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Board of Trustees
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesMusic Committee
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesUUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPerforms for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
Child Care
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur paid childcare staff have full background clearances and certificates in First Aid and Infant CPR. They are enthusiastic and compassionate and love interacting with our youngest friends! Ages 6 mo. to 4 years old (non-potty trained)
RE Kids & Youth
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPre-K/K ~ Join us in the sanctuary for our Costume Parade, then we'll go downstairs and explore our differences! 1st-5th ~ Join us in the sanctuary for our Costume Parade, then we'll create pronoun stickers!
Middle School Youth
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us in the sanctuary for our Costume Parade! Then we have a special guest to talk with us about their LGBT+ experience!
Sunday Service – “Grimm and Grimmer”
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesScary stories help us know fear in our bodies and how to use our intellect and our innate resilience to overcome it. There is plenty to fear in the real world. While we can’t fix everything, we can become more resilient and more compassionate. Scary stories can help.
UUFCC Fun Full Friends Face Fear Fest 2023
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesIn 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
Join the Board to Discuss Bylaws Changes
UUFCC - Room A 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe congregation will vote on 2 changes to our bylaws at our midyear meeting on November 5th. If you have questions or concerns, please join the board on October 29th at 11:30am in Room A downstairs. Alternatively, you may contact the board via email at asktheboard@uufcc.com.
Meditation Monday
Open to the public. Join Kelle Kersten on Zoom for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week! Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Game Nights
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States
Soulful Sundown: “Thoughts and Reflections about All Soul’s Day”
with George Dempsie
Memoirs Group
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesEach 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.
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. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
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.
UU Adventurers: Hike Up Mt Nittany
Mt Nittany Trailhead 500 Mt Nittany Rd, Lemont, PA, United StatesJoin us for a hike up Mt. Nittany to the Mike Lynch Overlook and we'll share a story about Princess Nittany! Meet at Mt Nittany Trailhead in Lemont.
The Oil Machine: Screening & Conversation with the Director
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
Child Care
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur paid childcare staff have full background clearances and certificates in First Aid and Infant CPR. They are enthusiastic and compassionate and love interacting with our youngest friends! Ages 6 mo. to 4 years old (non-potty trained)
Sunday Service – “Our Living Tradition”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesA service of gratitude for where you have been, who you are now, and where you might be headed. This service will end at 10:45 for the chili cook-off and the mid-year meeting.
Middle School Youth
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin our Middle School Youth program! This year our Middle School youth will engage in a social justice and anti-racism program exploring various topics and working to take action. Part of the year will be spent in a discussion group on the book, Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. Films and other activities will enhance learning.
RE Kids & Youth
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesEach week our Pre-K and Kindergarten friends will explore their world in light of our UU values with our wonderful teachers! Pre-K and Kindergarten will meet downstairs in Room D at 10 am with Sue and Rocky. Please sign in and sign out downstairs in Room D. This Sunday we will explore how we can help! Family Chapel (for 1st-5th grade kids ~ Parents are Welcome!) Please sign your kids in downstairs in the Gathering Space for Family Chapel. Parents are invited to stay! We will focus on Indigenous People and the Doctrine Discovery!
Chili Cookoff 2023
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPlease 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.
Midyear Meeting 2023
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesVote on important matters such as changes to the bylaws, 1st Sunday Plate charities, and the winner for the Chili Cookoff!
Interfaith Power and Light Annual Conference 2023: No Faith In Fossil Fuels
St Andrews Episcopal 208 W Foster Ave, State College, PA, United StatesThis 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
Meditation Monday
Open to the public. Join Kelle Kersten on Zoom for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week! Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Prayer for Peace in Israel and Gaza
Allen Street Gates S. Allen St, State College, PA, United StatesAll 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
Game Nights
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesUUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPerforms for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
Song Circle
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesA regular, informal opportunity to make music together with voices, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, spoons, etc.
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.
UU 101: Pathway to Membership
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe 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.
Parents’ Night Out
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesParents' 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.
Child Care
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur paid childcare staff have full background clearances and certificates in First Aid and Infant CPR. They are enthusiastic and compassionate and love interacting with our youngest friends! Ages 6 mo. to 4 years old (non-potty trained)
Sunday Service – “The Stories We Tell Matter”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe stories we tell matter. What is the story of the indigenous peoples who lived on this land before State College was a University town? How does the little known Doctrine of Discovery affect the stories we tell?
Middle School Youth
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin our Middle School Youth program! This year our Middle School youth will engage in a social justice and anti-racism program exploring various topics and working to take action. Part of the year will be spent in a discussion group on the book, Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. Films and other activities will enhance learning.
RE Kids & Youth
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesEach week our Pre-K and Kindergarten friends will explore their world in light of our UU values with our wonderful teachers! Pre-K and Kindergarten will meet downstairs in Room D at 10 am with Sue and Rocky. Please sign in and sign out downstairs in Room D. We'll talk about how we say Thank You this week! 1st through 5th grade kids will start in the sanctuary and leave after the Wisdom Lesson. Sign in at the welcome table before the service and sign out downstairs by 11:15 am! We will continue our Anti-Racism exploration this week!
Social Justice Music Program – for all ages
UUFCC - Gathering Space 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin Colleen and Ashley as we journey across the history of African Americans' struggle for freedom and equality through music in this special offering for Parents/Caregivers, kids, and all ages during RE Hour! We will explore the history of the songs as well as learn to sing them in preparation for our MLK service in January. Kindergarten through Middle School youth are invited to participate!
Hot Topics: Where Are We with Opioids
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesDr. Jason Whitney will be presenting on Opioids, Addiction and Recovery. His session will examine the opioid overdose epidemic as part of a larger substance use disorder epidemic. He will describe the current status of opioid addiction, review the status of addiction as a chronic disease, and discuss various systems of treatment and recovery pathways. Dr. Whitney is an Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Education and Program Director of the Penn State Collegiate Recovery Community, a program of Student Affairs that supports students in recovery from addictions that he helped found in 2011. He is the founder and [...]