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Ministerial Search Update
in NewsThe search for a settled minister is coming down the stretch. There are now only four candidates. These aspiring settled ministers have been invited to come to Delaware County over the next several weeks. The members of the Ministerial Search Committee will spend time with them, getting to know them better, and they will get… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Update
Is Laughter Really Contagious?
in TriviaWe are designed to pick up other people’s emotions, and all emotions are contagious, and that includes laughter. Laughter is part of our evolution, and it’s something we share with other mammals. It’s well established that apes laugh in a remarkably human-like way. Laughter produces endorphins that help us de-stress, which is why humor helps… Continue Reading Is Laughter Really Contagious?
Media Food Bank
in NewsUUCDC supports the Media Food Bank by delivering fresh vegetables, non-perishable food items once a week. Let’s fill up the big wooden box in our lobby to help 55,650 Delaware County neighbors who have food insecurity. Some most-needed items include diapers, wipes, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, feminine care products, sugar, flour, cooking oils, vinegar, canned… Continue Reading Media Food Bank
Spring Session Starts Soon
in Religious EducationThe Jr Choir, Music is Magic will be singing the special music for our flower communion service on Sunday, March 23. One of the songs they’ll be singing is called Cover Me in Sunshine, written by Philly’s own P!nk which features her daughter in the original version. If you were in the choir in the… Continue Reading Spring Session Starts Soon
Ministerial Search Update
in NewsOn January 2, the Ministerial Search Committee received a list of persons who have voiced interest in becoming our settled minister in the fall. Over the following week, the members of the committee reviewed their detailed written applications and viewed sample sermons to get a better sense of whether they would be a good fit… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Update
Do you like wearing royal clothes?
in TriviaThe origin of the word corduroy is fuzzy. Originally made of silk and worn by royal servants, modern corduroy was a product of the industrial revolution in the 1700s. A clever marketing ploy said it was corde du roi, “ropes of the king.” But it was really from cord duroy, rope with a heavy woolen… Continue Reading Do you like wearing royal clothes?
Watershed
in Weekly Musical InspirationIn keeping with the Soul Matters theme for January of Story, the Indigo Girls tell about a tragic event. They suggest that you take your time as you look at the fork in the road for moving forward. When you’re learning to face the path at your pace, every choice is worth your while. Listen… Continue Reading Watershed
Spotlight on Coming Of Age (COA)
in Religious EducationAs a faith community we mark the transition from Child to Adolescent through a program called Coming of Age. During the COA year, 8th/9th graders participate in a variety of workshops, challenges, and fun activities aimed at helping youth further define who they are and what they stand for. The COA experience culminates in a… Continue Reading Spotlight on Coming Of Age (COA)
Making a Change Group
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for January is the Making a Change Group, which supports individuals and families in the city of Chester, PA and surrounding municipalities striving to achieve positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. Their programs include 1) violence intervention and prevention, 2) youth mentoring, and 3) multi-level support for… Continue Reading Making a Change Group
Where was the first 360-degree rotating dining space?
in TriviaSeattle’s Space Needle? Nah. Let’s go back to 1st century Rome. Nero’s Golden Palace contained a 52-foot circular dining hall that rested on a 13-foot pillar with four spherical mechanisms. It rotated day and night to imitate the motion of the celestial bodies around the Earth and, of course, to impress his guests. The rotation… Continue Reading Where was the first 360-degree rotating dining space?
Building a New Way
in Weekly Musical InspirationThe height of the pandemic provided a challenge for choirs. But the problem of having many voices singing together was not insurmountable. It just took doing things a new way. And as we are starting a new year, here is Building a New Way as performed by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton.
The Search Is In High Gear
in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) has been very active throughout the summer and fall. On January 2, the MSC will have access to information on candidates who are interested in becoming the settled minister at UUCDC. The number of applicants is unknown at this point, and there could be more names coming in before the… Continue Reading The Search Is In High Gear
When was Santa Claus stolen?
in TriviaThe Bishop of Myra, aka Santa Claus, was born into a rich family in Turkey in 270 C.E. and delighted in giving gifts. After his death, sailors spread his story and he gained sainthood as Saint Nicholas. His bones began to secrete a liquid called manna or myrrh, which was said to possess potent healing… Continue Reading When was Santa Claus stolen?
Poetry Gathering Forming
in News, UncategorizedAll are invited to join the new UUCDC Poetry Jam! This is a safe, supportive environment for everyone from beginners to published poets. There is a world to write about! Sheila Fox, a member of the Mad Poets Society, will lead the group. The first meeting will be on January 10 at 1 PM at… Continue Reading Poetry Gathering Forming
What was on Dr Seuss’ license plate?
in TriviaTheodore Geisel, aka Dr Suess, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, but settled in California, the land of vanity license plates. He wanted a specific one, but it was unavailable. An ardent Seuss-lover with four children had already put GRINCH on the license plates and both sides of his RV. When that family moved to Iowa… Continue Reading What was on Dr Seuss’ license plate?
What popular toy was banned from the Pentagon?
in TriviaA unique toy was introduced in 1998, selling nearly 2 million in that first year. The fuzzy toy creature was called Furby, and it had the ability to “converse” with its owner. The NSA freaked out, and afraid that the toy might record classified information, Furby was banned from the Pentagon in 1999. In actuality,… Continue Reading What popular toy was banned from the Pentagon?
We Are UUs
in Weekly Musical InspirationDid you know that there is a UU anthem? The editors of Connections have run across a recording of the first and only rehearsal of We Are UUs. Sing along as the spirit moves you!
What is the state dog of Pennsylvania?
in TriviaIn 1965, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officially designated the Great Dane as the state dog of Pennsylvania. In one of their “whereas” clauses, they noted that the outline of the Great Dane’s head resembles the outline of the Commonwealth’s boundaries. Uh huh. They’re also nice, big, friendly beasties. Carson won the… Continue Reading What is the state dog of Pennsylvania?
Breaking News!
in NewsOn Monday, December 2, the UUCDC profile was published by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). This means that aspiring ministerial candidates are already looking into us! Although the Ministerial Search Committee will be meeting with a UUA representative on December 12 to make sure everything else is good, the magic date is January 2, 2025.… Continue Reading Breaking News!
We Will Not Stop Singing
in Weekly Musical InspirationThe Chapin Sisters wrote that “We will not stop singing ‘till the world can sing along. We will not stop shouting, shouting right from wrong ‘till the world can sing along.” Hear now We Will Not Stop Singing, featuring the choir of The First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn.