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By Holly Bussey on behalf of the soon-to-be-renamed FEFT Ministry You are probably familiar with the descriptive names of our sister ministries, such as Food and Racial Justice, but our name, the acronym FEFT, fails to accurately describe what we do. Because of this, we would like to change our name to something that reflects … Continue reading Help Us Choose a New Name for FEFT Ministry
By Martha Bell and Holly Bussey, Congregational Engagement Ministry UUCWC honors its incredible leaders in various ways—during chalice lightings, through words from our ministers, and through leadership recognitions. Another way we can show our appreciation is by providing resources to help everyone become better volunteers and leaders. That’s why members of the Congregational Engagement ministry … Continue reading Congregational Engagement News: UUCWC Group Leaders’ Guide Available
By Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement There is something truly special about helping kids with their spiritual development. Participating in Family Ministry offers a unique kind of worship that not only allows you to be silly and spontaneous but also provides adults with a life-enhancing opportunity to listen to our children, nurture their sense of belonging, … Continue reading Spotlight on Family Ministry: Many Ways to Get Involved
by Marcia Wittmann, Food Ministry Roland (Rollie) Rahn, a cherished UUCWC member and co-founder of the Food Ministry, believed that no one should ever go hungry. He loved cooking, and his mission was to prepare meals for the underserved whenever he could. After Rollie passed away in 2015, Lori, his wife, and Renae and Natalie, his daughters, … Continue reading Roland Rahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Supports Culinary Academy Graduates
By Holly Bussey and Steve Saddlemire for the RaiseRight Team We all need groceries, so why not help UUCWC while you’re at it? Whether you shop at Acme, ShopRite, Giant, or another store, you can support the church simply by purchasing gift cards through RaiseRight. Here’s How It WorksStop by the RaiseRight table in the … Continue reading Support UUCWC Every Time You Grocery Shop—It’s Easy!
By Holly Bussey, Council for Faith in Action On Sunday, July 27, members of the Trenton Microloan Collaborative (TMC) joined our worship service to share stories of hope, transformation, and entrepreneurship. During coffee hour, we were treated to delicious cupcakes from one of TMC’s loan recipients—Royal Cakes & Café, located at 240 E. State Street, … Continue reading Celebrating Community and Connection with Trenton Microloan Collaborative
By Jessica Alaimo, Executive Director, Murray Grove & Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the birthplace of Universalism! Murray Grove has received a generous grant from the UUA for its revitalization and repositioning. This support acknowledges our efforts and inspires us to move forward, as it … Continue reading Help Us Revitalize and Reposition Murray Grove: Your Gift Will Be Matched!
By Michael Wilson Let’s agree on something that should be obvious but increasingly feels like a whisper in a hurricane: violence erodes democracy. It doesn’t just break bones or windows; it weakens the invisible bonds of trust and mutual responsibility that keep a diverse society functioning. It doesn’t just threaten lives; it hollows out a … Continue reading Making the World More Fair and Caring | Voices from UUCWC: The Violent Undoing of the American Democratic Spirit
by Karen Kent, Vice President, Board of Trustees “This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me.” Though things that did bring a smile to my face and a song to my heart were the last two Sunday services. On June 1st, we dedicated a child and watched as five of our … Continue reading The Joy That We Share
By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee As we near the end of our fiscal year let’s say “Thank You” to the members of this year’s finance team for all your hard work and your helpful input: Donna Miller, Barbara Drew, George Faulkner, Bonnie Gilbert, Mike Hanson, Jane Root, Scott Blaydon, and Denny Rodgers. On Thursday, … Continue reading Looking Ahead: UUCWC’s Financial Outlook and Budget Priorities for 2025-26
