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Dear Friends, I’ve heard from many of you that the sermon from August 16, on Punishment & Universalism, was especially timely and meaningful. Below are excerpts from that sermon. As always, you can listen to it in full on our website under worship and archives. I look forward to your continued reflections. With care, Rev. … Continue reading Punishment and Universalism
Food Insecurity has been identified as a growing need in our local communities due to the pandemic. In June, the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) donated $1,000 to El Centro Food Bank (along with $1,000 each to three additional organizations addressing food insecurity). El Centro responded by sending a handwritten note saying, “…what an … Continue reading You Are Making a Difference Via UUCWC
In response to the national coin shortage (yes, it’s a thing), UUCWC’s Faith Action Ministry (FAM) is partnering with our Religious Education (RE) to turn your extra coins into stamps to support our UU the Vote initiatives. Here’s how it works: email FAM@uucwc and let us know that you have Change for Change. We will … Continue reading Your Change for Change
Friends, it has been good to be with you these last two Sundays. I know there have been some questions about my schedule and availability. I’ve shared my return plan with the Board and Staff leadership but wish to do so with all of you, as well. As you likely remember, in the summer months I … Continue reading Rev. Kim’s Summer Schedule
The Board met in July for the first time in the new fiscal year, which started July 1st, and 7th time this calendar year. This year has been quite an interesting year as I begin my fourth year on the board and second year as Board President. This calendar year has been different for many … Continue reading Reflections From the UUCWC Board President On This Year
By Jamie Evanini and Barbara Schroeder Jensen UUCWC has been working hard to put our faith into action, especially since the pandemic. We celebrate the work of everyone who has helped out so much and invite you to take a look at all we have done in this challenging time, and what we aim to … Continue reading Looking Back and Looking Forward With the Faith Action Ministry
The Capital Campaign Steering Committee is happy to report that the Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the Resolution of Approval at their June meeting. The drawings are being submitted to the township and, along with obtaining formal approval (already received verbally) from two other governing agencies, everything should be completed by the end of July. … Continue reading Capital Project Update – July 2020
Rhode Island was the destination, if only in our minds, as 17 people set off to attend the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly! 2020 was the first totally virtual event ever! There were close to 5,000 total attendees, the 2nd largest General Assembly (GA) in its history. Each GA has a theme that builds on … Continue reading 17 UUCWC-ers Swarm General Assembly
This past Sunday, Rev. Marlin Lavanhar spoke about how grief is like staring nose-to-nose with a painting. You can’t see anything else. You can’t even see the painting in all its detail; it’s all-encompassing. But then, with time, things start to come into focus; things beyond the image start to show up in the periphery. … Continue reading Showing Up For The Beloved Community
Every day Malcolm’s death and absence descend on us in new ways. This cruel time has only been softened by the awe-inducing love of our villages. We are grateful for each of you and for the countless ways you have and continue to hold us up. We despise this new life but know there is … Continue reading Letter from Rev. Kim
