny.” Immigrant by Alysha Brilla (https://youtu.be/jqUN1gUam1g?si=9aaARu6GYou1AgrF)
Endowment Fund Proposals
in NewsThe UUCDC Endowment Fund committee is offering you an opportunity to propose the use of endowment funds for special church projects in 2024 ($49,924 available this year). Please see the attached Instructions document. Proposals should be submitted to David Leaman by March 1, 2024. The UUCDC Board is the sole decision-maker for any disbursement of funds… Continue Reading Endowment Fund Proposals
Interested in General Assembly?
in NewsThis year’s Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly, June 20-23, will be an online event where you can worship, witness, learn, and connect. Enjoy workshops, lectures, and worship services. Join the virtual choir. Be a delegate and vote on issues including Article II. Learn more about General Assembly. Come to the meeting between services this Sunday,… Continue Reading Interested in General Assembly?
Safety First
in NewsDid you know that UUCDC has a Safety Team? The Safety Team assesses policies, procedures, and readiness in four main areas: Fire Preparedness and Response, Building Security, Medical and Mental Health Emergencies, and Suspicious Persons or Armed Intruder Situations. The focus is on planning and prevention, with a goal of creating a safety culture responsive… Continue Reading Safety First
Come Journey With Us
in News“Starting Point” is a unique program designed to provide newcomers and long-timers with the opportunity to experience Unitarian Universalism rather than just hearing about it. It is comprised of two sessions, each two hours long, and includes prep-work and resources. Session one focuses on our personal spiritual journeys and the historical journey of Unitarian Universalism… Continue Reading Come Journey With Us
Wednesday: Adults with Aging Parents Support Group
in NewsShare your stories and questions about dealing with aging parents on Wednesday, February 7, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Saturday: Connecting Threads Quilting Group
in NewsReap what you sow on Saturday, February 10, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Chapel and Owl’s Nest.
Sunday: Laughter Yoga
in NewsCome by for some joyous exercise Sunday, February 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Contact the instructor for more information.
Rich Man’s House
in Weekly Musical InspirationIf you are looking for a song about resistance, about taking back what has been stolen by the system, you need look no further than Rich Man’s House (https://youtu.be/GDU9Qj5De8o?si=8cbOHQS2MU077p9d), written and sung by the Resistance Revival Chorus.
New Bylaws
in NewsThere was a very important congregational meeting on Sunday, January 28. In addition to the normal business, a new set of bylaws was passed, revised from beginning to end. It is now clearer and more concise. If you would like to read it, you can do so by using this link. Also, it was announced… Continue Reading New Bylaws
Chester Children’s Chorus
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for February is the Chester Children’s Chorus, a program of Swarthmore College that provides year-round music and math education to the children of Chester. During the school year, children and youth ages 7 through 18 develop their vocal talents via rehearsals and concerts as well as their math skills through… Continue Reading Chester Children’s Chorus
Got Big Questions?
in Religious EducationJoin our new class for adults. In Building Your Own Theology, you and your fellow UUs will develop and articulate our unique religious and ethical beliefs. Over the course of ten weeks, we will grapple with the Big Questions of life: What is a religious experience for me? What is the nature of the Divine… Continue Reading Got Big Questions?
R is for Reeb
in Religious EducationOn March 7, 1965, police on the outskirts of Selma Alabama attacked a group of civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettis Bridge. Unitarian minister James Reeb watched the television coverage from his home in Massachusetts. Reeb had been preaching about systematic racism and segregation in churches around Boston. When Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King… Continue Reading R is for Reeb
Saturday: Seizure First Aid Training
in NewsUUCDC Member and certified trainer Jeff LaBonde will offer Seizure First Aid at UUCDC on Saturday February 3 at 10 a.m. One in 10 people will have a seizure at some point in their lifetime. And 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy. The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information… Continue Reading Saturday: Seizure First Aid Training
Saturday: Tai Chi
in NewsCome by for some gentle exercise Saturday, February 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to drop in; no charge. Contact the instructor for more information.
Sunday: Chili, Chocolate Raffle Drawing
in NewsWinter weather may have taken away the Chili, Chocolate, and Home Brew Challenge, but not the raffle prizes! Purchase tickets between services in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, February 4, (cash or the text to give function) and you could win $50 gift cards or a travel mug and $25 gift card. Winners will be drawn… Continue Reading Sunday: Chili, Chocolate Raffle Drawing
Chili Chocolate Raffle
in NewsWinter weather may have taken away the Chili, Chocolate, and Home Brew Challenge, but not the raffle prizes! Purchase tickets between services in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 28, and Sunday, February 4, (cash or the text to give function) and you could win $50 gift cards or a travel mug and $25 gift card.… Continue Reading Chili Chocolate Raffle
Safety First
in NewsDid you know that UUCDC has a Safety Team? The Safety Team assesses policies, procedures, and readiness in four main areas: Fire Preparedness and Response, Building Security, Medical and Mental Health Emergencies, and Suspicious Persons or Armed Intruder Situations. The focus is on planning and prevention, with a goal of creating a safety culture responsive… Continue Reading Safety First
My Principles
in Words of Wisdom“I have a total of 29 principles. I want to share some of them with you: 1. Be grateful as often as possible and as deeply as possible for as many things as possible. 2. Act responsibly even when other people act irresponsibly. 3. Create win-win solutions. 4. Always take full responsibility for your words,… Continue Reading My Principles