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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** Membership Orientation Class this Saturday Morning
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Saturday, March 14 – 10:00 am
Anyone curious about Unitarian Universalism or the importance of membership in our congregation is welcome to attend a informational membership orientation class on Saturday, March 14 at 10am. We plan to welcome new members on during the service on Sunday, April 5. Contact Rev. Christe (minister@uusmc.org or click HERE (mailto:minister@uusmc.org) ) if interested.
** Parent’s Night Out This Saturday @ 4:00 pm
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Girl Scout Troop 1078 invites parents to a night of babysitting here at Mill Creek on Saturday, March 14, 4:30-9:30 pm.
Click HERE with questions or to reserve your spot (mailto:gscbtroop1078@gmail.com)
** Webinar: Learn More About Native Plants
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Everyone is welcome to attend a webinar to learn more about the importance of native plants and how they impact our local environment:
Bees, Butterflies, and Blessings
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Click HERE to RSVP (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWfnWSBGBJEMf8IahjJ7eG3OOhJh_dUAKlAf5MBJrkd_yTJQ/viewform)
** Service Auction 2026
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Donation Line is Open and Tickets on Sale this Sunday
DONATE HERE (mailto:david@dlsk.net)
Earth Day
Saturday, April 18 – 5:00 pm
Our annual Service Auction is quickly approaching, and every person’s participation truly matters. Now is the time to step in, share your gifts, and help ensure this beloved tradition is a success.
We invite you to submit your offerings — dinners, outings, events, services, experiences, and physical items — for both the live and silent auctions. Your contributions are the foundation of our most important fundraising event in support of our congregational programs, care, and community.
OUR DONATION LINE IS OPEN – click the ‘donate here’ button and let us know what you’ll be contributing.
Donation Inspiration Center
We’ve put together some resources to help you decide what you’d like to contribute to make our auction a big success.
**Click HERE (https://fundraiserhelp.com/500-silent-auction-basket-ideas.htm) to see a list of over 500 auction donation ideas.
**Click
HERE (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/50-auction-item-ideas.pdf) to see a list of 50+ customized donation ideas.
**Click
HERE (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/100-plus-gift-basket-ideas.pdf) https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/100-plus-gift-basket-ideas.pdfto see a list of 100+ gift basket donation ideas, including ideas for what to put inside each one.
**Click HERE (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/FAQ-Service-Auction-2026.pdf) for our FAQ page.
DONATE HERE (mailto:david@dlsk.net)
TICKETS ON SALE THIS SUNDAY:
$20 per person
See your friendly ticket seller after church service this Sunday, March 15 to purchase your tickets – CASH or CHECK.
Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended!
It gives us an accurate head count needed to purchase enough food for everyone.
** Sunday Worship Service Information
March 15, 2026
10:30 am
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Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of everyone around us becomes a real challenge when we project our own faults and insecurities on to others in an attempt to protect our self-esteem. Catching our projections and reckoning with our shadow not only makes us more honest about who we are, it helps us to see people more clearly and respond to them with greater compassion and empathy. Join us this Sunday when we welcome Steve Mortenson back to the pulpit.
Steve Mortenson, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Communications at the University of Delaware where he teaches courses in emotional awareness and skilled communication. Steve has been working with ECAN (End Child Abuse and Neglect) in Tanzanian Africa for several years. His work there focuses on empowering youth (especially women and girls), combatting gender-based violence, and training educators in skilled confrontation.
Music for this service will be offered by Isabella Weber and Maria Rusu. Mill Creek member Isabella Weber has played the violin with a variety of classical, Bluegrass, Indie and Irish fiddling groups over the years. Maria Rusu is on staff as Core Faculty at the Music School of Delaware in Wilmington, serving as Senior Student Services Manager, teaching violin, viola, and jazz voice, as well as string coaching, and serves as the assistant conductor of the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra. Maria is also a member of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and Newark Symphony Orchestra, playing in both the violin and viola sections.
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://uusmc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c80a09d53a8aec43de675d26&id=7e2744c3f8&e=9e32ea5753) (https://www.uusmc.org/news/calendar (https://uusmc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c80a09d53a8aec43de675d26&id=938e123965&e=9e32ea5753) )
Sunday Livestream – CLICK HERE (https://zoom.us/j/97806427419)
Meeting ID: 978 0642 7419
** All Ages Fun with Crayons this Sunday
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Everyone is welcome to remain with us after church service this Sunday, March 15 when we gather together to make our very own custom paper tablecloths for use at the Service Auction. We’ll celebrate the auction theme of Earth Day and release our own inner child by having fun with crayons. All supplies will be provided – just bring a bagged lunch and your imagination!
** In Concert:
Amy Gallatin & Roger Williams
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Friday, March 20
7:30 pm
The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic guitarist Roger Williams – respected veterans of the New England music scene – explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. The result is a toe-tapping blend of heartfelt vocals, soaring harmonies and red-hot picking, traditional yet modern and distinct. Brought to Mill Creek by Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music.
Tickets online:
Click HERE (https://uusmc.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c80a09d53a8aec43de675d26&id=f3fcd1afc0&e=9e32ea5753)
Tickets at the door:
Public $25; Seniors $20; Students with ID $15; Ages 17 & under FREE!
More info: concerts@brandywinefriends.org (mailto:concerts@brandywinefriends.org) , or (302) 321-6466
Take a listen to the duo HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnWeTkFGRU8)
** Fellowship & Fun Committee:
New Members Welcome!
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If you enjoy activities like sharing meals, playing games, getting outdoors, and spending time with fellow Mill Creek members, we’d love to have you join our team!
