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.
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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 States
Sunday 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.
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.
Song Circle
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe UUFCC Song Circle offers a fun, monthly opportunity to make music together with voices, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, drums, kazoos, etc. Anyone from the Fellowship or local community can join us to play, sing, or listen. We go around the circle with each person choosing the next song, either from our song-books or a song they brought to share. Contact Pam Short for more information.
Basics of Estate Planning 2024
UUFCC - Fellowship Hall 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesPresented by the UUFCC Legacy Committee. Whether young or old, everyone needs an estate plan. At its core, the plan concerns wills and powers of attorney. This seminar will give you the background you need to get started. If you already have an estate plan, you will learn what’s new and what you might update. Our speaker for this free, educational seminar is attorney Julie Steinbacher, Esq., CELA* of Steinbacher, Goodall, and Yurchak. She will speak about these core elements of estate planning: - Important documents: Wills and Powers of Attorney - Long term care and ways to pay for it [...]
Child Care
UUFCC - Room C 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesRE Elementary (1st-5th Grade) – National Day of Kindness
UUFCC - Sanctuary first, then Gathering SpaceJoin us as we create kindness boxes to give away! Sign-in at the Welcome Table. Kids will stay in the service until after the Wisdom Lesson, then go downstairs into the Gathering Space.
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I Can Give Thanks
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us to look for a better Thanksgiving. Sign-in downstairs in Room D.
Sunday Service – “A Generosity of Spirit”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States...with Rev. Kristina Spaude. Together this morning we will reflect on growing in community through the lens of time and imagination. --- The Rev. Kristina Spaude (she/her) currently serves as the contract minister for the recently yoked congregations of Tri-County UUs (Summerfield) and the UU Congregation of Lake County (Eustis). Her six-word story of faith is, "We're here to build Love's house," and she is passionate about making the way for more justice in this world. Rev. Kristina has two cats and loves cross stitching.
Hot Topics – Responding to Christian Nationalism, Interfaith Discussion Series
University Baptist and Brethren Church 411 S Burrowes St, State College, PA, United StatesAre you worried about the future of our democracy and wondering how to engage with and respond to the rise of Christian Nationalism? Join our interfaith interactive discussion series, Responding to Christian Nationalism. Sunday, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Session 3: November 17 (UBBC), a Faith Response to Christian Nationalism We will have an in-person viewing via Zoom in Room 6 at UUFCC. You can listen to the presentation or join us at UBBC to participate. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and University Baptist and Brethren Church are jointly curating curriculum and hosting this important conversation. Christian nationalism is an [...]
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 4 and 5, Families and Feelings 4th-6th grade OWL – Ashley teaching off campus - [...]
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 – Hike at Shingletown Gap
UUFCC - Room 5Meet in Room 5 at 12:30 pm, then we'll caravan over to Shingletown Gap Trail to hike!
UUFCC Music Series: Dixon Costa Duo with pianist Ann Deighton
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe Dixon-Costa Duo will open our UUFCC Music Series with a program of music for woodwinds and piano at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 17. Robyn Dixon Costa, oboe/English horn, is Instructor of Alexander Technique and Digital Learning in the Penn State School of Music. Anthony Costa, clarinet/bass clarinet, is Associate Professor of Clarinet in the School of Music. They will be joined by pianist Ann Deighton, who accompanies many Penn State and local musicians. The Dixon-Costa Duo has performed together for over 30 years in the U.S. and Europe. They promote music for oboe and clarinet, and they will include in [...]
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Community Event – State of the Story @ 3 Dots
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesLocal storytelling group, State of the Story, is holding its next event on Monday, November 18 at 7pm at 3 Dots Downtown. Storytellers include UUs Rev Tracy Sprowls, Graham Corby, and Helen Dempsey. Click here for a link including ticket info.
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).
Board of Trustees
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesRacial 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 States
Soulful Sundown – “Making Choices”
...with Linda Bryce. Life is about making choices. Whether using runes, dowsing, cards, the Ten Commandments, the UU principles or other ways, on what do we base our choices? and do we choose consciously?