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
March 15th
“A Hand Up: Strengthening Community Through Dignity and Partnership.”- Jason Nesbitt
I serve as the Executive Director of the Center for Family Services, serving Crawford and Venango Counties. The Center is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist, support, and strengthen our local community. We provide HUD-certified housing counseling and foreclosure prevention services, operate multiple food pantries throughout Crawford County, offer parenting education and family support programs, provide community-based case management, assist with essential needs and crisis response, and support individuals returning to the community after incarceration.
Our work is grounded in dignity, collaboration, and a commitment to creating lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when we honor the inherent value of every person, we build a stronger and more connected community.
SUNDAY CREW
Coffee Hour -Volunteers Needed
Pulpit Assistant-Josh Searle-White
Usher- Volunteers Needed
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 French Creek Valley Conservancy. The French Creek Valley Conservancy is a private 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the exceptional water quality, natural habitat, biological diversity and recreational opportunities of the French Creek Watershed in Northwest Pennsylvania.
BLARNEY BREAKFAST
Yes folks, it’s time to dress in green and break out the shamrocks!!!
The blarney breakfast will be celebrated on Saturday March 14th. Cooks and servers needed. Set up will happen Friday March 13th. If you can help in any way, please contact Deb Lehman.
WOMEN MAKING HISTORY EVENT
Congratulations to Carol Holmgren, who will be honored by the Mercy Center for Women at their annual Women Making History event. Carol is being recognized for her work with Tamarack Wildlife Center. The event is on Monday, March 30, at 7 pm at the Mercyhurst University Performing Arts Center in Erie and is free and open to the public.
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.
VOICES OF FAITH FOR JUSTICE
We have been invited to participate on several Fridays at the Diamond to show our support for Justice. Todd Fox is the point person. From noon – 1:00 pm we will have a table the south end of the Diamond on March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Set up must be done by 11:45. Todd is looking for a few volunteers to help set up and man the table.
NEW MEDITATION GROUP SCHEDULE
A Buddhist meditation group was formed at the Unitarian Universalist Church when Reverend Alex Holt was the pastor. The group has evolved over the years with times and days shifting to fit the needs of the core group.
Currently we meet in the Unitarian Universalist sanctuary on the corner of South Main and Chestnut Streets in Meadville. All meditations are a half hour duration.
* 10 am Mondays – Fridays- 1/2 hour silent sitting practice
* 5:15 pm Mondays – guided or partially guided meditation with discussion afterwards.
The meditation is a non-denominational practice and is open to anyone who is interested in deepening their inner spiritual journey. There is no cost.
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 March 20 – Ostara
- Wednesday April 1 – Full moon
- Friday May 1 – Beltane
- Sunday May 31 – 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.
MARCH 14TH: CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP
ITEMS NEEDED
- Corned Beef
- Cabbage
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Minced Garlic
- Unsalted Butter
INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK AT THE UU CHURCH OF MEADVILLE
Wednesday 3/11/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group
Thursday 3/12/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group
Friday 3/13/2026-10:00am-Meditation Group; 12:00pm- Voices of Faith for Justice
Saturday 3/14/2026-3:00-5:00pm- Soup on Saturday
Sunday 3/15/026- 9:00am- Choir Practice; 10:30am- “A Hand Up: Strengthening Community Through Dignity and Partnership.”- Jason Nesbitt
Monday 3/16/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group; 5:15pm- Meditation Group
Tuesday 3/17/2026- 10:00am-Meditation Group
WEEKLY INCOME
Pledges-$1,685.00
Previous Year Pledges- $0.00
Prepaid Pledges- $0.00
Non-Pledge- $40.50
Share the Plate- $40.50
Rentals- $50.00
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- $20.00
Capital Improvements- $0.00
Church Mutual- $0.00
Meadville 1825- $0.00
Bicentennial- $0.00
Sign- $0.00
Church Mutual- $0.00
Vanco Pledge- $650.00
Vanco Non-pledge- $0.00
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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