Rescheduled from Sunday, February 9...February 23rd is our annual Feast of Decadent Chocolate! You are invited to bring chocolate treats to share for a very special feast after the service. We strongly encourage the use of fair trade and ethically sourced chocolate. Our all ages service, "The Gift That Keeps On Giving" will include a chocolate communion!
Explorations â A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether youâre new to Unitarian Universalism or youâve been with us for years, join âExplorations.â This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. âExplorationsâ examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to [email protected] for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able.
Dates and times:
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
All meetings will start at 7pm and take place both in person at UCWC and via ZOOM
Topic: Explorations
Time: Jan 28, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every 14 days, until Mar 25, 2025, 5 occurrence(s)
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
All vaccinated adults are welcome. Bring your instrument. Munchies are optional. At the home of Linda & Steve Sander. Maps are in the foyer. Contact [email protected].
The UCWC Men's Group meets every first Tuesday of a month at 7 pm: Usually we gather in the sanctuary to share, discuss and learn from each other about a particular topic like, for example, âFriends & Friendshipâ, âThings we regretâ, or âHow governments spent moneyâ. In addition, we sometimes go for a hike, visit a museum, or attend a WCU Basketball game. Please email [email protected] to be added to the distribution list for details of upcoming events.
March 2: âBeloved Communityâ - Rev. Dan Schatz
In this very special service, we will celebrate our congregation and reflect on what it means to build our beloved community in 2025.
March 9: âWake Up to Freedomâ - Rev. Dan Schatz and Cassie Lengel
In 1966, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. urged Unitarian Universalists to wake up for freedom. In this special all ages service, we will explore Dr. Kingâs message with stories and songs.
Sunday, Jan. 19, 7: - 8:30, led by Debby Kern 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.
Explorations â A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether youâre new to Unitarian Universalism or youâve been with us for years, join âExplorations.â This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. âExplorationsâ examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to [email protected] for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able.
Dates and times:
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
All meetings will start at 7pm and take place both in person at UCWC and via ZOOM
Topic: Explorations
Time: Jan 28, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every 14 days, until Mar 25, 2025, 5 occurrence(s)
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
Sunday, March 16, 7: - 8:30, led by Lorrie McKinley Song Yet Sung by James McBride
In the days before the Civil War, a runaway slave named Liz Spocott breaks
free from her captors and escapes into the labyrinthine swamps of Marylandâs
eastern shore, setting loose a drama of violence and hope among slave catchers,
plantation owners, watermen, runaway slaves, and free blacks. Liz is near death,
wracked by disturbing visions of the future, and armed with âthe Code,â a fiercely
guarded cryptic means of communication for slaves on the run. Lizâs flight and her
dreams of tomorrow will thrust all those near her toward a mysterious, redemptive
fate.
March 23: âReturn to the Wellâ - Rev. Dan Schatz
In a chaotic time, comfort can be hard to find. How do renew ourselves so that we can care for each other?
Join us after service on March 23rd for a special RE Open House! Let us treat you to some tasty snacks as well as a taste of what RE has been up to this year. So come on down, step into the RE Zone where we explore the Gospel through the Simpsons, create beautiful art projects, and learn more about who we are together. Teachers and children will be present to show off their spaces and there will be activities to try your hand at!
Explorations â A Program for Beginning and Deepening Our UU Journeys
Come one, come all, whether youâre new to Unitarian Universalism or youâve been with us for years, join âExplorations.â This is a small-group style program that is a great way to make some connections and deepen your relationships with others as you engage some guided readings and discussion questions together. âExplorationsâ examines what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, as we delve into our common faith and our individual experiences. RSVP to [email protected] for more information or see our calendar to join our sessions as you are able.
Dates and times:
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
All meetings will start at 7pm and take place both in person at UCWC and via ZOOM
Topic: Explorations
Time: Jan 28, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every 14 days, until Mar 25, 2025, 5 occurrence(s)
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