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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.
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