We Are UUs
Did 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!
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Entries by Craig Harris
What is the state dog of Pennsylvania?
In 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 […]
Breaking News!
On 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. […]
We Will Not Stop Singing
The 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
The 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. […]
Solar Panels
In 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.
The Auction Is Coming!
One 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
The 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 […]
What kind of hats did cowboys wear in the mid-1800’s?
The 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. […]
