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Meet Yvette, our New Ministerial Intern!
Late last month, we announced a pleasant surprise at WellSprings: Yvette McDonnell, who serves on staff as Congregational Life Coordinator at the nearby Main Line Unitarian Church (MLUC), will be joining us this year for a part-time “joint” Ministerial Internship! In our denomination, an internship in a UU congregation is among the last steps required before ordination – when a ministry student finally becomes a “Rev.” WellSprings has a long history as a UU Teaching Congregation, and Yvette will be…
Join Us for WellCome Back Sunday
On Sunday, September 7th, WellSprings will celebrate our annual “WellCome Back” Sunday – the special service that marks the end of summer and a return for all to work, school and worship schedules we follow throughout the year. This special service is an all-ages one with special elements to that make it extra family friendly. As with all of our all-ages services, we will have a special story read by Miss Carol, our YouthSpirit Director, and other helpers. Another special…
From Rev. Lee: A New Year at WellSprings
Dear WellSpringers, Early in June, we let you know that Beth Trandahl’s role on our Staff Team would change in the coming year. Today we are pleased to announce that, effective July 1st, Beth will begin serving as our Community Engagement Coordinator. In keeping with the limitations of our budget – and Beth’s request to let go of her regular Sunday morning hours – this will be a 12 hour per week position. As Community Engagement Coordinator, Beth will work…
A Goodbye Letter, From Nick
Join us at 10am this Sunday, June 29th, as we celebrate Nick Sanchez – and his completion of two years as our Ministerial Intern, here at WellSprings! During the service, we will all participate in a Ritual of Sending, to bless Nick as he moves forward in his ministerial formation – followed by a goodbye celebration (with cake!) during our coffee hour. You can read more about our plans to recognize Nick, and his next steps on the path to…
Congregational Meeting Recap
This past Sunday our Board of Trustees led our annual Congregational Meeting, after Service. You can view the annual Congregational Meeting at the YouTube link above. The meeting starts at 01:20:30. Included in the meeting were reports by the Board and the Minister, an update on our financial position, and our 2025-2026 Stewardship Campaign. Our congregation offered gratitude to our outgoing Board President Tonie Scullion for her outstanding work. Presented during the meeting were the Congregational Goals for 2025-2026. They…
A Final Report, From Stewardship
Dear WellSprings family, With grateful hearts, the Stewardship Ministry is wrapping up this year’s pledge campaign. Thank you to everyone who already made a pledge commitment for our next fiscal year (July 2025 – June 2026)! Each dollar you pledge lights the way for everything we do together – singing with the band, gathering in Bell Hall and online, caring for our children and teens, supporting our ministers and staff, and serving our wider community. Because 95% of our budget comes…
Farewell to our Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez
Our Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, has been a steady, centered, and grounding presence within our community since his arrival in September 2023. Nick’s time with us has been a true gift, and we’ve all witnessed his growth as a preacher and a pastor in his two years serving, and learning, alongside all of us at WellSprings. Nick joined us for a two-year internship as part of his training for Unitarian Universalist ministry – and now, his time with us is…
Rev. Lee Returns from Sabbatical on April 1st
Dear WellSpringers, I have missed you so much – and I’m thrilled to be back in ministry with you all, beginning again today, Tuesday, April 1. For the past four months, whenever anyone asked how my sabbatical was going, I found myself repeating the same refrain: “It’s incredible. What a ridiculous privilege this is: to have four months all to myself… to rest and learn, to spend my time exactly as I choose… to have the freedom to say ‘yes’…
Rev. Lee on Sabbatical Until April 1st
Dear members, friends, & visitors to WellSprings, The day is here: my four-month sabbatical begins this Sunday, December 1st. As I said in my most recent message, I love you all, and I will miss you during this time away. A sabbatical is a wonderful privilege of serving in ministry, and I do not take this gift lightly. After all the challenges of the past few years, it means so much to me that you are offering me four entire…
Farewell Jessica, Congregational Meeting Recap, & A Report from Stewardship…
This past Sunday we celebrated Jessica Heichel’s last day on Staff as our Membership & Communications Coordinator – and, our Board of Trustees led our annual Congregational Meeting, after the service! You can watch all of Sunday’s events at the link above – including a special New Member Welcome for Jessica and her husband Dan! The Heichels decided to become members of our congregation, following Jessica’s time on Staff. We also gave Jessica a parting gift to thank her for…
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…
Now Hiring: Membership & Communications Coordinator
WellSprings is now hiring for a part-time role on our Staff Team: our Membership & Communications Coordinator! The person who fills this role will engage people, both inside and outside of WellSprings, with our community’s programs, culture, and mission. 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…