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Share the Plate – September – Bread of Life Community Cafe

Each month the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Action Committee selects a charity that meets the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism. This month’s recipient is the Bread of Life Community Café of Norristown. The Bread of Life Community Café is a ministry of the All Saints Episcopal Church of Norristown. Click to Visit … Continue reading Share the Plate – September – Bread of Life Community Cafe

Musical Changes at TPUUF

With the “retirements” of our long-time music director, Marian Augustine, and our pianist and choir accompanist for over 20 years, Deb Galvin, we find ourselves with a blank slate, ready for and open to new shifts and changes in our Sunday musical offerings. As your new Co-Music Directors, we want to recognize the contributions that … Continue reading Musical Changes at TPUUF

Share the Plate – August – Planned Parenthood Keystone

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

TPUUF 2019 Matthew Shepard Award presented to Debi Galvin

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

TPUUF New Member Recognition

Thomas Paine welcomed three new members in April. Reverend Peers and Membership Team members Christine Perry and Phil Manos, along with the congregation formally recognized and accepted Lindy Fischer, Jennifer Schuff, and Allison Perry into the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Best wishes to these folks who have become a part of our church family. … Continue reading TPUUF New Member Recognition

Share the Plate – June – Methacton High School Gay-Straight Alliance

Our own Deb Galvin is the Faculty Advisor to the group. They provide a safe place for LGBTQ students and their allies to meet on a weekly basis in order to provide a supportive environment for conversation and sharing. They have become more active recently, regularly updating information posted publicly in a hallway case at … Continue reading Share the Plate – June – Methacton High School Gay-Straight Alliance

UPDATE: Pledge Drive 2019: “Giving Our Way to the Future at TPUUF”

This year is a critical year for Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. We have much to celebrate. We also have some specific opportunities and needs for you to thoughtfully consider in this year’s pledge drive as we–“give our way to the future.” Click here to make an online pledge to TPUUF Through your contributions we: … Continue reading UPDATE: Pledge Drive 2019: “Giving Our Way to the Future at TPUUF”

A New Affinity Group is forming – TPUUF Gardeners

We are forming a new affinity group this spring called “Gardening As a Spiritual Practice” (working title). This group will meet from Spring to Fall on an irregular basis to prepare planting beds, plant flowers, pull weeds, and discuss gardening ideas, techniques and trends. Besides serving to beautify our grounds — for ourselves, our visitors … Continue reading A New Affinity Group is forming – TPUUF Gardeners