BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Main Line Unitarian Church - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Main Line Unitarian Church 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:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260917T142650Z CREATED:20260818T154200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T142650Z UID:10005666-1789822800-1789830000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Five Essential Legal Documents: What Everyone Needs to Prepare DESCRIPTION:McGinness Room \n\n\n\nLed by Gary Geo \n\n\n\nThis is the second session; newcomers are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis two-day workshop guides participants through the five crucial legal documents every adult should have in place for health\, financial\, and end-of-life decisions. We’ll discuss the purpose and importance of a health care proxy\, living will\, dementia will\, durable power of attorney\, and funeral/burial wishes. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of each document and actionable steps to begin or complete their own planning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLINK TO COURSE MATERIALS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT GARYGary Geoghegan\, a CPA\, has worked at the IRS in Philadelphia since 2008. He earned undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and environmental studies and holds an MBA in finance and international business from New York University. He served in the Peace Corps in Niger from 1981 to 1983 and has been his Peace Corps group’s treasurer since 2003. At MLUC\, he serves on the Auction team and the Committee on Ministry and has been part of the Family Promise overnight team since 2016. URL:https://mluc.org/event/five-essential-legal-documents-what-everyone-needs-to-prepare-2/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Essential-Documents-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T182021Z CREATED:20260824T183626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182021Z UID:10005748-1788954300-1788962400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Lecture Lunch DESCRIPTION:This Month’s Speaker: Steve HughesLecture: Using Technology to Teach High School Science \n\n\n\nSteve Hughes spent his career teaching science at Conestoga High School\, and along the way he built the technology learning materials his classroom needed and founded a company\, Multimedia Science\, to market them. Join us as he demonstrates several examples of his software\, explains how it was used and why he created it\, and offers a few ideas about teaching and the future of this technology in the classroom. \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-11/ 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/2025/08/Lecture-Lunch-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T133000 DTSTAMP:20260816T135350Z CREATED:20260816T135347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T135350Z UID:10005656-1788696000-1788701400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Traditional Irish Music: Nathan Bishop and Eamon Kelly DESCRIPTION:Nathan Bishop and Eamon Kelly bring a dynamic spin to traditional music\, merging Irish sensibility with American ingenuity. Performing on a unique combination of Irish bouzouki and Norwegian Hardanger d’amore\, their resonance fills indoor and outdoor halls with wordless poetry. Equally comfortable in bars and recital halls\, they are experienced session hosts and promote a warm and exciting atmosphere. URL:https://mluc.org/event/traditional-irish-music-nathan-bishop-and-eamon-kelly/ 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/Traditional-Irish-Music-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T132755Z CREATED:20260825T165015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T132755Z UID:10005751-1788602400-1788609600@mluc.org SUMMARY:The Shared Pulpit DESCRIPTION:MEETS ALL FOUR SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER \n\n\n\nA four-session class with Senior Minister Rev. John Morehouse on how to write and deliver a sermon. \n\n\n\nAttendance at all four sessions is required. Limited spots available. \n\n\n\nContact Rev. John here with questions and to register. URL:https://mluc.org/event/how-to-write-and-deliver-a-sermon/ 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/John-Morehouse-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T141317Z CREATED:20260901T141315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T141317Z UID:10006091-1788373800-1788377400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Special Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Greeley Library and Online \n\n\n\nThis special board meeting will have two agenda items: an update on restroom plans and the appointment of the Right Relations Team (the second part will be held in executive session\, as it involves personnel matters). It’s expected to last one hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link for those wishing to attend online: \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 898 5462 5095 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 816 URL:https://mluc.org/event/special-board-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/2025/04/MLUC_Exterior_10x16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260827T132640Z CREATED:20260526T200427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T132640Z