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Getting to Know UU
2024-09-01 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-06 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-12-01 11:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | UUFCC – Library, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
If you’re new or have questions, come to the library and chat and learn!

UUFCC Start of Year Picnic
2024-09-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
We invite you to join us after our Ingathering Water Celebration service, Sunday, September 8, for a Fellowship potluck picnic. Bring an item to share and we’ll enjoy coming together as a community to kick-off our fall fellowship together. Please sign up HERE for what dish you’d like to bring. Thank you! We look forward to being with you.

Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety
2024-09-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, 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.

Engagement Fair
2024-09-15 11:00 - 12:30 | UUFCC – Community Room, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
How can I connect to this community? One way is nurturing relationships and another is by getting involved and engaged in what is happening here at UUFCC. After the service, please take a walk through the Community Room to visit our Engagement Fair. Different committees, programs, and ministries of the congregation will be on display. How will you be engaged with UUFCC this year?

The Engagement Fair is more than an ask for you to join a committee, although we always need that. But also a presentation of all the happenings and opportunities at the fellowship. And it is a way to let us know what you might want or need. See you Sunday!

Fellowship Supper
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, 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.

Lunch with Tracy
2024-09-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Enjoy lunch with Rev Tracy and bring whatever topic you’d like to chat about! Open to all ages. Bring your own lunch.

Hot Topics - Responding to Christian Nationalism, Interfaith Discussion Series
2024-09-22 11:15 - 12:30 | University Baptist and Brethren Church, 411 S Burrowes St, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Are you worried about the future of our democracy and wondering how to engage with and respond to the rise of Christian Nationalism? Join our interfaith interactive discussion series, Responding to Christian Nationalism.

Sundays, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Session 1: September 22 (UBBC), Introduction to Christian Nationalism
Session 2: October 20 (UUFCC), Expanding an Understanding of Christian Nationalism
Session 3: November 17 (UBBC), a Faith Response to Christian Nationalism

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and University Baptist and Brethren Church are jointly curating curriculum and hosting this important conversation. Christian nationalism is an ideology that threatens our faith and our pluralistic democracy, and thus needs to be addressed by faith groups in the United States. We need your presence and voice with us to understand and respond to this rising power in our society.
For more information contact the Interfaith Education Development Committee.

Climate Justice Revival - "Reimagine Together From An Extractive Age To A New Era"
2024-09-28 12:45 - 17:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This event has been canceled. The Sunday Service and action tabling will continue on Sunday, September 29th, starting at 10 AM. If you are interested in this topic, you can learn more by attending the service and events afterwards.

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Join us for a national UU Climate Justice Revival offering inspiring collective worship, creative learning, and new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice, and the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments. The UU Climate Justice Revival will equip UU congregations to enter into a new era of climate action—one that intentionally and faithfully breaks down silos and cultivates relationships that lead to flourishing collaborations that transform our congregations through climate justice.

Climate Revival Info – uuclimatejustice.org

UU Adventurers - Picnic and Hike at Shaver's Creek/Lake Perez
2024-10-06 12:30 - 17:00 | PA
Meet at the Lake Perez side of Shaver’s Creek for a picnic and hike around the lake. Or bring a kayak to paddle on the lake. We will provide pizza and you can bring a munchie and beverage to share! All Ages are welcome!
Please register to come: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/ShaversCreek

Hot Topics - Responding to Christian Nationalism, Interfaith Discussion Series
2024-10-20 11:15 - 12:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Multi-generational Halloween/Samhain Celebration
2024-10-27 11:00 - 12:30 | UUFCC – Community Room, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
For all ages!
Celebrate our carnival themed Halloween and Samhain event as we explore these two festivals with games, costumes, a pumpkin carving contest, crafts, food, and fun! All ages welcome! Sign up here to help: https://bit.ly/3XxAXXK

Midyear Meeting / Chili Cookoff 2024
2024-11-03 11:30 - 13:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
It’s that time of year again, Chili and the Mid-Year Meeting. Chili Cookoff will begin at 10:45 after the service. Please sign up to help run this event and bring chili or sides to make this event a success. Voting tickets will be sold for $5 per person and $10 per family. Bring all Chili in a crock pot and bring a muffin tin to taste all the chili. (Sign up here!)
Midyear Meeting will begin after the cook off at 11:30 AM. Any questions please reach out to the Program Council or Bonnie Rossi.
Download the flyer here.

