Join Erica Shadowsong weekly on Zoom to read and discuss Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm. In both the national and global political climates there is a need for people who are ready to meet the moment. We want to help create a better world in the face of rising threats, but we … Continue reading Book Discussion Group: Healing Resistance by Kazu Haga facilitated by the LRED

TRANSFORMATION *PLURALISM *GENEROSITY *LOVE *INTERDEPENDENCE *EQUITY JUSTICE First UU is doing this in multiple ways, and our UUJusticePA Postcarding to PA State Senators and Representatives is one ongoing project. Postcards meet on the 4th Thursday of the month, starting in March, in the Schweitzer room from 10:30 to noon. All are welcome. We will introduce … Continue reading How can we uphold UU Values during these trying times?

Over the past 2 years, the church has worked to develop a comprehensive system for assessing the Minister, the Board of Trustees, and elements of the Congregation. As the final part of this system, the Board asked the Congregation to assess how well the Board is fulfilling its responsibilities to the Church. We believe this … Continue reading Summary of Congreation’s Assessment of the Board

Title: Imminent Changes to Immigration Policy and the Challenges Ahead Speaker: Patrick Young, Esq. With Donald Trump being inaugurated a week before this talk, Patrick Young, Esq. will set the stage for what the new president has vowed to be the biggest change ever in immigration history. Patrick will discuss the constitutional and legislative history … Continue reading 1/26/25 Forum Event

Did you attend the Fantasy Auction back in May 2024? Have you wondered how the proceeds were put to use? Here’s an update on the impact of your generous contributions: 1. Garden Lobby DoorsThe Garden Lobby doors were in poor condition due to age and winter salt damage. The original doors, with their old and … Continue reading Your Fantasy Auction Donations Are Making a Difference

New VIM (Vision-Identity-Mission) sessions have been added for February due to popular demand. These are listening and sharing circles of 10 participants, where we consider how to move forward as a church in the world as it is right now. This is a great way to meet and connect with other congregants and an important … Continue reading More VIM Sessions Added Due to Popular Demand!

Composer and community song leaders DAVID MAHLER & JULIE HANIFY present “Why We Sing” along with other music throughout the worship service this coming Sunday. Come early and enjoy their musical offering. Read about David’s career devoted to inclusive community music-making.

Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” says Jon Kabat-Zinn. “And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” It is a skill that one can learn, and it requires practice. You can start by sitting for5-10 minutes a day. If you want … Continue reading Mindfulness Multigenerational Group practice

The church ended its fiscal year in an OK financial position, a bit short of what we planned for. All information below is as of the end of 2024. REVENUE AND EXPENSESOur operating income was $544,324, 97% of our budget of $558,880. Pledge contributions were about $15,000 short of budget, but investment income was about … Continue reading 2024 Financial Report