Weekly News - May 28, 2026 - Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek

Posted on May 28, 2026 Posted By: Office Administrator Categories: News

Here’s what’s happening at Mill Creek:

** Congregational Life
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** Upcoming events, meetings and news to know
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** 2026 Annual Report to Be Sent via Email Next Week
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Check your inbox early next week for an email containing the 2026 Annual Report which will be sent out ahead of the Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 7. The report will include the slate of elections, committee reports, and the proposed budget. Note that printed copies of the report will not be provided this year.

** Group Hike this Sunday
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The Fellowship & Fun Committee invites everyone to a Group Hike:
Sunday, May 31 at 1:00 pm.

Ready to stretch your legs? Join us for a refreshing 3.2‑mile hike in White Clay Creek State Park led by Bill Reynolds. This mostly flat trail includes a gentle 73‑foot elevation gain and should take just over 1.5 hours at a comfortable pace. See the trail details HERE (https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-bfa3f7f) .

We can carpool from church after coffee hour—it’s only a quick 3.1‑mile, 8‑minute drive to the trailhead. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water, bug spray, and hiking poles if you use them. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.

Contact Bill HERE (mailto:wmfxir@gmail.com) with questions about the hike, or to let him know you’ll be joining the group.

Come enjoy fresh air, good company, and a beautiful afternoon outdoors.

** Save the Date!
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Scoop, smile, repeat! Join us Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 pm for our annual Ice Cream Social. We’ll have lots of treats, face painting, corn hole, and silly, low‑skill games that guarantee big laughs. Rain won’t melt our fun—come enjoy a sweet summer evening with friends.

** Spiritual Practices Workshop
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On Sunday, June 14, during the service, the Worship Committee will host a Spiritual Practices Workshop.

You’ll be invited to choose one spiritual practice that you’d like to explore and practice for about 30 minutes. The choices will include mind, body, spirit, and soul practices and will take the form of outside activities, yoga, art making, and meditation. You’ll get to choose one activity to sample that day.

Please wear appropriate clothing for your choice of spiritual practice (bring a yoga mat if you plan to explore yoga, for example).

** Big Music News
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The Music Committee is pleased to announce the return of
BIG MUSIC SUNDAY!

What is it? It’s not a concert or a recital, but a special service when members and friends of our congregation perform music of all kinds, perform dance, or recite poetry related to music.
When is it? Sunday, July 12.
Why do we love it? It’s simply a fun celebration of our congregation’s talent woven into a Sunday worship service.
Who can participate? Anyone — all ages!
How do I sign up? Drop us a line HERE (mailto:music@uusmc.org) to express your interest or if you have any questions. For planning purposes, we need sign ups completed by Sunday, May 31.

** Sunday Worship Service Information
May 31, 2026
10:30 am
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This Sunday, join our guest speaker Rev. Dr. Richard Speck who will share his sermon, The People Will Rise.

“I witnessed both the cruelty of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis along with the sustained resistance to the inhumane policies of the federal government. This service will explore my witness and what I have learned to help us continue the resistance to the authoritarian thuggery being visited on our neighbors and friends.”

Reverend Speck is the retired District Executive for the Joseph Priestley District (JPD) of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. He was named Minister Emeritus in 2019. He graduated from Meadville/Lombard Theological School with a Doctorate in Ministry in 1990 and was hired as the JPD District Executive in 2001; he retired from full-time ministry in 2014. He continues to be active in social justice programs and conducts weddings, memorial services, and funerals; he also serves as guest speaker at area congregations. Richard and his spouse Janet Tillman reside in Wilmington, Delaware.

Music for this service will be offered by our collaborative accompanist, Rob Sylvester.

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
* Click the link below: ‘Sunday Livestream’ (bookmark it on your preferred device for quick and easy access on Sunday morning)

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

Meeting ID: 978 0642 7419

** FREE Jazz Concert at Mill Creek!
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** Come to our Summer Solstice Celebration
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What does it mean to call yourself Pagan?
* A Pagan follows a spiritual journey informed by natural life and seasons, embracing the lessons and healing that nature provides.
* A Pagan considers all of Life sacred, recognizing and appreciating the abundance of the natural world, honoring that which provides Life—whatever you may call it: the Source, Great Spirit, Goddess…
* A Pagan celebrates in ritual the seasonal changes, Equinox, Solstice [and more] as the Earthly transitions and as personal, spiritual transitions.

Join us on Monday evening, June 22, and experience our Summer Solstice Ritual.
Contact Regina Guarino HERE with questions (mailto:regina139@msn.com)

** Join us in the meadow every Wednesday
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Join the Land Stewards next Wednesday, June 3 (and every Wednesday, weather permitting) at 5:30pm and see what they’re doing to improve the biodiversity and natural habitat in the meadow areas.

It’s not all about getting dirty! 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 and be inspired!
Click HERE for ALL the ways ANYONE can help! (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/How-to-Support-Our-Natural-Lands-2.pdf)

** 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 May & June we are supporting:

Black Mothers in Power

This organization seeks to dismantle systems of power to eradicate the racial health disparities that harm Black birthing people and babies throughout Delaware while building new systems of care and healing. Black Mothers in Power envisions building a state where Black birthing people are informed, in control of their own bodies, and cared for—both within the current oppressive system and in the liberatory systems we’ve created for ourselves.
Learn more Black Mothers in Power HERE (https://www.blackmothersinpower.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)

** Yoga Offered on Select Dates during the Summer Months
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Join Margaret in the library, 8:30am-10am, for gentle yoga & meditation on the following Fridays:
June 5, 12, 19 & 26
July 3
August 14 & 21
To register or with questions, contact Margaret HERE (mailto:margaret_bodine@comcast.net) .

** Dungeons & Dragons
A Recurring Event
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Sundays: June 7 & 21
(every other week)
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 other week on Sundays.

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
* Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the office; calls and by email after 2pm.
* Thursdays: by appointment
* Sundays (when I preach): 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
* My regular days off are Friday and Saturday, unless I am scheduled for special congregational duties. I answer calls and emails Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Any non-emergency calls or emails outside of those hours will be answered during the next work day.
* Other times may be arranged by mutual agreement via email: minister@uusmc.org (mailto:minister@uusmc.org) or click HERE (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ08wOXSmX5fNN_vySxfpLP9VL2QqSZF5spIx5_9rxZm3e25LNywCGk4WoIlyFMvdn84osyy8XZl) .
* I joyfully participate in committee meetings when I am able, with particular focus on the Board, Finance, and Worship teams.

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
dfe@uusmc.org (mailto:dfe@uusmc.org)

Rob Sylvester, Collaborative Accompanist
Sundays, and by appointment

** Connect with the UUA, Central East Region, and Delmarva Cluster
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** UUA General Assembly 2026
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Sunday, June 14 – Sunday, June 21

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process.

Click the button below to learn more about featured speakers & worship leaders, schedule of events, livestreamed events, accessibility & inclusion, and MORE.
Click HERE to learn about ALL THINGS GA! (https://www.uua.org/ga)

** Central East Region News Update
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MAY 2026
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.
Central East Region Update – click HERE (https://www.uua.org/central-east/blog/news/cer-news-0526)

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Weekly News – May 28, 2026

Weekly News – May 28, 2026