Wednesday, Sep 27th, 2023
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Listening Circles for UUFCC ministerial search start Oct 1!
Thanks very much to everyone who completed the search survey! We’re excited to have 135+ individual responses, ~40% overall return rate. There was a solid mix of newer and longer-term members’ and friends’ participation. Review is underway, with summaries to be shared soon. We’re moving into the next phase of gathering input: ministerial search listening circles. The first one is this Sunday after the service, in-person during Lifespan RE Hour. More search listening circles, in-person and via Zoom, will be held the first half of October. If you have a chance, please think about these questions...Read more.
Your Ministerial Search Committee,
Chair Ann Snowman, Kevin Alloway, Etta Habegger, Wayne Osgood, Pam Short, Jamie Stitzer
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Sunday Services are both In Person* and on Zoom! *Child care is available in Room C (downstairs) from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday. |
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Upcoming 1st Sunday Plate: Spotlight PA
Spotlight PA is dedicated to producing nonpartisan accountability and public-service journalism about the Pennsylvania government, urgent statewide issues, and the most pressing matters facing our local communities. |
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| Sun, Oct 1 - "Imagination" - 10:00 AM with Rev. Leah Ongiri (see bio below) Humans have the capacity for both cruelty and kindness, which can lead us either to hope or despair. In such a confused and fractured world, creative imagination can help us embrace our traditions as we move into a shared future. |
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Rev. Leah Ongiri (she/her) has served congregations in California, New Jersey, Florida, Wisconsin, and Colorado. She is a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and coeditor of the Skinner House book Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism. In her current ministry, she consults with congregations and coaches clergy who are seeking to develop and support their communities’ spiritual care and ministry teams. Leah is an amateur potter and casual poet. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her four children and spouse. She loves guest preaching and is honored to (virtually) visit UUFC, especially since she got to work under Rev. Tracy when she was an intern minister! |  |
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To join by phone call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 964 3956 5352# |
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Sun, Oct 8 - "Unlikely Friends" - 10:00 AM with Rev. Tracy Sprowls I collect stories about animals that have become unlikely friends from a hippo and a turtle to an old grey parrot and his scientist friend. This morning we honor our animal friends and all of the earth’s creatures with our annual animal blessing. Bring photos of an animal you live with or love or admire or lost. Bring your well behaved dogs and cats or chickens, too. Live animals are welcome. So are beloved stuffies. |
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| Soulful Sundown: "What's Intuition Got To Do With It?" with Linda Bryce
In ancient times, ‘God’ spoke through prophets. Today, science has established the reality of what is commonly called ESP, but from where does the information come?
Upcoming: Oct 18, Nov 1, 15
Email linda.bryce@hotmail.com to be placed on an email notification list. |
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| See Upcoming Events below! |
 | RE Kids & Youth
Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC | 10:00 AM Pre-K/K: Please sign-in downstairs in Room D with Sue and Rocky!
1st-5th grade: We will have our first Kids Chapel today! Parents are invited! |
 | Middle School Youth
Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC, Room 6 | 10:00 AM Sign in in Room 6. |
 | Getting to Know UU
Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC, Library | 11:15 AM
If you're new or have questions, come to the library and chat and learn!
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 | Lifespan RE Hour - Multiple Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC | 11:30 AM Kids ~ Join us downstairs for a Game Hour! Adults ~ Join in the first Minsterial Search Committee Listening Circle! (Community Room and Room 6) Adults ~ Join Kelle Kersten and Bob Flatley for Resilience and Acceptance in the Face of Collapse! (Room B)
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 | Lifespan RE Hour - Adults Resilience and Acceptance in the Face of Collapse Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC | 11:30 AM Click the image or here for the flyer info.
Join Kelle Kersten and Bob Flatley for this free 9-week course. We begin with a sobering introduction to societal collapse, then guide you through a supportive pathway to greater resilience and acceptance in the face of collapse. Know that this experience will be emotionally rigorous. See Syllabus for more info. Commitment: ~4-5 hr/wk (HW + meeting). Registration 18 ppl max.
Register here by Sun, Sep 22.
