Thanks to Mother Nature (no rain!) and our small crew, we were able to get a few things done around the building on Saturday, May 11. Jamie Kegerise did a fine job painting the lampposts. Clete Toschlog replaced all of the burnt out fluorescent light bulbs in the building, while...
This September there will probably be some newly-winged Monarch Butterflies that will leave from our meadow and, incredibly, fly about 2500 miles to the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. There they will overwinter with hundreds of thousands (hopefully) of other Monarchs in a small grove of Oyamel Fir trees until...
Family Promise is a non-profit organization working to prevent and end homelessness by engaging an interfaith hospitality network; Mill Creek is a part of this network and we are committed to providing meals for families in the program. We donate, prepare and help serve meals for 25 people on Tuesday,...
Looking for a way to help out at church on Sundays and not miss the sermon? Join the Tech Team! We’re looking to add members to our team, ages 10 and up. The sound board is easy to learn — a 10-year old can do it, so can you! Find...
We are so proud of our wonderful RE volunteers! Their expertise, energy and enthusiasm are the lifeblood of our programs. Today, we highlight volunteer Diane Belnavis. She took the time to let us get to know her a little better. Here’s what she had to share: Where are you from? ...
We’re still at it – every Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 – and we’ve made some real progress discouraging the invasive ornamental pear trees from our meadow. Many thanks to John “Chainsaw” Springer, Brian Coleman, Adam Kegley and David Bonner. We hope this can be as much a social gathering...
If you would like a volunteer opportunity in our church community but don’t want to miss the service, this is a great fit for you! Operating our sound system is about as easy as setting up a radio, TV, or DVD player, and training and support are provided. Please talk...
Thank you to everyone who participated in this annual fundraiser. This year we raised $388 which has been sent to the Food Bank of Delaware.
Save the date! Multi-Generational Family dinner and movie night, Saturday, January 28, 6:30 PM. We will be (briefly) introducing our Nature-based RE curriculum to parents and families and watching the Monarch Butterfly documentary Flight of the Butterflies. Food, drink and childcare are provided. Members who are interested in supporting the...
Looking for team members… Can you play the radio? If so, you can help tend the sound system during services! Training is provided, and the job is very easy. Please contact Matt Doty, Sound Team Captain: mattdoty@gmail.com or talk to Matt (he’s the guy at the sound board) after service....
Our partner church in Family Promise is hosting families the week of February 14. We will be assisting with meals and hosting duties on Tuesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 18. There are also opportunities to drop off food on Sunday and Monday, February 14 and 15. You can now...
The activities of UUSMC are guided by a Board of Trustees. This year we will be electing three new board members and a fourth person to serve as president of the congregation, all for a two-year term. The Nominations Committee is tasked with identifying and formally nominating candidates for approval...