Upcoming Events

May

Sat, May 10 9AM - 3PM	"Kindling the Flame 3: An Excellent Sunday Morning Experience!" The Philadelphia Wilmington Growth Team of the UUA’s Joseph Priestley District is holding a day-long program of worship and workshops, here at UUCDC. Topics will range from inviting visitors into our spiritual homes to the sacred task of nurturing the next generation. The day’s workshops include Websites That Work (like this one), Sunday Morning Forum Facilitation, Children’s & Intergenerational Worship, Welcoming & Hospitality, New Ideas in Worship & Music, and Lay Worship-Leader Tools. The event is free of charge, but there is a $10 donation for lunch. Pre-registration is required at www.jpduua.org, or mail a registration form no later than May 7 to: JPD of the UUA, 100 W. 10th St, Suite 1008, Wilmington, DE 19801. For more information, contact Patricia Infante, Director for Growth and Extension in the JPD, by email or call her at 302-650-7185.
Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18 Murray Grove, NJ	Seasons of Sage-ing Recognizing that aging is part of the natural process of life, the Murray Grove center in South Jersey is holding "Seasons of Sage-ing: Equinox Retreats" in May and November. Participants will reflect on the challenges and blessings of their life journeys. The paradoxes of spring and autumn will be explored through images of life’s seasons – birth, growth, death, and new birth – with poetic beauty. The leader is UU minister Pat Hoertdoerfer, one of 300 Sage-ing Leaders in the United States and Canada who have been trained in a new philosophy of aging, developed by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author of "From Age-ing to Sage-ing." For more information on Pat, the artists who will be joining her, and the details of the Seasons of Sage-ing program, go to murraygrove.org, or call 609-693-5558.
Sat, May 17 7:00 PM	"Divas a la Carte" No, this is not a fancy dessert, but a delectable serving of song from Deborah Snow, Heidi Starr and Linda Tripolitis. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee, our semi-mild-mannered sopranos will be dishing out a little something for everyone: jazz, swing, opera and po;pular standards. Receipts will go to the Concerts for the Community Fund, providing scholarships for college-bound young men and women selected by the Chester NAACP.
Sun, May 18 11:45 AM Sanctuary	Congregational Meeting Big decisions require your vote at this Spring's Congregational Meeting. The Mission Covenant Statement will finally be unveiled and offered up for a vote, as will Policy Governance (if you need to know more, just click here). Then there are next year's budget and the election of new officers. All in all, it will be an important meeting. See you there!
May 19	Deadline for Summer Focus (June through August) This is the deadline for the Summer edition of our newsletter, Focus. If at all possible, email your submissions to our Focus staff. You can also bring your submission to the church office.
Sat, May 31 7:30 PM	BINGO! Are you feeling lucky? Plan to join us at this event, and enjoy the camaraderie and spirit of community while helping to fill the financial coffers of our church. Adding to the fun will be a raffle for a 32-inch flat screen TV. Some lucky person will be going home very happy! We also need volunteers to help out -- please consider lending a hand. Contact Mark Bernstein.

June

Tue, June 3
7:00 PM
Fellowship Hall

Filling o' the Calendar

The annual "Filling o' the Calendar" is your opportunity to get your bids in for church space for meetings, events, activities, etc. If you know of someone who may not be on this list who has a vested interest in reserving space, please let them know about this event.

July

July 20-23

Feel the Mighty Niagara Roar!

The UU Church of Niagara, N.Y. will conduct a four-day UU Niagara Experience that will provide an opportunity to see the Falls up close and personal and from every perspective, even while safely riding beneath a tethered balloon. The four days also will offer an exploration of the rich history and natural wonders around the Falls. For more information, you can contact them by email or go to their website.

August

September

October

November

Thu, Nov. 6 -
Sun, Nov. 9
Murray Grove, NJ

Seasons of Sage-ing

Recognizing that aging is part of the natural process of life, the Murray Grove center in South Jersey is holding its second "Seasons of Sage-ing: Equinox Retreats" in November. Participants will reflect on the challenges and blessings of their life journeys. The paradoxes of spring and autumn will be explored through images of life’s seasons – birth, growth, death, and new birth – with poetic beauty.

The leader is UU minister Pat Hoertdoerfer, one of 300 Sage-ing Leaders in the United States and Canada who have been trained in a new philosophy of aging, developed by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author of "From Age-ing to Sage-ing."

For more information on Pat, the artists who will be joining her, and the details of the Seasons of Sage-ing program, go to murraygrove.org, or call 609-693-5558.

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UUCDC is the home for many church and community activities and events. The above events come with a general invitation for everyone’s participation and are highlighted for your convenience.

Please check the church calendar for a more detailed list of what is happening in our church community. We invite you to join us - bring a friend!

To determine when UUCDC facilities might be available in the future, refer to the church calendar. Or you can contact our church administrator to book a space.

Special Events Coordinator

When you reserve the sanctuary for a private wedding, union ceremony, memorial service or other special event, you will be contacted by Marge Caton, UUCDC's Special Events Coordinator. She will assist you coordinating details and answering any questions you may have about the use of our space. In addition, she will be present in the building during your events to assist you with the use of our church facilities, including set up and making sure that all areas are returned to their original condition after the event ends.

Building Rentals

If you are planning to rent UUCDC facilities for an event, click here to view and print out the rental agreement. It contain pricing and other relevant information.

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