"The Art of Pride" - Rev. Dan Schatz and UCWC Members
UCWC celebrates Pride month with a very special service of poetry, theater, reflections, and music from our LGBTQ and allied members! Before and after the service, there will be displays in the lobby from some of our LGBTQ artists and activists, and the service will be followed by our Pride Potluck. All ages are invited to come and enjoy the arts, spirit, and community together!
If your item needs to be served hot, please bring it to the kitchen before service and give us reheating instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Seres. See you there!
"The Next 250 Years" - Rev Dan Schatz
On July 4th, the nation observed its 250th anniversary. On July 5th, we turn to the next 250 years. What will our vision be? This service will include a story for all ages as well as a special song from Rev. Dan.
July 12 will be our last Muffin Sunday of the summer. The theme is: UUs can be funny, really. Brush off your silly stories and jokes (PG, please) to share with us. We are especially looking for jokes from a variety of ages and funny musical pieces. We will also be sharing how comedy and lightheartedness can be part of our Spiritual Practice. There will also be time available for open mic.
Please contact Kathy (kvbeatty@yahoo.com), Mark Demitrack, or Dexter Chisholm if you'd like to participate or bring brunch delights.
7/12/26 “UUs Can be Funny, A Spiritual Practice!”
We are encouraging contributions from the congregation in the form of music, readings, personal thoughts, poetry, or stories related to the selected theme. Feel free to write your own piece or share a meaningful piece that you are familiar with. We encourage you to explain why the topic is meaningful to you.
The Share-the-Plate program raises money to give to local agencies which are trying to improve life for Chester County residents.
Eleven times a year, UCWC gives approximately half of the collection plate to a congregation-nominated recipient. Funds are given to small, local organizations for whom our gift is very meaningful in the continuance of their efforts.
Your donation to the plate is split 50/50 with the recipient organization unless you designate otherwise ("100% to recipient" or "100% to UCWC" for example) in the check memo or accompanying letter.
2025-2026 Recipients
Nov 16 – Baby Food Fund
Dec 21 – Act in Faith
Jan 18 – Kennett Area Community Services
Feb 15 – Volunteer English Program
Mar 15 – West Chester University Resource Pantry
Apr 19 – Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
May 17 – Melton Center
Jun 21 – West Chester Food Cupboard
Jul 19 – Maternal and Child Health Consortium
Aug 16 – Educational Equity Alliance
Sep 20 – Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
Rev., Dr. Om Prakash (John Gilmore) is a retired Unitarian Universalist Minister, writer, Certified Life-Coach, Licensed Massage Therapist and Teacher. He is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Divinity School. He later received his D. Min. at University of Creation Spirituality in Work and Spirituality and did Postdoctoral Work at Sat Yoga Institute in Costa Rica studying spirituality and identity. His focus for the last 20 years has been the practical application of alternative therapies and healing modalities to empower and to remove the negative effects of oppression, suppression, and depression. He was a regular monthly Dharma teacher at Won Buddhist Institute in Abington, PA and is presently Co-chair of Right Relations of the CUUPS national board.
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