Author: UUCWC

Reflecting On My Thirty Years at UUCWC

Director of Music Ministry Caryl Tipton shares an excerpt of her homily from Sunday, October 24, 2021 where she reflected on the theme “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned at UUCWC.”

Thirty years is a long time.  A time filled with questions and searching, … read more.

Treasurer’s Report to the Congregation

Statements of Income and Expense as of the close of the month of September reflect continued financial strength in the UUCWC accounts:

• All financial indications are positive with a $16k positive variance to date
• Bank Account Balances total $1.29 million:

$472k Operating combined balances
$606k  Capital Campaign
$232k … read more.

UUCWC Sends $1,900 to UU Disaster Relief Fund

In September, Rev. Kim reached out to the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) regarding the growing needs of so many, from those in Afghanistan to Louisiana, to our own people suffering from Hurricane Ida. The list was overwhelming. How could we provide aid in … read more.

Resolving Conflict in a Covenantal Community

by Eileen Spedding, Right Relations Committee

As UUs, we welcome, celebrate and honor diversity of people, beliefs and ideas. And yet, we often struggle with how to negotiate our differences when it comes to making decisions on behalf of our congregation. Important decisions around budgetary allocations, … read more.

Halloween Food Drive for HomeFront

HomeFront has had a long-standing history of support from UUCWC. Due to the pandemic situation the HomeFront client base has dramatically increased.  Providing food items for these families has become a significant challenge. The UUCWC Food Ministry is asking for donations of shelf stable … read more.

Treasurer’s Report to the Congregation

by Joe Schenk, Treasurer, UUCWC Board of Trustees

Fiscal Summary as of the Month Ending August (written 9/19/21):

• All financial indications are positive with a $25k positive variance to date!

• Bank Account Balances total $1.23 million:

$482k Operating combined balances
$594k  Capital Campaign
$190k Endowment

 

• Despite a very positive … read more.

When We Are the Whale in the Jonah Story

This month, I share the Meditation Prayer offered on September 19, 2021 in honor of Yom Kippur, wherein the Jonah story is read each year in Jewish synagogues and homes, and as part of the conclusion of our series on Trauma.  The full service is … read more.