Events for week of December 22, 2024

Join us in the service this Sunday for our Multi-generational Animal Blessing Service!

Join us this Sunday in the service for our Multi-gen Animal Blessing Service!

with Rev. Tracy Sprowls How do we create the biggest and widest circle of inclusivity? How do we welcome all when we feel unsafe or unsure? Does radical hospitality encourage and support belonging or can it still leave some out? On October 20, we will celebrate our animal companions with our annual animal blessing. For this service, people are welcome to bring well-behaved animals either leashed or secured in a carrier. We also encourage pictures of animals (alive or deceased) and stuffed lovies too. If you are uncomfortable with animals, please join us on zoom!

Are 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.   Sundays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Session 1: September 22 (UBBC), Introduction to Christian Nationalism Session 2: October 20 (UUFCC), Expanding an Understanding of Christian Nationalism Session 3: November 17 (UBBC), a Faith Response to Christian Nationalism   The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and University Baptist and Brethren Church are jointly curating curriculum and hosting this important conversation. Christian nationalism is an ideology that threatens our faith and [...]

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 program that helps kids explore their values around their bodies, relationships, health, and justice and equity. They engage in highly interactive activities and discussions which give them age appropriate information and decision making ability so that they can feel empowered to stand up for themselves and others. K-3rd grade OWL - Session 1&2, Our Wonderful Bodies, Part One and Two 4th-6th grade OWL - Ashley Teaching off campus - no class 7th-9th grade OWL - Workshop [...]

The 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.

Our high school youth lean into leadership as they determine their own journey through the year. They choose what topics of discussion, fun, and social justice work they engage in with caring adult mentors along the way. Join us this Sunday at 1 pm for a facilitated discussion on "Free Will". Dr. Joshua Wretzel from PSU philosophy department and a member at Congregation Brit Shalom will lead our youth in an open discussion on the topic of "free will". All view points are welcome!

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.

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).

...with Chas Brua. If the legend is to be believed, the oldest poem in English was written by an illiterate cowherd who became a poet overnight after an inspiring dream. In this service, we'll explore our own untapped gifts.

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:

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).

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Open to any woman to walk in.

Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month.

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.