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Chester Eastside
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for December is Chester Eastside, which provides invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Their initiatives help kids defy the odds by meeting basic human needs through food and clothing distributions while also providing a safe environment for education and skill development.… Continue Reading Chester Eastside
Solar Panels
in NewsIn case you have not noticed (hard not to notice), a swath of solar panels has been installed alongside the parking area, and they are operational. We are now harnessing energy from the sun!. This is a major example of UUCDC going green, while saving money on our electric bills.
Adopt A Family
in AnnouncementsWould you like to take part in a wonderful holiday outreach program, giving clothing and other gifts to families for their children? Through Adopt-a-Family, UUCDC is supporting the Delaware County Children and Youth Services Holiday Program and the Community Action Agency of Delaware County this holiday season. Sign up here using the Google doc with… Continue Reading Adopt A Family
The Auction Is Coming!
in NewsOne of the most fun events of the year will be happening on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. The Annual UUCDC Auction! If you would like to join the committee to help plan a great auction, please contact Mary Kowalski. SAVE THAT DATE!
Ministerial Search Update
in NewsThe Congregational Record, a history of our congregation, has been updated and sent to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for review. Many other documents, to be available to aspiring ministerial candidates, are being compiled. A video of members and friends of UUCDC saying what they love about UUCDC is in the works. Over forty members… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Update
What kind of hats did cowboys wear in the mid-1800’s?
in TriviaThe derby (or bowler) was by far the most popular cowboy hat. Most photographs from that time feature men wearing them, and one of the reasons they were popular is that they stayed on in windy conditions. This photo of the Wild Bunch includes Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Top hats were also popular.… Continue Reading What kind of hats did cowboys wear in the mid-1800’s?
We Rise
in Weekly Musical InspirationBatya Levine was crushed by the results of the 2016 election, but she rose past that. “I reached inward for a prayer, for a shred of hope, and what I found was the powerful and prayerful resistance I had witnessed and experienced at Standing Rock. In that moment, I started to sing, praying into my… Continue Reading We Rise
Trivia: What was the loudest sound ever recorded?
in TriviaA blue whale’s love song can reach 188 decibels, louder than a space shuttle launch at 170 decibels. But the loudest sound came from the 1883 volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, at an estimated 310 decibels. The pressure reading (how one can calculate sound) was the equivalent of 172 decibels, recorded 100… Continue Reading Trivia: What was the loudest sound ever recorded?
YUUCKI Pie Sale
in AnnouncementsYUUCKI pies will be on sale from November 3rd thru 17th, with pickup on the 24th. Please stop by the table in Fellowship Hall to order your pies or order online here.
We Vote, We Win
in AnnouncementsIn honor of Rev. Joan Sabatino, UUJusticePA Executive Director, UUCDC will be hosting several events during election week. Sunday, Nov. 3 – UUCDC Worship Services (9:30 AM & 11:15 AM) The Practice of Repair: How do we repair our relationships in the nation, our Delaware County community, and our local neighborhoods? Sunday, Nov. 3 –… Continue Reading We Vote, We Win
Share the Plate – UUA Disaster Relief Fund
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for November is the UUA Disaster Relief Fund. Continue Reading Share the Plate – UUA Disaster Relief Fund
What I Love About UUCDC
in AnnouncementsHave you had a video done yet? No!?! The Ministerial Search Committee is putting together a video telling what people love about UUCDC. Think about what you would say in around 30 seconds. Videos are being recorded on Sundays between services (look for folks with black SEARCH hats). If you want, do your own (horizontal/landscape)… Continue Reading What I Love About UUCDC
Special Music Group
in AnnouncementsThe new UUCDC Special Music Group is getting started this Fall! The goal of this group is to facilitate musical collaborations between UUCDC volunteers and professionals for both worship services and special events. All styles and skill levels are welcome to participate. If you’d like to be involved, contact Jeff LaBonde and get put on… Continue Reading Special Music Group
Spotlight on…Kindergarten/First Grade
in Religious EducationOur K/1st class is a place for fun, sharing, and play! This fall, the K/1 group is practicing our “Wonderful Welcome.” This curriculum introduces children to intangible gifts like friendship, fairness, and community. In the spring, our K/1 class will also start the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program. In K/1 OWL, children learn about “bodies, boundaries, and babies”.… Continue Reading Spotlight on…Kindergarten/First Grade
Celebrate the Halloween Spirit
in NewsThe Community Activities Team invites you to come celebrate the Halloween Spirit on October 27. There will be crafts and treats outdoors (weather permitting) immediately following the 9:30 Inter-Generational Samhain Service. We will be creating masks, and this event, starting at 10:30 AM, also serves as childcare for caregivers attending the Board’s Membership Engagement event.… Continue Reading Celebrate the Halloween Spirit
Welcome to “Starting Point”
in NewsStarting 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 focuses on personal spiritual journeys and the historical journey of Unitarian Universalism and UUCDC as well as the shared journey that we travel together, which includes listening to one’s… Continue Reading Welcome to “Starting Point”
UU Elevator Speech: Articulating Your UU Faith
in NewsHave you ever panicked when someone asks you “What’s a Unitarian Universalist?” How can you answer that question in a brief but meaningful way? UU Elevator Speech is a 3-session series that seeks to help you articulate your UU faith. It is called an elevator speech because, on an elevator ride when someone asks you,… Continue Reading UU Elevator Speech: Articulating Your UU Faith
Break Barriers, Build Beliefs Workshop
in NewsThe Search Committee, in conjunction with the UUA, will be holding a Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop on Saturday, November 9, from 10 AM till 2 PM in the sanctuary and online. It will be led by Rev. Christe Lunsford (they/them), a trained facilitator and Interim Minister at the UU Church in Fort Wayne,… Continue Reading Break Barriers, Build Beliefs Workshop
The Jr Choir Is Singing!
in NewsMusic really is magic! The Jr Choir is off to a great start learning our first two songs and having some whacky fun while we do it. Our first two songs are Oh, What a World (Earth Day 2.0) by Kacey Musgraves and Best Friend by Jason Mraz. We will be singing them at the… Continue Reading The Jr Choir Is Singing!
Chili, Chocolate, Homebrew is Coming!
in NewsThe Chili, Chocolate and Homebrew Challenge will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 6:00-9:00 PM. Registration is open for this friendly competition and church FUNdraiser. There is no fee to compete. Children under 14 compete in their own Chocolate category. Tickets for tastes will be sold at the door and include unlimited salad and… Continue Reading Chili, Chocolate, Homebrew is Coming!