UUFCC Fun Full Friends Face Fear Fest 2023

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

In the spirit of the death-and darkness-themed holidays of the early Fall season, all ages are invited to join in a light-hearted dissection and exploration of our human fears, phobias and anxieties, so that we are all better situated to keep the monsters in their place. Fill in Your Phobia Philosophy;  Green Scream Away Fake Fears;  Face the Future with Tarot Cards;  Dance Away Social Anxieties;  Experience Freaky Foods and Creepy Critters;  Calm with Creative Crafting;  Survey Sources of Scary Storytelling

Event Series Memoirs Group

Memoirs Group

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Each attendee is free to share a memory with the group or just listen. Our purpose is to encourage people to record their memories to share with friends and family and to develop a sense of fellowship with one another. Any and all are welcome. Contact Mike Bourgo.

Event Series Movie Nights

The Oil Machine: Screening & Conversation with the Director

UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us in teaming up with Interfaith Power and Light to watch this insightful film followed by a conversation with the director (who will join via Zoom). The film explores our economic, historical and emotional entanglement with oil by looking at the conflicting imperatives around North Sea oil and considers how this machine can be tamed, dismantled, or repurposed.

Chili Cookoff 2023

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Please sign-up to share your chili recipes and to help us make this year the best Chili Cookoff Year EVER!! Please bring your Crockpots full of delicious Meat or Vegetarian Chili to be plugged in and ready to feed lots of hungry UUs after the service and before the Midyear Meeting on November 5th. Please also sign up to help with set up and clean up, and to bring sides. The Chili Winners will be announced at the Mid-Year Meeting, and there will be prizes for the Best Vegetarian and the Best Meat Chilis.

Interfaith Power and Light Annual Conference 2023: No Faith In Fossil Fuels

St Andrews Episcopal 208 W Foster Ave, State College, PA, United States

This year’s theme, “No Faith in Fossil Fuels”, is an opportunity to dig deep, ask hard questions, and dream together of what we want our collective future to look like. Virtual Keynote & In-Person Locations. Learn more here. Breakout Session for State College: Native Plantings: The What, Why, and How to Help Counter Climate Change (2pm-3pm) Humans have introduced many plants from different locations in the world, accidentally or purposefully, with some alarming results. Free native plants from the PA IPL and Chesapeake Bay Foundation partnership will be discussed and distributed. Speaker: Greg Williams

Prayer for Peace in Israel and Gaza

Allen Street Gates S. Allen St, State College, PA, United States

All are welcome to gather for a silent vigil for peace in Israel and Gaza. Join us as we express our communal longing for an end to violence everywhere. Candles or other lights are welcome. Please leave signs and flags at home and simply bring your prayerful presence. Monday, November 6, 5:00-5:30 PM Allen Street Gates

UU 101: Pathway to Membership

UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

The 3-hour session of UU101 is required of newcomers desiring membership. If space is available, it is also open to any current members/friends who wish to retrace their spiritual journey to the UUFCC, to learn about the Fellowship, and to explore the benefits and responsibilities of membership.

Prayer Service and Panel Discussion on Anti-Semitism

Congregation Brit Shalom 620 E Hamilton Ave, State College, PA, United States

On Sunday November 12 at 2:00 pm, Congregation Brit Shalom will be holding a memorial service/panel discussion to commemorate the 85th year since Kristallnacht and the 5th year since the Tree of Life tragedy.  The panel discussion will focus on the current state of antisemitism in the United States.  Rabbi David Ostrich will speak about the challenges facing congregations in the face of anti-Semitic sentiment.  Rabbi Rob Gleisser will address antisemitism on college campuses; and Emma Baer-Simon will discuss antisemitism on social media.

Event Series Memoirs Group

Memoirs Group

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Each attendee is free to share a memory with the group or just listen. Our purpose is to encourage people to record their memories to share with friends and family and to develop a sense of fellowship with one another. Any and all are welcome. Contact Mike Bourgo.