Email magicjubilee@yahoo.com with questions. |
 | Bringing Light through Music: A Chopin Recital for the Alzheimer's Foundation Seulki Yoo, piano Sun, Oct 1 | UUFCC | Postponed
Event has been postponed until further notice. |
 | Meditation MondaysMon, Oct 2 | Zoom Link | 12:30 PM
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
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 | Memoirs
Thu, Oct 5 | UUFCC, Fellowship Hall | 2:30 PM Each attendee is free to share a memory with the group or just listen. Our purpose is to encourage people to record their memories to share with friends and family and to develop a sense of fellowship with one another. Any and all are welcome. Contact Mike Bourgo. |
 | Intergenerational Choir
Thu, Oct 5 | UUFCC Sanctuary | 7:00 PM
Kids can join our choir rehearsal for a special practice and sing in our intergenerational Animal Blessing service Sunday, October 8.
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 | Lifespan RE Hour - Adults Hot Topics: Centre LGBTQ Discusses Gender!
Sun, Oct 8 | UUFCC | 11:30 AM Join us Oct 8 for a dynamic presentation and discussion on gender led by Centre LGBTQ trainers and PSU professionals! You may submit questions anonymously prior to the workshop via this form. |
 | UU Adventurers: Pickleball Lesson
Fri, Oct 13 | YMCA | 5:15 PM Meet at the YMCA for a Pickleball lesson. Cost is $15 for YMCA members, $25 for non-members. Deadline to register is October 6! Register here.
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| UU Adventurers: Kayak at Bald Eagle State Park!
Sat, Oct 14 | Boats and Bikes | 10:00 AM Meet at Boats and Bikes at Bald Eagle State Park (182 Marina Rd. Howard, Pennsylvania 16841) for a morning of kayaking! Bring your own kayak or rent! Bring a friend! |
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| Request for Congregational Input
As part of the transition work, the board has reviewed the UUFCC Mission and Vision. We think it could be improved with some minor changes (for example, changing a few words or adding a bullet). Please let us know your ideas for making small changes to the mission/vision. Click to view our current mission and vision. You may submit your responses in one of the following ways: Visit the table in the Community Room after the service October 1 and October 8, or any time between those dates, to submit your contributions in writing. Send an email with your ideas to asktheboard@uufcc.com Complete a 1-question survey here.
Please respond by October 8! Thank you! |
Fall Decorating
Did you or your family grow a large and/or artsy looking pumpkin or gourd this summer? Have you seen one at a local farmer's market that caught your eye? If you are willing to share it, please feel free to add it to the display by the front door of the Fellowship. Color, uniqueness, humor--whatever would add to a cheerful Fall welcome for all. Thanks from the Gardening Group |
Listening Circles for UUFCC ministerial search start Oct 1
Thanks very much to everyone who completed the search survey! We’re excited to have 135+ individual responses, ~40% overall return rate. There was a solid mix of newer and longer-term members’ and friends’ participation. Review is underway, with summaries to be shared soon. We’re moving into the next phase of gathering input: ministerial search listening circles. The first one is this Sunday after the service, in-person during Lifespan RE Hour. More search listening circles, in-person and via Zoom, will be held the first half of October. If you have a chance, please think about these questions...Read more. |
Join UU Need to Know
Are you interested in being part of a listserv where other members/friends recommend services or post requests for help? Join UU Need to Know by going here and clicking "Ask to join group". |
Last Chance for Lost and Found Items!
The Lost and Found items, as well as other items that have been left in the coat room for months (if not years) are out for pick up in the main Lobby and Community Room. After October 1st, 2023 they will be either given or thrown away. Please check Lost and Found pick-up for your items and retrieve them! |
News about our Sexton
Luke Arzner, the recently hired Sexton, is no longer working for the UUFCC. The Sexton position has been reposted. |
From the Treasurer
We have new instructions for making contributions in the form of stocks or mutual funds. Our investment account has moved from TD Ameritrade to Schwab. If you are planning to make this kind of contribution, please contact me at Treasurer@uufcc.com for the new wire transfer instructions. |
For more info on Activities for Adults, visit the Adult RE page or contact Ashley Hamlin: 509-339-9389 | ahamlin@uufcc.com. |
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