What Is a Sanctuary Congregation?

Sanctuary Congregation Recognizing that immigrants in our community are under threat from new national policies, the Board of the Unitarian Congregation of West Chester held a deep and lengthy discussion about what it would mean to become a Sanctuary Congregation.  The Board discussed a number of models and organizations, including the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.  Through … Continue reading What Is a Sanctuary Congregation?

Day of Justice

Day of Justice by Rev. Dan Schatz with readings from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unitarian Congregation of West Chester January 16, 2017 Come in to this place of memory and justice, where the spirit enlivens and calls us forward, transforming and renewing with love and freedom for all.   http://podcasts.ucwc.org/?name=2017-01-15-ucwc-sermon1.mp3   The Words … Continue reading Day of Justice

New Member Sunday: What Is Unitarian Universalism For? – Rev. Dan Schatz

In the old days of Universalist evangelism, circuit riding ministers traveled from town to town, preaching the message of a loving and forgiving God, freedom of thought, reason in religion, and respect for the beliefs of others.  At a time when fire and brimstone dominated the pulpits of America, the Universalist church grew to become … Continue reading New Member Sunday: What Is Unitarian Universalism For? – Rev. Dan Schatz