Event Series Fellowship Supper

Fellowship Supper

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us for a community potluck each month in Fellowship Hall! This is a wonderful time out to connect with UUFCC friends, eat a delicious meal, and celebrate birthdays of the month.

Event Series Lunch with Tracy

Lunch with Tracy

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!

Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs (B4) Workshop

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

On Saturday, November 18, 10am-2:30pm, UUFCC will host Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs (B4) offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for congregations searching for a new minister. The B4 workshop is another opportunity for everyone in our congregation to participate in our search. This will be an interactive workshop with childcare, snacks and lunch provided. Please contact Jamie Stitzer at ministersearch@uufcc.com or 814-325-1040 to let the Ministerial Search Committee know that you will attend, so we can arrange food and childcare as needed. We ask that all participants fill out the Beliefs pre-workshop survey prior to attending the B4 Workshop. The [...]

Thanksgiving Potluck at UUFCC

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Come to the UU Thanksgiving! Celebrate our Fellowship and join in community for a Potluck Thanksgiving. Sign up to join the potluck. Once the potluck is over, fill your containers with leftovers to take home and stay to help clean-up. Questions call Linda Eller 814-883-0392.

Jingle, Jangle: A Christmas Story – Tree Cutting and Decorating, Potluck, and Movie Night for Kids, Families, and All Ages!

UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Meet at UUFCC to then caravan to a tree farm to pick out a tree for our Fellowship (and for your family!). Then we'll light it and decorate it in the sanctuary! Followed by a potluck, hot beverages, holiday treats, and a movie (Jingle, Jangle: A Christmas Story) All ages welcome! (Please bring a dish to share!). Sign up HERE!

Event Series Lunch with Tracy

Lunch with Tracy

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!

Holiday Party 2023

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Come join in for some holiday fun and food right after the service on December 17. You can get crafty making ornaments, sport your favorite holiday sweater (ugly or lovely), enjoy music, explore multi-faith winter holiday traditions and more. Additional details and information about volunteering to help out can be found here. Don’t be an Elf on the Shelf, Get in the Holiday Mix… and Volunteer! The sign up to bring appetizers or dessert to share is here.

Event Series Fellowship Supper

Canceled Fellowship Supper

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us for a community potluck each month in Fellowship Hall! This is a wonderful time out to connect with UUFCC friends, eat a delicious meal, and celebrate birthdays of the month.

Event Series Wheel of the Year

Wheel of the Year: Mystery (Winter Solstice Service)

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

We come together to celebrate and honor the wheel of the year, the turning of the earth and thus the changing of the seasons. It is a service in which we honor and celebrate our deep connection to the earth and all her living creatures.  This service will be outside next to the fire pit. Dress warmly. Hot Apple Cider provided. Please sign up for childcare HERE by Wed, Dec 20!

Gift-Making (for kids)

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

All kids (Pre-K through Middle School) are invited to join in craft making and art. Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up by noon. Please sign up here by Saturday, December 23.

Event Series Lunch with Tracy

Lunch with Tracy

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!

Event Series UUFCC Music Series

UUFCC Music Series: Stonebridge Winds

UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

The Stonebridge Winds will perform at UUFCC at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, as part of the UUFCC Music Series.  This woodwind quintet was formed recently by bassoonist Daryl Durran.  The other members are Ashley Shank, flute; Graham Mackenzie, oboe; Anthony Poehailos, clarinet, and Christi Smith, horn.  Their program will include a variety of interesting music.  The program is sponsored by the UUFCC Music Committee. We hope you can attend! $15 - suggested donation Students and children can attend free. The Stonebridge Winds was formed recently by bassoonist Daryl Durran, who has retired from teaching bassoon in the Penn State School [...]

Event Series Fellowship Supper

Fellowship Supper

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us for a community potluck each month in Fellowship Hall! This is a wonderful time out to connect with UUFCC friends, eat a delicious meal, and celebrate birthdays of the month.

