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9 events,
Sunday Service – “Belonging in a Divided World”
Sunday Service – “Belonging in a Divided World”
with Rev. Tracy Sprowls On October 27, we will have the first of three sermons that are focused on the election. When we are so divided in this country, how do we find and develop a sense of belonging? Wear a costume if you like and parade with the children for our annual Halloween Parade.
RE Elementary (1st-5th grade) – Halloween/Samhain Service
RE Elementary (1st-5th grade) – Halloween/Samhain Service
Join us in the service for our Halloween/Samhain service! All ages are welcome to dress up for our costume parade.
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – My World Has Darkness
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – My World Has Darkness
Join us to explore the dark! What are you afraid of? Let's talk about it! Join us in the sanctuary for our costume parade, then sign-in downstairs in Room D
1 event,
Meditation Monday
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.
7 events,
Sunday Service – “The Power and Privilege of Democracy”
Sunday Service – “The Power and Privilege of Democracy”
...with Rev. Tracy Sprowls. Rev. Tracy and David are officially registered to vote in PA, in fact it was the first thing they did when they moved here. Rev. Tracy has also been very active getting out the vote like many of you. This morning we talk about the power and privileges of democracy that includes the vote.
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I can bend, stretch, and move
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I can bend, stretch, and move
Join us to explore how we can move our bodies. Sign-in downstairs in Room D
RE Elementary (1st-5th grade) – Fist to Five
RE Elementary (1st-5th grade) – Fist to Five
Join us in the sanctuary for our Wisdom Lesson, then we'll go downstairs and discover Fist to Five and coming to consensus.
2 events,
Meditation Monday
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.
4 events,
Post-Election Debrief
Post-Election Debrief
Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 election or even if we still don’t know the results of the election, Rev. Tracy will hold space for those who wish to debrief, share, and reflect on these last few months and the months ahead.
Soulful Sundown – “Moving Through Challenging Situations With Resilience”
Soulful Sundown – “Moving Through Challenging Situations With Resilience”
...with Virginia Hubbs. Life can feel difficult for long or short periods through health challenges, financial struggles, political turmoil and more. We will consider how we develop resilience to cope with-- and may even find gifts in-- such times.
2 events,
Morning Post Election Gathering on Zoom
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.
Song Circle
Song Circle
The 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.
3 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.
Starting Point Fall 2024
Starting Point Fall 2024
Are 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
Parents’ Night Out – Toddler through 5th Grade
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 here for November: https://uufcc.breezechms.com/form/PNONov2024
8 events,
Sunday Service – “No Matter What”
Sunday Service – “No Matter What”
...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
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I Can Help
Join 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
RE Elementary (1st-5th Grade) – Ancestral Recognition
In 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.
2 events,
Meditation Monday
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
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.
2 events,
Lunch with Tracy
Lunch with Tracy
Enjoy lunch with Rev Tracy and bring whatever topic you'd like to chat about! Open to all ages. Bring your own lunch.
Song Circle
Song Circle
The 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.
1 event,
Basics of Estate Planning 2024
Basics of Estate Planning 2024
Presented 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 […]
9 events,
RE Elementary (1st-5th Grade) – National Day of Kindness
RE Elementary (1st-5th Grade) – National Day of Kindness
Join 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
RE Elementary (Pre-K/K) – I Can Give Thanks
Join us to look for a better Thanksgiving. Sign-in downstairs in Room D.
Sunday Service – “A Generosity of Spirit”
Sunday Service – “A Generosity of Spirit”
...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.
2 events,
Meditation Monday
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.
Community Event – State of the Story @ 3 Dots
Community Event – State of the Story @ 3 Dots
Local 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.
3 events,
Soulful Sundown – “Making Choices”
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?
6 events,
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to […]
Folk Dancers
Folk Dancers
Please 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
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.
1 event,
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to […]
3 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.
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
10,000 Villages Sale @ UUFCC
Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to […]
Middle School Hangout
Middle School Hangout
Middle School youth are invited for a monthly hangout to begin Nov 23! The youth will meet downstairs at the UU in the Gathering Space from 5-7 pm and play games, eat pizza, and just have fun. If you are a parent who would like to volunteer one month to sign up and plan to stay at the Fellowship during the hangout so that there are two adults present and to bring pizza for that month, please sign-up here: https://bit.ly/MSHangout24
6 events,
RE Elementary (Pre-K-5th Grade) – Multi-generational Thanksgiving Service
RE Elementary (Pre-K-5th Grade) – Multi-generational Thanksgiving Service
Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Multi-generational Thanksgiving service. No sign-in necessary.
Sunday Service – “Nourish”
Sunday Service – “Nourish”
Our service on Sunday is a worship service and a meal woven together to tap into the heart of what it means to be in embodied spiritual community with one another. Through the centuries, people have gathered to worship while eating meals together. Harvest rituals celebrate food and promise. Passover Seders recognize freedom and redemption. And Christian communion stemmed from the practice of sharing meals to connect people to love and grace. We are companions on this challenging journey through life. We celebrate and ritualize our connectedness through this special brunch service. This service will be in Fellowship Hall and so […]
UUFCC Resilience and Acceptance Discussion Group
UUFCC Resilience and Acceptance Discussion Group
The 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 […]
2 events,
Women’s Book Club
Women’s Book Club
We are a women's book club that meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM. We choose our books once a year, and the person who recommends the book generally leads the discussion. The group is hosted by a different member each month. New members and visitors are welcome at any meeting. This month's book is: