On or near the first Sunday in January, many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a ritual to bid farewell to the old year and to release it. In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, âThe fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. Itâs a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendarâs yearâs end and yearâs beginning.â Join UCWC members Kathy Beatty & Sandy Schaal as we strive to let go, while setting intentions for new beginnings and possibilities.
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 â Baby Food Fund
Dec 15 â Melton Center
Jan 19 â Citizen Advocacy of Chester County
Feb 16 â West Chester University Resource Pantry
Mar 16 â Educational Equity Alliance
Apr 20 â Community Youth and Womenâs Alliance
May 18 â Maternal and Child Health Consortium
Jun 15 â West Chester Food Cupboard
Jul 20 â Kennett Area Community Services
Aug 17 â Act in Faith
Sep 21 â Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children
Oct 19 â UCWC Board Selection
Searching for Solid Ground by Reggie Harris who will attend the meeting with us! (Note change of date to third Sunday in Jan.)
Before renowned musician Reggie Harris was a sought-after performer, educator, cultural ambassador, and civil rights advocate, he was a low-income Black kid in Philadelphia with a love of music. He was transported by the vibrant sound that filled the air in his church, the voices calling out with passion, the rhythm and the release, and the powerful sense of community.
Searching for Solid Ground is a captivating and deeply personal chronicle of Harrisâs extraordinary life, from his early years, when his love of music was fueled by singing everywhere he couldâat home, at church, and in the school choirâto performing across the world for over forty years as one half of the folk duo Kim and Reggie Harris, to his current work blending his musical gifts with a commitment to promote justice and peace and heal the racial divide.
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
 