Event Series Wheel of the Year

Wheel of the Year

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

January- Liberating Love (theme)           Appreciating the gifts of winter Ritual: Setting Intentions for the New Year

Professional Headshots

UUFCC - Community Room 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

The staff and the Board are going to have portrait shots taken after the service. If you would like to have a portrait photo, now is your chance to have a photo taken! Don't forget to wear some smart clothes.

Event Series Movie Nights

Movie Night – ‘Cured’ a documentary by Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon (2020)

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Members and friends are invited to join a screening and discussion of this award-winning documentary which examines a pivotal success of the gay rights movement that took place in 1973.  This story will also be featured in the IMAGINE & DREAM worship service on February 25.  Further details at:  UUFCC.com/imagine-dream.

Canceled Valentine Party for Afghan Families

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

This will be a potluck supper -- they will bring food, as well as any of you who would like to join us. To better involve the children, there will be a Valentine Tree set up in the UU Foyer with a heart for each child, with the child''s name, age, and gift suggestion under $20. You are invited to choose a heart, get the gift, and bring it, wrapped with the tag attached when you come to the party, along with a dish to share. Your children are especially invited. Please RSVP to suesmith1288@gmail.com

Event Series Lunch with Tracy

Lunch with Tracy

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!

Jazz Band Dance Night: “Dance – Dance – Dance!”

UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Come to the Valentine's Dance with live music by the UUFCC Jazz Band. 16-piece band plays Swing, Rock, Latin, Funk - Very Danceable! All ages welcome. Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes! Admission is FREE with a donation of nonperishable food or cash to the Food Bank. Light refreshments will be provided. Click here for the full poster for this event. This is one event in the series of events that make up the 2024 UUFCC IMAGINE & DREAM Lantern Festival Program.  More information at tinyurl.com/JazzDance24.

Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

The Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety is an alliance of local religious leaders and community members committed to building a peaceful society free from preventable gun violence. Through our work, we educate on issues related to gun violence, advocate for responsible and safe gun ownership, and unite with local, state, and federal officials on matters of gun safety that benefit the whole community.

Event Series Fellowship Supper

Fellowship Supper

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us for a community potluck each month in Fellowship Hall! This is a wonderful time out to connect with UUFCC friends, eat a delicious meal, and celebrate birthdays of the month.

Event Series Chat Cafe with the Board

Chat Cafe with the Board

UUFCC - Room A 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Come share your thoughts, concerns, and questions with our UUFCC Board members! They desire to be transparent in all their decision-making and would love to hear feedback, input, and just engage in conversation with you.

(I&D) Imagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner

UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

Imagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner   +  The congregation and their friends are invited   +  We encourage people to bring a vegetarian dish of their choice to share   +  Fill out provided labels for major allergens   +  There will be some information and activity tables on the theme   +  Some drinks provided; BYO okay   +  Youth group fundraiser will offer some dessert options. More details may be found at:  tinyurl.com/VegPotluck24 This event is part of the Imagine & Dream Lantern Festival 2024. See webguide at: UUFCC.com/imagine-dream Gallery of event flyers at: tinyurl.com/LFestFlyers24 All-ages Fellowship and Community events [...]

IMAGINE & DREAM Lantern Festival 2024 (I&D)

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States

This event spans Saturday and Sunday (Feb 24 - 25). Webguide at: UUFCC.com/imagine-dream Gallery of event flyers at: tinyurl.com/LFestFlyers24 All-ages Fellowship and Community events to celebrate and grow our abilities to imagine, dream, and create positive change. IMAGINE like John Lennon, DREAM like Martin Luther King Jr. Rekindle your dreams! Saturday Activities Imagine with Beans Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 pm Imagine with Drums Drumming Circle, 6:45-8:15 pm Lantern-Making Activities & Religious Exploration UUseum Stations, 6:30-8:15 pm Community-Built Lantern Garden, 6:30-8:40 pm Lantern Walk, 8:15-8:40 pm Youth Group DIY-Music Meetup, 8:45-10:00 pm Sunday Activities Multigen Sunday Service: "Closer to be Free to be [...]

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