August 31 - Singing Through the Hard Times - Songs and Stories of Utah Phillips - Rev. Dan Schatz
U. Utah Phillips was a Unitarian Universalist activist, songwriter, storyteller, humorist, and labor organizer. On this Labor Day weekend, we remember Utah, in what would have been his 90th year, with a very special service of Utah’s songs and stories from our Minister, Rev. Dan Schatz. Rev. Dan was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010 for his role as a producer and performer on Singing through the Hard Times - a Tribute to Utah Phillips, has toured with Utah’s children and friends, and has helped to preserve and expand Utah’s legacy.
September 7: “This Joy - an Ingathering Celebration” - Rev. Dan Schatz
We are joyful when we come together! In this special all ages service we will celebrate our community with songs and stories of joy, our annual Blessing of the Backpacks, and a special sharing. After the service we will meet at East Goshen Park for our Annual Fall Picnic! All children and youth are encouraged to bring their backpacks or other school bags for the blessing.
September 14: “Explorers of the Spirit - A Way of Making Meaning” - Rev. Dan Schatz
What is Unitarian Universalism, anyway? Over the coming year, Rev. Dan will preach a series of sermons about our free faith, called Explorers of the Spirit. The first in the series, this service looks at our unique way of being religious. This is a Bring a Friend Sunday! Please consider bringing someone new!
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.
The 2024-2025 Recipients
Nov 17 – Baby Food Fund
Dec 15 – Melton Center
Jan 19 – Citizen Advocacy of Chester County
Feb 16 – West Chester University Resource Pantry
Mar 16 – Educational Equity Alliance
Apr 20 – Community Youth and Women’s Alliance
May 18 – Maternal and Child Health Consortium
Jun 15 – West Chester Food Cupboard
Jul 20 – Kennett Area Community Services
Aug 17 – Act in Faith
Sep 21 – Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
September 21: “A Brighter Coming Day” - Rev. Dan Schatz
This week marks the 200th birthday of the great feminist writer, abolitionist, and suffragist, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Born a free Black woman in Baltimore in 1925, she settled in Philadelphia where she joined the First Unitarian Church. Our service will celebrate her legacy and the powerful message she has for us today.
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
September 28: “The Choice” - Rev. Dan Schatz
The holiest day of the Jewish year is a time for inward reflection, confession, and turning. In rituals and writings, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur present us not only an opportunity to seek forgiveness for the past, but also a choice for the future.
 