This Sunday
November 20, 2022
One service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Please join us in person, via the livestream page or on Zoom, by clicking
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Connections that Heal: Partnering for a Just Transition
Rev. Mary Katherine Morn
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How do we stop systems based in relentless extraction and move towards ways of being that heal and restore? Communities in the front lines of the climate crisis are leading the way towards the transformations necessary for our collective survival and flourishing. Join us as Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, president of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), shares stories of the remarkable work UUSC partners are engaging in around the world with the support of our UUSC members. |
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Jansen Wendell, Trustee; Caroline Bright, Ministerial Intern; Dr. Vincent Craig, Music Director; MLUC Choir (not shown); Emma Mellon, Worship Associate
E-mail joysconcerns@mluc.org to submit joys, sorrows, milestones, or celebrations to this week's Worship Associate.
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Spanish Conversation
Open to all. Practice speaking Spanish in a relaxed, supportive group.
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Friday Morning Men's Breakfast
Fridays, 7:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
No need to be retired to join us for a casual breakfast and discussion. We typically meet in person every week except the last Friday of each month, when we meet via Zoom. If you would like to join us, e-mail mensbreakfast@mluc.org. All are welcome.
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Folk Singing (HYBRID)
Everyone, regardless of talent, who enjoys informal group singing is welcome. Questions? Please e-mail Marilee Marshall.
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Meditation I (HYBRID)
On Sunday, we will continue the series on living with impermanence with a talk by Jeanne Corrigal, teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community. Gentle reflections on death can cultivate a wise response, and support us to live more fully now. All are welcome: beginning and experienced meditators, church members, and guests. Facilitated by Katrina Ogilby.
Meditation II (HYBRID)
We hear a short, inspirational reading and then we sit in silence for 20 minutes. All are welcome!
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Church Office Closed
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Thursday, November 24, 4:00 p.m.
We will gather for a feast of food and gratitude. If you are planning to be alone for Thanksgiving, like the feeling of a big extended family, or just need to taste Rev. Dave’s stuffing or Caroline's Topflight Green Bean Casserole, make a new tradition of an MLUCky T-Day!
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Open Studio
Saturday, November 26, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fireside Room
All MLUC creatives are invited. Bring your own art supplies and join us. Refreshments will be served.
UU101 for MLUC Newcomers
Sunday, November 27, 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Greeley Library
Please join Madelaine and Rev. Dave in the Greeley Library for an interactive primer on the UU faith: who we are, where we have come from, and how we can find our place in this community. We’ll share our spiritual journeys and listen to and learn from each other.
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All-Ages Hike at The Willows |
November 27, 11:45 a.m., The Willows
Join us for a hike in the woods at The Willows! Moderate trails (not level or paved but also no climbing on rocks).
Dress for the weather; if you're coming from church, you may help yourself to basic sandwich fixings in the kitchen for lunch.
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Conversations on Aging
Explore the challenges and joys of growing older, in this welcoming group, with Parish Nurse Anne Baer Clark.
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Wednesday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. Fireside Room
This is a coffee house featuring a great jazz combo. Go to their website https://thejazzsanctuary.com/ for more information and to read about their mission. Everyone is welcome to bring wine or beer to share (state law requires that alcoholic drinks be placed on a common table). Nonalcoholic drinks and snacks are provided. Come by yourself or bring your friends and neighbors. It’s a great way to introduce our church to those who have never visited. The Music Committee welcomes volunteers to help set up and clean up. Questions? E-mail Marile Marshall.
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Socks-and-More Drive for Norristown Hospitality Center
Collections of warm, new winter socks, hats, and gloves continues until December 18. Please bring your donations, as well as new travel-sized toiletries to the Atrium on Sunday. After December 18, donations may go directly on or under our Christmas tree in the Main Meeting room. Questions? E-mail Betsy McIlwain. |
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Toiletries Collection For PALM
Would you like to support PALM (Positive Aging in Lower Merion) in a hands-on, concrete way (in addition to your giving through our Offering Outreach program this month)? Their clients appreciate toiletries gift bags of toiletries. Sign up here to let us know what you are bringing! Please bring your donations by Sunday, November 27. You can leave them at the Faith Development table in the atrium next to the elevator. |
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Fall Clean-Up Day with Christy and Friends
December 3, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Rain Date: December 10)
Let's come together to rake the fall leaves and meet others in the MLUC community. A soup lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to hola.christy@verizon.net. |
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Holiday Workshop Volunteers Needed
December 3, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., First Floor
Mark your calendars: we are having a Holiday Workshop celebration, (wear your sparkly mask)—and we need everyone's participation to make it a warm and festive community celebration. To volunteer, sign up here. |
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Tuesday, December 6, 4:00 p.m.
Joinus to discuss the book How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them by Barbara F. Walter. This 320-page book chronicles civil wars throughout history from an academic standpoint, while being written in a very easy style. Though this is an academic study, the writing is very accessible. The end of the book focuses on the current situation in the United States and how close we are to a civil war.
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Invasive-Vegetation-Removal Activity |
Coordinated by the MLUC Environmental Justice team, sponsored by Darby Creek Valley Association, Saturday, December 10, at Sacred Heart Academy, 480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr. Questions? Contact Jann Nielsen. Register here. |
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Theology Explorers
On December 14 we will discuss the book Mr g by Alan Lightman and on December 28 we will have our Spiritual Tidbits session. You can find more information about our group and the future session schedule at Theology Explorers Information.
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Getting Comfortable with Death |
You are invited to explore mortality in community with friends and members at MLUC. Anne Baer Clark, Parish Nurse, and Caroline Bright, Ministerial Intern, will facilitate five sessions of Rev. Karen Johnston's curriculum on death and dying, called Date with Death Club. The first session is "Getting Comfortable with Death" on Sunday January 8, at 11:30 a.m. in the McGinness Room. The Pastoral Care team will provide lunch. Register here. |
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ECO Tip of the Week
REDUCE YOUR MEAT CONSUMPTION. Studies estimate that raising animals for our diets is responsible for 25% of global green house gas emissions.
—Environmental Justice team
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Raising Up Reproductive Justice
Did you know:This year’s Pennsylvania state budget includes $1 million for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (fake reproductive healthcare anti-abortion centers)? The money was diverted from the
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund. (Guttmacher Institute)
—Reproductive Justice team
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For a complete listing of this month's church events, please visit the church calendar.
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Publication Deadlines
E-Notes weekly submissions:
- 100 words or fewer
- Due by 12:00 noon on Wednesdays
What's Happening monthly newsletter submissions:
- 225 words or fewer
- January issue deadline: December 16
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