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Message from CeaseFirePA Last year, gun violence surged to record levels. And with nearly 1.5 million firearms sold in Pennsylvania in 2020, that violence will keep climbing without action. On March 23rd, citizens, survivors, faith leaders, violence intervention groups, and numerous other organizations will gather for the first ever statewide, virtual advocacy day. More details … Continue reading Message from CeaseFirePA
“The world is before you, and you need not take or leave it as it was when you came.” — James Baldwin Someone was late for our appointment for a Zoom meeting. She apologized. “I’m sorry I was late. I have been out enjoying the snow. I love it.” I, on the other hand, am … Continue reading TPUUF Beacon – From the Minster
Like many UU congregations, we are utilizing the theme-based ministry Soul Matters to help shape our worship calendar. This focuses our thoughts and conversations and “allows for a deeper spiritual engagement” around a specific idea or principle. This month we are focusing on Commitment. I think of commitment as dedication to a particular person, organization, … Continue reading TPUUF Beacon – President’s Letter
As we begin this new year, we want to invite you to be a force of good and kindness in our world! Through this January fundraiser you can share a message of kindness and hope with others—and also raise money for our congregation! You can order any of the following products by using a website … Continue reading TPUUF Fundraiser – Purchase Gift of Happiness/Acts of Kindness Signs, Cards and Personal Growth Kits
Our Share the Plate recipient for December and January will be the Philadelphia AIDS Fund. The fund provides emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV disease and organizations providing HIV services in the Greater Philadelphia region, while providing education and increasing public awareness of HIV/AIDS issues. AIDS Fund is also the Philadelphia affiliate of … Continue reading Share the Plate – December/January – Philadelphia AIDS Fund
Share the Plate for October/November is the Norristown Hospitality Center (https://hospitalitycenter.org) which serves the poor and the homeless. It is a not-for-profit organization which exists entirely on donations which provide breakfasts, showers, lockers, access to social workers, medication co-pays, blankets, love and respect. The newest project is an ID clinic which assists people obtain documentation … Continue reading Share the Plate – October/November – Norristown Hospitality Center
The Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Action Committee selects a charity/worthy cause that meets the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism. Half of the offering not designated as pledges is donated to the charity/cause as well as donations specified for the charity/cause. July and August’s recipient is Montgomery County Reentry Initiative (MCRI) Family Services … Continue reading Share the Plate – July/August – Montgomery County Reentry Initiative
August a Month of Preparation and Rededication: “Gather the Spirit,Harvest the Power” A Personal and CommunalReflection Practice As mentioned in the minister’s column this month, we invite everyone at Thomas Paine UU Fellowship, no matter what your role or tenure at the Fellowship, to engage in this intentional month of reflection (and in any of … Continue reading August Monthly Theme – Gather the Spirit; Harvest the Power
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
Our Share-the-Plate partner for the month of April is Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light. On Sunday, April 26th, Rev. Alison Cornish, UU Minister and Executive Director of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light, led our services with a topic of Engaging Active Hope. PA Interfaith Power & Light is a community of congregations, faith-based organizations, and individuals of faith … Continue reading Share the Plate – April – PA Interfaith Power & Light
