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Resource Guide for our “What Would [____] Do?” Message Series

Join us as we begin our new message series for Spring: “What Would [_____] Do?” The phrase “what would Jesus do” was everywhere in the early 1990s – a question Jesus-followers were encouraged to ask themselves, when faced with modern problems. But what do we think Jesus would do, if he were alive today? Would he be a teacher and healer? A carpenter? An activist? A leader? Would we know his name at all? What about the Buddha, or the…

Save the Date… for Beth’s Ordination!

As you all know, Beth Monhollen has served our congregation so well, as WellSprings’ first official “Kenneth S. Beldon Ministerial Intern,” joining us in the summer of 2021. Beth is here with us to complete the final step in the ministerial formation process – and now that she has been evaluated by our national denomination and approved for fellowship, she is free to be formally ordained into the Unitarian Universalist ministry. I am so pleased to share that Beth has asked WellSprings to…

Get Centered this Spring With Mindful Meditation

This Spring, we’re thrilled to offer this relaxing and centering small group workshop. Whether you’re brand new to mindful meditation, or if you’ve been practicing for years, this group is for you. Through discussion and practice, participants will explore mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions and thoughts. We will also concentrate on heart practices and bringing your practice out into the world.  This SpringBoard will take place Mondays at 7 pm via Zoom, March 6th through April 10th. You can…

Congregation Potluck Lunch: February 26th, After Service!

As we explore the “recipe” for Making a Life this winter, let’s share some of our favorite recipes with each other at a Pot Luck lunch, after service on Sunday, February 26th! You can pitch in with cooking, setting up, or cleaning up (and, of course, eating). We’ll gather in the Dining Hall, and our YouthBridge Ministry will have board games available as an opportunity for intergenerational connection. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event! Come lend your skills and talents – or just bring your appetite…

Resource Guide for our “Making a Life” Message Series

Our relationship to work can be… complicated. Human beings long to be useful, to see the value and meaning behind what we do in the world. Yet we know, on some level, that we’re not here just to “earn a living.” The poet Maya Angelou said “making a living is not the same as making a life.” In this series we’ll explore our experiences with work – and examine what it truly means to make a life. Making a Life…

All-Ages Connection Event This Sunday!

The YouthBridge Ministry is offering another opportunity for WellSpringers of ALL ages to come together for a fun activity after service on Sunday, January 29th! We hope you can join us for in-person service, then stay a bit, and enjoy this chance to connect with folks from ages 1 to 101. YouthBridge has put together an all-ages activity to explore some ideas for Making a Life, to tie in with our current message series. Each group will also have a mystery…

HeartWorks Partners with Better Days Ahead for MLK Day of Service in Center City

On Sunday, January 15th, the WellSprings HeartWorks Team worked with Chris Brickhouse from the Better Days Ahead organization to provide unhoused people in Philadelphia with food, clothing and other necessities. The turnout was overwhelming. Many recipients expressed their gratitude to all who helped make their winter a little easier. The Heartworks team members were humbled by the experience and appreciate all the hard work done by our congregation and the members of our community. A special thanks to the Phoenixville…

A Letter of Appreciation to Our Volunteer Leaders

We do not say it enough: thank you volunteer leaders for your work to nurture our spiritual well-being as you also manage the functions of WellSprings. The Leadership Development (LD) Ministry would like to express our deep appreciation to WellSprings volunteer leaders for their support during the year 2022. Every Sunday last year we saw and valued the remarkable work of our WellSprings staff – Carol Breslin our YouthSpirit Director, Jessica Heichel our Membership & Communications Coordinator, and Paula Bower our Office Coordinator. Their flexibility and resilience…

Two MLK Day of Service Opportunities this Sunday

This Sunday, there are two opportunities to engage in a day of service in honor of MLK day: Warm Clothing Collection Once again, members of the HeartWorks Team we will be traveling to Philadelphia to provide unhoused persons with warm clothing on Sunday, January 15th. HeartWorks is collecting the following: All items can be dropped off at the HeartWorks Table during Sunday Service. Interested in volunteering to help to help with the dropoff? Contact Sandy Tucker. Children’s Book Collection Do…

Christmas Eve at WellSprings

Join us this Christmas Eve for an all-ages service inspired by the 1946 classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life.” We’re turning our worship space into Bedford Falls for the occasion! We’ll have hot cocoa, singing by candlelight, a special activity and a space for our kids, and a vintage black-and-white photo booth for snapping some unique holiday shots, which you can take with you when you head out for the evening. Our sunset service will take place at 4:30 pm…

Now Hiring: Office Coordinator

WellSprings is now hiring for a part-time role on our Staff Team: our Office Coordinator! This person will coordinate the administrative functions of our congregation – on Sunday mornings, and on a flexible schedule throughout the week. Read below for more information, including how to apply. About WellSprings: WellSprings Congregation is a progressive spiritual community of ~250 adults, teens, and children in Chester County, PA. A member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, our mission is to be a community “charged…