August 30: “Our Unitarian Universalist Odyssey” - Rev. Dan Schatz
Odysseus faced a long journey before he finally returned home. In this special service, Rev. Dan will share stories of our religion through the centuries as we delve into the Odyssey of a free faith.
It's that back to school time of year! In the spirit of learning and teaching Janet Hutchison and Chris Hyson discuss Learning and Teaching and the related spirituality throughout their lives.
Sunday Service: Gathering of Waters and Ingathering Picnic
– September 13, 2026
In Person & Live Stream
Gathering of Waters: Rev. Dan Schatz and Cassie Lengel
Water brings together all of humanity and all of life. For this year’s all ages Ingathering service, we celebrate a new kind of water ceremony. Water will be provided for the ceremony, although you are welcome to bring your own. We will combine our waters in a common bowl as the choir sings, symbolizing the coming together of our community, and the common humanity that unites us all. This service will include our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” - school age kids are invited to bring backpacks to be blessed for the new school year (and adults can bring bags as well)! After the service we will gather at East Goshen Park for our Annual Fall Picnic!
All vaccinated adults are welcome. Bring your instrument. Munchies are optional. At the home of Linda & Steve Sander. Maps are in the foyer. Contact folk-singing@ucwc.org.
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
For those interested in finding out the latest information on what we can do to quell the national epidemic of gun violence in this country, please contact Tom Buglio by email at gun-safety