Sunday Service – “The Power and Privilege of Democracy”
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States...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.
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I can bend, stretch, and move
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us to explore how we can move our bodies. Sign-in downstairs in Room D
RE Elementary (1st-5th grade) – Fist to Five
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us in the sanctuary for our Wisdom Lesson, then we'll go downstairs and discover Fist to Five and coming to consensus.
Midyear Meeting / Chili Cookoff 2024
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States +1 moreIt'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.
UUFCC Jazz Band Rehearsal
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe UUFCC Jazz Band is open to all. Rehearsals occur on Sundays in the Sanctuary, although occasionally the band may rehearse in Room 6 due to major church events. Contact David Morris if interested.
High School Youth Group – Interactive Cultural Presentation
UUFCC - Room 5Join us for cultural presentations by two exchange students from Lithuania and Morocco. They, in turn, want to hear about Unitarian Universalism, so you will have a chance to share about your faith tradition.
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Candlelight Vigil for a Peaceful Election
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesMore information coming soon.
Folk Dancers
UUFCC - Community Room 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPlease join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).
Post-Election Debrief
UUFCC - Gathering Space 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesRegardless 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.
Game Nights
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesSoulful Sundown – “Moving Through Challenging Situations With Resilience”
...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.
Memoirs Group
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesFolk Dancers
UUFCC - Community Room 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPlease join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).
AA Meeting for Women
UUFCC - Room A 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Open to any woman to walk in.
Community Event – “UUJusticePA, Zoom Pastoral Space”
Zoom link coming soon. Rev. Tracy Sprowls and other ministers will host an hour for UUs in PA to drop by and share their feelings about the election. We will recap events and hold space for the challenges of these times.
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPerforms for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month.
Morning Post Election Gathering on Zoom
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.
Educational Justice League
UUFCC - Room B 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesEJL’s mission is to establish a powerful social justice coalition that actively advocates for and promotes equity for marginalized populations. We are committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by communities of color, individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ+ individuals, promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, respecting and supporting individuals of all religions, and bridging the socioeconomic gap through equitable education.
Starting Point Fall 2024
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesAre you new to UUFCC or to Unitarian Universalism? Are you wanting to find your way into community here? Or, have you been coming a long time and desiring to go deeper into your UU journey? Explore Starting Point with us! This first session focuses on our personal spiritual journey and the historical journey of Unitarian Universalism. On Nov 24, we'll move into the shared journey that fellowship members travel together and end by helping us discern which of the many “journey groups” in our congregation will be your “next step.” Sign up on here: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/StartingPoint24
Parents’ Night Out – Toddler through 5th Grade
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesParents, drop your kids off with our childcare providers for an evening of fun games, dinner, and a movie while you have some time for you! Sign up here for November: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/PNONov2024
Child Care
UUFCC - Room C 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesSunday Service – “No Matter What”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. We are called as a liberal faith community to consider the impact of this election on Americans and the world and then prepare to do what we can to live our values into the future, no matter what.
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I Can Help
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us to explore how we can help our families around the house. We can do a lot! Sign-in downstairs in Room D
RE Elementary (1st-5th Grade) – Ancestral Recognition
UUFCC - Sanctuary first, then Gathering SpaceIn honor of many traditions, including the Day of the Dead, Samhain, and others, we will think about our families and create an ancestral altar to honor those we love, whether they are now memories or we live with them. Sign-in at the Welcome Table, then join us in the sanctuary before we go downstairs to the Gathering Space after the Wisdom Lesson.
Postponed UU Wellspring: Love At the Center
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesUU Wellspring is a national UUA program which focuses on spiritual deepening in a small group setting. Rev Tracy will lead this small group where we will engage in an in-depth exploration of our shared faith by looking at our values and covenant statements which are our aspirational hopes for how we want to live our lives. We will engage in experiences that help us explore how we are in relationship to one another in diverse communities as well as our relationship with the whole world. Watch this video for an overview of this exciting program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mgo65vFi7E&t=145s The five centers of [...]
OWL for K-9th Grade
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur Whole Lives (OWL), is a comprehensive sexuality education program that is a signature curriculum of the UUA and the United Church of Christ. It is a life-saving course that helps kids explore their values around their bodies, identities, relationships, health, and justice and equity. They engage in highly interactive activities and discussions which give them age-appropriate information and decision-making skills so that they can feel empowered to stand up for themselves and others and navigate relationships according to their values. K-3rd grade OWL – Session 3, Healthy Bodies, Safe Bodies 4th-6th grade OWL – Workshop 1: Sexuality and Values 7th-9th [...]
Hot Topics – Hopeful Climate Visions
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us for the first session of a two-part series on Climate Revival facilitated by our Green Sanctuary Committee. As we work together for collective liberation, as we work to create a world with love at the center, where all communities — ecosystems, humans, neighborhoods — thrive, we can’t use the same tools and mindsets that got us into this mess in the first place. As we faithfully adapt to our changing world, an attitude of curiosity, creativity, openness, and imperfection can be a powerful shift. In this first session, we will focus on the following: Collective Imagining of a potential [...]
Community Event – “State College Choral Society: New Beginnings”
Penn State Recital Hall Music Building on Allen Rd, University Park, PA, United StatesWith new Artistic Director, Eric Clayton. Featuring members of the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra and Madeleine Christopher, mezzo soprano. Concert pieces include: Singet Dem Herrn by Johann Pachelbel, Fern Hill by John Corigliano, Five Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacre, Dixit Dominus by Frideric Handel, The Ground by Ola Gjeilo, and a commissioned work - Be Still My Soul, by Sheridan Seyfried.
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe 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.
Folk Dancers
UUFCC - Community Room 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPlease join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).
Lunch with Tracy
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesEnjoy lunch with Rev Tracy and bring whatever topic you'd like to chat about! Open to all ages. Bring your own lunch.
Game Nights
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesFinance and Stewardship Committee
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesFolk Dancers
UUFCC - Community Room 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPlease join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).
AA Meeting for Women
UUFCC - Room A 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Open to any woman to walk in.