Author: UUCWC

Capital Campaign Update

Status: Architectural drawings are being reviewed by engineers (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) at this time. Key updates to the plans include kitchen upgrades, an enclosed lift-type elevator, and an increase in the height of the second floor roof to accommodate HVAC upgrades. We received confirmation that the Mercer County Soil Conservation District has extended the … Continue reading Capital Campaign Update

Congregational Engagement: Inviting You Into the Work of the Church

What is Congregational Engagement (CE), again? Purpose: To further the sense of belonging begun in small groups, this committee invites and facilitates broader participation in the work of the church (service). Last January, Rev. Kim asked all of us to be involved in the church in three ways; attend worship service (Celebrate Life), join a … Continue reading Congregational Engagement: Inviting You Into the Work of the Church

Notes From the UUCWC Board

It is hard to fathom that we’ve not been together in the UUCWC Sanctuary for nineteen months.  Some newer members have never entered the building. Yet, this community continues to defy national church membership trends even during the worst pandemic of our lifetimes.  It is with this same persistence and commitment that your Board of … Continue reading Notes From the UUCWC Board

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 Endowment  -$22k payables

UUCWC Co-sponsors 41st Annual Coalition for Peace Action Conference

On Sunday, November 14, an exciting virtual conference will take place.  It’s the 41st annual Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) Peace Conference, and UUCWC members are invited to participate. The Conference for Peace is preceded by a Multifaith Service for Peace featuring Sister Simone Campbell, as the preacher. Sr. Simone is the long-time Director of Network, the advocacy … Continue reading UUCWC Co-sponsors 41st Annual Coalition for Peace Action Conference

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, capital projects or even most recently pandemic policies can … Continue reading Resolving Conflict in a Covenantal Community

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 food items for those families to help ease that situation.  Our … Continue reading Halloween Food Drive for HomeFront

Justice Rolls Down Like Water – UUCWC Action at the National Level

This past June, nine members of UUCWC attended virtual General Assembly (GA) in Madison, Wisconsin. Now, you may think a virtual conference can be uninspiring, dull and maybe just not your cup of tea. You should consider GA!  There was excitement and energy flowing through the Zoom sessions that you could almost taste. Several attendees … Continue reading Justice Rolls Down Like Water – UUCWC Action at the National Level