Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Pottstown

We regret to say that service for today, January 5th, is cancelled due to the icy conditions.

Bluebird “Tweets”

Guest Speaker: Ken Leister

Our Bluebird Group, which comprises almost half the members of this Fellowship, is looking forward to the first Sunday Morning Service of the year 2014, when our bluebird mentor, Ken Leister from the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will speak about his personal commitment to protect the Eastern Bluebird and other cavity nesting bird species, the mission of the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania, its importance, and how the movement got started. Join us! … and bring any bird loving friends!

Here is an article about Ken Leister in the Daily Local News: Chester County man becomes bluebird champion

Due to weather conditions, the service and potluck has been cancelled for Sunday, December 15th.  Stay safe and warm!

Pagan and Other Origins of Christmas 

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington

Last month Rev. Dave explored the myths surrounding Thanksgiving. This month he’ll take a look at pagan and other progenitors of Christmas. Spoiler alert: they are not all as innocent as Santa Claus and the Christmas tree… some non-pagan, early Christian ones are horrifyingly anti-Semitic and, in some cases, barbaric.

Our 3rd Sunday potluck will follow the service.  Join us!

Unfortunately our speaker for today, Sunday, December 8th, needed to postpone his time with us because of the weather.  Eagle Reporter Ron Devlin lives in Schuylkill County and the traveling becomes quickly treacherous there.  Emily Quarles-Mowrer has graciously agreed to provide a sermon which touches on some well-known Holiday music. Lisa Jokiel will assist.

The Battle of Gettysburg 

Guest Speaker: Ron Devlin

Lay Leader: Lisa Jokiel

Ron Devlin, human interest reporter for the Reading Eagle, will return today to share his experiences in writing a series of stories commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Animals Matter

Guest Speaker: Maria Visser

Maria Visser from Last Chance Ranch will join us to speak about the history and mission of  Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue in Quakertown. Established as a non-profit in 1999, Last Chance Ranch provides a safe, secure refuge for abused, unwanted or neglected animals.

Service starts at 10:30am.  Coffee, snacks, and chatting follow the service.