Wednesday, Oct 18th, 2023 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
| Sun, Oct 22 - "Leveraging The People's Power" - 10:00 AM with Rev. Tracy Sprowls Our democracy is in peril. Timothy Snyder, the acclaimed historian and author of books like On Tyranny, tells us that one of the primary things the average person can do to keep a democracy strong is commit to an institution. Right when we find ourselves in the midst of a political crisis, membership in congregations and other organizations is dramatically down. Let's talk! --- Join us this Sunday for our RE Teacher Dedication - a way to honor and hold our teachers and families for the work of religious education! |
|
|
or
To join by phone call: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 964 3956 5352# |
|
|
Sun, Oct 29 - "Grimm and Grimmer" - 10:00 AM with Rev. Tracy Sprowls
Scary stories help us know fear in our bodies and how to use our intellect and our innate resilience to overcome it. There is plenty to fear in the real world. While we can’t fix everything, we can become more resilient and more compassionate. Scary stories can help. |
| |
|
All ages are invited to dress up in costume for our Sunday service! Adults are encouraged to wear a funny hat (or dress up too!) - Zoom participants are welcome to dress up too! We'll have a fun parade and provide treats for an intergenerational trick-or-treating! |  |
|
|
| Soulful Sundown: "Desperately Seeking the Buddha of the Future" with Chas Brua
Using a Tibetan folk tale as a starting point, we'll ask ourselves questions about patience, compassion, and how to decide when enough is enough.
Upcoming: Nov 1, 15, 29
Email linda.bryce@hotmail.com to be placed on an email notification list. |
|
|
| See Upcoming Events below! |
 | Memoirs
Thu, Oct 19 | 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. |
 | Fellowship Supper & Wheel of the Year
Thu, Oct 19 | UUFCC, Fellowship Hall | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our community potluck at 6PM, followed by Wheel of the Year at 7PM.
In October we mark Samhain: honoring our ancestors, opening ourselves to mystery, & embracing death as part of life. This month, bring an ancestral object or something that represents your ancestor(s) (eg. a picture), and/or bring a story to share about your heritage or ancestors. |
 | Lunch with Tracy
Fri, Oct 20 | UUFCC | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bring your lunch and hang out with Rev. Tracy for an hour of conversation. We will meet at UUFCC. All ages are welcome!
|
 | Rainbows, Rhymes, and Flicks! A Benefit Film Event with Centre LGBT+
Sat, Oct 21 | UUFCC | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
See flyer. Join us for an evening of: Food from Webster's; Poetry Reading by Michel Lee Garrett (a queer and transgender author and poet); Rainbow Rock Painting; Films for all ages (Younger Kids: Lightyear, Teens: Love Simon, Adults: The Danish Girl).
Donations to Centre LGBT+ welcomed, see here. |
 | RE Kids & Youth
Sun, Oct 22 | UUFCC | 10:00 AM Pre-K/K ~ Join us for exploring the dark and things we are afraid of!
1st-5th ~ Today we will start our Anti-Racism exploration - Growing Anti-Racist UU's! We will talk about skin color! Register for Fall! RE 2023-2024 Registration form |
 | Middle School Youth
Sun, Oct 22 | UUFCC | 10:00 AM This Sunday we will continue exploring LGBT+ History month through film! Come enjoy snacks, discussion, and movie scenes! Register for Fall! RE 2023-2024 Registration form |
 | Lifespan RE Hour - All Ages
Social Justice Music Program Sun, Oct 22 | UUFCC | 11:30 AM Join Colleen and Ashley as we journey across the history of African Americans' struggle for freedom and equality through music in this special offering for Kids, Parents/Caregivers, and All Ages during RE Hour! We will explore the history of the songs as well as learn to sing them in preparation for our MLK service in January. |
 | Reflections on Fascism
Sun, Oct 22 | UUFCC | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Rev. Tracy in reading and discussing this year’s Berry Street address, My Little Pony Was Right: Reflections of Fascisms Without and Within. You can read or listen to the paper beforehand.
Sign up for Reflections on Fascism. |
 | Meditation MondaysMon, Oct 23 | Zoom Link | 12:30 PM
Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!
|
 | UUFCC Fun Full Friends Face Fear Fest 2023
Sun, Oct 29 | UUFCC | 11:00 AM In the spirit of the death-and darkness-themed holidays of the early Fall season, all ages are invited to join in a light-hearted dissection and exploration of our human fears, phobias and anxieties, so that we are all better situated to keep the monsters in their place. Fill in Your Phobia Philosophy; Green Scream Away Fake Fears; Face the Future with Tarot Cards; Dance Away Social Anxieties; Experience Freaky Foods and Creepy Critters; Calm with Creative Crafting; Survey Sources of Scary Storytelling |
 | Join the Board to Discuss Bylaws Changes
Sun, Oct 29 | UUFCC, Room A | 11:30 AM The congregation will vote on 2 changes to our bylaws at our midyear meeting on November 5th. If you have questions or concerns, please join the board on October 29th at 11:30am in Room A downstairs. Alternatively, you may contact the board via email at asktheboard@uufcc.com. |
 | UU Adventurers: Hike Up Mt Nittany
Sat, Nov 4 | Mt Nittany Trailhead in Lemont | 1:30 PM Join us for a hike up Mt. Nittany to the Mike Lynch Overlook and we'll share a story about Princess Nittany! Sign-up here |
 | Midyear Meeting (+ Chili Cookoff @ 11am)
Sat, Nov 5 | UUFCC Sanctuary | 11:30 AM Vote on important matters such as changes to the bylaws, 1st Sunday Plate charities, and the winner for the Chili Cookoff! |
 | UU 101: Pathway to Membership
Sat, Nov 11 | UUFCC | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The 3-hour session of UU101 is required of newcomers desiring membership. If space is available, it is also open to any current members/friends who wish to retrace their spiritual journey to the UUFCC, to learn about the Fellowship, and to explore the benefits and responsibilities of membership. Child care + supper provided... see more.
|
| |
|
|  | Centre LGBTQ Fundraiser Give to Centre LGBT+! Here's how you can help: - Order banned books here
- Trans clothing - most needed are new business attire for folks who may not have access to clothing for job interviews, etc.
- Gift cards to department stores are most helpful (Kohls, TJ Max, Ross, Target, etc.) Thank you!
- Monetary Donations accepted!
|
Nominate Charities for 1st Sundays!
Please nominate charities for our 2024 1st Sunday Plate Collections. We accept 12 nominations for local, state, national, and international charities of good reputation, preferably 501c3-approved charities.
We vote at the Midyear meeting in person and on zoom. Our congregation voted to set aside one month in the fall for UUJusticePA and one month in the spring for our Youth/RE to choose a charity important to them.
Thank you everyone, Peg |
 | Chili Cookoff
Please sign-up to share your chili recipes and to help us make this year the best Chili Cookoff Year EVER!! Please bring your Crockpots full of delicious Meat or Vegetarian Chili to be plugged in and ready to feed lots of hungry UUs after the service and before the Midyear meeting on November 5th. Please also sign up to help with set up and clean up, and to bring sides. The Chili Winners will be announced at the Mid-Year Meeting, and there will be prizes for the Best Vegetarian and the Best Meat Chilis. |
Interactive Bulletin Board
We want your voice on our Bulletin Board in the Hallway! This month tell us what you consider your Heritage or where your Roots grow from! |
Donate Books with Cee
Want to usefully discard books in good condition? Bring them to the Fellowship on Sunday. I will transport them to the AAUW on Wednesday, which is my day to work with the books. AAUW women sort donated materials, price them, and then sell them in a gignormous book sale in May, with proceeds going to local nonprofits that help women and support education. For more info, check with Cee (Carol) Pollard or check the State College AAUW website. |
Place to Stay for Rev. Tracy
Rev. Tracy has been very fortunate to have been using the Dietrich’s home while they have been away, but they return in December. Rev. Tracy needs an inexpensive room or place from December 15 through June 30. She would be using the room/place about two weeks out of the month. Please email Rev. Tracy with any information or questions. |
UU 101: Pathway to Membership (full announcement)
The 3-hour session of UU101 is required of newcomers desiring membership. If space is available, it is also open to any current members/friends who wish to retrace their spiritual journey to the UUFCC, to learn about the Fellowship, and to explore the benefits and responsibilities of membership. The session is concurrent with "Parents' Night Out," so childcare is available, although you must arrange for this yourself. Supper is provided. Participants have found this rewarding and enlightening. If you are considering becoming a member, or even if you just want to learn more, you are welcome. Interested? Email the session leader, Laura Kemper at lpk614@gmail.com or speak with a membership greeter on Sunday. You must enroll before the Midyear Meeting on Sunday, Nov 5. We need numbers to prepare materials and food. |
For more info on Activities for Adults, visit the Adult RE page or contact Ashley Hamlin: 509-339-9389 | ahamlin@uufcc.com. |
| |
|
| |
