...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. Mother's Day was originally a proclamation against war and for mothers around the world to claim peace as a moral right for all people. We will honor and celebrate all those who mother today and revisit the original intention of the day.
Theme: Pluralism Beltane- Fertility, Joy, pleasure, creativity Ritual: Ribbon Tree Ritual
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls and Ashley Hamlin, DLRE Join us as we celebrate the wonder, growth, and joy we've encountered over this past year and celebrate two new babies, two HS graduates, and all of our families, kids, and adults as we've traveled together to learn, love, and be transformed.
...with Cee Pollard. Based on two poems by Lynn Ungar, we ask what paths we have followed and what paths we have blazed.
...with Elaine Jurs and Peter Jurs. We will take you to the Arizona border where immigrants are turning themselves in to the border patrol to enter the asylum system. We will share our own recent experiences there with Samaritans providing humanitarian aid to migrants. You will watch a video clip from the PBS News hour with Amna Nawaz at the border wall.
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls and Ashley Hamlin, DLRE The Unitarian Universalist Flower Ceremony originated in 1923 with Rev. Dr. Norbert Capeck, a Czechoslovakian and a Unitarian Minister. The ceremony is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Our theme this year comes from the hymn, Spirit of Life. Bring a flower or flowers to share!
...with George Dempsie.
...with Mark Hayes, Michel Lee Garrett, and Tracy Sprowls What is an ally and how can we be allies to our LGBTQ+ friends? This pride day wear your rainbow colors, show your pride, and let’s dance! ~Orange is a color in the rainbow and also is worn to bring awareness to gun safety. Wear orange on Sunday and join in the group picture we will send to UUJusticePA~
...with David Roth This morning David will sing and speak about finding harmony through thought, intention, and action in a complicated world. The subject matter of his songs is wide-ranging, and David mindfully looks for the good that can be found in these polarizing times.
...with Chas Brua. Taking our cue from a Dan Fogelberg song, we’ll explore what we have gained and lost on our life journeys—and what “levels and lights our way.”
Join us in the UUFCC Sanctuary to watch the recording of GA Sunday Worship! (From UUA:) "Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year's largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It's a vibrant, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. And here's the thrilling part – everyone is invited to be a part of this event through a live stream accessible to the public. Don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of hearts and minds!"
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls We’ll catch up on the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association, plus we’ll have a belated Juneteenth celebration. And we will have a baby dedication!
...with Virginia Hubbs. Looking at small surprises that interrupted our daily routine, we consider what wisdom or new perspectives we received.
We will meet for a short hybrid service, then in-person folks can join the crowd to spruce up the Fellowship grounds and building for Summer! Jobs for kids, gardeners, and junk removers. This time we are also offering indoor tasks as well for folks who have ability challenges or want to be indoors. Wear your UUFCC t-shirt (we have t-shirts for sale!) or favorite t-shirt and dress comfortably to get dirty, bring tools, gloves, buckets, hats, sunscreen, even your weed whacker. Work for an hour (in or out) and then come inside and enjoy goodies from the hospitality folks by 11:15 [...]
...with Cynthia Simmons, Maren Larson, and Lynn Melanson There are ways to increase the likelihood of making a strong connection with a new acquaintance—and it starts with talking about the weather! In this participatory service, we will practice methods of building friendship one-on-one. Come build community with us.
...with Caroline Pierce. She describes this gratitude practice, what the research says and her experience using it.
...with Rev. Dr. Susan V. Rak Now that the 4th of July festivities have faded, let us consider the importance of making democracy work again from a faith or spiritual perspective.
...with Cee Pollard A presentation of some of Vonnegut's ideas, with time for congregational response.
...with Chas Brua Mountains--whether we see them as goal or obstacle, inspiration or terrifying height--are potent spiritual metaphors for many people. In this service, we’ll explore our own relationships with mountains.
...with Kevin Alloway Many people think that Meditation is just a minor form of recreation for Hippies, but recent research indicates that practicing Meditation on a regular basis can have powerful effects on your Brain and Mind. To explore Meditation prior to the service try the apps at Tryhealthyminds.org or do a Google Search for "10% Happier".
...with Peter & Elaine Jurs Join us for our annual hUUmor Sunday summer service devoted to looking at our UUselves and the wider world with a sense of humor through jokes, stories, music, cartoons, and much, much more. Wear your most outlandish shirt or blouse and come prepared to laugh! Music by: Ron Smith and also the Jazz Band with David Morris, conductor extraordinaire
...with George Dempsie Theologian Henri Nouwen says that mourning and dancing are never fully separated. We will reflect upon times in our lives when we may have experienced this.