The Fellowship & Fun Committee is looking for new members and fresh ideas to help us plan and create more opportunities for connection, joy, and community. We meet for just 45 minutes on the 1st Sunday after service, or via an evening Zoom on the 1st Monday. Everyone is welcome – your creativity, enthusiasm, and presence can make a real difference.
Click HERE to contact Chris Reynolds with questions or interest (mailto:reynoldschristine0@gmail.com)
** Our Meadows & Grounds:
A Breakdown
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As weekly work sessions on church grounds resume, we thought we’d share some detailed information about our Natural Lands Stewards and the work they do. Have you ever wondered…
Why do they gather every week?
What exactly are they doing?
Why do they need so much help?
How much property do they maintain?
Click HERE to learn the answers to these questions and more! (https://www.uusmc.org/wp-content/uploads/meadow-and-grounds-a-breakdown.pdf)
Here’s what’s happening In the meadow now through October:
* Weekly work sessions: every Wednesday at 5:30pm
* Monthly pizza & social time: second Wednesdays at 6:30pm
** Spring Equinox Celebration
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Contact Regina HERE (mailto:regina139@msn.com) with questions.
** Book Discussion Group
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Join us as we explore four powerful books that shed light on racism in America and how we can work toward achieving equity and justice. Together, these books (two remaining) reveal how racism shapes our society through denial, injustice, economic harm, and backlash, and invite us to imagine and work toward a more just and equitable future as we uphold our Unitarian Universalist values. The discussions, led by Tracey Crook, occur on the last Wednesday of the month, January through April, and will last approximately 60-90 minutes.
Book 3 of 4:
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
by Heather McGhee
Wednesday, March 25
Book 4 of 4:
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson
Wednesday, April 29
Each book discussion is available in the following formats:
Afternoon: 2:00 pm in the conference room
OR
Evening: 7:00 pm via Zoom
Click HERE to participate in one or more discussions, and indicate your attendance option (afternoon in-person or evening via Zoom) for the session you’re interested in. (mailto:tacrook@swbell.net)
** Dinner (and Lunch) for 7
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Dinner (and Lunch!) for 7: Saturday, March 28 Dinners (or lunch) for 7 are gatherings hosted by church members and friends in their homes where a meal is shared. They typically have a mix of couples and singles and are a wonderful opportunity for fellowship in a relaxed home setting. Contact Laura Bonner HERE (mailto:laura@DLSK.net) if interested.
** Yoga Extended through June
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Join Margaret in the library, 8:30am-10am, for gentle yoga & meditation on Fridays through June – except the last Friday of each month:
March 13 & 20
April 3, 10 & 17
May 1, 8, 15 & 22
June 5, 12 & 19
To register or with questions, contact Margaret HERE (mailto:margaret_bodine@comcast.net) .
** 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 March & April we are supporting:
Sierra Club – Delaware Chapter
The Sierra Club dates back to 1892 and is the oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization in North America. Their mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. Since 1992, the Delaware Chapter has blazed trails to protect the environment and to provide opportunities to enjoy and explore the natural beauty of our state.
As a volunteer-run grassroots organization, they work to protect our air and water quality and supporting state legislation and policies to reduce the negative impacts from climate change on those precious resources now and in the future.
Learn more about Sierra Club – Delaware Chapter HERE (https://www.sierraclub.org/delaware)
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)
** Dungeons & Dragons
A Recurring Event
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Sundays, March 15 & 29
(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.
** Reminder: Church Cancellation Procedures & Notification Methods
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Board policy leaves the decision to cancel church service with the minster and the board president. We always endeavor to make such decisions in a timely fashion.
Once the decision is made to cancel Sunday service we will: send an email blast – if possible and time allows (will come from news@uusmc.org), and report closure information to the local SnoWatch system.
SnoWatch reports are available online:
wdel.com (https://www.wdel.com/features/wdel-stormwatch/)
(https://www.wdel.com/features/wdel-stormwatch/)
and
wstw.com (https://www.wstw.com/snowatch-weather-center/)
(https://www.wstw.com/snowatch-weather-center/)
NOTE: we will use the SnoWatch notification method for building closures pertaining to all scheduled meetings and classes held during the week. This includes chalice circles, committee meetings, art classes, music rehearsals, etc.
If the weather calls for any kind of dangerous weather, please check your inbox and/or the above media PRIOR TO any meeting, class, event, or worship service.
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
Sundays, when preaching: 9am – 3pm
Monday & Tuesday, 10am – 4pm
Thursday by appointment only, click HERE (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ08wOXSmX5fNN_vySxfpLP9VL2QqSZF5spIx5_9rxZm3e25LNywCGk4WoIlyFMvdn84osyy8XZl) (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
dfe@uusmc.org (mailto:dfe@uusmc.org)
** Connect with the UUA, Central East Region, and Delmarva Cluster
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** For When You Are Grieving for the World
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Resources to help you find spiritual grounding in difficult times.
Unitarian Universalism offers resources that can help with grounding to sustain UUs and non-UUs alike who feel overwhelmed and in need of a reset.
UU World has curated a selection of chalice lightings, prayers, reflections, music, poems, art, and essays that you can turn to in these turbulent times.
Click HERE to browse the collection. (https://www.uuworld.org/articles/prayers-reflections-songs-grief-community-unitarian-universalism?_gl=1*12e9dtu*_ga*MjA1ODA4Mzk0MC4xNzYzMDU5ODE2*_ga_CN7F7RET4F*czE3NzMyNDUyOTMkbzMyJGcxJHQxNzczMjQ2MzA1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)
** Central East Region News Update
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MARCH 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-0326)
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