The Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC) is a welcoming liberal community in Media, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia.
Our core values are justice, equity, interdependence, generosity, pluralism, and transformation, with love at the center.
All are welcomed.
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24, 5pm & 7pm
What is the Oldest Recorded Joke in English?
in TriviaA book of Anglo-Saxon poetry from the 10th century includes what researchers believe could be the first recorded joke in the English language: “What hangs at a man’s thigh and wants to poke the hole that it’s often poked before?” The punchline? (Keep it clean.) “A key.” 3,000 years before that, the Sumerians had the… Continue Reading What is the Oldest Recorded Joke in English?
Rev. Laura Solomon
in NewsAt a congregational meeting on May 11, 2025, after a week during which members of UUCDC had multiple opportunities to hear them speak and get to know them, Rev. Dr. Laura Solomon was called to be our settled minister. The vote was unanimous, as 159 people said a resounding “Yes!” There was also a non-binding… Continue Reading Rev. Laura Solomon
Pure Imagination
in Weekly Musical InspirationThe Soul Matters theme form May is Imagination. In the movie Willie Wonka, children are brought into a wondrous place where candy of all sizes and shapes abounds. Willie sings to them about the joy of letting their imaginations run free. Here is Gene Wilder as Willie Wonka, singing Pure Imagination.
How can clams save lives in Poland?
in TriviaClams and some other mollusks filter water to remove debris and pollutants. A water station in Poland has a setup wherein eight clams are monitoring the city’s drinking water. When they encounter heavy metals, pesticides or other pollutants, they close their shells. They are hooked up to computers that register whether their shells are open… Continue Reading How can clams save lives in Poland?
Peter’s Place
in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for May is Peter’s Place, which provides no-cost groups and other support services for grieving children and families. They also deliver school-based educational programs on the effects of death and grief. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a… Continue Reading Peter’s Place