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On Sunday, November 2^nd  our service will include the Mexican celebration of el Dia de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead.  Part of the celebration includes creating a festive altar of remembrance called an ofrenda. 

The ofrenda will be decorated with traditional elements (flowers, candles, fruit, and pan de…

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The air-conditioning is on, the pool is open, and school's (almost) out! Summer is here and with it comes the last Beacon of the church year. 

Download a copy here or pick one up in the brochure racks at the Church. The Beacon will return in September.

In the spring of 2013, the congregation directed the Board to hire an external auditor to review the church’s bookkeeping and financial management. The results from the comprehensive audit are in.



The auditors granted the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia an “unqualified endorsement”—the highest possible rating.  …

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Hot off the presses! Download the October Beacon now, or pick up a copy in the brochure racks in the church. Inside you'll find lots of good stuff:

 

• Bios and photos of our new members
• An insightful article from Reverend Addae
• The inside scoop on the Rummage Sale

 

Don't forget; November Beacon submissions…

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NATALIE JOY (STEIN) PERKINS, died suddenly on February 13, 2013 at age 57.

A graduate of Lower Merion High School, New York University and the New School for Social Research, Natalie was the beloved daughter of the late Anna and Martin Stein. She is survived by her husband Gary Perkins, sister Carol Stein, and cousins Mimi Lenenberg, Joseph, Richard, Ruth and Fredi…

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A Celebration of Life!

Champagne, Desserts, Friendship & Merriment Guaranteed



Join us at 10pm on April 8 at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia for a Celebration of Life remembering Desiree Hines. THIS IS A CELEBRATION! Wear your happiest of spring colors and be prepared to party.…

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Join us on Friday, February 15 for a…

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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! …

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Often times we may feel unsure of how to practice our spirituality or long for someone who has attained a higher level of insight to lead the way for us. Nevertheless, when we are open to receiving their wisdom, the people and situations we encounter every day have much to teach us. Because they may not look or act like our idea of a guru, we don’t recognize our teachers, yet they may embody great wisdom. From the insignificant to the major, all the situations in life conspire to teach us… Continue