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WellSprings Weekly
March 29, 2023
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Gravity of God SpringBoard STARTS TOMORROW!
Thursdays at 7 PM, March 30th - May 25th at the Montgomery School
You're invited to join us for our newest small group, "The Gravity of God."
A core belief at WellSprings is that “we can experience God without being able to define God." Sharing our experiences of God with each other can deepen our faith, even as those experiences may be different. In this group, we'll deepen our understandings of God through the metaphor of science. By delving deeply into scientific concepts and ideas, we’ll each find metaphors to connect us in our relationship to the Holy.
Open to all! Reserve your spot today!
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Celebrate the Life of Ed Thornton
Saturday, April 1st at 2 pm in the Montgomery School Dining Hall
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Family and Friends of late WellSprings member Ed Thornton, are invited to a celebration in honor of his life. Join us on Saturday, April 1st at 2 pm in the Montgomery school dining Hall.
Please dress casually, but you are encouraged to wear Green in honor of Ed's Irish Roots.
Music, food, and drink will be available!
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Pledge Your Support for WellSprings
By Sunday, April 16th
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We’re kicking off our 2023 Annual Pledge Drive, this Sunday! Click the link below to read a special letter sent to our congregation, yesterday, from the WellSprings Stewardship Ministry. Along with the letter, you'll find an informational brochure that describes this year’s pledge drive goals, our budget by mission, the shortfall of current giving levels, and data on past giving patterns.
This year, our goals are:
1) to increase member participation in giving from 70% to 95% and
2) to meet the budget goal of $265,500. Giving is an important spiritual practice – no matter how much – and we’re asking every household to make a pledge this year, in any amount. It all adds up when we remember that we’re in this together! As we plan for the future, we invite you to connect, to commit, and to engage in a manner that keeps WellSprings strong.
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Upcoming Connections for Parents & Families
Save the Date for our Events, below...
Sunday, April 23 - an all-ages/family-friendly service opportunity in the afternoon! YouthBridge is hosting a BYO picnic lunch, then a walk in Exton Park to go geocaching and to clean up park trash along the way.
Saturday, April 29, 1-3pm - parents of middle and high-school aged kids are invited to gather for our Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators group (PaSE). Host Andrea Tollison will welcome parents to her home for a lively and light discussion about all matters regarding pre-teens and teenagers. We use the UUA PaSE curriculum as a jumping off point for the discussion, but the group determines the path it will take.
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All Ages Sign-Making Event in Support of DEI
April 30th, After Service
Stay after Sunday Service on April 30th to help make signs in support of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event, being held by the Interfaith Action Community on May 6th.
WellSpringers of all ages are welcome to lend their creativity and artistic skills to making signs to be carried by participants at the rally. All materials will be supplied! Just bring your best ideas and values to help support this important cause.
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Slow Down and Connect with Your Minister
A Friendly Invitation from Rev. Lee
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As your minister, I am here for the big moments: for Sunday mornings, pastoral support, and the milestones of life. But you don't always need A Big Reason to talk to your minister. I'd love to grab a beverage or a bite to eat, just to connect and hear what's going on in your life.
You may not realize, I always keep my availability updated on a public calendar - where you can schedule coffee, tea, or lunch with me, anytime. Choose a date and time that works for you, then feel free to choose from the location options I've listed, or suggest one of your own!
Click this link to check it out: https://calendly.com/revlee - and good to see so many folks back around these parts on Sunday mornings, this winter!
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Easter Donations for Our YouthSpirit Activity | |
YouthSpirit is planning a fun activity for the kids on Easter, and is currently seeking donations of the following:
- Individually wrapped candies
- Annie's gummies
- Coins
- $1 bills
- Small toys
- Seed paper
- ... or a monetary donation to purchase supplies.
Kids will be asked to donate half the funds from the eggs they collect during the egg hunt to a cause they will vote on together! If your kids plan to attend on Easter, ask them about what causes are important to them.
Donations may be dropped off on Sundays in the white box at the back of Bell Hall. Thanks for your help in making Easter fun and memorable for the younger WellSpringers!
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All at once, the cherry trees woke up today!
~ Jessica Heichel
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