BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Main Line Unitarian Church - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mluc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Main Line Unitarian Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T123000 DTSTAMP:20260813T140718Z CREATED:20260804T185602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T140718Z UID:10005640-1786879800-1786883400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Red Door Duo DESCRIPTION:Red Door Duo blends eclectic Americana with masterful fingerstyle guitar and bold musical imagination. Partners in life\, music\, and adventure\, International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion/Singer-Songwriter Helen Avakian and acclaimed jazz\, bluegrass\, and Brazilian guitarist/vocalist Dave Irwin create performances that are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. Their music fuses original compositions with inventive interpretations of jazz\, classic rock\, and pop\, alongside fresh reimaginings of classical works.  \n\n\n\nPraised as “full of life and energy” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine)\, Avakian has been compared to Joni Mitchell for her ability to “turn lyrics inside out. . . [her] music touches a place within” (Poughkeepsie Journal)\, making Red Door Duo’s performances captivating and unforgettable. URL:https://mluc.org/event/red-door-duo/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Red-Door-Duo-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000 DTSTAMP:20250727T124921Z CREATED:20250727T124918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T124921Z UID:10001500-1786879800-1786881600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Meditation II DESCRIPTION:We meet for a short reading and 20 minutes of silent meditation. URL:https://mluc.org/event/meditation-ii-2/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning,Meditation,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Meditation-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000 DTSTAMP:20260813T144852Z CREATED:20260812T140902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T144852Z UID:10003346-1786874400-1786878000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Sunday Service DESCRIPTION:THIS WEEK’S SERVICE \n\n\n\nImagine All the PeopleGuest Minister Rev. Andrew Weber \n\n\n\nWhat would the world look like without possessions\, countries\, or religion? John Lennon\, in his 1971 song “Imagine\,” imagined that a world lacking a few things would be more peaceful and loving. Are there beliefs or systems which humanity would be better off without? I hope\, Sunday\, you’ll join us. \n\n\n\nMusic: Red Door Duo \n\n\n\nABOUT THE GUEST MINISTERRev. Andrew Weber is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who currently serves Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Collegeville\, PA. He lives in Newark\, DE with his wife and two children. Andrew’s ministry is one of helping people and communities live into their best selves. He reflects on living a faith-informed life on an online blog called “How to Drive Like a Minister.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SERVICE \n\n\n\nWeekly Sunday services are at 10 a.m. \n\n\n\nA typical service will last about 60 minutes. Join us in-person or virtually on YouTube. \n\n\n\nChildcare and activities for all ages are available during the service. \n\n\n\nMusic at our Sunday services draws from many sources\, ranging from traditional classical music to jazz\, folk\, world music\, klezmer\, and rock. \n\n\n\nHang around after the service to meet new people during coffee hour. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://mluc.org/event/sunday-service-66/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Music,Music and Arts,Spirituality,Sunday Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/imagine-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T094500 DTSTAMP:20260804T191156Z CREATED:20260804T191147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191156Z UID:10002824-1786869000-1786873500@mluc.org SUMMARY:Meditation I DESCRIPTION:Room 201 and ZOOM \n\n\n\nDuring Sundays in August\, we invite all to share in open\, self-organizing sessions. No programs will be planned. You may enjoy meditation\, discussions\, and optional readings that participants wish to bring to the session. We will resume regular Meditation I programming in September. \n\n\n\nMeditation I meets on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and ends before the main service begins at 10 a.m. It includes a facilitated discussion followed by a period of silent meditation. The group meets in person and online here. URL:https://mluc.org/event/meditation-i-7/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning,Meditation,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Meditation-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260726T105914Z CREATED:20260726T105912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T105914Z UID:10005349-1786788000-1786791600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Yoga DESCRIPTION:Find balance. Build strength. Breathe. \n\n\n\nLooking to unwind\, de-stress\, and feel stronger—mind\, body\, and spirit? Join us for holistic yoga classes that blend mindful movement\, intentional breathwork\, and guided meditation. \n\n\n\nEach session offers space to slow down\, reconnect\, and care for your whole self while also building strength and flexibility. