There are two more weeks left of the quilt show. Be sure to see it if you can. And while the show is on, we will try to keep the quilts from the pop-up sale in the Undercroft. That gives you an opportunity to buy a quilt from the show or a quilt from the … Continue reading From Your Art Committee
The death of Queen Elizabeth II nearly brought the United Kingdom to a halt as the population publicly and privately mourn their sovereign. Her 70-year reign is notable; her reputation, while rocky in the past, has been high in recent years, a testimony that memories are short, and forgiveness is generous. Tears are flowing even while … Continue reading Pastoral Care and Connections Message
The Sunday RE programs can use a few more volunteers to complete our teaching teams and provide support as floaters, substitutes, and nursery assistants. The PreK/K class currently has no teachers, which may result in an overcrowded nursery! Please consider offering your time for 2 Sundays a month to tell Spirit Play stories…it is a lot of … Continue reading Volunteers Still Wanted for Sunday Religious Education – Program starts 9/18!!!!
By now, some of you have no doubt noticed me wearing a head wrap on Sundays. Yes, it is significant! Here’s what happened: Over the past couple of years, I have been exploring a spiritual practice from my Puerto Rican heritage called “la mesa blanca.” It is one of several manifestations of Espiritismo (Spiritualism), which enjoyed popularity … Continue reading A Message From your LRED
The Undercroft Gallery is an explosion of color. Quilts were hung in the Gallery this past Saturday. Folks at Sunday’s service had a quick peek. The visitors seemed as excited about the show as the quilters. This Sunday, the Undercroft is open for all to visit. We hope you do. The Gallery will remain open … Continue reading Seven Sisters Quilters (formerly the UU Quilters)
09/24/2022 @7:30 PM John Flynn is an American singer-songwriter and activist known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on behalf of the lost and the lonely, the shackled and scarred. Long-time friend and Flynn champion Kris Kristofferson has called John “an important artist whose work in prisons, rehabs, and halfway houses is distilled into … Continue reading SongSpace Presents Singer/Songwriter and Activist John Flynn!
It is time to get started on our work as Election Influencers! For up-to-date information, go to UUJusticePA, UU the VOTE. We anticipate we will be working with PIIN – Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network, PAUNITED, The New Pennsylvania Project, and Vote Forward here in W PA. We will soon be getting information from our PA … Continue reading UU the VOTE PA!
Meetings and consultations with creative people have produced a new Share the Plate Program for us to offer support to other organizations. The program: A weekly 50% share of the offering between the church and the designated organization; o Every week, all cash and checks in the plate are shared 50% unless designated otherwise. Ex: … Continue reading Share the Plate is back with a new outfit!
LET’S CELEBRATE BEING TOGETHER AGAIN Join with friends, old and newIn-Gathering Service, 10:30 September 11Brunch in the Garden following service Please bring a tasty treat to enjoy and share as we break bread together at the start of this exciting new church year.If your last name begins with:A-D Breakfast casserole/quicheE-K Coffee cakes, sweet breadL-R Cheese/fruits/vegetables/dipsS-Z … Continue reading IN-GATHERING POT LUCK PICNIC BRUNCH
Enjoy a sneak preview of the first art show of this Church year, a quilt show, in the Undercroft Gallery Sunday between 9:30 and 10:30 am. The Undercroft is not available following our service this week, but you can do a walk through before service if that suits your fancy. And the quilts will be on full display in the … Continue reading Art is back at First UU
Sign up for book groups and peruse other opportunities to deepen your Unitarian Universalist faith. Adult Religious Education Book Groups: Recommended reading for 2022 – 23 The following books engage with our church wide resolution to spend a year studying and discerning environmental justice issues and how we can be of service in our surrounding … Continue reading New Adult Religious Education Offerings!
