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Click to watch on Vimeo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/b3cad8fe-0d0b-48a3-86b6-3460dd002553/20230507_115606.jpg Photos & Media Some members of the UUFBC leadership team in front of the Chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/219b8669-2eff-4add-a5a7-917f421f69d1/UU+birdwalk+1.jpeg Photos & Media Audubon member, George Mahon, searches for the warbler that has caught our ear while on the Ray Amato Trail in Blair County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/dd944971-61fd-4b33-925d-971bf30f5e8f/UU+Birdwalk+2.jpeg Photos & Media UU members posing at the trail head on a Fun Fifth Audubon Walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/a2e8ca8e-66da-462a-95da-7772781a2653/Angie+Spagnoli+3-17-24.PNG Photos & Media Currently an aquatics specialist with the PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources, Angie inspired us with the origins of her passion for promoting and protecting all things natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/d9d7b2bd-3002-437a-94d7-3b3b8376d48e/Dr+Nema+Diakite.png Photos & Media Dr. Nema Diakite is a 2023-2024 Penn State Humphrey Fellow. She is here to develop her professional and leadership skills to apply at the Ivory Coast Ministry of Women and Children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/f7522a0c-a3d8-467d-ba2a-6dd279a19cb3/Pride+parade+UU+10-11-24+.jpg Photos & Media UU members participate in the PRIDE parade in downtown Altoona on Oct. 11, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/280102b8-ad53-4b6f-8d82-d732b1495f5a/UU+History+of+Pan+Canal+Isaac+C.jpg Photos & Media March 2, 2025: PSU Humphrey Fellow Isaac Carranza Jaen presented the History of the Panama Canal and shared a Panamanian historical film covering 100 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/1747764359031-1YGDIQ7KNXOPKNVVQJ3X/NatureWorks%2Bpark%2B.jpg Photos & Media UUFBC March 2025 Fun Fifth at Nature Works Park in Hollidaysburg, following brunch in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/1747764629444-V6S6ZFHRLCHDH0Q8CB5P/NatureWorksPark%2B2.jpg Photos & Media More March 2025 Fun Fifth at Nature Works Park in Hollidaysburg, walk and guided tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/41e6ea19-1971-438d-b379-8be6cf55f67a/Mary+Anne+and+John.jpg Photos & Media Fun Fifth Aug 31, 2025 Mary Anne Colledge & John Chester opened their lovely Ivyside home to us. What a wonderful way to share their tomato harvest with BLTs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/9386845e-a695-4a44-837b-b9dac8349ec2/IMG_3122.jpg Photos & Media Mike, Ann and Frank in the yard near the stream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/db75c94a-9588-47bb-bcad-2820332ea8a7/IMG_3124.jpg Photos & Media Beautiful weather for UU ladies in the shade: Gail, Christa, Georgia, and Susan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/27068378-c3c5-4097-aff9-663af1a99d82/IMG_3127.jpg Photos & Media Post-picnic chatter on the patio: Steve, Denice, Shamim, Dwight, & Carol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/f3239d36-02e0-477b-ad62-43c5e0d7ad42/IMG_9208.jpeg Photos & Media April 5, 2026: an Easter Conundrum Skit, script by Kathy Muller; performers Gail Thompson, Denice Rodaniche, Diane Osgood, John Grove, Dwight Kennedy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/4aacd29e-d116-410d-9954-d7eda7077878/PA+Spotlight+UU+3-15-26.jpeg Photos & Media Journalist Ed Mahon presented on March 15, 2026, describing the important investigative work being done by the nonprofit SpotlightPA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/b5501dba-2cad-4cee-97ac-d8edc487e610/NK3+March+28-2026.jpeg Photos & Media On March 28, 2026, UUFBC proudly sponsored the Indivisible Blair County No Kings 3 rally at Heritage Plaza rally and a mile-long march across the 17th St Bridge in Altoona. Speaking on behalf of UU, Denice Rodaniche explained our close relationship to IBC. Click on the image to access the YouTube link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/8626ff05-5f72-4569-9ba7-41e312d5a1e5/IMG_9303.jpeg Photos & Media April 15, 2026: WISE Women banquet. UU member Kathy Muller accepts the Arts & Letters award for her many outstanding community contributions. “Her vision is rooted in the belief that arts, education and the inclusion of all are vital in creating a community with pride and being connected.” Bravo, Kathy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452569307d9e82c957b98ee/9f608313-a1ec-4dbc-8ea6-a1da8534dad1/IMG_9307.jpeg Photos & Media Many of our UU congregation were present to support Kathy Muller for her WISE Women Award for 2026.