From your Board of Trustees

Polity – Faith Put into Practice

Marianne Alt, President

Unitarian Universalism’s Fifth Principle, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,” goes hand in hand with the congregational polity of all UU congregations.  Read more…

All UUCWC members will have the opportunity to put their faith into practice on Sunday, June 3, at our annual meeting, following the service and a brief bagel brunch (remember, there is only one service at 10am).

You can find Rev. Kim’s weekly updates on the UUCWC Community-Building Ministry’s Facebook page.
And listen to her sermons at
http://www.uucwc.org/service-archive/.

What Happens When Our DLRE is Away
Jen Rehbein, Sabbatical Team

When our Lifespan Religious Education Direction, Robin Pugh, let me know that at she was planning a sabbatical leave this year, I felt a mix of emotions.  Read more…

Robin Pugh is on sabbatical. The members of the sabbatical team are Sonia Hardaway, Jen Rehbein, Wendy Stasolla and Dan Tuft. They can all be reached at sabbatical@uucwc.org.

Chi Yi Breathing 

Caryl Tipton, Director, Music Ministry

I can’t tell you how many times singers have said, “Sometimes I just don’t feel like coming to choir after a long day, but I’m always glad I did! I feel better and with more energy after singing!”   Read more…

Proposed Change to UUCWC Bylaws on Public Expression
Mike Wilson, Council for Faith in Action

The Council for Faith in Action is proposing a change to UUCWC’s bylaws to facilitate UUCWC expressing itself publicly in alignment with our principles.  Read more...

Consideration of a Proposed 8th Principle

At the congregational meeting we will be voting on whether we should affirm and hence adopt a proposed 8th principle drafted by Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU):
We covenant to affirm and promote:
Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.  Read more…

Auction Social Action Contribution Proposal
Auction Team

In keeping with the mission of UUCWC, the Auction Committee proposes that 50% of net auction proceeds, after the budgeted revenue from the auction is met, be donated to social action causes. The Council for Faith in Action will decide how that money is to be awarded. We believe that this will help forward our social action mission at UUCWC and give members of our congregation an additional incentive to participate in the auction. If approved, this would be in effect for the auction in 2019.

Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group, May 2018

Dan Tuft, Co-Chair, Racial Justice Initiative

7. Political Education, Study and Training
The congregation offers regular opportunities for members to learn about justice issues, gain concrete skills, and develop political analysis.  This assessment point was the focus of our March, 2018 Praxis Group meeting. The Praxis Group supports the adoption of the 8th Principle ( www.8thprincipleuu.org ) and will have two meetings (May and June) to complete the assessment process.  Read more…

The summer service schedule starts on Sunday, May 20.

One service at 10:00am

UUCWC Annual Meeting

Sunday, June 3, 2018

All are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting; members will  have the privilege of voting.

There will be a brief bagel brunch after the 10:00am service, followed by the Annual Meeting.

Watch your email for more information prior to the meeting.

Budget Discussion

Sunday, May 20, 11:30am

In an effort to keep everyone informed, answer questions in as much detail as is wanted, and to be mindful of the amount of time spent at the Congregational Meeting, there will be a Budget discussion on May 20 at 11:30am. Please note: This also means that at the Congregational Meeting the budget discussion will remain high level.

Additional 8th Principle Listening Circle

Monday, May 21, 7:00pm

Discuss/explore/question
what the proposed 8th principle means for our congregation. It is also an opportunity to discuss any lingering impact of the auction theme change and its connection to institutionalizing a racial justice lens / decentering whiteness. All opinions are welcomed that are shared in covenant.

Parking Update

UUCWC has entered into an agreement with an engineering firm that will perform the work for the next steps needed for approval by governmental agencies on our parking improvement project.. Hear more details in the Facilities Report at the Annual Meeitng.

Service Awards

Fulfilling UUCWC’s Vision and Mission depends on the dedicated and combined efforts and gifts of many individuals. We’ll honor some of these individuals at the Annual Meeting.

General Assembly is Coming!

Read more here…