The Share the Plate recipient for March is ACHIEVEability, a nonprofit working in West Philadelphia to permanently break the generational cycle of poverty for low-income, single parent and homeless families through higher education, affordable housing, supportive services, community and economic development and accountability. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received… Continue Reading ACHIEVEability
The first movie to popularize the idea that nuclear weapons could “awaken” something monstrous was The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. It is cited as having inspired the movie Godzilla. Based in part on a short story by Ray Bradbury and with stop-motion effects by Ray Harryhausen, Beast was one of the top grossing films of… Continue Reading What was the inspiration for Godzilla?
This six-session series is an exploration of turning points and controversies in our Unitarian Universalist history. Facilitated by Mark Bernstein, each 75-minute session reflects the different sides involved in the controversy, inviting you to put yourself in the shoes of those who lived through it. This class is offered in two formats on March 18… Continue Reading Turning Points in UU History
Most animals will run away from an approaching snowstorm. But one member of the bovine family, bison, turns into storms, meeting them head on. According to the National Bison Association, bison do this instinctively, knowing that if they head into the storm, they can get through it more quickly, effectively reducing their exposure. It helps… Continue Reading What animal is known for walking into snowstorms?
The Ministerial Search Committee has begun meeting with candidates who want to be our settled minister! This process will continue through late March. The visits include an extensive interview and dinner, and giving them a tour of UUCDC and the surrounding area. Candidates provide vesper services. Candidating Week will be from May 3-11. That is… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Update
Though George Washington was the first President of the United States, he technically wasn’t the first person in the federal government with the title of “president.” Washington was elected under the government formed by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788. But in 1781, the Articles of Confederation — the United States’ first constitution… Continue Reading What do you mean, George Washington wasn’t our first president?
Inspired by people with special needs and physical, intellectual, emotional, and psychological/mental challenges, Amber Crowley wrote a song that promotes kindness and acceptance of diversity in our schools and workplace. Hear now The Inclusion Song.
The Share the Plate recipient for February is Baker Industries, a paid workforce development program serving adults with intellectual or physical disabilities, on parole/probation, or have other barriers. They operate in Malvern and Philadelphia. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.
You’ve probably heard that elephants are scared of mice. Not really. However, they are afraid of bees. If they disturb a hive, the bees come out and attack them, stinging their eyes, behind their ears, and in their trunks. Elephants even have a sound that they make, a bee rumble, when they hear bees. A… Continue Reading What little critters are elephants afraid of?
