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Summer Sanctuary Flowers
in NewsDid you see the beautiful hydrangea blooms in the front of the sanctuary during the service on Sunday? There are still Summer Sundays available for your donation of flowers from your garden, a favorite plant, or purchased flowers you arrange! Pick a Sunday between August 11 and September 29, then contact Ruth Hendry to reserve… Continue Reading Summer Sanctuary Flowers
Where Is the Love?
in Weekly Musical InspirationThis poignant track from the Black Eyed Peas took initial inspiration from 9/11, police brutality and racism in the early 2000’s. The band commented, “There was a lot of separatism, racism, and we felt like the question we had been asking was like, ‘Yo, Where Is the Love?‘
You Raise Me Up
in Weekly Musical InspirationYou raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas. I am strong, when I am on your shoulders. Listen now as Josh Groban performs the song You Raise Me Up.
Summer Services
in NewsInspirational and Spiritual Growth continue through the summer at UUCDC, with guest speakers manning the pulpit on Sundays through August 11 at 10 am. Services will also be available on zoom. Interim Minister Rev. Ed Brock will be returning on August 18, and the annual Congregational Ingathering will take place on September 8. Come join… Continue Reading Summer Services
Climate Action Team Meeting
in NewsThe Climate Action Team will meet in the McClennan Room on Sunday, July 21, at 11 am, following the church service. All are welcome to participate and help us plan for the future! If you have any questions or would like to receive a copy of the minutes of last month’s meeting, please contact Lisa… Continue Reading Climate Action Team Meeting
Summer Letter-Writing Parties
in NewsJeannette Lynch will host Vote Forward letter- writing parties on July 20 and 23 and August 6 and 13, from 1 to 3 pm. The letters are being sent to people who only vote occasionally, asking them to make their voices heard this November. Come and connect with members and friends during the summer! The… Continue Reading Summer Letter-Writing Parties
Ministerial Search Committee Installation
in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee was installed during a moving ceremony this past June. Everyone in the congregation was connected as part of the installation, being physically linked (if comfortable doing so) with those being installed. Jen Goldberg was on hand to take photos of the installation of the Ministerial Search Committee!
Summer Sanctuary Flowers
in NewsSpring may be the time when most flowers bloom, but sunflowers, lavender and lilies are among the flowers that show their glory in the summer. Got any you’d like to share? There are still Summer Sundays available for a donation of flowers from your garden, a favorite plant, or purchased flowers you arrange! Please email… Continue Reading Summer Sanctuary Flowers
Brave
in Weekly Musical InspirationSinger/songwriter Sara Bareilles believes that “There are so much honor and integrity and beauty in being able to be who you are.” With that in mind, she gave us Brave.
Media Food Bank
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for July and August 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… Continue Reading Media Food Bank
When You Believe
in Weekly Musical InspirationWhitney Houston and Mariah Carey want you to think about what miracles you can achieve When You Believe.
I Can See Clearly Now
in Weekly Musical InspirationDark clouds may have blinded you in the past, but Johnny Nash has a song that may help you look forward to brighter days ahead: I Can See Clearly Now.
Summer Services
in NewsInspirational and Spiritual Growth continue through the summer at UUCDC, with guest speakers manning the pulpit on Sundays through August 11 at 10 am. Services will also be available on zoom. Interim Minister Rev. Ed Brock will be returning on August 18, and the annual Congregational Ingathering will take place on September 8. Come join… Continue Reading Summer Services
Summer Letter-Writing Parties
in NewsJeannette Lynch will host Vote Forward letter-writing parties on July 20 and 23 and August 6 and 13, from 1 to 3 pm. The letters are being sent to people who only vote occasionally, asking them to make their voices heard this November. Come and connect with members and friends during the summer! The goal… Continue Reading Summer Letter-Writing Parties
NAACP Awards and Scholarship Banquet
in NewsThe NAACP Chester Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet will be held on Friday, July 19, at 7 pm at the Ballroom at the Phoenix in Boothwyn. The event celebrates community leaders and presents student scholarships. Please purchase your $65 ticket (tax deductible) by Friday, July 5. There are no paper tickets or ticket sales at… Continue Reading NAACP Awards and Scholarship Banquet
Ministerial Search Committee Installation
in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee was installed during a moving ceremony this past June. Everyone in the congregation was connected as part of the installation, being physically linked (if comfortable doing so) with those being installed. Jen Goldberg was on hand to take photos of the installation of the Ministerial Search Committee!
Adults With Aging Parents
in NewsAre you dealing with an aging parent? Whether direct caregiver or coping at a distance and whatever the nature of the relationship, you are welcome in the peer support group Adults with Aging Parents. The group meets on Zoom monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Rina Jurceka for more information.
I Believe I Can Fly
in Weekly Musical InspirationSometimes we can achieve miracles in our lives. Believe in yourself, knowing that your dreams start with you. Listen as Yolanda Adams sings the R. Kelly song, I Believe I Can Fly.
Article II Town Hall
in NewsThis year’s Unitarian Universalist Association Annual General Assembly will vote on a revision of Article II of the UUA Bylaws, the UUA statement of purpose, values, and sources. The proposed revision of Article II and the current Article II are available on the UUCDC website. Four amendments to the proposed revision received enough support to be… Continue Reading Article II Town Hall
Ministerial Search Committee Installation
in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee was installed during a moving ceremony this past Sunday. Everyone in the congregation was connected as part of the installation, being physically linked (if comfortable doing so) with those being installed. Jen Goldberg was on hand to take photos of the installation of the Ministerial Search Committee!