Events for week of November 30, 2025

With Rev. Tracy Sprowls. Compassion means “to suffer together.” Researchers define compassion “as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another's suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering.” Where does compassion fit into the work of the fellowship?

This week: Start in the sanctuary for a Costume Parade and Thriller Flash Mob, then go downstairs with Sue to explore "My World Has Darkness", Sign-in is at the Welcome Table Each week our kids gather to explore our world in light of our UU values. Pre-K/K friends will engage in guided exploration of various topics with their wonderful teachers, Sue Smith and Rocky Landers, downstairs in Room D.

1st through 5th grade kids are learning our values through the monthly congregational themes, and have a bi-monthly social justice book project and activity. In services led by Rev. Tracy Sprowls, children remain in the Sanctuary until the Wisdom Lesson, then go downstairs to class. In multigenerational services, they stay for the entire service.

This week: Start in Room 6. Middle School youth engage in UU Identity through themes each month and fun activities using our Soul Matters curriculum.  In most services led by Rev. Tracy Sprowls, kids remain in the Sanctuary until the Wisdom Lesson, then go to class. In multigenerational services, they stay for the entire service.

Our annual Chili Cook-off happens in tandem with the RE Halloween fest. Join us for fun artsy Halloween-themed activities for all ages. Bring your tummy empty for the chili buffet, and an empty muffin tray to taste all the chilis! Donations are appreciated! Want to submit your own chili and win Best Meat or Best Vegetarian? Bring it in a crockpot before the service so it can keep warm. Sign up here.

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 [...]

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.

Love Your Neighbor, Love Your World https://paipl.us/event/love-your-neighbor-love-your-world-2025-annual-convening/ It serves as a way to connect passionate individuals across the state, strengthen multi faith communities, and build momentum to address climate change as a moral issue here in the Keystone State.

For the first time in over a decade, LGBTQIA+ Communities & Allies unite to march on Harrisburg to demand the protection of our rights and healthcare! The March begins to the Capitol Building in Harrisburg at 1pm. The Rally continues at the Capitol Steps at 2pm. Sign up to receive updates: www.linktr.ee/ERECPA

We are excited to be joining forces with the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra to open the 77th season of the State College Choral Society with the perennial favorite, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Inspired by a collection of Medieval poetry from southern Germany, Orff composed the music in 1935 in a style purposefully much simpler and more tonal than his contemporaries Schoenberg and Stravinsky.  The poetry’s focus on the fickleness of luck, life in the tavern, and the thrill of springtime and love, are as relevant today as when they were written nearly one thousand years ago.  The iconic music of Carmina Burana [...]

"The Hard Way Home: A Conversation about Global Migration" Social Hour (5-6pm) Welcome of international guests Panelist-led conversation and dinner

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.

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

We’re starting a new book club at the Fellowship, and you’re invited to join! Our first planning meeting will be on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 PM. Together we’ll decide on meeting times, locations, and our first book selections. This group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and sharing conversation in a friendly, relaxed setting. Questions? Contact Betsy Brett.

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

Please join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance.

Cathy Vandenberg's obituary. This service will also be streamed over Zoom using this link.