UID:10005261-1788089400-1788094800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Starting Point Express DESCRIPTION:If you have been considering becoming a member of MLUC\, this class is for you. Come and learn about Unitarian Universalist history and 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\, taught by Senior Minister Rev. John Morehouse and Director of Learning & Family Ministries Dawn Star Sarahs-Borchelt\, 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/ 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:20260826T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T211500 DTSTAMP:20260819T190450Z CREATED:20260610T142925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190450Z UID:10005279-1787772600-1787778900@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\nCoffee\, soft drinks\, and snacks will be served. Bring wine to share. URL:https://mluc.org/event/jazz-sanctuary-jazz-joe/2026-08-26/ 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:20260823T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T192200Z CREATED:20260819T132956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T192200Z UID:10005682-1787484600-1787488200@mluc.org SUMMARY:Shtetl Life: A Concert DESCRIPTION:Traditional Yiddish folk songs transport you to Eastern European Jewish life in the shtetl—those small Ashkenazi towns where these melodies took root and sustained generations. Singer Katelyn Isaacson\, violinist David Brown\, and pianist Jodie Brown bring them to life\, drawing from the album Shtetl Life\, inspired by recordings of Isaacson’s great-aunt Chassie Margolis\, keeper of these songs. The program includes arrangements by Alexander Krein from 1940. URL:https://mluc.org/event/shtetl-life-a-concert/ 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/Shtetl-Life-2-scaled.avif END:VEVENT 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260402T172207Z CREATED:20260331T150451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172207Z UID:10004918-1777807800-1777811400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion: When We the People Lead DESCRIPTION:You’ve read the book — now let’s talk. Join fellow MLUC members for a guided discussion of When We the People Lead\, The Leaders Will Follow by Richard McKnight\, PhD\, our All-Church Read for Spring 2026. What does it mean to take on the role of citizen? What can each of us do\, here in our community\, to put our country on a better footing? Come ready to share what moved you\, what challenged you\, and what you want to do next. \n\n\n\nPizza will be provided. URL:https://mluc.org/event/book-discussion-when-we-the-people-lead/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/When-We-The-People-Lead-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260413T170936Z CREATED:20260413T170829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T170936Z UID:10004926-1777806000-1777811400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Stop by and browse a beautiful selection of native plants\, edible landscaping plants (perennial vegetables\, fruits\, and herbs)\, and heirloom tomatoes and peppers—all from Anthea’s Perennials LLC. \n\n\n\nHalf of all profits support Main Line Unitarian Church. \n\n\n\nVisit antheasperennials.com to preview many of the plants available. URL:https://mluc.org/event/native-plant-sale-devon-pa/ 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/Plant-Sale-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T140449Z CREATED:20260120T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T140449Z UID:10004822-1777402800-1777406400@mluc.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Jamie Bruesehoff DESCRIPTION:A You Belong Campaign and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project event\, hosted by MLUC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the acclaimed author and activist Jamie Bruesehoff as she discusses her experiences as the parent of a trans youth. \n\n\n\nJamie Bruesehoff (she/they) is an award-winning advocate\, sought-after speaker\, and heartfelt writer. She is an openly queer woman married to a Lutheran pastor and mom to three spirited children\, including an eighteen-year-old transgender daughter. She is passionate about sharing her family’s story\, because she believes our stories are bridges to understanding\, compassion\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nAt this event you will hear from and converse with Jamie as she discusses how to create a safer world for transgender youth. URL:https://mluc.org/event/an-evening-with-jamie-bruesehoff/ 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/Jamie-Bruesehoff-podcast-background.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260824T153222Z CREATED:20260421T152319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153222Z UID:10005209-1777201200-1777204800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Postcards for Democracy DESCRIPTION:Join us to write postcards to swing states targeting inconsistent voters in the most competitive elections up and down the ballot. We meet after Sunday service at the table outside of the McGinness Room.  \n\n\n\nIf you have 10 minutes after the service\, please come by and write five postcards.  URL:https://mluc.org/event/postcards-for-democracy/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Postcards-scaled.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR