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This is a season of holidays and holy days, where many of us will gather to share sacred and traditional rituals that reconnect us with community and mark important moments in our lives. Rituals at this time of year, from Kwanzaa and Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice and New Year’s—these celebrations and more—connect us to the enduring … Continue reading Holiday Greetings from UUA President
December 21, 2022 Blue Christmas Online Only Service at 8pmThe holiday season is fraught with expected cheer. Join us at 8pm as Rev. Kim offers a space to honor those who grieve during this time, feel the weight of the darkness and cold, or who generally feel out of sync with the forced happiness of … Continue reading Holiday Service Schedule
(reprinted from UUA email 12/1/22 to congregations) The UUA Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has nominated the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as candidate for UUA President, for the 2023-2029 term. Rev. Dr. Betancourt is an experienced leader and theologian in Unitarian Universalism, including formerly serving as a professor at Starr King School for the Ministry, and … Continue reading UUA President Elections notice
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team, and Sarah Burke, HomeFront Coordinator December is upon us and giving from the heart can make all the difference.Traditionally, our Monday Night Tutoring Program for the children of HomeFront has provided a holiday party. This year—we are back and are hoping to bring joy and excitement to many … Continue reading HomeFront Tutoring Holiday Party Returns!
by Peter A. Rafle, Sr., Right Relations Committee In our current era of misinformation and raised rhetoric, it has become even more important to possess the tools to resolve conflicts and create a basis for ongoing communication. One way of resolving conflict is to use the process of Compassionate Communication. Compassionate Communication enables an exploration … Continue reading The Practice of Compassionate Communication
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression and Funding Team Facilitator Our UUCWC mission consists of three pillars: Celebrate Life, Create Community, Change the World.As we close out the year the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) has been busy in areas of Community Action, including school boards, voting and democracy endeavors, and more! The Faith Expression … Continue reading Changing the World – How You Can Help
by Steve Saddlemire, Chair, Finance Committee One of the Finance Committee’s primary initiatives from last fiscal year (2021/22) was to formalize several of the processes we follow when conducting business for the church. This included developing policies and procedures for: • the Endowment Committee• addressing budget overruns• determining available cash in the operating reserve• operating … Continue reading Finance Committee Completes Major Initiatives
By Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry In advance of our December 11th concert at 12pm, I sat down with South Philly Big Band founder and bandleader, Chris Oatts, to learn a bit more about how this project began. Tell us a bit about yourself! Where are you from and what’s your musical background? My … Continue reading In Conversation with South Philly Big Band Founder Chris Oatts
There’s so much to do at UUCWC during December: mark your calendars! Friday, December 2 from 7:00-8:30pm at UUCWC. Ten stations will be set up with different holiday crafts for kids to make as presents for their families. Come for a fun-filled evening, which we’ll share with the kids from HomeFront who come to UUCWC for tutoring … Continue reading December Happenings at UUCWC!
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