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or continuing a long-time practice\, you’ll find a supportive\, inclusive environment to meet yourself where you are. \n\n\n\nCome as you are. Leave feeling more grounded\, centered\, and restored. \n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nSuggested Donation: $5-$15 per person\, per sessionPlease register separately for each session you plan to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR \n\n\n\nSarita Priyadarshi is a yoga instructor and mindfulness coach based in Villanova. She is a Yoga Alliance–registered instructor with 200 hours of formal training. Sarita teaches inclusive\, multi-level classes that blend movement\, breathwork\, and meditation to help students feel both energized and grounded. URL:https://mluc.org/event/yoga/2026-08-15/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Yoga-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T201000 DTSTAMP:20260805T161636Z CREATED:20260714T142509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T161636Z UID:10005626-1786561200-1786565400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Man with a Movie Camera DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Premiere — Live Cinema Concert \n\n\n\nExperience one of the greatest films in cinema history in a unique live performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Ukrainian-Canadian composer and pianist Taras Luka for a special Live Cinema Concert featuring his original score performed live in synchronization with Dziga Vertov’s legendary 1929 silent masterpiece Man with a Movie Camera. \n\n\n\nProduced in Ukraine by VUFKU and filmed in Kyiv\, Odesa\, and Kharkiv\, Man with a Movie Camera is internationally recognized as one of the most influential films ever created. In the prestigious Sight & Sound critics’ poll\, it was ranked among the greatest films of all time and has been recognized as one of the most important documentary films in cinema history. \n\n\n\nCreated without actors\, costumes\, sets\, or a traditional script\, the film captures a single day in the life of a modern city. Through radical editing\, rhythmic montage\, and bold visual experimentation\, Dziga Vertov transformed everyday reality into a dynamic cinematic symphony. \n\n\n\nIn this special presentation\, the silent film is accompanied by an original live score by Taras Luka\, transforming the screening into an immersive audiovisual experience where silent cinema meets contemporary musical performance. \n\n\n\nThis Philadelphia premiere offers audiences a rare opportunity to rediscover a masterpiece of Ukrainian avant-garde cinema through a powerful dialogue between film and live music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS URL:https://mluc.org/event/man-with-a-movie-camera-live-score/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Man-with-a-Movie-Camera-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T155500Z CREATED:20251204T170133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T155500Z UID:10004763-1786554000-1786564800@mluc.org SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Sacred Spiritual Circle DESCRIPTION:Each new moon is a sacred opportunity\, inviting us to journey inward\, plant intentions\, and co-create with the Divine. You are lovingly called to slow your pace and join the in-person circle of MLUC womyn\, gathering under the gentle darkness of the new moon to nourish our souls through sacred rituals of food\, community\, song\, and spiritual presence. Our circle will be guided by Yvette McDonnell\, Congregational Life Coordinator and Ministerial Intern\, who will hold space for transformation and spiritual renewal. While this spiritual circle is drop-in\, regular participation will help us root in trust and weave a tapestry of deep connection\, wisdom\, and healing. Please note\, we will do our best to meet on the new moon each month; however\, the sacred timing may require us to gather the day before or after. \n\n\n\n5 p.m.: Community Potluck 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.:  Spiritual Circle Begins \n\n\n\nThose who choose to participate must covenant to honor and respect all that happens within the circle stays in the circle at all times\, including rituals\, conversations\, and stories that are shared. \n\n\n\nThis sacred circle warmly welcomes ALL adult womyn who seek spiritual connection and growth. This offering is centered on goddess and earth based practices/rituals that may include tarot and or divinity card readings. Those who do not feel comfortable with such elements may wish to find a space more aligned with their beliefs. \n\n\n\nOnce you register the location will be shared with you. Register Here URL:https://mluc.org/event/new-moon-womyns-sacred-spiritual-circle-3/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/New-Moon-Womyns-Sacred-Spiritual-Circle-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000 DTSTAMP:20260623T141803Z CREATED:20260623T141801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T141803Z UID:10005360-1786525200-1786530600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Weekly Gardening DESCRIPTION:Come help out in the garden! Enjoy time in nature with fellow gardeners and help keep MLUC’s property looking nice. No green thumb required—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty. \n\n\n\nWe’ll pick up sticks\, clip ivy\, pull weeds\, and generally show our property some love. It’s good work\, good company\, and good fresh air. \n\n\n\nBring