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Here is a link to a Google document where you can see the schedule for the next couple months for food/meal donations for Becky and her family: http://bit.ly/1stUlovesBecky .

Anytime you'd like to bring in meals or groceries, you can change and add entries on the Google document (even at the last minute) and we'll make arrangements for delivery or pick up. Stay tuned for the childcare schedule!

You can…

Be Love Now!

It’s that time of year again the month of February, the only month out of twelve with focus solely on heart shaped everything from coffee mugs to doughnuts and dog bowls. Whether sharing breakfast, lunch, or…

The Congregational Meeting originally scheduled for January 22, 2012 has been moved to  Sunday, February 26th, 2012 by vote of the Board of Trustees, to accommodate a request from the Nominations Committee. The meeting will take place in the sanctuary.  Your attendance is respectfully requested. The agenda is as follows:

• Nominations Study Group Report

• Election for Nominations Committee open positions (candidates to be announced)

• Finance…

          A memorial service for Gerry Parchman will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 4:00 pm followed by a reception in the Parish Room.

          Lonnie Gerald “Gerry” Parchman, 73, of Riverton, N.J. died December 21, 2011 at Cooper University Hospital. …

Willie Frances Smith Penn Johnson, 79, expired on December 15 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Arletha McArthur Smith and step-daughter of the late Cleveland B. Hairston. 

     Born in Winston-Salem, NC, Willie Frances was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Atkins High School in 1950. She…

As a new year begins, I want to celebrate a major milestone of 2011 – completion of all masonry repairs to the south porch!

In previous posts, I described how all of the joints were…

Small Steps Towards Big Change

With the season of light behind us, the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the Christian celebration of Christmas, Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, and the African American celebration of Kwanzaa, once more the New Year offers us the opportunity for beginning again. The New Year provides space for wiping…

     The Caring Ministry Team would appreciate your aid in the form of acquiring some medical equipment to establish an inventory for congregants to borrow in time of need. Often during a medical situation there is a need for medical equipment on a short time basis; such as, a cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, etc. Recognizing that some of this expensively purchased equipment is set aside unused once the medical situation has been mitigated; your donation of same…

Salary Range $16,500 – $18,500 at 25 hr/wk

Flexible Hours, Health Benefits & Two-Weeks Paid Vacation

The First Unitarian Church is a dynamic and growing Congregation &…

'Tis The Season To Be Joyful

It seems like only yesterday that we were planning picnics and pool parties, yet the time for tinsel and gift wrapping is right around the corner as the holiday season rapidly approaches. Beholding the joy of the
season may seem easy because of new relationships, additions to the family circle with the birth of a child, or employment after a long dry…

We are 4 months into our fiscal year (July – October).  Because the summer months are “off season” and historically slow financially, it is still a little early to gauge how we are doing financially when compared with our revised budget.  However, there are some trends that are starting to emerge that we will be monitoring very closely over the next few months.

Finance Working Group (FWG)

The FWG reviews the cash flow in and out of our checking account on a monthly basis…

A $45 donation for a floral arrangement beautifies the Sanctuary on Sunday and is a wonderful way to celebrate an occasion or to remember a loved one. To reserve a date, contact Judy at thejudybird@gmail.com or call the church office at 215-563-3980. You can make your tax-deductible donation online at www.philauu.org or send a…

Submitted by Rev. Zemoria Brandon:

On Sunday October 2, 2011 I was enstooled/ installed as a Queen into the Asere Royal Family of the Ga State of Accra, Ghana. The ceremony was held at the Historic Belmont Mansion in Philadelphia and performed by Nii Amarkai l, Kingmaker of Ghana. During the ceremony I received the Royal Name of the Kingmaker’s…

Membership Zones: Building Our Welcoming Community

Congratulations to the Earth and Water Zones for successfully completing the first two months of our new hospitality program! Your enthusiasm helped ensure that everyone was greeted with a smile, and that nobody went hungry during coffee hours and potlucks. Way to build community! This November it is the Air Zone’s turn to be the welcoming face of our congregation. Volunteers are needed to help with…

Submitted by Ranwa Hammamy, Multicultural Ministry Team:

The Multicultural Ministry Team is ready for action! Both inside and outside of the church walls, our community is rich with a diversity that we are excited to honor in a variety of programs and events throughout the year. The best part—you can help! Do you have an idea for a multicultural-themed program? Do you want to ensure that all cultures are welcomed and celebrated by First Unitarian? If so, the…

Submitted by Eva Baker, Treasurer, Board of Trustees:

Working Groups

As Board Treasurer, it is impossible for me to personally manage all the assets of the church.  As such, the Board forms two finance related Working Groups: the Finance Working Group (FWG) and the Endowment and Investment Working Group (EIWG).  While both Working Groups report to the Board Treasurer, the FWG reports monthly while the EIWG reports…

Social Justice Goals for the 2011-2012 Church Year

• Education/Literacy Theme
  • School Supply Drive – Complete and Successful!
  • Holiday New Book Drive – It’s coming! …

The Property Ministry Team is looking for a volunteer to write a grant for the Truss Stabilization of our church home. If you can serve our community in this way, please contact Property Ministry Team Chair, Ginni Stiles (ginni.stiles@gmail.com). 

Thank you!