...with Reverend Dr. Susan Veronica Rak Throughout history, over and over again, human beings say “yes” to life, even in horrific events and challenging situations. This perseverance is an affirmation of our humanity. All our responses to the world and our condition, no matter how difficult, are fueled by hope and propelled by perseverance.
Are you able to spread mulch, to wash windows or to count coins and put them in wrappers?? There will be a job for every age on Sunday, August 25th during our late summer workday. Come dressed to work. Many hands make light work, and maybe some new friends!! There will be a short service at 10, followed by about an hour's community work time. Coffee hour will be delayed a bit with sandwiches and goodies for the workers closer to 11:15 or 11:30. Thanks for your help in our group effort. Any questions, ask Laura Kemper.
...with Linda Bryce. It would be easy if our same old routines worked. Problem is...everything keeps changing. We’ll reflect on how we respond to change and how we may have changed in the ways we respond.
...with Elaine Jurs, Cathi Alloway, Maya Spence, Graham Corby, and Leslie Brown. Our beloved Fellowship member, Mike Bourgo, was a gifted poet who published several volumes of his poems. We will read selections of Mike's poetry about nature, love, and memories, and reflect on his life as a writer.
with Rev. Tracy Sprowls and Ashley Hamlin, DLRE Our Ingathering is on September 8th, so don't miss it! Join together for our intergenerational in-gathering service in person and on zoom. It is our custom to bring water that is special to you personally through a visit somewhere or a walk in nature or an experience in your own backyard. We will also have a "backpack" blessing for all of those off to school or work.
...with Virginia Hubbs No matter our political inclination, we consider personal and interpersonal practices to help navigate personal stress or anxiety during these ongoing controversial times in our political landscape.
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. Our theme this month is thresholds. Thresholds mark the moments when we move from one state of being to another. Thresholds are those liminal spaces between one thing and the next. Our question we consider this morning is can people be thresholds?
...with Gretchen Kuldau and members of the Board Sharing our stories is a threshold into who we are, what has shaped us, our hopes and dreams. This morning, we kick off a year of storytelling that will shape a new mission and vision and which culminates in our 75th anniversary on May 4.
...with Linda Bryce. We recall adages and sayings learned from our families—or other sources—and how the words influenced—or don’t—how we understand and approach life.
Our congregation is joining UUs across the land to revive our commitment to climate justice. September 28, 2024 - Interactive workshops for all ages September 29, 2024 - Worship followed by an advocacy hour This is an all-church and all-ages event. All of us will learn new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice and have the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments.
with Elaine Jurs, Helen Dempsey, Jennifer Glick, Ken Riznyk, and Ashley Hamlin. Through readings, stories, and music, we reflect on the High Holy Days of the Jewish Faith, and what they mean for us in our everyday lives. The choir will sing!
...with George Dempsie. We ask how we might let times of aloneness grow into solitude and not into loneliness.
with Rev. Tracy Belonging may be about being part of something greater than ourselves and yet often our culture turns belonging into a material transaction- such as, this belongs to me. On October 13, we honor Indigenous People’s Day with a service that considers the question who does the land belong to? What should we be considering around land issues where some believe the land belongs to them and others believe they belong to the land?
with Rev. Tracy Sprowls How do we create the biggest and widest circle of inclusivity? How do we welcome all when we feel unsafe or unsure? Does radical hospitality encourage and support belonging or can it still leave some out? On October 20, we will celebrate our animal companions with our annual animal blessing. For this service, people are welcome to bring well-behaved animals either leashed or secured in a carrier. We also encourage pictures of animals (alive or deceased) and stuffed lovies too. If you are uncomfortable with animals, please join us on zoom!
...with Chas Brua. If the legend is to be believed, the oldest poem in English was written by an illiterate cowherd who became a poet overnight after an inspiring dream. In this service, we'll explore our own untapped gifts.
with Rev. Tracy Sprowls On October 27, we will have the first of three sermons that are focused on the election. When we are so divided in this country, how do we find and develop a sense of belonging? Wear a costume if you like and parade with the children for our annual Halloween Parade.
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. Rev. Tracy and David are officially registered to vote in PA, in fact it was the first thing they did when they moved here. Rev. Tracy has also been very active getting out the vote like many of you. This morning we talk about the power and privileges of democracy that includes the vote.
...with Virginia Hubbs. Life can feel difficult for long or short periods through health challenges, financial struggles, political turmoil and more. We will consider how we develop resilience to cope with-- and may even find gifts in-- such times.
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County
780 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
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