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During the June 7, 2020 Welcoming Congregation Annual Pride Service the Matthew Shepard Award was presented to Lizzie Vena. This award, presented by the Welcoming Congregation Team of Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, recognizes the efforts of a member or friend to encourage “Understanding, Compassion, and Acceptance” by manifesting the Welcoming Congregation concept in their … Continue reading TPUUF Presents Lizzie Vena with the Matthew Shepard Award
On October 20, 2019, TEAM TPUUF – Anne Rostosky, Lilia Weber, Janet Bontcue, Caryn Kayser, Vienna Kayser, Deva Kayser, and Phil Manos participated in the 2019 Philly AIDS Walk. This year’s walk marked the team’s tenth continuous year raising money for the AIDS Fund. The team goal this year was $1000. With the generous support … Continue reading TPUUF marks 10 Years of Support for the Philly AIDS Walk
Our Share the Plate Partner for the month of August 2019 is Planned Parenthood Keystone. Planned Parenthood Keystone, is the local affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Their Mission: Care. No Matter What. – Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest … Continue reading Share the Plate – August – Planned Parenthood Keystone
The Matthew Shepard Award was envisioned and developed by the Welcoming Congregation Task Force, the forerunner of today’s Welcoming Congregation Team. It was created to periodically recognize a member or friend’s efforts to encourage compassion, understanding, and acceptance by manifesting the Welcoming Congregation concept in their life. The award consists of a certificate and a … Continue reading TPUUF 2019 Matthew Shepard Award presented to Debi Galvin
Pictured at left is this year’s recipient Rev. Bryant Brown and presenters Anne Rostosky and Phil Manos. Rev. Brown was chosen this year because he embodies all of the characteristics of the award and because he undertook a journey within our little Welcoming Congregation to learn about the LGBTQIA+ experience and support our efforts for … Continue reading TPUUF names Rev. Bryant Brown as 2018 recipient of the Matthew Shepard Award
The Pennsylvania Youth Congress advances freedom and justice for young LGBTQ Pennsylvanians through advocating for responsible public policy. As a youth-led organization, PYC represents citizens working toward safer schools and thriving communities across the commonwealth. Here is an example of a recent court battle in which the PA Youth Congress and ACLU played a very … Continue reading Share the Plate – June – PA Youth Congress
If you enjoy bowling, or just want to help support Team TPUUF in our bowling adventures, we are looking for additional members for the TPUUF Bowling Team in the Suburban Gay Bowling League. TPUUF has a long history of participation and success with our team in the SGBL. Each team consists of three participants who … Continue reading TPUUF Bowling Team is looking to add team members in the SGBL
The Philly AIDS Walk is on Saturday, October 15th. If you would like to join Team TPUUF and do the walk, please let me know as soon as possible. You can also go to the website AIDS Walk Philly and register at the bottom of the first page. Please let me know if you would like to … Continue reading Support Team TPUUF at AIDS Walk Philly
On Sunday, June 24th, the TPUUF Welcoming Congregation Team recognized Phil Manos as this year’s recipient of the Matthew Shepard Award. The Matthew Shepard Award was envisioned and developed by the Welcoming Congregation Task Force, the forerunner of today’s Welcoming Congregation Team. It was created to periodically recognize a member or friend’s efforts to encourage … Continue reading TPUUF presents Matthew Shepard Award for 2017 to Phil Manos
