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7 events,
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Friendship
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Friendship
Join us as we explore "Friendship"! This week our Pre-K/K friends will begin in Room D downstairs. Sign-in will be in Room D.
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part I
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part I
Join 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 first of three viewings and discussion on this topic of anti-racism. This week's topic will center on: Introduction to Blackness Myth of Assimilation Laura Liermann from the Racial Justice Committee will help facilitate discussion after the film viewing.
Sunday Service: “Bullets to Bells: A Call for Gun Safety”
Sunday Service: “Bullets to Bells: A Call for Gun Safety”
with Cathi Alloway...National gun violence and suicides are at an all-time high, calling us to action for safe and healthy communities. Learn about the Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety and the imperative for action NOW.
1 event,
Meditation Monday
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
0 events,
2 events,
Soulful Sundown – “The HeART of Life”
Soulful Sundown – “The HeART of Life”
with Linda Bryce...Celebrating International Creativity Month, we focus on Service participants’ works of art (share one item as you wish) as well as connections between art and spirituality and art and wellness.
2 events,
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
0 events,
2 events,
Educational Justice League
Educational Justice League
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.
Movie Night – ‘Cured’ a documentary by Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon (2020)
Movie Night – ‘Cured’ a documentary by Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon (2020)
Members and friends are invited to join a screening and discussion of this award-winning documentary which examines a pivotal success of the gay rights movement that took place in 1973. This story will also be featured in the IMAGINE & DREAM worship service on February 25. Further details at: UUFCC.com/imagine-dream.
9 events,
Family Chapel – Black History Month
Family Chapel – Black History Month
Parents with elementary-aged kids are invited to join our Family Chapel each month! This is an interactive mini "service" which Ashley leads on our monthly congregational theme with a social justice focus. Come and learn and worship together in a fun, kid-friendly space.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Family Chapel
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Family Chapel
Join us today for Family Chapel! We will start this week downstairs in the Gathering Space at 10 am.
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part II
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part II
Join 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 second viewing and discussion on this topic. This week's topic will center on: Abolitionist Myth of the White Savior Janet Irons from the Racial Justice Committee will speak on the committee's work within UUFCC and State College and will help facilitate discussion after the film viewing.
1 event,
Meditation Monday
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
2 events,
Canceled Valentine Party for Afghan Families
Canceled Valentine Party for Afghan Families
This will be a potluck supper -- they will bring food, as well as any of you who would like to join us. To better involve the children, there will be a Valentine Tree set up in the UU Foyer with a heart for each child, with the child''s name, age, and gift suggestion under $20. You are invited to choose a heart, get the gift, and bring it, wrapped with the tag attached when you come to the party, along with a dish to share. Your children are especially invited. Please RSVP to suesmith1288@gmail.com
1 event,
1 event,
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
2 events,
Lunch with Tracy
Lunch with Tracy
Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. All ages are welcome!
Song Circle
Song Circle
A regular, informal opportunity to make music together with voices, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, harmonicas, spoons, etc.
1 event,
Jazz Band Dance Night: “Dance – Dance – Dance!”
Jazz Band Dance Night: “Dance – Dance – Dance!”
Come to the Valentine's Dance with live music by the UUFCC Jazz Band. 16-piece band plays Swing, Rock, Latin, Funk - Very Danceable! All ages welcome. Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes! Admission is FREE with a donation of nonperishable food or cash to the Food Bank. Light refreshments will be provided. Click here for the full poster for this event. This is one event in the series of events that make up the 2024 UUFCC IMAGINE & DREAM Lantern Festival Program. More information at tinyurl.com/JazzDance24.
6 events,
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – I Can Love
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – I Can Love
I 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
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Justice Makes a Difference
Join 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.
Sunday Service – “Resilience”
Sunday Service – “Resilience”
with Rev Tracy Sprowls... This morning we look at democracy through the lens of book banning.
2 events,
Meditation Monday
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
Centre County Interfaith Coalition for Gun Safety
The 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.
1 event,
2 events,
Soulful Sundown – “The Cherry Tree of the Milk-Nurse”
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!
5 events,
Fellowship Supper
Fellowship Supper
Join 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.
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
1 event,
Song Circle – Songs About Freedom
Song Circle – Songs About Freedom
UUFCC 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.
2 events,
Educational Justice League
Educational Justice League
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.
Parents’ Night Out
Parents’ Night Out
Parents' 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.
10 events,
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part III
Middle School RE – Stamped from the Beginning Part III
Join 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
Sunday Service – “Love with a Big L”
Sunday Service – “Love with a Big L”
with 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?
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Black is Beautiful
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Black is Beautiful
Black 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.
1 event,
Meditation Monday
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
0 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Auction Committee Meeting Feb 22
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.
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
0 events,
7 events,
IMAGINE & DREAM Lantern Festival 2024 (I&D)
This event spans Saturday and Sunday (Feb 24 - 25). Webguide at: UUFCC.com/imagine-dream Gallery of event flyers at: tinyurl.com/LFestFlyers24 All-ages Fellowship and Community events to celebrate and grow our abilities to imagine, dream, and create positive change. IMAGINE like John Lennon, DREAM like Martin Luther King Jr. Rekindle your dreams! Saturday Activities Imagine with Beans Potluck Dinner, 5:30-6:30 pm Imagine with Drums Drumming Circle, 6:45-8:15 pm Lantern-Making Activities & Religious Exploration UUseum Stations, 6:30-8:15 pm Community-Built Lantern Garden, 6:30-8:40 pm Lantern Walk, 8:15-8:40 pm Youth Group DIY-Music Meetup, 8:45-10:00 pm Sunday Activities Multigen Sunday Service: "Closer to be Free to be […]
(I&D) Imagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner
(I&D) Imagine with Beans Vegetarian Potluck Dinner
Imagine 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 […]
(I&D) Community-built Lantern Garden
(I&D) Community-built Lantern Garden
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 to celebrate and grow our abilities to imagine, dream, and create positive change
(I&D) Lantern-Making Activities & Religious Exploration UUseum Stations
(I&D) Lantern-Making Activities & Religious Exploration UUseum Stations
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 to celebrate and grow our abilities to imagine, dream, and create positive change
(I&D) Multigenerational Drum Circle
(I&D) Multigenerational Drum Circle
All ages and abilities are invited to join the UUFCC drum leaders Tim and Rachel for some audible community creativity with glow sticks and special sound-responsive lighting. People are encouraged to bring their own portable drums, but there is no requirement to do so, and we will have some spares on hand. More details found at: tinyurl.com/LFestDrumming24 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 to celebrate and grow our abilities to imagine, dream, and create positive change
8 events,
Multigenerational Sunday Service: “Closer to Free to be LGBT+”
Multigenerational Sunday Service: “Closer to Free to be LGBT+”
This lay-led service will search for wisdom and inspiration in the 35 year struggle for homosexuality to be considered natural and healthy by the medical establishment. Starting in 1952, a short paragraph in the American Psychiatric Association's influential Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders tragically listed homosexuality as a type of mental disturbance. Through readings, poetry and music we examine why this happened and the great injustices it caused; and we celebrate and learn from the inspiring history of how a small number of people overcame powerful biases and entrenched institutional forces to prompt removal of homosexuality from the APA’s […]
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Multi-generational Service
RE Pre-K/Kindergarten Kids – Multi-generational Service
This week our Pre-K/K friends are invited to our Sunday Multi-generational Imagine and Dream service at 10 am in the Sanctuary. We'll leave to create lanterns during the service after the Wisdom Lesson.
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Multi-generational Service
RE 1st – 5th Grade Kids – Multi-generational Service
This week our Pre-K/K friends are invited to our Sunday Multi-generational Imagine and Dream service at 10 am in the Sanctuary. We'll leave to create lanterns during the service after the Wisdom Lesson.
1 event,
Meditation Monday
Meditation Monday
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
1 event,
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
3 events,
Soulful Sundown – “Teachings and Gifts of Winter”
Soulful Sundown – “Teachings and Gifts of Winter”
...with Virginia Hubbs. This service is based on writer, teacher and activist Parker Palmer's thoughtful ideas about the season of winter.
2 events,
Palestinians and Israelis: What does the future hold?
Palestinians and Israelis: What does the future hold?
This is a public non-UUFCC event that is recommended by the UUFCC Racial Justice Committee. There seems to be no end in sight to the war on Gaza. Why do some perceive it as a war by a settler colonial power while others see it as a war against terrorists? State College was the first city in PA to adopt a resolution calling for a cease fire in Gaza. Join the editors of the Palestine/Israel Review, a groundbreaking scholarly journal published by Penn State, for a thoughtful discussion of the future of Palestine/Israel. All members of the State College community are […]
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
UUFCC Choir Rehearsal
Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month. Directed by Colleen Kennedy.
0 events,
2 events,
Educational Justice League
Educational Justice League
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.
Poor People’s Campaign ~ Harrisburg
Poor People’s Campaign ~ Harrisburg
Meet at UUFCC at 9:30 am to carpool to Harrisburg for the Poor People's Campaign. The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is uniting people across Pennsylvania to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality of religious nationalism.