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Become a religious educator. Whether you are working with children, youth, young adults, or adults, this work can be deeply fulfilling and fun!

Offer to become a lay leader in your congregation. Talk to your nominating committee. If your congregation's in search for new professional leadership, think about whether you might contribute in new and exciting ways to that venture.

Witness your faith in the company of others, on behalf of your congregation. Seek out connections with other religious groups who share similar values. Help carry the message -- beyond your congregation -- that makes clear Unitarian Universalism's values and voice in this challenging world.

Become a delegate to your UUA District's meetings. You'll learn new skills, develop a sense of Unitarian Universalism that extends beyond your own congregation, and help nurture the vitality of our faith in your district.

Don't wait to be asked: contact your congregation's Nominating Committee and tell them you're willing to serve. They'll be glad to hear from you!

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News from the Greater Philly Cluster (GPC)
of UU Churches

Tuesday, September 10 —

Voter Mobilization with Andrea Miller

Keynote with Andrea Miller
Tuesday, September 10
7:30pm ET - 6:30pm CT - 5:30pm MT - 4:30pm PT
RSVP | Online via Zoom | 1 hour program

Join us to hear from Andrea Miller on Tuesday right before the Harris-Trump Debate. We will end promptly in time to tune in for candidate jousting.

Andrea is the Founding Board Member of the Center for Common Ground (CCG) and an inspirational, unwavering fighter for racial justice and voting rights.

Popular among UUs, Reclaim Our Vote is a CCG project, and CCG is also a national partner for UU the Vote. Andrea has been a great collaborator with UUs. She will discuss plans during 2024 for getting out the vote (GOTV) in key states, both on the ground and remotely. We will learn more about postcarding, texting, phone banking, and other opportunities with CCG to support UU voter engagement efforts.

Most of all, we will leave with a sense of commitment and enthusiasm for the work.

Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20 —

Mosaic Fall Conference at the Cedar Lane UU Congregation

Dear Greater Philly Cluster,
I'm excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 National Fall Conference of Mosaic: Fostering Belonging and Liberation. Mosaic serves as a hub of connection, resources, and support for Unitarian Universalists dedicated to dismantling racism and oppression. This national conference offers a dynamic, multi-platform gathering for congregational teams and individuals committed to building multicultural communities centered on love. Over two and a half days, participants will engage in collaborative conversations, cutting-edge workshops, and gain invaluable insights from community leaders within Unitarian Universalism and beyond. This convening promises to leave attendees with renewed hearts and spirits, equipped with new Mosaic tools to support and inspire others in fostering belonging and liberation. We'll begin with an evening reception on Thursday, October 17th. The conference officially begins on the morning of Friday, October 18th and goes on until Sunday, October 20th. We invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. Find out more and register here.
Warm regards,
Sana Saeed
(267) 495-4035

Monthly —

Central East Region's BIPOC Gathering

If you identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color (BIPOC), you're invited to join us for the Central East Region's BIPOC gathering happening monthly at 6:30pm ET. In our gatherings we are joined by lay folks of color, lay leaders of color and/or religious professionals of color to be in community. Our conversations focus on topics like wellness and resilience and our goal is to center BIPOC experiences and create space to explore our UU experiences. Please email or for zoom information.
  • Allegheny/Ohio/New River - 1st Wednesdays at 5pm:
  • Atlantic - 2nd Tuesdays at 5pm:
  • Great Lakes/Hudson Valley - 2nd Thursdays at 1pm:
  • BIPoC - with Rev. Sana Saeed and Paula Cole Jones – 1st Mondays at 6:30pm.

Worship Web

We don’t usually record our drop in calls but we wanted everyone to get the opportunity to hear Erika Hewitt, Minister of Worship Arts at the UUA, talk about Worship Web, copyright, and other worship related topics. I apologize in advance for my amateur recording! You’re welcome to share with your congregation: https://youtu.be/Uw1PpBqeaq0

Here are the links shared with the group:
https://www.uua.org/worship/words - to search Worship Web
https://www.uua.org/worship/music/online
https://cine-books.com/channels/skinner-house-books-channel-427
https://www.facebook.com/UUWorshipWeb/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOJYDonV7js – To watch Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson’s “Practical Guide to Copyright”
https://www.uua.org/publications/copyright-primer-for-congregations - To watch the new Copyright Primer for Congregations

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