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Bring A Friend on January 5th
With the start of a new year upon us, we would like to invite you to “Bring a Friend” to our first ever “Bring a Friend” Sunday on January 5th. Our message during this service, provided by our Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, will focus on the history of Unitarian Universalism and will be geared towards newer visitors. The band will be performing some audience favorites to keep the energy flowing. This service will be an all-ages service which means it’s a little…
Spiritual Resources for this Election Week
Dear WellSprings, Today marks the start of November – this Sunday, the start of our Holiday message series, Lift My Eyes – and this coming Tuesday, of course, is Election Day in our country. It almost seems unreal, now that it’s here, doesn’t it? So much anticipation, worry, hope, fear… the action and the collective prayers of our hands and hearts, over these past few years as we’ve realized the preciousness and fragility of our democracy. We’ve been reminded, over and over,…
Announcing Our New “Future Fund”
At our Installation service in September, our former ministerial intern – the Rev. Beth Monhollen – announced the creation of a new fund at WellSprings. The Future Fund is an investment in WellSprings’ future, created on the occasion of our first ministerial Installation, and intended to honor our congregation’s founding era by planning for the era to come. Gifts given to the Future Fund will not be used for our normal operating budget, but for future-oriented projects that help sustain…
WellSprings Installs Rev. Lee As Settled Minister
The charge of the soul was powerfully felt on Sunday afternoon, as we formally Installed the Rev. Lee Paczulla as our settled minister at WellSprings! More than a dozen guest speakers – from our local community, and from across the denomination – joined our musicians and worship leaders to create a joyful and celebratory service. We’re not kidding when we say that each moment, each speaker, and each song was a highlight… but the Rev. Cheryl M. Walker preached a…
Announcing a New Coalition for People of Faith in Chester County
Many folks in our congregation have felt the call, over the past few years, to take a more active role in our local community – lending strength and support to each other, and to our neighbors. We see how our political climate is only growing more volatile by the day, and we long to be reminded of the strongest power there is: the power of Beloved Community. The power of showing up, to love and care for one another. WellSprings…
WellSprings at Pride!
We showed up for Chester County PrideFest in force this year, WellSprings! This was the second year in a row that WellSprings served as a sponsor for the annual event, held along Bridge Street in Phoenixville, during the month of June. We were packed with volunteers at our booth, and dozens more from our community dropped by to say hello – whether they were there tabling for another organization, or just out at PrideFest enjoying the gorgeous weather. This year,…
Now Hiring: Office Coordinator
WellSprings is now hiring for a part-time role on our Staff Team: our Office Coordinator! The person who fills this role will manage and implement the day-to-day administrative functions that are necessary for WellSprings to thrive. Read below for more information, including how to apply. About WellSprings: WellSprings Congregation is a progressive spiritual community of ~200 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…
Join Us for a Community Bike Ride on March 24th
On Sunday, March 24th, we will be meeting up as a group to take a 1-hour ride on the flat Chester Valley Trail. We hope you can join us for this fun group activity! All wheels are welcome: bikes, e-bikes, training wheels, e-scooters. We will ride at the pace of the group with ride leaders in front and behind. All abilities and levels of experience are welcome. The Plan We will meet at 12:45pm at Wegmans in Malvern, weather permitting.…
WellSprings and Better Days Ahead Outreach Team Up to Help the Unhoused in Philly
All month long in January, our HeartWorks Team took up a collection of blankets, sleeping bags, and cold-weather gear of every kind – especially winter coats. The purpose of this collection was to support a day of outreach in Philadelphia, organized by Better Days Ahead. Chris Brickhouse, of the Better Days Ahead organization, was our guest speaker on Sunday, January 21st. He told us about the homelessness crisis right here in our area, and offered more ways that we can…
Celebrate Diversity in our Community & Congregation
Over the coming weeks, WellSpringers have several chances to add their voices to an important cause. Dozens of WellSpringers came out last year, for our 1st Annual “United in Diversity” weekend – a Friday night Shabbat service and Saturday afternoon Rally co-hosted by the member congregations of Interfaith Action Community, and the Lionville YMCA. This year, unfortunately, the need to affirm the value of diversity in all forms is just as strong – in our nation, and here in Chester County. You’re invited…
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…
Sit With Us, This Holiday Season
During our Holiday message series, “Loving (Even) This World,” we’re offering opportunities for our whole community to meditate in public, in different places across the region – a chance to practice being present amidst the busyness of the season, and to look at the world around you, with fresh eyes. Bring a camp chair, cushion, blanket, or yoga mat as you prefer. Bench seating is available in most of our locations, but will be limited. Rev. Lee will lead us…