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.
Freedom Seder 2024
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesCome to hear the Passover story, celebrate freedom, and eat a great meal. Come to affirm our first principle, a belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Come with your family and friends to share fellowship. Reserve your spot at the Seder now (last day to RSVP is April 15)! RSVP link: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/seder24 Want to contribute to the Seder? Sign up to help here: https://bit.ly/sederhelp24
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.
Child Care
UUFCC - Room C 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesRE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Sharing!
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThis week our Pre-K/K friends will explore the idea of sharing. Sign in downstairs in Room D.
Sunday Service – “The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Avoid It”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States...with Penny Eifrig. Scams are becoming more and more prevalent, yet people are still often too embarrassed to talk about it. But a scam is a violent crime, not unlike getting mugged. What can we learn about ourselves when we begin to learn about how your reptile brain functions, than when manipulated, can make you (and others) do things that seem inconceivable? Penny Eifrig shares her recent experience with amygdala hijack, and how it can explain many behaviors in today’s world.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids: Anti-Racism Lesson
UUFCC - Gathering Space 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us for our last Anti-Racism lesson for this fellowship year with our wonderful volunteer teachers. This will be our 6th lesson! Grades 1-2: My Country, My World Grades 3-5: Civil Rights Movement
MS Youth ~ Climate Justice
UUFCC - Room 6 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us in April for a unit on Climate Justice.
Intergenerational Music program
UUFCC - Gathering Space 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
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.
UUFCC Resilience and Acceptance Discussion Group
UUFCC - Room B 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThe participants of the UUFCC Resilience and Acceptance in the Face of Collapse course (which met from October 2023-February 2024) would like to invite UUFCC members and others to participate in the UUFCC Resilience and Acceptance Discussion Group. The purpose of this group is to create a safe and stimulating space for exploring resilience and acceptance in the face of the collapse of modern civilization and for supporting each other in making changes in our lives and communities to lessen the impact of collapse. “Resilience” includes both the capacity within each of us to allow and stay with difficult emotions while [...]
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Community Event – “Global Warming 101” with guest speaker Dr. Raymond Najjar
Foxdale Auditorium 500 E Marylyn Ave, State College, United StatesThe Foxdale Climate Care Committee presents this event. Come learn about the fundamentals of Earth's changing climate, including the evidence for warming, the contributions of humans, the impacts on ecosystems and society, and how our actions now will determine the severity of the threat to our future generations. Dr. Najjar is Professor of Oceanography in the PSU Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science with a joint appointment in the Department of Geosciences. This is a Community Event, so come early to get a seat. This will be facilitated by Martha Butler, G-111.
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 StatesMemoirs 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).
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.
Stargazing, Fire Pit, and Meteor Watch!
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us for a night of wonder as we gather outside around the fire pit and gaze up at the sky, looking for meteors and sharing stories! Contact Andy Lau for more information (morthnenuf@gmail.com) Sign-up here: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/meteor Note: We will cancel if weather is not conducive to being outside and seeing the sky. This event has been cancelled!
At Your Service Auction 2024 Mardi Gras
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesMardi Gras in May Auction is in need of your Time, Talent and Treasures. The UUFCC will be hosting the annual Auction online starting April 28th with a transition to a live event May 4th at 6:00 pm. Click here to register for the online portion of the Auction. Donate your time, talent, and treasures by filling out this form and dropping it in the box at the fellowship or emailing it and any questions to uufccauction@gmail.com. You can also check with local businesses or friends to see if they would like to donate as well. Childcare will be provided and [...]
Child Care
UUFCC - Room C 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesRE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Trees!
UUFCC - Gathering Space and Room D 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesThis week our Pre-K/K friends will explore Trees. Sign in downstairs in Room D.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids: Exploring What We’ve Learned This Year
UUFCC - Gathering Space 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us as we prepare for our Lifespan Religious Education Service on May 19. This service will be led by our kids and we will spend time talking about what we've learned this year and how we can share that with our congregation.
Sunday Service – “Love Grows Here – Founder’s Day”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United States...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. We celebrate our history through the people that created and continue to create our community. We will honor long time members, share stories, and a few more surprises!
Getting to Know UU
UUFCC - Library 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesIf you're new or have questions, come to the library and chat and learn!
Intergenerational Music program
UUFCC - Gathering Space 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
Green Sanctuary
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesOur goal is to maintain and enhance the UUFCC's green sanctuary certification by promoting ecojustice and the environmental practices that make ecojustice possible. We do this through projects at the UUFCC and in the broader community, focusing on renewable energy, and promoting the use of sustainable food, green transportation, and clean water.
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.
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.
UUFCC Music Series – “Flutist Cathy Herrera presents “Piazzolla, Pixinguinha and Premieres”
UUFCC - Sanctuary 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, United StatesFor this event, Cathy will be joined by several friends and family members. They are Cecilia Blackwell, flute, Brent Register, guitar; Gabriel Herrera, trombone; Jacob Herrera, trumpet and ukelele, and Jim Latten, percussion. Cathy will be playing five different flutes during this program, which will include Baroque music featuring traverso flute and music by the Argentinian composer Astor Pizzolla and the Brazilian composer Pixinguinha. In addition, she will premiere some of her original works and compositions by Brent Register that highlight the alto flute and piccolo. The Native American pocket flute will be featured in some free improvisation. Cathy holds a [...]
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
Community Event – End Gun Violence Advocacy Day and Carpooling
End Gun Violence Advocacy Day Last year, 500 Pennsylvanians descended on Harrisburg, demanding an end to gun violence. Soon after, the first bipartisan policies in years passed the PA House. Join us on Tuesday, May 7th as we continue our life-saving work, use this link to register https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/advocacyday24?ms=CCIC4GS. Schedule: 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Arrive in Harrisburg, Check-In 10:00 - 11:45 AM: Advocacy Meetings & Drop-Bys with Legislative Offices (meetings scheduled on your behalf) 12:00 - 1:00 PM: End Gun Violence Rally/Press Event on the Front Steps of the Capitol (tentative timing) Carpooling: Meet at UUFCC at 7:15 am to carpool down [...]
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 StatesSoulful Sundown – “Soulful Suppers”
...with Caroline Pierce. We eat meals every day to fuel our bodies, but they also reflect our culture, beliefs, and values. We will explore what makes a meal a “soulful supper.”
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).
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
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.