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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

TPUUF to host Active Shooter Preparedness Training

Be Prepared and Plan to Survive! The Pennsylvania State Police, Intelligence Division, Domestic Security section, is providing a 2-hour Active Shooter Presentation, free of charge at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7pm. The goal is to prepare individuals in the event that they are involved in an active shooter situation. The presentation is designed … Continue reading TPUUF to host Active Shooter Preparedness Training

Max Ochs to perform at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship August 5th

  Max Ochs to perform August 5 at the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Fingerstyle guitarist and folklorist Maxwell “Max” Ochs, with his life-partner Suzanne Ochs, will lead an upbeat worship service replete with music and poetry focusing on the importance of gratitude in and for our lives, Sunday, August 5, 10:30 a.m., at the … Continue reading Max Ochs to perform at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship August 5th

TPUUF names Rev. Bryant Brown as 2018 recipient of the Matthew Shepard Award

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

Share the Plate – June – PA Youth Congress

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