Peoples Church News
We’re excited to introduce Peoples Church News (replacing Peoples Church eWeekly)
Why the change? As part of our Communications Refresh initiative, we set out 6 months ago to simplify communications and make them accessible to everyone—on any device. By shifting our updates from MailChimp emails to part of our website, we can make sure crucial...
GA Recap — Part 5 (Ware Lecture)
Ware Lecture This year’s Ware Lecture was offered by the award-winning journalist and trans rights activist Imara Jones. Emphasizing that Christian nationalists have “captured a major political party,” Jones said the attack on trans rights is a deeply researched and...
GA Recap — Part 4 (Study/Action Issues)
Study/Action Issues This year’s General Assembly (GA) saw the return of Congregational Study/Action Issues (CSAIs), which invite UU congregations to engage in a multi-year period of study, reflection, and action around a topic voted on at GA. In the third year of the...
GA Recap — Part 3 (Rev. Carin’s Full Fellowship)
Carin's Full Fellowship Our minister Rev. Carin Bringelson was one of many religious professionals honored at the Service of the Living Tradition during General Assembly. This year Rev. Carin received Full Fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist minister. There was...
GA Recap — Part 2 (Response to Skrmetti Case)
During General Assembly in June, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows states to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth—a ruling that threatens lives and causes real, lasting harm. Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, President of the Unitarian Universalist...
GA Recap — Part 1 (Sunday Worship)
For many Unitarian Universalists, worshiping with thousands of others in person is a highlight of the General Assembly. Watch the full GA worship service, complete with outstanding musicians; a participatory story; and an enlightening sermon offered by historian,...
Ways to help the Faith Formation Program (some are even kid-free)
Faith Formation Needs YOU! (even if you don't think you can work with kids) A strong Faith Formation program is fundamental to our church's continued growth and success. There are many ways to help out. Even if you don't think that you are "good with kids"...
Blessing of the Backpacks and All Learners!
Blessing of the Backpacks and All Learners! Sunday August 24, 11:00AM-12:00PM You are invited to come to this special, improvisational style service to help get ready for the beginning of the school year! YES, we will be doing a backpack blessing, AND we would like to...
End of Summer Pool Party!!!
Pool Party at Cherry Hill Aquatic Center Sunday, August 24, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Let’s end the summer by cooling off at the pool together! Bring your family and swim or sunbathe or just hang out. The perfect way to end the summer with your church friends. Cherry Hill...
Final Call for Quilt Squares!!!!
Let's Finish Our Faith Formation Quilt! Quilt Squares Due by August 1! No sewing necessary! The final quilt will be hung on the wall in the Faith Formation classroom. 1. Pick up a blank quilt square and decorate it. (On top of the church mailboxes) 2. Use whatever art...
