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Who wrote “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star?”
in TriviaThe popular story is that 6-year-old prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote that little ditty. He wrote variations on it in the 1780s, which were probably exercises for his music students. They were described as being based on a French folk melody. It was popularized as a song about candy: Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman. So who… Continue Reading Who wrote “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star?”
Media Food Bank
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for July is the Media Food Bank. They help alleviate local food insecurity, and are committed to improving lives by collecting and distributing food and resources to support financially disadvantaged citizens in Delaware County. Located at the First United Methodist Church in Media, the Media Food Bank is the largest… Continue Reading Media Food Bank
What was the first item ever sold on eBay?
in TriviaIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar wrote code for AuctionWeb as a personal project in a spare bedroom in his Silicon Valley town house. He had bought a $30 laser pointer for making flashy presentations, but ended up using it to make his cat chase the red dot. It broke after two weeks, so he listed it… Continue Reading What was the first item ever sold on eBay?
What is the sunniest place on Earth?
in TriviaThere is one location on Earth where you get about the same solar radiation as you would if you were on Venus, which is 28% closer to the sun. The Chajnantor Plateau in Chile has an altitude of 1,500 feet. The thin, broken clouds at this location can intensely focus the sun on the surface… Continue Reading What is the sunniest place on Earth?
Love and Gratitude
in NewsOn Sunday, June 15, we will celebrate with love and gratitude the retirement from ministry of Rev. Ed Brock, who has been our interim minister for the past two years. During that time, he has guided our congregation with love and care, preparing us for our next settled minister. Rev. Ed has served as a… Continue Reading Love and Gratitude
What does Pennsylvania mean?
in TriviaPeople say that Pennsylvania was named after William Penn, who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. Nope. He wanted to name it “New Wales.” (New York, New Jersey…) But King Charles II “suggested” it be named after Penn’s father, Admiral William Penn. The admiral had loaned the king money, which was repaid with a grant of… Continue Reading What does Pennsylvania mean?
What school sport has religious roots?
in TriviaThe Onandaga believe that the Creator gave them the sacred game called Deyhontsigwa’ehs, which roughly translates as “they bump hips.” Most schools call it Lacrosse. It is said to have healing power, which is why it is also known as the Medicine Game. Using hand-made sticks of hickory, the spirit of the tree connects the… Continue Reading What school sport has religious roots?
Still Need More Volunteers for Fall RE
in Religious EducationWe still need at least a dozen more volunteers for our RE classes for the 2025-2026 church year which starts in September. If you were at the COA or YUUCKI services this year, you saw the life-affirming impact our congregation and our faith have on children and youth. Please volunteer today!
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
in Weekly Musical InspirationWhat does it mean to be truly free, to break the chains that hold you and keep you from truly being yourself? Laura Zocca ponders this in her song, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free.
Nanticoke Indian Association
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for June is the Nanticoke Indian Association. This organization works to preserve Nanticoke culture and language, and educate about their people through the operation of a museum, and community center, and various events in Delaware. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20… Continue Reading Nanticoke Indian Association
Who gets the three coins in the fountain?
in TriviaTurning your back to the Trevi Fountain in Rome then throwing a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder is supposed to bring you luck. The fountain receives about €1.4 million annually (around $1.6 million), and most of those funds go to the Caritas Association for help with its charitable work. The toss… Continue Reading Who gets the three coins in the fountain?
A Million Dreams
in Weekly Musical InspirationThere is a song in the movie The Greatest Showman where a young PT Barnum expresses a sense of hopeful ambition and the belief in the power of dreams to shape a better world. Here is Pink singing A Million Dreams.
What is the Oldest Recorded Joke in English?
in TriviaA book of Anglo-Saxon poetry from the 10th century includes what researchers believe could be the first recorded joke in the English language: “What hangs at a man’s thigh and wants to poke the hole that it’s often poked before?” The punchline? (Keep it clean.) “A key.” 3,000 years before that, the Sumerians had the… Continue Reading What is the Oldest Recorded Joke in English?
Rev. Laura Solomon
in NewsAt a congregational meeting on May 11, 2025, after a week during which members of UUCDC had multiple opportunities to hear them speak and get to know them, Rev. Dr. Laura Solomon was called to be our settled minister. The vote was unanimous, as 159 people said a resounding “Yes!” There was also a non-binding… Continue Reading Rev. Laura Solomon
Pure Imagination
in Weekly Musical InspirationThe Soul Matters theme form May is Imagination. In the movie Willie Wonka, children are brought into a wondrous place where candy of all sizes and shapes abounds. Willie sings to them about the joy of letting their imaginations run free. Here is Gene Wilder as Willie Wonka, singing Pure Imagination.
How can clams save lives in Poland?
in TriviaClams and some other mollusks filter water to remove debris and pollutants. A water station in Poland has a setup wherein eight clams are monitoring the city’s drinking water. When they encounter heavy metals, pesticides or other pollutants, they close their shells. They are hooked up to computers that register whether their shells are open… Continue Reading How can clams save lives in Poland?
Peter’s Place
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for May is Peter’s Place, which provides no-cost groups and other support services for grieving children and families. They also deliver school-based educational programs on the effects of death and grief. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a… Continue Reading Peter’s Place
What state has a “state monster?”
in TriviaEvery state has designations for things like state flower, state dog, even state dessert. But Washington is the only state to have a state monster. In 1970, Washington’s governor issued a proclamation declaring Sasquatch the state monster of Washington; he even affixed a lock of the legendary monster’s supposed hair to the document. However, the… Continue Reading What state has a “state monster?”
What animals can hold a grudge longer than their lives?
in TriviaYou would think that a grudge would end when an animal dies. Not so with a murder – a murder or group of crows, that is. Crows tend to live for 5-7 years. If one member of a murder has a serious grudge against someone, their murder has been known to display anger against them… Continue Reading What animals can hold a grudge longer than their lives?
Our Ministerial Candidate
in NewsRev. Laura Solomon has been selected as the candidate to become the settled minister of UUCDC. Their breadth of experience, compassion, and the ability to preach and foster trust showed the Ministerial Search Committee that Rev. Laura is the person best suited to lead our congregation. On Sunday, April 27, the Ministerial Search Committee will… Continue Reading Our Ministerial Candidate