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UUCDC Jr. Choir
/in NewsMusic is Magic! The new UUCDC Jr. Choir begins on Sunday, October 6, in the chapel, right after Religious Education (10:50-11:15). Third to eighth graders who are registered for RE are encouraged to join. We will make special music at three services (November 24, December 22, March 23), record all of our music, and have… Continue Reading UUCDC Jr. Choir
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
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”
RE Starts This Sunday
/in Religious EducationPlease join us this Sunday, September 15 during the 9:30 service for the start of our Children’s Religious Education (RE) year for preschool-7th graders. Parents are reminded to visit the Children & Youth Welcome Table before going into the sanctuary to sign your kids in to RE classes. RE ends at 10:45 am. Youth programming… Continue Reading RE Starts This Sunday
COA Opening Weekend
/in Religious EducationCOA will be opening the on Saturday, September 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at UUCDC.
New UUCDC Jr. Choir
/in Religious EducationThe new UUCDC Jr. Choir, Music is Magic, begins on Sunday 10/6 in the chapel right after RE (10:50-11:15 a.m.) for 3rd-8th graders who are registered for RE. We will make special music at 3 services (11/24, 12/22, 3/23), record all of our music and have lots of fun while we do it! The Jr.… Continue Reading New UUCDC Jr. Choir
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
/in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for September is the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County’s mission is to prevent domestic violence and empower victims towards self-sufficiency providing confidential, no-cost services. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for… Continue Reading Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
Here There Is Wholeness
/in Weekly Musical InspirationUUCDC is not the only church with musical talent. Enjoy Here There is Wholeness by Emily McKinney of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield.
2 More RE Teachers Needed
/in Religious EducationSo many of you have responded with “yes” when asked to teach RE this year. THANK YOU. We need at least 2 more people to step up and join our fantastic team of volunteers. Specifically, we need 1 preschool teacher and 1 YUUCKI (youth) advisor. Contact Chrissy to sign up.
September 8: Ingathering Service
/in Religious EducationThere will be a 10:00 a.m. multigenerational service in person and on Zoom. Make sure to bring a rock to add to our Joys and Sorrows ritual. Following the service, there will be a picnic lunch sponsored by our UUCDC Board.
September 15 First Sunday of RE
/in Religious EducationThere will be a 9:30 a.m. service in person and on Zoom. Classes for Preschool to 7th grade will resume and coffee will be provided between the 9:30 a.m and the 11:15 a.m. services today. There will be no youth programming this week for the 8th to 12th grades.
Two More Teachers Needed!
/in Religious EducationSo many of you have responded with “yes” when asked to teach RE this year. THANK YOU! We need at least 2 more people to step up and join our fantastic team of volunteers. Specifically, we need 1 preschool teacher and 1 YUCKI (youth) advisor. You can read more about these RE volunteer positions here. Contact Chrissy to… Continue Reading Two More Teachers Needed!
Sunday, August 25
/in Religious EducationOn August 25 at 10:00 a.m., join us at the multigeneration service in person and on Zoom. Coffee hour will be after the service. On this same day, there will be a COA Family Picnic from 5:30-7:30 pm at UUCDC. Families of 8th and 9th graders are invited to join in a potluck picnic. Have… Continue Reading Sunday, August 25
Sunday, September 1
/in Religious EducationThere will be a 10:00 a.m. multigenerational service in person and on Zoom and coffee will follow. At 6:00-7:00 p.m. there will be an RE Ice Cream Social at UUCDC. All RE families are invited to come to church, play some games on the lawn, and have an ice cream or popsicle treat. RSVP here.
Sunday, September 8: Ingathering
/in Religious EducationThere will be a 10:00 a.m. multigenerational service in person and on Zoom. Make sure to bring a rock to add to our Joys and Sorrows ritual. Following the service, there will be a picnic lunch sponsored by our UUCDC Board.
Cool Breeze
/in Weekly Musical InspirationJeremy Spenser, the original guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, wants you to know that there’s a cool breeze in the air. (If not right now, one should be coming along soon.) Relax and enjoy his Cool Breeze.
Ministerial Search Committee Update
/in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee has been working on your behalf throughout the summer, and things will really get rolling in the fall. We have prepared a congregational survey that will give us guidance, and will help ministerial candidates know who we are. There will then be Search Parties where we can talk directly with you.… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Committee Update
Soul Matters Registration
/in NewsAn updated Soul Matters registration form is available for anyone interested in joining Soul Matters in the fall. Anyone who is already part of a Soul Matters group need not re-register. Check the church website to learn more about this popular program. Please contact Dotty Gardler and Brian O’Leary if you have questions or if… Continue Reading Soul Matters Registration
Summer Sanctuary Flowers
/in NewsHave you seen some of the beautiful flower arrangements in the front of the sanctuary during the Sunday services? There are still Summer Sundays available for a donation of flowers from your garden, a favorite plant, or purchased flowers you arrange! Pick a Sunday between now and September 29, then contact Ruth Hendry to reserve… Continue Reading Summer Sanctuary Flowers
Mr. Blue Sky
/in Weekly Musical InspirationJeff Lynne wrote a song that conveys a positive message of hope and happiness. The meaning can be interpreted two ways: the joy of a rainy day ending and the sun coming out; or metaphorically, seeing the light at the end of a difficult time. Hear now as the Electric Light Orchestra performs Mr. Blue… Continue Reading Mr. Blue Sky