Candlelight Vigil for a Peaceful Election
2024-11-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
More information coming soon.

Post-Election Debrief
2024-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 | UUFCC – Gathering Space, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election or even if we still don’t know the results of the election, Rev. Tracy will hold space for those who wish to debrief, share, and reflect on these last few months and the months ahead.

Morning Post Election Gathering on Zoom
2024-11-08 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
Zoom link coming soon. Rev. Tracy will provide a virtual pastoral space for people to gather, to share, and reflect and maybe regain some groundedness for ourselves.

Basics of Estate Planning 2024
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Presented by the UUFCC Legacy Committee.
Whether young or old, everyone needs an estate plan. At its core, the plan concerns wills and powers of attorney. This seminar will give you the background you need to get started. If you already have an estate plan, you will learn what’s new and what you might update.
Our speaker for this free, educational seminar is attorney Julie Steinbacher, Esq., CELA* of Steinbacher, Goodall, and Yurchak. She will speak about these core elements of estate planning:
– Important documents: Wills and Powers of Attorney
– Long term care and ways to pay for it
– How to establish a legacy for the next generation
– Charitable gifting and tax implications
– Pre-planning options to protect your estate
– Types and uses of trusts
Register here to attend. There will be bagels, donuts, coffee, and juice!
*Julie Steinbacher is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.

Hot Topics - Responding to Christian Nationalism, Interfaith Discussion Series
2024-11-17 11:15 - 12:30 | University Baptist and Brethren Church, 411 S Burrowes St, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Are you worried about the future of our democracy and wondering how to engage with and respond to the rise of Christian Nationalism? Join our interfaith interactive discussion series, Responding to Christian Nationalism.

Sunday, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Session 3: November 17 (UBBC), a Faith Response to Christian Nationalism
We will have an in-person viewing via Zoom in Room 6 at UUFCC. You can listen to the presentation or join us at UBBC to participate. Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84996246803?pwd=[REDACTED]

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and University Baptist and Brethren Church are jointly curating curriculum and hosting this important conversation. Christian nationalism is an ideology that threatens our faith and our pluralistic democracy, and thus needs to be addressed by faith groups in the United States. We need your presence and voice with us to understand and respond to this rising power in our society.
For more information contact the Interfaith Education Development Committee.

UUFCC Thanksgiving Dinner 2024
2024-11-28 13:30 - 16:30 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner! RSVP – click here, or contact Helen Dempsey or Linda Eller.

Tree Cutting and Decorating and Potluck Dinner for Kids, Families, and All Ages!
2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Meet at UUFCC to then caravan to a tree farm to pick out a tree, set it up in the sanctuary and decorate! Followed by a potluck dinner, hot beverages, and holiday treats. Please bring a dinner item to share. Sign up to come here: https://bit.ly/UUTreeFarm24

UUFCC Holiday Party 2024
2024-12-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
The Program Council and RE Events Team will host this years holiday party in the community room! come for some fellowship , crafts, holiday food, Toy Exchange and games. High Schoolers will host a Hot Cocoa Bar, and Middle Schoolers will help decorate cookies .
Sign up to help here!

UUFCC Holiday Toy Exchange 2024
2024-12-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
You can help spread joy and love this holiday season by donating used toys and games for children. These donations will be used at a toy exchange to help lessen the burden this holiday season. In the spirit of lessening our carbon footprint we can reduce our holiday shopping with this exchange. All items will be swapped for a donate what you can amount or trade.
How to donate: Drop off your toys at the UUFCC anytime between now and December 15th into the large gray bins in the fellowship hall closet.
What to bring: New, or used unwrapped toys, crafts, books and games suitable for ages 0-18. Please do not donate clothes or perishable items.
Questions or concerns, contact Bonnie Rossi.
