Betwixt & Between Weekly Newsletter (B&B)
BETWIXT & BETWEEN WEEKLY NEWS
346 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335
(814)-724-4023
Website: www.uumeadville.org
Office Administrator Email: church@uumeadville.org
Office Hours- Monday-Friday 7:30-1:30 pm
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 AM
May 3rd
“Coming Unglued” – Josh Searle-White
We usually use the phrase “coming unglued” to mean that we are losing our grip on normality, sanity, or simply the equanimity with which we hope to meet the chaos of the world. But maybe there are times when coming unglued is exactly what we need to meet the day. We’ll explore this possibility in a special musical service.
CLICK HERE TO READ TO LAST WEEK’S SERVICE
The Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville (UUCM) will be held on Sunday, May 03, 2026, immediately following the 10:30 service. At that time, members of the congregation will elect Board members and a new Trustee. The congregation will also be asked to approve the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Budget information can be found in the Treasurer’s report with additional discussion in the President’s report.
SUNDAY CREW
Coffee Hour -Volunteers Needed
Pulpit Assistant-Rick Holmgren
Usher- P. Todd Fox
SUNDAY SIGN-UPS 2026
We will need Ushers and Pulpit Assistants through June 2026. Please sign up for the dates that are the most convenient for you. You can sign up emailing Jodi or the sign-up sheet in the Parish House. Melissa Mansfield and Ed Pechin have agreed to coordinate efforts to ensure that there are a couple of willing folks to serve each Sunday as our ushers! If you have never ushered before, they are always willing to work with you, so it is not a daunting experience. So, to help with coordinating efforts, either sign up for a date or dates that you can help, or reach out to Ed or Melissa. Many hands make light work. Thanks in advance!!
SHARE-THE-PLATE
Every month, we share our offerings with a community group whose mission is consonant with ours. This month we have selected the Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program (CHAPS). CHAPS is a non-profit, consumer-driven organization that was founded in 1988. From day one, CHAPS has been committed to the mission of supporting consumers of mental health services, advocating for the improvement of local mental health services..
EMAIL AND TEXT SCAMS
There has been reports that emails have been sent from Rev. Jane Ellen asking for gift cards. This is a scam. We expect that there will be additional emails sent by “board members”. These are scams as well. Please do not respond to any text or emails from people saying they are from the Church asking for money or gift cards.
WE ARE SINGING RESISTANCE MEADVILLE!
If you want to resist authoritarianism and help build our new democracy with love and justice for all:
JOIN US! Led by Aimee Reash, rehearsals will be in the Parish House every other Tuesday 6:00-7:15,next meeting-May 12th.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
A group of us decided we would enjoy regular social gatherings for the men of the Church, so we are planning to meet the first Friday of each month at 9:00 at the Traveler’s Cafe. All members and friends are welcome to attend. If this time doesn’t work for you but you would like to attend, please contact Rick Holmgren. We will try to work out a solution.
NEW MEDITATION GROUP SCHEDULE
UUCM Sanctuary
Every weekday 10-10:30am
Plus Monday’s 5:15-5:45pm
Open to all!
PAGAN GROUP
A new group has been formed to celebrate earth based religious practices and explore energy work and connection to nature. The Pagan group will meet in the Victorian Parlor in the Parish House at 7:00 pm on the following dates:
- Friday May 1 – Beltane
- Sunday May 31 – Full moon
- Sunday June 21- Litha
- Monday June 29- Full moon
- Wednesday July 29- Full moon
- Saturday August 1st- Lammas
- Friday August 28- Full moon
- Tuesday September 22- Mabon
- Saturday September 26- Full moon
Anyone is welcome to join the group, please contact Deb Lehman if you have questions.
Join us in supporting the Meadville community with donating to Soup on Saturdays. We will be serving soups to the community. We are looking for donations or soup ingredients (dry foods, stocks, cans and fresh veggies). We are also accepting any monetary donations. There will be a donation bin on the parish house during coffee hour. Contact Jodi Sipos with any questions or donations 814-724-4023 or church@uumeadville.org.
MAY 2ND: TACOS WITH BEANS AND RICE
ITEMS NEEDED
- Beef
- Sour Cream
- Cheddar Cheese
- Taco Sauce
- Black Beans
- Yellow Rice
- Red Onions
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Minced Garlic
- Unsalted Butter
INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK AT THE UU CHURCH OF MEADVILLE
Wednesday 4/29/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group
Thursday 4/30/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group
Friday 5/1/1026-9:00am-Men’s Breakfast; 10:00am-Meditation Group; 7:00pm- Pagan Group Beltane
Saturday 5/2/2026-3:00-5:00pm- Soup on Saturday
Sunday 5/3/026- 9:00am- Choir Practice; 10:30am- “Coming Unglued” – Josh Searle-White; Annual Meeting
Monday 5/4/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group; 5:15pm- Meditation Group
Tuesday 5/5/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group; 6:00pm- Singing Resistance Meadville
WEEKLY INCOME
Pledges-$1,145.00
Previous Year Pledges- $0.00
Prepaid Pledges- $0.00
Non-Pledge- $178.50
Share the Plate- $53.50
Rentals- $0.00
Minister’s Discretionary Fund- $0.00
Coffee Hour- $0.00
Fundraiser-Ongoing – $0.00
Fundraiser-Ooh La La – $0.00
Poinsettias and Wreaths- $0.00
Memorial Fund- $0.00
Copies- $0.00
Key- $0.00
Soup on Saturday- $0.00
Capital Improvements- $0.00
Blarney Breakfast- $200.00
Church Mutual- $0.00
Meadville 1825- $0.00
Bicentennial- $0.00
Sign- $0.00
Church Mutual- $0.00
Vanco Pledge- $0.00
Vanco Non-pledge- $100.00
STEWARDSHIP AND FUNDRAISING
VANCO ONLINE GIVING
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville is excited to announce that you can now manage your giving online! Giving online is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet.
Simply follow these easy steps:
- Visit the church website at uumeadville.org
- Click on the give link located at the very top of the webpage next to the Facebook Icon. You can also find the give link under Stewardship.
- Click on the Create Profile button, then
- Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your one time or recurring contributions.
You can now make donations and pledge payments through the secure Vanco system. Click here to set up your free account.
Looking to downsize or clean out your closets? If you have a gently used ladies clothing, purses, shoes, or jewelry why not consider dropping them off at Ooh La La consignment boutique to contribute to our ongoing fundraiser?
Just bring your items in clean on hangers with no wrinkles, odors, stains, hairs or pilling and items that are accepted will go onto the church account! The church will earn 40% of the items selling price. To date we have made over $2000!
The store is currently accepting spring items, but below is a schedule for all seasons. Consignment is accepted Tuesday through Friday 11 AM- 5PM. No drop offs on Mondays please.
Jan 15-Mar 31 …..Spring
Apr 15-July 10 ….Summer
Aug 1-Oct 31 …….Fall
Nov 1- Jan 2 ……..Winter
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS
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