We invite you to connect with Breeze, USG’s powerful, user-friendly, and money-saving database, which includes a Member Directory. Go to usg.breezechms.com to create your own log-in. Log in with our church’s domain ID – usg – and then create your own user name and … read more.
PIHN is the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, which supports families as they strive to work their way out of homelessness.
USG will feed and house three families this summer from Sunday, August 18 until Sunday, September 1. The families will each have a room in … read more.
Rev. Kent Matthies will be attending this rally of Faith Leaders in Washington, DC, a rally initiated by Rev. William Barber. (Please note correction: Rev. Barber is not UU but Protestant.) Others are warmly welcomed to attend in support. If interested, please contact Rev. … read more.
At the Annual Meeting on May 19, 2019, perspectives were shared about the proposed 8th Principle. The large majority of those who spoke were in favor of USG adopting it in support of the denomination adopting it. People spoke about our 7 Principles as not … read more.
The Committee on Ministry (COM) is a small group appointed by the Board to assist in accomplishing USG’s mission by advising the Minister; facilitating communication between the Minister and members of the congregation; and helping resolve conflicts, using outside consultation when necessary. We also are … read more.
The first: Jump into a time capsule with me and let’s go back to the fall of 1986. I was a 47 year old, separated from my husband after 19 years of marriage, a mother of two teenagers, teaching and living in Elkins Park. Besides … read more.
I want to share the prayer I gave on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to
the PA Senate. My hope (ok I can even say prayer) is that it is a prayer that
resonates for many of us throughout our nation.
Love,
Kent
Prayer given to Pennsylvania State Senate
By Rev. Kent … read more.
Difficult Conversations are not a one-time event. Real conversation takes time to grow and for participants to gain trust in each other and get comfortable being uncomfortable. So we want to continue the Difficult Conversations on White Privilege, White Supremacy and White Fragility to include … read more.
On behalf of the Stewardship Committee (Rick Rodes, Chair; Eric Foster, Kent Matthies), three USG households are hosting Stewardship Socials on two different Saturdays in March. We sincerely hope you can make time in your calendar for one of these events, where we will lay out our vision for USG. … read more.
A Ministry Moment delivered by Susan Bockius to the congregation on May 27, 2018
I have had the privilege recently in the Elderhood program here at USG of looking back over my life in the company of friends. In numerous sessions of an autobiographical writing group, we have stared down the tunnel of … read more.
