Weekly News - August 28, 2025 - Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek

Posted on August 28, 2025 Posted By: Office Administrator Categories: News

Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek
We are a community that invites you to awaken to love.

** Sunday Worship Service Information
August 31, 2025
10:30 am
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In this time of division and violence, there are modern voices inviting us to imagine a peaceful world. What wisdom do they have for us, so that we can create peace on Earth? Join us this Sunday for Rev. Pamela Wat’s sermon, “Creating Peace.”

Rev. Pamela Wat is a Unitarian Universalist minister from Wilmington. She served Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Texas and First Unitarian Church in Wilmington, in addition to serving as a hospice and hospital chaplain in California, Texas, and Delaware. Currently, she works as a consultant to the Unitarian Universalist Association and serves on the board of Delaware Pacem in Terris.

Music today is performed by Maria Rusu. Born in Brasov, Romania, Maria Rusu attended a music school for twelve years before coming to the U.S. to continue her musical studies. She graduated from the University of Delaware in 2017 with a Master of Music in Viola Performance. She also received a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from Bowling Green State University, College of Musical Arts in Bowling Green, Ohio in 2015. Maria currently serves as Core Faculty at the Music School of Delaware, working in the registrar’s office, teaching violin, viola, jazz voice, as well as string coaching and being the assistant conductor of the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Connect with Us In-Person
* Service begins at 10:30 am
* Children’s RE programming is available for ages 4 and up
* Child Care available (infant/toddler, ages birth to 3)

Connect with Us Virtually
Here’s how to get the Zoom link for livestreaming the service:
* Click the link below: ‘Sunday Livestream’ (bookmark it on your preferred device for quick and easy access on Sunday morning); OR
* Get the link by accessing the church calendar (https://www.uusmc.org/news/calendar/) (https://www.uusmc.org/news/calendar (https://www.uusmc.org/news/calendar/) )

Sunday Livestream – CLICK HERE (https://zoom.us/j/97806427419)

Meeting ID: 978 0642 7419

** Office Closure
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The church office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

** Join Us for Ingathering
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Sunday, September 7

Join us for this sacred beginning to a new church year, as we celebrate the many sources of our lives flowing into one shared stream of possibility.

Bring water from a place meaningful to you, whether from a summer adventure, your own kitchen tap, or a symbol of the waters that have sustained you. Together, we will bless these waters and recommit ourselves to the work of inclusion, justice, and love that defines who we are as a people of faith.

** In Case You Missed It
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The church pool party held last Saturday, August 23 at Fran Gulino and Joe Snader’s house was well attended by church members and friends of all ages. The food was plentiful, the fellowship was uplifting, and the weather was gorgeous!

We extend a message of gratitude to Fran and Joe for hosting this event and welcoming us to their lovely home.

** Fellowship & Fun Committee (FFC) Activities
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The FFC announces several planned and coordinated events this fall. Click the button below to learn more about the chili cook-off, hike, garden tours, and more.
Fellowship & Fun events – learn more HERE (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/FFC-planned-events-fall-2025.pdf)

** Autumn Equinox Celebration
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Monday, September 22
7:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate nature’s bounty with an Autumn Equinox Celebration. We’ll gather in community for ritual, drumming, feasting and bonfire. Contact Regina (mailto:regina139@msn.com) with any questions.

** Mill Creek Membership Class
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Are you curious about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist?
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a member of Mill Creek?
We invite all curious people to join our upcoming Membership Class on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00am – 1:00pm in the MacArtor Library. Prospective and even current members are encouraged to attend. RSVP to Rev. Christe (minister@uusmc.org (mailto:minister@uusmc.org) ).

If you have any questions before deciding if this class is right for you, feel free to contact the Chair of the Membership Committee, Suzanne (mailto:suzannedsmith3@gmail.com) . Suzanne and Callie, along with several other members, will be available after the service in the coming weeks to answer questions about the class and membership in general during coffee hour.

** Current Share Our Plate Recipient
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We regularly donate a half of our undesignated plate collection to a local charity or non-profit organization. For the months of July and August we are supporting:

Unitarian Universalist Delaware Advocacy Network (UUDAN)

This organization supports Delaware state legislation that aligns with UU principles. This includes affordable housing, criminal justice, protection for marginalized groups, environmental protection, climate justice, and more. UUDAN’s operating budget of approximately $1000 per year is shared by the 5 UU congregations in the state of Delaware in a rotating cycle. This is Mill Creek’s year to offer support.
Learn more about UUDAN HERE (https://www.uudeladvo.org/wp/sample-page/)
Support this organization with your online donation HERE. Be sure to select ‘Share Our Plate’ as the giving fund. Thank you! (https://onrealm.org/MillCreek/Give)

** Wednesday Evening Meadow Maintenance
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The Land Stewards continue their weekly evening work efforts every Wednesday around 5:30pm, weather permitting. You don’t need to be a meadow worker bee to come out and enjoy some social time with us in the meadow. – everyone is welcome to simply walk around and enjoy our natural native habitat.

It’s not all about pulling weeds – there are many opportunities to get involved! We’ve put together a list of suggestions for ways anyone can help – from minimal effort, to moderate activity, to using shovels and pulling weeds. Check it out by clicking the button below.
Learn more – click HERE (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/How-to-Support-Our-Natural-Lands-1.pdf)

Realm is our church management software program. We use it exclusively for accounting, pledge data, membership, registration events, and more. Use the button below to access your Realm profile to make sure we have your most recent contact information, and make pledge payments and contributions.

Access your Realm profile HERE (https://onrealm.org/MillCreek/SignIn)
Fun fact: you can use Realm to set up recurring online monthly pledge payments using a credit card or your checking or savings account!
Mill Creek Staff
Rev. Christe Lunsford, Minister
Monday & Tuesday, 10am – 3pm
other times by appointment
minister@uusmc.org (mailto:minister@uusmc.org)
Debra Damiani, Congregational Administrator
Monday-Thursday 9 am to 2 pm
administrator@uusmc.org (mailto:administrator@uusmc.org)
302-369-2712

Margaret Borror, Faith Exploration Teacher
Sundays, and by appointment
dre@uusmc.org (mailto:dre@uusmc.org)
Connect with the UUA, Delmarva Cluster, and Central East Region

** All Ages Trans Spiritual Care Program
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The Woodlands is a monthly online gathering designed for trans children, youth, and adults—as well as the parents and caregivers of trans people. Each session will begin with a shared message and grounding ritual, followed by breakout rooms tailored to different communities within our circle, and we come back together for a release. Sessions will be about an hour and a half.

Each breakout room—co-facilitated by two chaplains—will offer space for meaningful check-ins where we can honor our grief, celebrate our joy, and support one another. The spirit of each room will reflect the people within it. The first gathering is on Sunday, September 7 at 4:00 pm EST. The sessions will occur monthly on the first Sunday thereafter.
Register HERE (https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qg4n6y51ssh46e/)

** Opportunities for Connection: Central East Region Update
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AUGUST 2025

Featured Resource:
Worship Resources
The 1000+ Unitarian Universalist congregations in North America are grouped into 5 regions: Pacific Western, MidAmerica, Southern, Central East, and New England. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek (UUSMC) is part of the Central East Region. To learn more about what’s happening in our region, click the button below.
Opportunities for Connection: click HERE (https://www.uua.org/central-east/blog/opportunities-825)

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Weekly News – August 28, 2025

Weekly News – August 28, 2025