Sunday Service – “Resilience”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United Stateswith Rev Tracy Sprowls... This morning we look at democracy through the lens of book banning.
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RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – I Can Love
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesI 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.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Justice Makes a Difference
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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.
Censorship
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesAnn 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.
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.
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).
Game Nights
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States
Soulful Sundown – “The Cherry Tree of the Milk-Nurse”
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!
Finance and Stewardship Committee
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesMemoirs Group
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 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).
Fellowship Supper
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
Wheel of the Year
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States
Wheel of the Year – February
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesTheme: Justice and Equity Imbolc- new beginnings, new stirrings Ritual- Chocolate Celebration
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.
Song Circle – Songs About Freedom
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesUUFCC 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.
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.
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
UUFCC - Room C 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States
Sunday Service – “Love with a Big L”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United Stateswith 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?
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part III
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin 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 final viewing and discussion on this topic of anti-racism. This week's topic will center on: Myth of the Black Criminal Truth of Anti-Racism
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Black is Beautiful
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesBlack is Beautiful ~ Our differences are important, let's explore why! This week our Pre-K/K friends will begin in Room D downstairs. Sign-in will be in Room D.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Anti-Racism Lesson
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us this week for our next Anti-Racism lesson: Lesson 4 ~ My Church, My Beliefs (1-2), Slavery (3-5) 1st-5th Grade friends will start in the sanctuary for the Wisdom Lesson and then leave for the Gathering Space for our time together.
Intergenerational Music program
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin Colleen and Ashley as we have fun learning new songs to sing for our Multi-generational Sunday services: Earth Day Service on April 21, Lifespan RE Service on May 19, and Flower Celebration Service on June 2. We’ll continue our journey of Social Justice Music through the span of Black American history as well as add new songs for Earth Day and Flower Celebration. Please register to join: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/Music2024 This week we'll learn a justice song ~ Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody (zipper song) - from the Civil Rights era
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.
Death, Grief, and Comfort
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur companions in life are death and grief and yet they are so difficult to talk about, and rarely at that. In times of loss, how do we find healthy comfort? Further, is emotional comfort something human beings should even expect as part of life? In the death workshop we will go over practical matters, memorial services, and think about our own deaths. The grief workshop includes how to walk with grief, writing condolence notes, and digging deep into the grief of being human. The last workshop on comfort helps us understand how we can comfort ourselves naturally as well as [...]
Chat Cafe with the Board
UUFCC - Room A 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesCome share your thoughts, concerns, and questions with our UUFCC Board members! They desire to be transparent in all their decision-making and would love to hear feedback, input, and just engage in conversation with you.
UU Adventurers ~ February: Winter Walk/Sledding around Tudek Park
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us to walk or bring a sled/cross-country skis and have fun around Tudek Park! Bring your own sled/skis.
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.
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).
Racial Justice Committee
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesContact Janet Irons for the Zoom information.
Game Nights
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).
Music 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.
Auction Committee Meeting Feb 22
At Your Service Auction 2024 Mardi Gras in May will be held May 4th at the UUFCC. We will again be doing a online auction paired with an in-person auction on Saturday night. The auction committee is looking for volunteers to help with the event this year, and as always, we are looking forward to your donations and participation. Meets on Zoom. Email Bonnie Rossi for more information.
(I&D) Imagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesImagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner + The congregation and their friends are invited + We encourage people to bring a vegetarian dish of their choice to share + Fill out provided labels for major allergens + There will be some information and activity tables on the theme + Some drinks provided; BYO okay + Youth group fundraiser will offer some dessert options. More details may be found at: tinyurl.com/VegPotluck24 This event is part of the Imagine & Dream Lantern Festival 2024. See webguide at: UUFCC.com/imagine-dream Gallery of event flyers at: tinyurl.com/LFestFlyers24 All-ages Fellowship and Community events [...]