Entries by Craig Harris

Respect

You know the singer, you know the song. Otis Redding was the composer, but it was Aretha Franklin who taught us all about Respect.

Girls First

The Share the Plate recipient for June is Girls First, a tuition-free afterschool program for students in 1st-4th grade. Social and emotional learning skills are taught through arts lessons (dance, music, drama, art). Services are delivered with a trauma-informed approach in Norristown, Philadelphia, and Chester. Share the Plate includes the plate collection on the second […]

Spring Food Drive

The Media Food Bank @ First Church distributes food and personal care items to over 165 residents of Delaware County struggling with food insecurity. We can all help support their efforts by bringing non-perishable food and personal care items to church with us on the last two Sundays in April during our Spring Food Drive. […]

Delco County Pride Parade

Thirty UUCDC members have already signed up to march in the Delaware County Pride Parade 2024 in Media on June 1. Don’t miss this chance to join the LGBTQ+ community and its many allies to celebrate their presence in Delaware County. If you are looking for a fun event to declare your support in our […]

Adults With Aging Parents

Are 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.

Share your opinions on Article II

This year’s General Assembly will vote on whether to approve a revised Article II, the UUA statement of its purpose, values, and sources (inspirations). The current Article II and the revised version are available on our UUCDC website. Four amendments to the pending revision will also be considered at the June GA. Please review the […]

Climate Action Team

In order to fight climate change, it is essential that the power grid and motor vehicles make the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as quickly as possible. State Representative Jennifer O’Mara and State Senator Tim Kearney will be hosting a Renewable Energy & Environmental Expo on Saturday, June 8 from 11 AM to […]

Everybody Be Yo’self

There’s a song by Keb’ Mo’ and The Kids from Sesame Street that conveys the message that everyone has the right to feel good and be themselves, no matter where they go: Everybody Be Yo’self. Check it out.

One Voice

The song One Voice by The Wailin’ Jennys has a double meaning, according to Jerry, a member of the band. The song is about unity and a call for coming together, and the “one voice” refers to the three band members. Ruth, another member of the band, says the song is about coming from the […]