Upcoming Worship Services |
In Person & on Zoom. Child care is available 9:30am - 1pm
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with Rev. Tracy Sprowls
The stories we tell matter. What is the story of the indigenous peoples who lived on this land before State College was a University town? How does the little known Doctrine of Discovery affect the stories we tell? --- Visit these tables/exhibits in the Community Room after the service: - Racial Justice Committee
- Mary Alice Graetzer (Indigenous Peoples of Our Region, lent by the Centre County Historical Society).
- Ralph Seeley speaking on his book: Native People and their Paths in Central Pennsylvania
Coffee Hour will be served in the Community Room this Sunday. |
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| With poetry, lyrics of music, and reflection, we discover ways to maintain inner calm despite any chaos swirling around us. Upcoming: Nov 29, Dec 13
Email linda.bryce@hotmail.com to be placed on an email notification list. |
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Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs (B4) Workshop
...offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for congregations searching for a new minister. The B4 workshop is another opportunity for everyone in our congregation to participate in our search. This will be an interactive workshop with childcare, snacks and lunch provided. Please contact Jamie Stitzer to let the Ministerial Search Committee know that you will attend... All participants are asked to fill out a survey prior to attending the workshop (link). Read more about this event. |
| | From Suzanne Weinstein, Board President If you attended the midyear meeting, you can ignore this column! I want to share 3 things this month - progress on dismantling racism, building and grounds projects, and the 2024 pledge campaign. First, I want to share what we are doing on racial justice. Our board priorities are the ministerial search, vision/mission, social action, and Program Council. You will notice that dismantling racism is not included for the first time in several years, except as a facet of social action. But that does not mean we are no longer addressing it. Nothing could be further than the truth. The truth is, building a beloved community is work that is never finished. Read more. |
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See the full list with all details by clicking here. Fri, Nov 10
@ 7:00 PM - Song Circle
Sat, Nov 11 @ 10:00 AM - Educational Justice League @ 5:00 PM - UU 101: Pathway to Membership
@ 5:00 PM - Parents' Night Out Sun, Nov 12
@ 11:30 AM - Social Justice Music Program for all ages @ 11:30 AM - Hot Topics: Where We Are with Opioids @ 2:00 PM - Prayer Service and Panel Discussion on Anti-Semitism Mon, Nov 13 @ 12:30 PM - Meditation Monday Thu, Nov 16
@ 2:30 PM - Memoirs Group @ 6:00 PM - Fellowship Supper @ 7:00 PM - Wheel of the Year: Generosity Fri, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM - Lunch with Tracy Sat, Nov 18 @ 10:00 AM - Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs (B4) Workshop
Sun, Nov 19 @ 3:00 PM - UUFCC Music Series: Mark Minnich and Friends For more, see our Events Calendar |
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More Religious Exploration
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Results: 1st Sunday Plates Jan '24 - June '24
From the congregational Midyear Meeting, these organizations and the speakers representing them were chosen for 1st Sunday Plate Collections for the next several months: - December 3, Park Forest Day School - Cathy Vandenberg, Rocky Landers
- January 7, Out of the Cold - TBD
- February 4, Community Land Trust - Peter Kemper
- March 3, Youth Service Bureau - Mary Frandsen
- April 7, Meals on Wheels - Helen Dempsey, Kate Keim
- May 5, Interfaith Human Services, Emergency Vehicle Repair - Sue Smith
- June 2 TBD - RE and Youth, Ashley Hamlin
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November 2023 Shout Outs
Each month the Program Council honors those who have "gone the extra mile in service to UUFCC". This month, we recognize the following...read more.
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The Board of Trustees Update
September's approved Board Meeting minutes are out. See here.
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Stone Soup Participants Needed
If you are interested in helping with our Stone Soup service, please sign up here and here! We need script readers, soup makers, and helpers of all kinds! Thank you!
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Supporting UUFCC Through Estate Planning (updated link)
Designating beneficiaries for your financial assets is an important part of estate planning. Moreover, as life circumstances change, your beneficiaries might need to be updated. For many, November marks the start of open-enrollment season and can provide a simple and quick way to make adjustments. Are yours up to date? Read more. |
Wishing Well: Bell Ringing Coming Up - We Need You
The UUFCC, a longtime member of Interfaith Human Services, has agreed to raise money by ringing bells at the Downtown Waffle Shop. You may sign up online or in-person on a Sunday morning. There is free borough parking for 2 hours. Thu, Nov 30th, 8 am - 3 pm, and Sat, Dec 2nd, 8 am - 3 pm in 1 hour shifts. Bell ringing will be outside, bundled up. Children may help, but must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you! - Sue Smith
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Ministerial Search - RSVP Now: B4 Workshop
On Saturday, November 18th, UUFCC will host Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs (B4) offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for congregations searching for a new minister. The B4 workshop is another opportunity for everyone in our congregation to participate in our search. See more and add to calendar.
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Thanksgiving Potluck at UUFCC
Sign up here to join the potluck on Thanksgiving! More details here, or contact Linda Eller. |
Do You Enjoy the UUFCC Jazz Band?
Do you wish you could hear more, or that you could play in the band? We practice most Sundays 11:30-1 at the UUFCC, except major holidays, and listeners are more than welcome. If YOU would like to experience playing in the band, or know someone who would, we are always looking for subs and potential new band members. The only requirements are that you play a big band instrument at at least an intermediate level (Sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drums, or voice), enjoy jazz, and can read music. |
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