Category: Social Action

Conservation Voters of PA welcomes Adam Waterbear DePaul for a Zoom Conversation

On October 10th, TPUUF welcomed Adam Waterbear DePaul, Tribal Council member and Storykeeper of the Lenape Nation of PA.  During his service, he talked about hoping to build on the service to create a connection between TPUUF and the Lenape Nation.  On Wednesday, November 17th, Conservation Voters of PA is hosting Adam Waterbear DePaul for … Continue reading Conservation Voters of PA welcomes Adam Waterbear DePaul for a Zoom Conversation

Message from CeaseFirePA

Message from CeaseFirePA Last year, gun violence surged to record levels. And with nearly 1.5 million firearms sold in Pennsylvania in 2020, that violence will keep climbing without action. On March 23rd, citizens, survivors, faith leaders, violence intervention groups, and numerous other organizations will gather for the first ever statewide, virtual advocacy day. More details … Continue reading Message from CeaseFirePA

Share the Plate – December/January – Philadelphia AIDS Fund

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

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

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

TPUUF Presents Lizzie Vena with the Matthew Shepard Award

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

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

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

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