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The First Thanksgiving

The real history of the first Thanksgiving deviates sharply from the rosy image many of us grew up with. We’ll look at that history as realistically as possible, with an eye on what we can learn from this history lesson.

Music: Hope Linton, violin Wendy Schmid, … read more.

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November 28 Sock & More Drive

November 28 Sock & More Drive

In conjunction with November’s Offering Outreach MLUC will have a drive-by donation site at the church front entrance. Yes, there will be Christmas trees. Please start collecting new socks, hats, gloves, and unopened travel-size toiletries to donate to the Norristown Hospitality Center. Questions? Please email Betsy McIlwain at super_bets@yahoo.com or call her at 610-202-4610.

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CoCoCo Guidelines Updated

CoCoCo Guidelines Updated

The Coping with Covid Committee (CoCoCo) has posted updates to the guidelines. Based on current conditions in our local area, and after discussion with the MLUC staff, we are suspending outdoor meetings and recommending all church related gatherings be done virtually. Drive-thru events will proceed as planned. We will continue to assess the situation.

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UP TO HEAVEN AND DOWN TO HELL: Fracking in Pennsylvania

UP TO HEAVEN AND DOWN TO HELL: Fracking in Pennsylvania

Environmental Justice Program
sponsored by Main Line Unitarian Church and UU Justice PA

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7 pm via Zoom Meeting ID: 948 9757 2340

Shale gas extraction, or “fracking”—once portrayed as an energy revolution to transform the American economy and geopolitics—is now mired in controversy. But in greater Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and around the Commonwealth, fracking is personal.

Colin Jerolmack, chairman of the Department of Environmental Studies, New York University, spent eight months living with rural communities outside of Williamsport as neighbors confronted the unique opportunities—and sometimes heartbreaking pitfalls—associated with fracking. He shares his research discoveries in this talk, and in a forthcoming book, Up to Heaven and Down to Hell: Fracking, Freedom and Community in an American Town (Princeton University Press, Spring 2021).

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CARE, CONNECT, and COMMIT: Faith Development for Fall 2020

CARE, CONNECT, and COMMIT: Faith Development for Fall 2020

The CARE program is available to all our families this year. Every family who wants to will receive some mail ministry (birthday cards, thinking of you, postcards, etc.) And maybe some other surprises. No further commitment of time or energy is required, although all are welcome to engage in one of the other types of participation as well.

Want more ways to CONNECT? All families are invited to things like onsite social action opportunities similar to those we’ve run this summer (food pantry parade, chalking event, stuffie sleepover, etc.), fun virtual events or projects, etc. You may need to sign up for some of these, or just come by or call in as your schedule allows. Kids can also choose to earn badges in spiritual practices and church rituals (like lighting the chalice, etc.)

If you are ready to COMMIT to deeper growth and learning, sign up for one of our classes for a specific age group, meeting virtually on a monthly or bi-weekly basis.

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Friday Evenings Together

Friday Evenings Together

As the MLUC staff looks ahead to the next few months, we know that our programs and social connections will be completely online. Now we would like offer another time and place for the community to gather, learn, listen, share, and perhaps experience something new: Friday Evenings Together.

To start, we invite you to think about what you can offer. What ideas do you have? Please think about what you might contribute and sign up for a date in the below link. We’ll take care of the details and help you lead the Zoom meeting. For more information or to sign up please contact any MLUC staff member.

Go to https://mluc.org/calendar/ to learn of current Friday Evening Together events and Zoom Meeting information.

Click Here to Sign Up For A Friday Night

Half Our Plate: Norristown Hospitality Center

Half Our Plate: Norristown Hospitality Center

This month’s recipient for Offering Outreach is the Norristown Hospitality Center (NHC). NHC is a home during the day for people who otherwise would be left hungry, weary or living on the streets. Their mission is to provide basic needs and social services to empower those who experience homelessness and poverty. They provide breakfast, a day shelter, lockers, showers, phone, fax , mail service, notary and social service referrals. NHC was started in 1992 by religious leaders from 24 local Catholic, Protestant and Jewish  congregations, who were joined by 14 community organizations.

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