UUFCC

Racial Justice Committee
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Contact Janet Irons for the Zoom information.

Caring Committee
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | PA

Music Committee
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | UUFCC – Room 6, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Meditation Monday
2023-11-13 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-06 12:30 - 13:00 | PA
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 Service and Panel Discussion on Anti-Semitism
2023-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Congregation Brit Shalom, 620 E Hamilton Ave, State College, PA, 16801, United States
On Sunday November 12 at 2:00 pm, Congregation Brit Shalom will be holding a memorial service/panel discussion to commemorate the 85th year since Kristallnacht and the 5th year since the Tree of Life tragedy. The panel discussion will focus on the current state of antisemitism in the United States. Rabbi David Ostrich will speak about the challenges facing congregations in the face of anti-Semitic sentiment. Rabbi Rob Gleisser will address antisemitism on college campuses; and Emma Baer-Simon will discuss antisemitism on social media.

Hot Topics: Where Are We with Opioids
2023-11-12 11:30 - 12:30 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Dr. 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 Faculty Associate for ROAR House, a Penn State residence hall dedicated to supporting students in recovery, and he is Faculty Advisor of Lions For Recovery, a student organization comprised of students in recovery and recovery allies. Dr. Whitney is himself a person in long-term recovery who conducts research on addiction and recovery, mostly seeking to understand how to best help young people in recovery make and sustain major lifestyle changes.

Join us for a presentation on the “hot topics” of today! Open to the public.

Social Justice Music Program - for all ages
2023-11-12 11:30 - 12:30 | UUFCC – Gathering Space, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join 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!

RE Kids & Youth
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:15 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Each 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!

Middle School Youth
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:15 | UUFCC – Room 6, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join 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.

Sunday Service - "The Stories We Tell Matter"
2023-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
The 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?

Child Care
2023-11-12 09:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-05 09:30 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Our 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)

Parents' Night Out
2023-11-11 17:00 - 20:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Parents, 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 each month. Open to the public.
Sign up for November 11.

UU 101: Pathway to Membership
2023-11-11 17:00 - 20:00 | UUFCC – Room 6, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
The 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.
The session is concurrent with “Parents’ Night Out,” so childcare is available, although you must arrange for this yourself. Supper is provided.
Participants have found this rewarding and enlightening. If you are considering becoming a member, or even if you just want to learn more, you are welcome.
Interested? Email the session leader, Laura Kemper at lpk614@gmail.com or speak with a membership greeter on Sunday. You must enroll before the Midyear Meeting on Sunday, Nov 5. We need numbers to prepare materials and food.

Educational Justice League
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | UUFCC – Room B, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
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.

Song Circle
2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
A regular, informal opportunity to make music together with voices, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, spoons, etc.

UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month.
Directed by Colleen Kennedy.

Worship Committee Meeting
2023-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | PA

Game Nights
2023-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States

Prayer for Peace in Israel and Gaza
2023-11-06 17:00 - 17:30 | Allen Street Gates, S. Allen St, State College, PA, 16801, United States
All 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

Interfaith Power and Light Annual Conference 2023: No Faith In Fossil Fuels
2023-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | St Andrews Episcopal, 208 W Foster Ave, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This 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

Midyear Meeting 2023
2023-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Vote on important matters such as changes to the bylaws, 1st Sunday Plate charities, and the winner for the Chili Cookoff!

Chili Cookoff 2023
2023-11-05 11:00 - 11:30 | UUFCC – Fellowship Hall, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Please 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.

RE Kids & Youth
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:15 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Each 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!

Sunday Service - "Our Living Tradition"
2023-11-05 10:00 - 10:45 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
A 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.

The Oil Machine: Screening & Conversation with the Director
2023-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | UUFCC – Sanctuary, 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join 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.

UU Adventurers: Hike Up Mt Nittany
2023-11-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Mt Nittany Trailhead, 500 Mt Nittany Rd, Lemont, PA, 16851, United States
Join us for a hike up Mt. Nittany to the Mike Lynch Overlook and we’ll share a story about Princess Nittany! Sign-up here
