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
Ministerial Search Update
in NewsThe Ministerial Search Committee has finished meeting with the pre-candidates for settled minister at UUCDC. Over the next few weeks, the committee will be meeting and discussing their relative suitability for our congregation. Our rankings of these candidates will be submitted to the UUA before the end of March, and the name of our candidate… Continue Reading Ministerial Search Update
What ballerina is on an American coin?
in TriviaIn 2023, the US mint released a quarter that bears the image of the woman considered to have been America’s first prima ballerina, known as Maria Tallchief. Her American name was actually Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief, and her Osage name, Wa-Xthe-Thoṉba, translates to Two Standards. Her stage and Osage names adorn the back of the… Continue Reading What ballerina is on an American coin?
What does rain smell like?
in TriviaRain itself has no scent. But moments before a rain event or as it begins, an earthy smell known as petrichor permeates the air. This comes from the moistening of the ground. Tiny microorganisms decompose dead or decaying organic matter, and a byproduct is a type of alcohol that has a strong scent. Its complex… Continue Reading What does rain smell like?
Count On Me
in Weekly Musical InspirationThis Soul Matters theme for March is The Practice of Trust. In that spirit, the First Unitarian Brooklyn has a cover of Bruno Mars’ Count On Me. As the lyrics say, “We find out what we’re made of when we are called to help our friends in need.”
ACHIEVEability
in Share the PlateThe 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