I Can Pretend ~ There are many ways we can pretend! Join us as we explore this fun topic. This week our Pre-K/K friends will begin in Room D downstairs. Sign-in will be in Room D.
Join our Middle School class to watch the Netflix documentary, Stamped from the Beginning, based on the book by Ibram X. Kendi. This will be our second viewing and discussion on this topic. This week's topic will center on: Abolitionist Myth of the White Savior Janet Irons from the Racial Justice Committee will speak on the committee's work within UUFCC and State College and will help facilitate discussion after the film viewing.
Join us today for Family Chapel! We will start this week downstairs in the Gathering Space at 10 am.
The 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.
This course, which takes a sobering introduction to societal collapse, then guides you through a supportive pathway to greater resilience and acceptance in the face of collapse, will meet through February 4 with leaders Kelle Kersten and Bob Flatley.
What does it mean to commit a "Microaggression"? Last October, we invited Dr. Seria Chatters to give our Board, Racial Justice Committee, and RE teachers a workshop on microaggressions which was deeply insightful and spurred much discussion. Rev. Tracy and Ashley Hamlin are expanding this training and discussion to anyone in our UUFCC congregation with a second workshop based on Seria's material. After this workshop, we will invite Dr. Chatters to come again and follow up on this work. Our goal is to continue deepening our inclusive and welcoming culture at UUFCC. Please let Ashley Hamlin know if you will be [...]
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Please 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).
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
Please 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).
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!
A regular, informal opportunity to make music together with voices, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, spoons, etc.
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.
with Rev Tracy Sprowls... This morning we look at democracy through the lens of book banning.
I Can Love ~ There are so many ways we can show love - join us as we explore them. This week our Pre-K/K friends will begin in Room D downstairs. Sign-in will be in Room D.
Join us this week to see how Justice Makes a Difference: Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire and how you can too! 1st-5th Grade friends will start in the sanctuary for the Wisdom Lesson and then leave for the Gathering Space for our time together.
The 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.
Ann Snowman, Associate Librarian Emerita, once immersed in the halls of academia, will be sharing about ALA censorship data, 1st amendment rights, privacy, the Baileyville Book Banning of 1981, personal censorship, and more. Cathi Alloway (Retired, Schlow Library Director) will share the intellectual freedom challenges she faced during her library career, including controversies about violent and sexual materials, hate group meetings, and Drag Queen Story Hours. You won't want to miss this educational and enlightening journey through their experiences with censorship.
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
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.
Please 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).
with Chas Brua... Beginning with an old Japanese fable, we ponder the gifts and burdens of self-sacrifice on behalf of those we love. Appropriately a love theme for Valentine's Day!
Please 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).
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.
Theme: Justice and Equity Imbolc- new beginnings, new stirrings Ritual- Chocolate Celebration
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
UUFCC members and friends of all ages are encouraged to join Song Circle strummers and singers for an informal 'Songs About Freedom' -themed sing-along that will feature a wide range of perspectives on freedom, including a set of Civil Rights Era protest songs selected by Music Director Colleen. See the Song Circle website for the latest details.
EJL’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.
Parents' Night Out! Just drop your kids off to play and build fun connections with other friends and enjoy some time out for yourself! We will provide games, crafts, dinner, and a movie.
with Rev. Tracy Sprowls... We end our 30 days of love with a conversation about love. What are we talking about when we use the word love in the context of justice?
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