Category: News

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

Share the Plate – March – Church of the Larger Fellowship’s The Worthy Now Prison Ministry Network

Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote seven principles. At the top of the list is an affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of every person. It doesn’t matter whether you are in the free world or imprisoned. All are worthy of love and justice — not someday, but right now. This is the saving message … Continue reading Share the Plate – March – Church of the Larger Fellowship’s The Worthy Now Prison Ministry Network

Share the Plate – February – MCCC Food Pantry

Our Share the Plate partner for February is the Montgomery County Community College Food Pantry. The Stock Up for Success program was started in 2014 to address the growing issue of food insecurity among students.Your donations can help eliminate a student’s dilemma of having to choose between food and attending class. Monetary donations help fulfill … Continue reading Share the Plate – February – MCCC Food Pantry

Share the Plate – December – Collegeville-Trappe Ministerium

Our Share the Plate Partner for December is the Collegeville-Trappe Ministerium. The Ministerium is an ecumenical effort of the Collegeville area churches that maintains a fund to assist in the purchase of fuel oil for those lacking funds to keep their homes warm in winter, and provides one-time emergency funds (e.g., for food or other … Continue reading Share the Plate – December – Collegeville-Trappe Ministerium

TPUUF holds service and candlelight vigil in support of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Resistance & Resilience

Transgender Day Of Remembrance, Resistance, & Resilience with Candlelight Vigil The 20th of November 2018 will mark day of the 19th Annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance and will be the 13th successive year we have observed the TDoR at TPUUF. The Welcoming Congregation Team of the Social Action Committee working jointly with the Worship Committee … Continue reading TPUUF holds service and candlelight vigil in support of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Resistance & Resilience

Share the Plate – November – Montgomery County Anti-Human-Trafficking Coalition

Our Share-the-Plate partner for November 2018 is the Montgomery County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition known as MCAT. MCAT was formed in 2011 to raise awareness and create a network of resources for survivors of trafficking and exploitation. MCAT’s mission is to educate people in Montgomery County on human trafficking, both forced labor and sex trafficking, to … Continue reading Share the Plate – November – Montgomery County Anti-Human-Trafficking Coalition