BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Main Line Unitarian Church - ECPv6.18.0//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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T162302Z CREATED:20260420T162259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162302Z UID:10005204-1777201200-1777204800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Sundae Sunday DESCRIPTION:Join us after the service on the patio for ice cream sundaes with self-serve toppings and fresh fruit. Let’s celebrate the results of our 2026-27 Annual Fund Drive while basking in the warmth of the spring sun and our beloved community.  \n\n\n\nThank you for helping the MLUC Rise Up all year long—through your helping hands\, sharing your talents\, kind hearts\, open minds\, and financial gifts URL:https://mluc.org/event/sundae-sunday/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sundae-Sunday-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T185738Z CREATED:20260129T162256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T185738Z UID:10004849-1777143600-1777149000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Trivia Night Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Childcare included! \n\n\n\nCome test your knowledge of trivia across a wide variety of topics! \n\n\n\nSnacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided\, and participants are welcome to bring their own wine or beer. Teams will be determined by chance\, so come prepared to make new friends as you show off your trivia skills together. \n\n\n\nHosted by Bill D’Agostino and Carrie Nielsen. \n\n\n\nProceeds support MLUC. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED URL:https://mluc.org/event/trivia-night-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Auction Items,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Trivia-Night-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T173310Z CREATED:20260407T173308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T173310Z UID:10004922-1776598200-1776601800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Fundraiser: Interactive Musical Performance and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join Music Director David Brown and Pianist Jodie Brown for an interactive performance and discussion\, dissecting a major sonata for violin and piano. Whatever your musical experience\, or however familiar you are with “classical” music\, you will emerge with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for this exquisite art form. \n\n\n\nSupports MLUC.Originally a 2025 Auction item\, now open to all. URL:https://mluc.org/event/fundraiser-interactive-musical-performance-and-discussion/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Auction Items,Music,Music and Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Interactive-Musical-Performance-and-Discussion-by-David-and-Jodie-Brown-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T133721Z CREATED:20260316T185724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133721Z UID:10004903-1776537000-1776542400@mluc.org SUMMARY:A Hungarian Dinner Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join the Partner Church Committee for a festive Hungarian dinner in the Fireside Room. The evening begins with a toast to our partners in Várfalva\, followed by a groaning board of Hungarian food from appetizers to dessert—all prepared by the committee\, with beer and wine included. \n\n\n\nLive Hungarian music by MLUC’s own virtuosos will fill the room with spirited celebration throughout the evening. Child care with pizza will be provided for little ones. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 30 attendees. Tickets are $75 per person with proceeds supporting MLUC. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED \n\n\n\nThis dinner was generously donated by the Partner Church Committee as part of MLUC’s 2025 Auction and is now open to all. URL:https://mluc.org/event/a-hungarian-dinner-fundraiser/ 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/2025/03/Transylvania-231.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T115641Z CREATED:20260302T192132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T115641Z UID:10004889-1776517200-1776533400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Board Game Meetup DESCRIPTION:Looking for a local board game gathering? Join us for an all-ages board game meetup! \n\n\n\nBring your favorite games\, invite friends\, and meet new people. Learn new games\, teach others your favorites\, and enjoy a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere. \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome. No signup needed. \n\n\n\nPlease note: childcare is not provided. URL:https://mluc.org/event/board-game-meetup/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Board-Games-1-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260302T193227Z CREATED:20260302T192925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193227Z UID:10004890-1776006000-1776009600@mluc.org SUMMARY:The Publick Pleasure—Manifest Delight: Music of the Founding Fathers DESCRIPTION:Part of the Main Line Early Music 2025-2026 Season \n\n\n\nAn exploration of the personal musical tastes of Benjamin Franklin\, Thomas Jefferson\, and George Washington. URL:https://mluc.org/event/the-publick-pleasure-manifest-delight-music-of-the-founding-fathers/ 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-Publick-Pleasure-Manifest-Delight_-Music-of-the-Founding-Fathers-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T121000 DTSTAMP:20260402T114739Z CREATED:20260323T155850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T114739Z UID:10004907-1775993400-1775995800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Explore Our Building: A History Tour DESCRIPTION:Curious about the stories behind our walls? Join the Community Engagement Team for a guided tour of all four floors of our church building—and learn its history\, from its earliest beginnings to the community it houses today. