Oct 10, 2023
“Off the Fence” Soul Bite with Julie
With battles raging all around us, and voices getting louder, it’s tempting to back away from controversy and conflict. We try not to get involved, hope things will work out, or that someone else will show up to fix it… but sometimes we need to take the leap “off the fence.” Instead of retreating, we show up for each other, we collaborate across differences, we stay humble and willing to learn. If we do, we just might find a stronger, more durable…
Oct 1, 2023
“Off the Fence” Soul Bite with Sarah
With battles raging all around us, and voices getting louder, it’s tempting to back away from controversy and conflict. We try not to get involved, hope things will work out, or that someone else will show up to fix it… but sometimes we need to take the leap “off the fence.” Instead of retreating, we show up for each other, we collaborate across differences, we stay humble and willing to learn. If we do, we just might find a stronger, more durable…
Sep 24, 2023
“Off the Fence” Soul Bite with Linda
With battles raging all around us, and voices getting louder, it’s tempting to back away from controversy and conflict. We try not to get involved, hope things will work out, or that someone else will show up to fix it… but sometimes we need to take the leap “off the fence.” Instead of retreating, we show up for each other, we collaborate across differences, we stay humble and willing to learn. If we do, we just might find a stronger, more durable…
Sep 18 – 22, 2023
Meals for Saint Mary’s
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, located in Phoenixville, provides temporary shelter for unhoused families. Their mission is to create a community environment which fosters the dignity of each person, and to perpetually seek innovative ways to help families move toward independence. For the seventh time, WellSprings Congregation will be providing a week of meals for the families living in this residence. WellSpringers come together, each providing a portion of a daily meal, and the HeartWorks Team delivers it all to Saint Mary’s.…
Sep 17, 2023
First Day of 2023/2024 YouthSpirit
A new year of YouthSpirit begins today! Please email Carol Breslin if you’d like more info on enrolling your children between 5-12 for this Sunday morning program.
Sep 17, 2023
Teen Spirit & Service
A monthly meeting held for WellSpringers, aged 13-17. This takes place during Sunday Service, and is held in the Gresh building, which is director across the lawn from Bell Hall (where we meet for service). Teens will gather, socialize, and work together on a service project each month. Questions? Email carol@wellspringsuu.org
Sep 10, 2023
WellCome Back Sunday
This year, we’ll be holding our first-ever “Blessing of the Backpacks” on WellCome Back Sunday, September 10th at 10am. All students (of any age!) are asked to bring their backpacks to Bell Hall to be blessed during our Sunday service – and to receive a special gift from our community that they can keep with them, throughout the year. Students who can’t attend in person are also invited to participate! You can send a photo of your backpack to jessica@wellspringsuu.org, by Friday, 9/8…
Aug 31, 2023
Drop-In Meditation
Just as she did last summer, Rev. Lee will be offering a Summertime Meditation Drop-In, every Thursday night, throughout the summer. We’ll gather outside, at the Outdoor Classroom on the Montgomery School’s campus, from 6-7pm. The first half-hour will be set aside for simple, silent meditation practice, along with a brief introduction and check-in. The optional second half hour is for anyone who’d like to sit, chat, and connect socially in a beautiful space. There are wood benches with backs in the…
Aug 13, 2023
Teen Spirit & Service
Mark your calendars, and bring your teens 13-17, for the next Teen Spirit and Service gathering! Teens will meet during service in the Gresh Library, right across the lawn from Bell Hall. This month, our group will welcome a peer from the Downingtown STEM high school. This student created their own charitable organization, and our teen group will help with an upcoming project.
Jul 16, 2023
Memorial Service for Lois Lutz
Please join the Higgins family, and our entire community, on Sunday, July 16th at 1pm to remember the life of our dear Lois Lutz. Our service will be held in Bell Hall at the Montgomery School, and livestreamed for those unable to attend in-person. A reception in the Dining Hall will follow. If you are planning to attend and willing to support the family with help on the day of the service (whether by greeting, support for the reception, volunteering to help with…
Jul 15, 2023
All-Ages Hike at St. Peter’s Village
WellSprings youth, friends and families of all-ages – YouthBridge Ministry invites you all to meet up at St. Peter’s Village in July! (in Chester County near Hopewell Furnace and French Creek State Park). We’ll gather (after lunch) at a spot to begin our walk – meet in the main parking lot where you can access the rocks, on the left past the arcade (Village Arcade). First we’ll take a walk along or among the boulders. Next a brief stop at the bakery (St. Peter’s Bakery) around…
Jul 7, 2023
Parent’s Group Meeting
Do you wonder how other WS parents are dealing with today’s issues with adolescents and youth? Would you like to connect with others caring for middle-to-high-schoolers – just for fun, or to learn about peer parenting struggles and successes? Please join us for the next PaSE (Parents/Caregivers as Sexuality Educators) gathering, in Phoenixville, 1-3pm this Saturday, July 8th. Rotating host this time is Sandy Tucker in Phoenixville. RSVP required (so she can know who to expect!) – just click the link below…