gloves\, clippers\, or a weed digger if you have them. URL:https://mluc.org/event/weekly-gardening-2/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gardening-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260723T133309Z CREATED:20260723T133306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T133309Z UID:10005627-1784986200-1784995200@mluc.org SUMMARY:Folk Sing DESCRIPTION:Everyone who enjoys group singing\, regardless of talent\, is welcome. Bring a snack to share. Songbooks are provided. URL:https://mluc.org/event/folk-sing-12/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Folk-Sing-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T123000 DTSTAMP:20260714T210418Z CREATED:20260625T141551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210418Z UID:10005615-1784460600-1784464200@mluc.org SUMMARY:David Brown\, violin & Greg Fiorentino\, piano DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nPianist Greg Fiorentino returns to join MLUC Music Director David Brown for an afternoon of music for violin and piano. The music is epic\, but the vibe is casual as the audience is guided in open conversation about the featured compositions by Lili Boulanger\, Rebecca Clarke\, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, Antonín Dvořák\, and Manuel de Falla. Guest soprano and MLUC Staff Singer Kaitlyn Waterson joins the duo for a fiery finale. \n\n\n\nWATCH A PREVIEW FROM DAVID URL:https://mluc.org/event/david-brown-violin-greg-fiorentino-piano/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/David-Brown-violin-Greg-Fiorentino-piano-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000 DTSTAMP:20260717T152246Z CREATED:20260624T175727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T152246Z UID:10005614-1784395800-1784401200@mluc.org SUMMARY:Opening of Meeting Point DESCRIPTION:Fireside Gallery \n\n\n\nIncludes hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beer beverages\, and music! \n\n\n\nJoin us for the opening reception of Meeting Point\, an exhibition of original paintings and handcrafted Ugandan goods. All sales support Meeting Point International in Kampala\, Uganda. \n\n\n\nMeeting Point International is an NGO serving more than 3\,200 individuals in Kampala\, prioritizing people affected by HIV/AIDS and providing healthcare\, education\, child protection\, and livelihood support to some of Uganda’s most marginalized communities. \n\n\n\nAt the reception\, Kim Burns Case will speak about Meeting Point International and its work in Kampala. Works from the exhibition will be available for sale through Sept. 9\, with all proceeds going directly to the organization. Light refreshments and live music provided. All are welcome—every age\, no RSVP required. \n\n\n\nArtwork on this page by Kit Burns. URL:https://mluc.org/event/meeting-point-art-sale-devon-pa/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Arts,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1762-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T121500 DTSTAMP:20260702T120721Z CREATED:20260701T193044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T120721Z UID:10005619-1783855800-1783858500@mluc.org SUMMARY:Activism 101! DESCRIPTION:Learn how to keep yourself and others safe at a protest—and how to make the biggest impact in these rapidly changing times. Join our new Social Justice Director\, Rev. Lisa Schilansky\, for this informative and important 45-minute presentation and discussion. \n\n\n\nActivism is more than protesting. This fall\, Rev. Lisa will offer a session on the best ways to connect with your legislators. Stay tuned! URL:https://mluc.org/event/activism-101/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20250118_120051-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T142559Z CREATED:20250811T172139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T142559Z UID:10005617-1783710000-1783717200@mluc.org SUMMARY:Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Have you learned a song or finished writing a poem that you really want to perform? Are you looking for your first-ever performance opportunity—or are you a seasoned professional seeking a casual\, supportive venue? \n\n\n\nAll are welcome at MLUC’s Open Mic Night\, hosted by singer/songwriter Nathan Surles. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up at the door. Every effort will be made to accommodate all performers who arrive in a timely manner. URL:https://mluc.org/event/open-mic-night-6/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Open-Mic-Night-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T171014Z CREATED:20260601T185841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T171014Z UID:10005267-1782482400-1782486000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Mildred Levine DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mluc.org/event/memorial-service-for-mildred-levine/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Memorial-Service-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T211500 DTSTAMP:20260817T141429Z CREATED:20260610T142925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T141429Z UID:10005278-1782329400-1782335700@mluc.org SUMMARY:Jazz Sanctuary: Jazz & Joe DESCRIPTION:Come out for a relaxing mid-week break and hear the Jazz Sanctuary Quintet\, one of the best jazz combos in the area. \n\n\n\nThis is a secular and FREE performance. Coffee\, soft drinks\, and snacks will be served. Feel free to bring wine to share. URL:https://mluc.org/event/jazz-sanctuary-jazz-joe/2026-06-24/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jazz-and-Joe-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T145008Z CREATED:20260519T155601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T145008Z UID:10005252-1781899200-1781902800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Livestream UUA General Assembly Together DESCRIPTION:MLUC is hosting a gathering of Philly-area Unitarian Universalists to watch a livestream of the Friday evening events of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly. \n\n\n\nCome as early as 7:30 p.m. to socialize and enjoy snacks. URL:https://mluc.org/event/livestream-uua-general-assembly-opening-together/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GA-2026-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T194608Z CREATED:20260430T161042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194608Z UID:10005238-1781436600-1781445600@mluc.org SUMMARY:2026 Congregational Meeting and BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting\, followed by a festive afternoon together! \n\n\n\nAll congregants are warmly encouraged to attend the meeting in person. Members with more than 30 days of membership may vote. \n\n\n\nANNUAL MEETING LINKS \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda\n\n\n\nBudget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2027\n\n\n\nNominees for the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee\n\n\n\nProposed Right Relations Covenant\n\n\n\nAbsentee Ballot (only if you cannot attend in person)\n\n\n\n\nBBQ LUNCH AND LIVE MUSIC \n\n\n\nThen stay for our End-of-Year Celebration and welcome to summer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have: \n\n\n\n\nBBQ lunch (with vegetarian options)\n\n\n\nA live Beatles tribute band\, Love You To\n\n\n\nLawn games and activities\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome. We hope you will stay for the BBQ and music. URL:https://mluc.org/event/congregational-meeting-and-picnic/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Strawberries-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T121426Z CREATED:20260407T162021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T121426Z UID:10005269-1780941600-1780947000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Greeley Library \n\n\n\nJoin this group of writers who share original work\, including poetry\, biography\, autobiography\, and fiction. Feedback is positive and kind. You need not be a published writer to participate. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nCONTACT THE WRITERS GROUP URL:https://mluc.org/event/writers-group-6/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Writers-Group-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T150311Z CREATED:20260122T165900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150311Z UID:10004834-1780848000-1780851600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Bath DESCRIPTION:In these challenging times\, give yourself the opportunity to relax into the soothing\, healing vibrations of the singing bowls with Qatana Samanen.   \n\n\n\nDonations gratefully accepted. \n\n\n\nBring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on. Chairs will be available if you prefer to sit. URL:https://mluc.org/event/himalayan-singing-bowl-sound-bath-4/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning,Meditation,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sound-Bowl-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173410Z CREATED:20260603T164337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T173410Z UID:10005270-1780831800-1780839000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Music Gallery DESCRIPTION:Step into the Music Gallery and explore a world of live music and hands-on experiences. Move at your own pace through four rooms of performances and participation: an Open Mic House Concert with Nathan Surles & Friends\, Indonesian Angklung with Melissa Graf-Evans\, Celtic Dance with the Brown Family\, The Art of Improv with David Brown & Jodie Brown\, Folk Sing with the Zink Family\, and an Old Time Fiddle Tiny Desk Concert with Meadowlark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 11:30 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n McGinness Room\n Open Mic Experience with Nathan Surles & Friends \n House Concert\n \n \n Rec Room\n Indonesian Angklung with Melissa Graf-Evans \n Hands-On\n \n \n\n\n\n 12:00 – 12:30 pm\n \n \n Main Meeting Room\n Celtic Dance with the Brown Family \n Dance Along — or bring an instrument!\n \n \n McGinness Room\n Open Mic Experience with Nathan Surles & Friends \n House Concert\n \n \n Rec Room\n Indonesian Angklung with Melissa Graf-Evans \n Hands-On\n \n \n\n\n\n 12:30 – 1:00 pm\n \n \n Main Meeting Room\n The Art of Improv with David Brown & Jodie Brown \n Choose-Your-Own Adventure\n \n \n McGinness Room\n Open Mic Experience with Nathan Surles & Friends \n House Concert\n \n \n Rec Room\n Folk Sing with the Zink Family \n Sing Along — or bring an instrument!\n \n \n Wonder Room\n Old Time Fiddle with Meadowlark \n Tiny Desk Concert\n \n \n\n\n\n 1:00 – 1:30 pm\n \n \n Main Meeting Room\n The Art of Improv with David Brown & Jodie Brown \n Choose-Your-Own Adventure\n \n \n McGinness Room\n Open Mic Experience with Nathan Surles & Friends \n House Concert\n \n \n Rec Room\n Folk Sing with the Zink Family \n Sing Along — or bring an instrument!\n \n \n Wonder Room\n Old Time Fiddle with Meadowlark \n Tiny Desk Concert URL:https://mluc.org/event/music-gallery-2026/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Gallery-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T174134Z CREATED:20260520T145016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174134Z UID:10005256-1780770600-1780779600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Observatory: Opening Reception & Conversation with the Creators DESCRIPTION:The evening before its world premiere\, come experience Observatory in a new dimension. \n\n\n\nObservatory is an original oratorio by Music Director David Brown\, premiering at Main Line Unitarian Church’s annual Music Sunday service on June 7. A large-scale work for choir\, vocal soloists\, and full orchestra\, it brings together Brown’s music\, poetry by Cameron Martin\, and deep-space astrophotography by Dave Hockenberry—a collaborative work that reaches beyond the walls of the sanctuary toward stars\, deep time\, and the questions we ask when we look up. \n\n\n\nThe multimedia exhibit at the Fireside Gallery—running May 15 through July 12—brings that collaboration into visual form\, featuring Hockenberry’s photographs of nebulae and star clusters\, Martin’s poetry\, paintings\, photographs\, and collages by the MLUC Art Group\, NASA posters\, and contributions by Yassara Antar. \n\n\n\nAt 8:00 p.m.\, Brown\, Martin\, and Hockenberry gather in the Main Meeting Room to talk about the creative process—how photographs of deep space became poems\, and how those poems became an oratorio. \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. — Opening Reception\, Fireside Gallery 8:00 p.m. — Conversation with the Creators\, Main Meeting Room \n\n\n\nFree and Open to the Public URL:https://mluc.org/event/observatory-opening-reception-conversation-creators/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Music and Arts,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Oratorio-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260526T233759Z CREATED:20260520T143816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T233759Z UID:10005255-1780227000-1780230600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Budget Information Meeting DESCRIPTION:McGinness Room \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe MLUC Finance Committee holds its annual Budget Information Meeting to answer your questions about the church budget for the 2026-27 church fiscal year before it is presented for congregational vote at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday\, June 14. URL:https://mluc.org/event/budget-information-meeting/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Budget-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T154228Z CREATED:20260504T172649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154228Z UID:10005239-1780225200-1780232400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Pride Rock Painting Lunch DESCRIPTION:Downstairs Rec Room \n\n\n\nJoin us for a colorful\, community-building lunch—and help spread some love beyond our walls! Over pizza\, salad\, and cookies\, we’ll paint Pride Rocks to be distributed at upcoming Pride celebrations across the region. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here so we know how much pizza to order>> \n\n\n\nPride Rocks will be distributed at these upcoming Pride celebration: \n\n\n\n\nDelaware County Pride Festival — 100 Garrett Road\, Upper Darby | Saturday\, June 13\, 1–6 pm | SIGN UP\n\n\n\nChester County PrideFest — Bridge Street\, Phoenixville | Saturday\, June 20\, 12–5 pm | SIGN UP\n\n\n\n\nCome paint\, eat\, and celebrate the season with your MLUC community. All are welcome—no artistic experience required! URL:https://mluc.org/event/pride-rock-painting-lunch/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PRIDE-ROCK-PAINTING-LUNCH-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T103905Z CREATED:20260519T172915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T103905Z UID:10005253-1779622200-1779627600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Starting Point Express DESCRIPTION:If you have been considering becoming a member of MLUC\, this is for you. Come and learn about UU history\, beliefs\, and how you can get involved in our community. Lunch will be served and child care is available. \n\n\n\nThis one-session class\, led by Senior Minister Rev. John Morehouse\, is a condensed version of the four-part series being offered again in the fall. \n\n\n\nRegister here or just show up! URL:https://mluc.org/event/starting-point-express-may-2026/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Learning,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Compass-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T172757Z CREATED:20260505T165525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T172757Z UID:10005240-1779017400-1779021000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Human Needs Ministry Kickoff Luncheon DESCRIPTION:McGinness Room \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited to attend the kickoff luncheon for the Human Needs Ministry. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up by clicking here. Childcare is available upon request. \n\n\n\nCome and learn about the mission of the Human Needs Ministry and all the ways you can volunteer and donate items in your local community. To support our May Offering Outreach partner\, Safe Harbor of Chester County\, you are welcome (but not required for admission) to bring an item for donation. \n\n\n\nThe following items are most needed: bath towels\, twin sheets\, pillows\, cleaning supplies\, paperproducts\, instant coffee\, and CVS/Giant/Wawa gift cards. URL:https://mluc.org/event/human-needs-ministry-kickoff-luncheon/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/From-Housing-Justice-to-Human-Needs-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T154915Z CREATED:20260413T165839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T154915Z UID:10004925-1779017400-1779021000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Empowering Young Voters DESCRIPTION:Join MLUC’s Justice Team and New Voters as we bring young and older generations together to talk\, connect\, and take action. \n\n\n\nThis spring’s graduates are this fall’s new voters—get equipped with real tools for voter registration and community organizing and help new voters find their footing. URL:https://mluc.org/event/empowering-young-voters/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Voters-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T144018Z CREATED:20260506T174334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T144018Z UID:10005243-1778958000-1778963400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Opera Under the Sky DESCRIPTION:Join us on the MLUC patio for an evening of Italian\, French\, and American opera arias sung and guided by soprano Kaitlyn Waterson\, bass-baritone Tom Sitzler\, and accompanied by pianist Jodie Brown. Following the main program\, Kaitlyn will transform into the famous TV chef Julia Child for a performance of Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit!\, singing an entire\, hilarious episode of “The French Chef” while simultaneously baking a chocolate cake. Naturally\, chocolate cake will be provided. \n\n\n\nDonations are gratefully accepted. RSVP now>> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\n“Madamina\, il catalogo è questo” from Don Giovanni (Mozart)“La ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni (Mozart)“E sogno? o realta?” from Falstaff (Verdi)“Ah! Je ris de me voir” from Faust (Gounod)“Va Tosca! (Te Deum)” from Tosca (Puccini)“Sea Air” from A Streetcar Named Desire (Previn) \n\n\n\n~INTERMISSION~ \n\n\n\nBon AppétitMusic by Lee HoibyLibretto by Julia Child\, adapted by Mark ShulgasserPresented under license from G. Schirmer\, Inc.\, copyright owners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMERS \n\n\n\n\nKaitlyn Waterson\n\n\n\nTom Sitzler\n\n\n\nJodie Brown URL:https://mluc.org/event/opera-under-the-sky/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Opera-Under-the-Sky-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T141934Z CREATED:20260420T133948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T141934Z UID:10005203-1778672700-1778680800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Lecture Lunch DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Speaker: Music Director David BrownLecture: Composing the Cosmos \n\n\n\nMusic Director David Brown offers an inside look at Observatory\, the original oratorio premiering on Music Sunday\, on June 7. Weaving together Brown’s original music\, the poetry of Cameron Martin\, and astrophotography by Dave Hockenberry\, Observatory is a rare collaborative work that reaches toward the infinite. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, David walks through his compositional process\, shares excerpts from rehearsals\, and demonstrates at the piano—offering a window into how sound\, word\, and image come together to explore the cosmos. He’ll also read Martin’s lyrical poetry and show Hockenberry’s stunning astronomical images. \n\n\n\nAbout Lecture Lunch \n\n\n\nLecture Lunches are held on the second Wednesday each month from September through June. They feature a guest speaker drawn from the church or outside community. There is a $10 charge to cover food costs. A vegetarian option is available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP URL:https://mluc.org/event/lecture-lunch-10/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lecture-Lunch-David-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T123516Z CREATED:20260302T193110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123516Z UID:10004891-1778425200-1778428800@mluc.org SUMMARY:The Sylvan Consort Performs Antiqua Nova DESCRIPTION:Part of the Main Line Early Music 2025-2026 Season \n\n\n\nA program pairing old and new music\, including a world premiere by the Philadelphia composer Thomas Whitman. \n\n\n\nJoined by the acclaimed soprano Clara Rottsolk\, the Sylvan Consort will also perform music by Brooke Green\, Barbara Weiss\, Cornelis Schuyt\, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck\, and Thomas Lupo. We look forward to sharing our explorations of timeless emotions through viol consort music across the centuries. URL:https://mluc.org/event/the-sylvan-consort-antiqua-nova/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Sylvan-Consort-Antiqua-Nova-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T170813Z CREATED:20260423T135309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170813Z UID:10005213-1778263200-1778270400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Pride Rock Painting Potluck Dinner DESCRIPTION:Share a meal while helping MLUC’s Welcoming Congregation Team create colorful rocks for upcoming Pride events in June. URL:https://mluc.org/event/pride-rock-painting-potluck/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PrideRocks.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR