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Share the Plate – December/January – Philadelphia AIDS Fund

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Our Share the Plate recipient for December and January will be the Philadelphia AIDS Fund. The fund provides emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV disease and organizations providing HIV services in the Greater Philadelphia region, while providing education and increasing public awareness of HIV/AIDS issues. AIDS Fund is also the Philadelphia affiliate of … Continue reading Share the Plate – December/January – Philadelphia AIDS Fund

Share the Plate – October/November – Norristown Hospitality Center

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Share the Plate for October/November is the Norristown Hospitality Center (https://hospitalitycenter.org) which serves the poor and the homeless. It is a not-for-profit organization which exists entirely on donations which provide breakfasts, showers, lockers, access to social workers, medication co-pays, blankets, love and respect. The newest project is an ID clinic which assists people obtain documentation … Continue reading Share the Plate – October/November – Norristown Hospitality Center

Share the Plate – July/August – Montgomery County Reentry Initiative

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The Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Action Committee selects a charity/worthy cause that meets the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism. Half of the offering not designated as pledges is donated to the charity/cause as well as donations specified for the charity/cause. July and August’s recipient is Montgomery County Reentry Initiative (MCRI) Family Services … Continue reading Share the Plate – July/August – Montgomery County Reentry Initiative

August Monthly Theme – Gather the Spirit; Harvest the Power

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August a Month of Preparation and Rededication: “Gather the Spirit,Harvest the Power” A Personal and CommunalReflection Practice As mentioned in the minister’s column this month, we invite everyone at Thomas Paine UU Fellowship, no matter what your role or tenure at the Fellowship, to engage in this intentional month of reflection (and in any of … Continue reading August Monthly Theme – Gather the Spirit; Harvest the Power

TPUUF Presents Lizzie Vena with the Matthew Shepard Award

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During the June 7, 2020 Welcoming Congregation Annual Pride Service the Matthew Shepard Award was presented to Lizzie Vena. This award, presented by the Welcoming Congregation Team of Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, recognizes the efforts of a member or friend to encourage “Understanding, Compassion, and Acceptance” by manifesting the Welcoming Congregation concept in their … Continue reading TPUUF Presents Lizzie Vena with the Matthew Shepard Award

Share the Plate – April – PA Interfaith Power & Light

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Our Share-the-Plate partner for the month of April is Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light.  On Sunday, April 26th, Rev. Alison Cornish, UU Minister and Executive Director of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light, led our services with a topic of Engaging Active Hope.  PA Interfaith Power & Light is a community of congregations, faith-based organizations, and individuals of faith … Continue reading Share the Plate – April – PA Interfaith Power & Light

TPUUF Services and Faith Development programs will be held Online for April 2020

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Connecting across the distance… Our Worship Services and Faith Development programming will be offered online via Zoom through April 30, 2020.  This includes 3-29-2020 Virtual Vespers Service at 5:30PM April Services will be held at the regularly scheduled date/time Sundays 10:30AM Virtual Coffee & Conversation – Tuesdays 12PM & Thursdays 7PM Family Check-In – Wednesdays … Continue reading TPUUF Services and Faith Development programs will be held Online for April 2020

Worship Services Cancelled on March 15th, 22nd and 29th at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

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Please read this important message from Linda Weaver, TPUUF President “In the last 2 days numerous cases of presumptively positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Montgomery county, some in the immediate area of Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Today, Gov. Wolf ordered all schools closed for the next 2 weeks in Montgomery County. … Continue reading Worship Services Cancelled on March 15th, 22nd and 29th at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

TPUUF Launches Stewardship Campaign for 2020-2021

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Our Stewardship Team, led by Lorraine Lee and Anne Rostosky, kicked off our Stewardship Drive  for the upcoming church year in February. They conducted a training session for canvassers on Sunday,  February 23, after service. have scoured the TPUUF files and UUA publications for “best practices” to make this year’s campaign as successful and painless … Continue reading TPUUF Launches Stewardship Campaign for 2020-2021

Share the Plate – February – African American Museum of Bucks County

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Each month the Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Action Committee selects a charity that meets the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism. This month’s recipient is The African American Museum of Bucks County. The African American Museum of Bucks County is a mobile museum that honors the rich legacy of the African American experience, … Continue reading Share the Plate – February – African American Museum of Bucks County