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Atrium across from the front entrance. \n\n\n\nTour runs approximately 30–40 minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP USING THIS FORM URL:https://mluc.org/event/explore-our-building-a-history-tour/ 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:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T115051Z CREATED:20260225T184937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T115051Z UID:10004883-1775934000-1775939400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriter Rupert Wates DESCRIPTION:Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Rupert Wates combines unforgettable songs with virtuoso guitar playing. His music is the fruit of 20 years at the top of his profession. Folk tinged\, with flavors of jazz and even classical\, it bears the impression of his English roots as well as his years in New York City and on the road in America. By turns witty\, erudite\, and moving\, his songs will go straight to your heart. URL:https://mluc.org/event/singer-songwriter-rupert-wates/ 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/2026/02/Rupert-Wates-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T093000 DTSTAMP:20260331T172122Z CREATED:20260324T150920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T172122Z UID:10004911-1775379600-1775381400@mluc.org SUMMARY:Community Orchestra & Multigenerational Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Join us to prepare for the Easter Service on April 5! The orchestra is open to all instruments; no prior experience is required to sing or play. Participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome—children and youth especially encouraged. Sheet music (including chords) is available for instrumentalists here; non-music-readers are welcome to play or sing by ear. URL:https://mluc.org/event/community-orchestra-multigenerational-choir-rehearsal/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Music,Music and Arts,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Multigen-Choir-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260225T182116Z CREATED:20260204T173444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182116Z UID:10004861-1775295000-1775314800@mluc.org SUMMARY:Courage and Resilience in Difficult Times: A Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:This retreat includes sitting and moving meditations and contemplative practices\, as well as short dharma talks that will explore how meditation\, generosity\, patience\, ethical awareness\, and wisdom can support engaged\, compassionate\, and courageous living in challenging times. \n\n\n\nTo support our practice\, the day will be spent in silence. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome\, both new and experienced practitioners. \n\n\n\nADDITIONAL DETAILSIn these times—when stress\, fear\, anger\, and grief are ever-present—we may find ourselves asking: who do I want to be and how do I want to show up in this very challenging time? This daylong meditation retreat offers a framework and path through applying the six paramitas (virtues) of Buddhism for how we can remain resilient and compassionate while gaining courage to help ourselves and our communities in these times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR \n\n\n\nMarilia Marien is an experienced meditation practitioner and teacher at the Philadelphia Shambhala Meditation Center. She is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and a Certified Yoga Teacher. Marilia is passionate about helping people learn and apply meditation and mindfulness to their everyday lives URL:https://mluc.org/event/courage-and-resilience-in-difficult-times-a-meditation-retreat/ 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/2026/02/Meditation-Retreat-2026-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260327T121059Z CREATED:20260324T161615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121059Z UID:10004914-1774782900-1774785600@mluc.org SUMMARY:Reception for All-Church Read DESCRIPTION:Author Richard McKnight\, PhD will introduce his book When We the People Lead\, The Leaders Will Follow — MLUC’s All-Church Read for Spring 2026. Join us during coffee hour for a reception in the Fireside Gallery. \n\n\n\n\nWhen We the People Lead\, the Leaders Will Follow is written for the moderate majority of Americans who feel demoralized and sidelined by our politics. Drawing on research and stories from communities across the country\, McKnight argues that most of us share common values — fairness\, freedom\, and a desire for a functioning democracy — and that small groups of ordinary citizens can spark real\, lasting change. Clear\, hopeful\, and practical\, it offers a path from exhaustion to renewal. \n\n\n\nCome meet the author\, pick up a copy\, and be part of the conversation. \n\n\n\nWhen We the People Lead\, the Leaders Will Follow is available for sale at:Main Point Books\, Wayne\, PANarberth Bookshop\, Narberth\, PABookshop.orgBarnes and NoblesAmazon URL:https://mluc.org/event/reception-for-when-the-people-lead-all-church-read/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Group,Learning,Social Justice 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:20260328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260318T165755Z CREATED:20260302T190314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T165755Z UID:10004888-1774724400-1774728000@mluc.org SUMMARY:Eagles Mere Chamber Players  DESCRIPTION:From the peaceful lakeside town in the Endless Mountains to the lush woods of Devon\, the Eagles Mere Chamber Players present a kinetic program for piano quintet (piano\, two violins\, viola\, and cello)—and its many sub-configurations—from Dvorak\, to Ravel\, to Danish folk dances\, to tango. The musicians of the EMCP are alumni of the Music in the Mountains program\, legacy of MLUC member and iconic Philadelphian violinist\, Barbara Sonies; and her late partner\, cellist Debby Reeder. \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from this performance will benefit the Primavera Fund\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing musical opportunities for underserved communities. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER URL:https://mluc.org/event/eagles-mere-chamber-players/ LOCATION:Main Line Unitarian Church\, 816 S. Valley Forge Rd.\, Devon\, PA\, 19333\, United States CATEGORIES:illumine,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mluc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eagles-Mere-Chamber-Players-2-scaled.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR