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April 2024

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March 31, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Listen to the Morning


March 31, 2024

In-person & Live-stream.

How does hope come into our lives? On Easter Sunday, we explore the renewal of dawn – and the second dawn.

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UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382

11:15 am: CRJ Committee: Prison Healthcare Talk


March 31, 2024

From the UCWC Criminal Justice team:
One of the many issues which effects those incarcerated in PA's state prisons is the impact of severely substandard health care. To learn more about this you can meet with Robin Garrett after this Sunday's service in the Meditation Room off the foyer where she will be sharing information on this.
Please also check out this LINK for more information.
UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 1, 2024(2 events)

5:00 pm: Racial Justice Ministry


April 1, 2024

Contact Sandra Schaal. All are invited to attend. Email: Black Lives Matter

7:00 pm: Executive Committee


April 1, 2024

April 2, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: Men's Group - In Person


April 2, 2024

Contact email: mens-group.

 

The UCWC Men’s Group will meet in-person on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 pm, in the sanctuary (no zoom this time!). Bob will lead a discussion on “Christian Nationalism”. All men are welcome. If you are interested in participating but are not yet on the email distribution list, please reach out to Mark and Dirk at mens-group@ucwc.org.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
April 3, 2024(2 events)

7:00 pm: Explorations - Zoom


April 3, 2024

Explorations – A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether you’re new to Unitarian Universalism or you’ve been with us for years, join “Explorations.” This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. “Explorations” examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to DLFD@ucwc.org for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able. We will be meeting on Wednesdays March 6th , March 20th , April 3rd , April 17th , and May 1st from 7-830pm via zoom!

 

Click HERE for the Zoom link. 

7:00 pm: SGM Leaders


April 3, 2024

April 4, 2024(1 event)

7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal


April 4, 2024

In the sanctuary and Zoom.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
April 5, 2024(1 event)

Game Night

April 5, 2024

Join us for fun and fellowship. BYOG (Bring Your Own Games) and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 6, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Memorial Service & Setup


April 6, 2024

Sanctuary/lobby/social room.

Setup begins at 2pm, service begins at 3pm

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 7, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Sunday Service: The More Things Change


April 7, 2024

In-person & Live-stream.

Unitarian Universalism has always adapted and changed with new insights and a changing world. In this service, we will explore the value of transformation as part of our free faith.

This will be Jason Schafer-Valerius’s last Sunday with us as Pianist. Please join us for a reception after the service to thank Jason for his many gifts over the past ten years.

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UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382

11:15 am: UUTheVote: Voter Intimidation


April 7, 2024

Rosanne Bennett, UUtheVote leader will give a short presentation on voter intimidation after the service for those in the congregation who will be registering voters as well as people who plan to work the polls.

 

Room 3

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 8, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 2nd Mon (Zoom)


April 8, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

April 9, 2024(2 events)

2:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 2nd Tue (Zoom)


April 9, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

7:00 pm: Council Meeting


April 9, 2024

April 10, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 2nd Wed (Zoom)


April 10, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 11, 2024(2 events)

7:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 2nd Thu (Zoom)


April 11, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal


April 11, 2024

In the sanctuary and Zoom.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
April 12, 2024(1 event)

7:30 pm: Folk Singing


April 12, 2024

We meet at the home of Linda and Steve Sander, 433 Crosslands Drive off route 926 just before the intersection with route 52.

All vaccinated adults are welcome. No singing talent or experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun. Capable musicians should bring their instruments. Bring a munchie if you wish. Maps are in the foyer. Contact Steve at email: folk‑singing with questions or driving instructions.

COVID Procedures. Please do one of the following:

  • Self-test negative within an hour before leaving your home. This is our preferred option.
  • If you do not self-test, you may still come, but you must wear a mask the entire night, even when singing.
Home of Linda & Steve Sander
433 Crosslands Drive
Kennett Square, PA 19348
April 13, 2024
April 14, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Sunday Service: Not Just Another Woman Behind the Scenes


April 14, 2024

Not Just Another Woman Behind the Scenes: The Helpmeet Lessons of Anna Murray Douglass

tonya thames-taylor.

In-person & Live-stream.

The illiteracy of abolitionist Anna Murray Douglass is weaponized against her. She proved to be a savvy small business owner and was instrumental in sustaining the career of social reformer Frederick Douglass, her husband of 44 years.  How do we tell the story of the unsung and not tell a hero’s narrative? What can such a life tell us about fostering space when resources are limited, obstacles are formidable, and the end result does not include fanfare or understanding of one’s work?

In April 2022, Dr. tonya thames taylor, an Associate Professor of American History, was recognized as one of West Chester University's 150 Most Influential Women. At WCU, she is the founding director of the African American Studies program, interim director of Rustin Urban Community Change AxiS (RUCCAS), and a member of the Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI)'s Executive Board. She serves on several boards including People's Hall and Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC). She is member of Fallowfield Friends Meeting (Quakers) in Coatesville.

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UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382

7:00 pm: Diversity Book Group


April 14, 2024

Click here for web page.

 

2023-24 Selections

August
The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas – MOVIE

September
The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver

October
At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf – Tara Ison

November
The God of Small Things – Arundhati Roy

December
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency: Book 1 – Alexander McCall Smith

January
The Sentence – Louise Erdrich (author of The Night Watchman)

February
Not without Laughter – Langston Hughes

March
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women – Lisa See (author of Island of Sea Women)

April
The Sympathizer – Viet Thanh Nguyen

May
Free – Lea Ypi

April 15, 2024(2 events)

5:00 pm: Racial Justice Ministry


April 15, 2024

Contact Sandra Schaal. All are invited to attend. Email: Black Lives Matter

7:00 pm: Racial Justice Ministry Book Discussion - Zoom


April 15, 2024

7pm - Contact Pam Sapko

April 16, 2024(1 event)

6:30 pm: UCWC Board Meeting


April 16, 2024

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 17, 2024(2 events)

7:00 pm: Explorations - Zoom


April 17, 2024

Explorations – A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether you’re new to Unitarian Universalism or you’ve been with us for years, join “Explorations.” This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. “Explorations” examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to DLFD@ucwc.org for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able. We will be meeting on Wednesdays March 6th , March 20th , April 3rd , April 17th , and May 1st from 7-830pm via zoom!

 

Click HERE for the Zoom link. 

7:30 pm: UUJusticePA Reproductive Justice Team


April 17, 2024

UUJusticePA Reproductive Justice meetings are via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30.  Contact Susan Batchelor. Email: reproductive-justice for more information.

April 18, 2024(2 events)

6:00 pm: Chime Choir Rehearsal


April 18, 2024

The Chimes Choir will play while the Intergen choir  sings with us on May 5 on Music Sunday. I am in the process of arranging the music. The piece is "Let there be peace on earth." On May 5 we will practice prior to the service sometime between 9 and 9:30. Other groups need to practice so we will wait to hear when our exact call time is that day.
We will practice this Thursday April 18 from 6:00-7:15.
Then we have a week off.
We will practice Thursday May 2 from 6:15-7:45. Spirit singers will join us at 7:30 so we can practice with them for 15 minutes. We will probably have a break from 7:20-7:30 when the choir is arriving. We should be able to leave the tables up and chimes out after this practice.
We will practice prior to the service on May 5 at a time to be determined.
Please confirm your availability in the next couple of days. If you are a first time chimer-no worries. We love new members and will show you how to do it!
One tricky thing about chime choir is that we need all the people present (or subs) in order to practice effectively. It is particularly important to be present at our rehearsal Thurs May 2 when we put it together with the singers.
Debbie Sisco has offered to be the assistant director for the chimes choir. She may reach out to you for follow up. if you want to arrive early to help set the tables, stands, binders and chimes on a Thursday eve you can contact her. Her email is dsisco17@gmail.com and her cell is 610-316-8094.
UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal


April 18, 2024

In the sanctuary and Zoom.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
April 19, 2024
April 20, 2024(1 event)

12:00 pm: Earth Day Celebration


April 20, 2024

Details TBA

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 21, 2024(4 events)

Share the Plate

April 21, 2024

Nov 19 - Baby Food Fund

Dec 17 - Maternal and Child Health Consortium

Jan 21 - Melton Center

Feb 18 - West Chester University Resource Pantry

Mar 17 - Educational Equity Alliance

Apr 21 - Community Youth and Women’s Association

May 19 - Citizen Advocacy of Chester County

Jun 16 - West Chester Food Cupboard

Jul 21 - LCH Health and Community Services

Aug 18 - Volunteer English Program

Sep 15 - Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children

Oct 20 - Act in Faith

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

10:00 am: Sunday Service: Making Waves


April 21, 2024

In-person & Live-stream.

From the Brandywine to the Atlantic, water sustains and connects us with the mountains, the skies, the soil, and the oceans. In this all-ages Earth Day service, we honor the waters of the world.

This service will be followed by a congregational Town Hall on proposed changes to Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws. Please plan to attend.

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UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382

11:00 am: Youth Ensemble Rehearsal


April 21, 2024

Location: Downstairs in the RE area

 

11am-1pm

 

Contact Sydney Munz for more details

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

11:30 am: Town Hall - Article II


April 21, 2024

11:30am-2:30pm  Town Hall (Article II) in the Sanctuary

Please contact Ed Cohle for more information.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 22, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 4th Mon (Zoom)


April 22, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

April 23, 2024(2 events)

2:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 4th Tue (Zoom)


April 23, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

6:00 pm: Passover Seder and Potluck


April 23, 2024

Passover Seder: Tuesday, April 23 at 6pm

Passover is the Jewish remembrance of the exodus from Egypt and a time to celebrate freedom and bring our attention to justice and liberation for all peoples. We will celebrate Passover with an intergenerational Seder on Tuesday, April 23, at 6 pm in the sanctuary. Our Seder will be followed by a potluck — please come and enjoy. All ages are welcome, and you do not need to have any experience with a Passover Seder to enjoy this one! Please RSVP and sign up to help set up, bring food (Kosher for Passover is ideal), or clean up – sign up online by clicking here, or write to Lauren Kelly (fun@ucwc.org).

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 24, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 4th Wed (Zoom)


April 24, 2024

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 25, 2024(2 events)

7:00 pm: Small Group Ministry 4th Thu (Zoom)


April 25, 2024

Small Group Ministry is a way to gather with other Unitarian Universalists twice a month for community, conversation, and connection. Each session is organized around a theme and includes a chalice lighting, readings, and questions to spark discussion. Groups are led by trained facilitators. If you are interested in joining a group, please write to email: SGM.

7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal


April 25, 2024

In the sanctuary and Zoom.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
April 26, 2024
April 27, 2024
April 28, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: Sunday Service: Love and Justice


April 28, 2024

In-person & Live-stream.

Justice has long been a key value for Unitarian Universalists, and our congregation in particular. How is our justice work rooted in love, and how does it help us to create community?

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UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382

11:00 am: Youth Ensemble Rehearsal


April 28, 2024

Sanctuary

 

11am-1pm

 

Contact Sydney Munz for more details

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

11:15 am: Stewardship Celebration


April 28, 2024

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
April 29, 2024
April 30, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: Council Meeting: Annual Calendar Development


April 30, 2024

May 1, 2024(2 events)

7:00 pm: Explorations - Zoom


May 1, 2024

Explorations – A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether you’re new to Unitarian Universalism or you’ve been with us for years, join “Explorations.” This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. “Explorations” examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to DLFD@ucwc.org for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able. We will be meeting on Wednesdays March 6th , March 20th , April 3rd , April 17th , and May 1st from 7-830pm via zoom!

 

Click HERE for the Zoom link. 

7:00 pm: SGM Leaders


May 1, 2024

May 2, 2024(2 events)

6:15 pm: Chime Choir Rehearsal


May 2, 2024

The Chimes Choir will play while the Intergen choir  sings with us on May 5 on Music Sunday. I am in the process of arranging the music. The piece is "Let there be peace on earth." On May 5 we will practice prior to the service sometime between 9 and 9:30. Other groups need to practice so we will wait to hear when our exact call time is that day.
We will practice this Thursday April 18 from 6:00-7:15.
Then we have a week off.
We will practice Thursday May 2 from 6:15-7:45. Spirit singers will join us at 7:30 so we can practice with them for 15 minutes. We will probably have a break from 7:20-7:30 when the choir is arriving. We should be able to leave the tables up and chimes out after this practice.
We will practice prior to the service on May 5 at a time to be determined.
Please confirm your availability in the next couple of days. If you are a first time chimer-no worries. We love new members and will show you how to do it!
One tricky thing about chime choir is that we need all the people present (or subs) in order to practice effectively. It is particularly important to be present at our rehearsal Thurs May 2 when we put it together with the singers.
Debbie Sisco has offered to be the assistant director for the chimes choir. She may reach out to you for follow up. if you want to arrive early to help set the tables, stands, binders and chimes on a Thursday eve you can contact her. Her email is dsisco17@gmail.com and her cell is 610-316-8094.
UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
United States

7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal


May 2, 2024

In the sanctuary and Zoom.

UCWC
501 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
May 3, 2024
May 4, 2024