Here’s what’s happening at Mill Creek:
** Sunday Worship Service Information
September 14, 2025
10:30 am
Situation normal, all (effed) up, goes the old acronym, but what does that mean for daily life in snafu space? What are the “effs” that not only get us through, but help us find our way into a future of freedom? Come find out in this service with our guest minister Rev. Leika Lewis.
Rev. Leika Lewis (they/she) is a UU chaplain, poet, Humanist theologian, and UU community minister. Rev. Leika’s ministry brings movement chaplaincy, embodied ritual, and contemplative practice to people and groups who have experienced religious trauma. As a multi-vocational minister, they also consult on organizational strategy and policy and minister through advocacy and support for kinky and polyamorous UUs.
Music for this service will be performed by Clarion Brass featuring Gordon Roth and Kristen Tosh-Morelli, trumpets; Frank Gerace, French horn; Tom Hartline, trombone; and Brian Hanson, tuba. Clarion Brass has been performing music in and around New Castle County, Delaware since 1995 and was founded by Claire Guise, tubist, who wanted to perform live music in all genres – classical, pop, jazz – for a variety of venues, from church to pub. While some performers have come and gone, the spirit of the group remains the same: to strive for faithful musical interpretations and live performances.
This service will be followed by a potluck lunch –
everyone is welcome.
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
It’s Potluck Sunday!
Everyone is welcome to remain with us after service this Sunday, September 14 to enjoy food and fellowship at our potluck lunch. Bring a main or side dish, salad or appetizer, dessert or beverages to share, if you wish.
** Check out the events the Fellowship & Fun Committee has planned and organized:
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Dungeons & Dragons – a recurring event
Sundays, September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26 (every 2 weeks) – 12:00 pm, classroom 4
D&D is a role-playing game about storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. Each player creates an adventurer (also called a character) and teams up with other adventurers (played by friends). Working together, the group might explore a dark dungeon, a ruined city, a haunted castle, a lost temple deep in a jungle, or a lava-filled cavern beneath a mysterious mountain. The adventurers can solve puzzles, talk with other characters, battle fantastic monsters, and discover fabulous magic items and other treasure. No registration required – just drop in. All are welcome to join the group in classroom 4. Occurs every 2 weeks on Sundays.
Hike/Tour of Brandywine Springs State Park
Saturday, September 20 – 11:00 am **NOTE CORRECTED DATE**
Join the FFC for a guided tour of the grounds of the early 20th century Amusement Park provided by Friends of Brandywine Springs (http://www.fobsde.org/) . This is a 2.5 mile hike with a 147 foot change in elevation, learn more about the hike HERE (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/delaware/brandywine-springs?u=i&sh=xddvh5) . We will meet at church at 11:00 am and carpool the 13 minutes to the park. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a hat. Register for this event HERE (mailto:wmfxir@gmail.com) .
Dinners for 7
Sunday, September 21 at 5:00 pm
Roy and Ann Draper are hosting dinner and are graciously opening their home to all who wish to attend. They will serve barbecued meats and fish (chicken, pork, salmon & burgers). Guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Anyone wishing to attend must sign up by Wednesday, September 17 using the signup sheet in the gathering space or by email HERE (mailto:laura@DLSK.net) .
Chili Cook-Off and Potluck
Saturday, October 11 – 5:00 pm
Last year, over 50 people attended, and 10 chili dishes competed for Chili Master Extraordinaire bragging rights. There will again be voting! Please register your dinner contribution (chili, cornbread, appetizer, beverage, dessert) and how many people you are bringing. Can you take the heat? Click HERE (mailto:reynoldschristine0@gmail.com) to register!
** Autumn Equinox Celebration
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Contact Regina HERE with questions or RSVP (mailto:regina139@msn.com)
** Don’t miss your chance to join a
Soul Matters Chalice Circle
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New Groups Forming!
Chalice Circles are our way of deepening faith and building community. In these small group ministries, we practice the sacred art of listening: to one another, to the wisdom of our daily lives, and to that still small voice within. These circles aren’t about debate or quick answers. They are about creating space where our truths can be spoken and heard, where we reconnect with life’s gifts, and where we find companions for life’s journey.
Each meeting we explore a theme together, weaving spiritual threads that strengthen our community and invite us into deeper living.
Join a Chalice Circle at Mill Creek and come home to connection, meaning, and belonging.
Click HERE to join a circle or ask questions (mailto:jeanne.m.hanson@gmail.com)
** 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.
** Yoga Class Series in October
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Limited spaces now available for upcoming Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Margaret Bodine
Join Margaret for a gentle yoga practice to relax and renew. We’ll explore asanas (held postures) and kriya (flowing through postures) using breath as our guide. We will end with mindfulness meditation practice.
When: Fridays during October, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Where: Church Sanctuary
Bring: Yoga mat, a small firm pillow, water
Requirement: Must be able to get down to and up from the floor
Registration: Required! Space is limited to 6 participants – click the button below if you have questions or to register.
Click HERE to register or with questions (mailto:margaret_bodine@comcast.net)
** Sock Collection Ends With a Bang
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Thanks to everyone’s amazing support of the Smart Wool Second Cut Project, we saved 118 pounds of unwanted socks from the landfill!
We will take a break from sock collection for now, but hang on to unwanted socks in case we decide to revisit this winter. You can help this initiative by ordering Second Cut socks from Smartwool. Learn more HERE (https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/second-cut.html?srsltid=AfmBOorkQy7o7bgQoVMZbDqkBzKkJrEDlak-0dvWI92E9th7QAubpVlB) .
Thank you to Ann Draper, for coordinating this effort.
** OWL Classes at First Unitarian Church Wilmington
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First U is offering Our Whole Lives (OWL) classes for the following grades:
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Grades 8/9 – deadline for registration is Sunday, October 5.
Grades K/1 – deadline for registration is Tuesday, December 14.
For much more information including dates & registration links, click HERE (https://sites.google.com/firstuuwilm.org/firstuuwilmcyre/about-our-programs/owl)
** 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 September & October we are supporting:
Kennett Area Community Service
This organization’s mission is to strengthen the southern Chester County community through food, housing, crisis services, and education.
* KACS Social Services Program is not a shelter, but together with the help of partner agencies in Chester County, they connect vulnerable individuals and families with sustainable living solutions.
* The Food Cupboard is the largest food cupboard in Southern Chester County, feeding over 3,000 people every month. They rely on the generosity of the community for donations and a team of over 175 volunteers to provide the life-sustaining, healthy food for neighbors in need.
* KACS Community Education Workshops help to reduce the social costs of poverty by strengthening the workforce and building a more prosperous and sustainable community.
Learn more about Kennett Area Community Service HERE (https://kacsimpact.org/)
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, now through October. 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)
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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, click HERE (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ08wOXSmX5fNN_vySxfpLP9VL2QqSZF5spIx5_9rxZm3e25LNywCGk4WoIlyFMvdn84osyy8XZl) or email:
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)
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** Deeds Not Creeds
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Our work for a better world calls us to unexpected places as we harness love’s power to stop oppression. From grassroots community organizing to interfaith state, national, and corporate advocacy; in protest marches, prayer vigils, and press conferences; in homeless shelters and in prisons, Unitarian Universalists put our faith into action. Learn more HERE (https://www.uua.org/justice) .
** Opportunities for Connection: Central East Region Update
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