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This is excerpted from Rev. Kim’s sermon on December 15, 2019, her final Sunday sermon before her sabbatical. We gathered to celebrate our newest members and consider the gifts of shared ministry. You can read the entire sermon here. For over half a decade, I have come to this place and to you. And within … Continue reading Our Shared Sabbatical Journey
Are you a new member? An established member with a question about what’s happening? A visitor? Consider dropping by the “Ask Me” table. What is the Ask Me table? It’s a new way to meet one on one and ask questions you may not know who else to ask, or where to turn when it … Continue reading The “Ask Me” Table – Coming Soon
In many ways, Unitarians made Christmas what it is today. Of course, Christmas is the celebration of a Palestinian prophet named Yeshua, or Jesus. The early Christian church celebrated his birthday in April and then in June. They then co-opted the yule and solstice of the Earth-based religions and the first Christmas celebrated in December … Continue reading Unitarians and Christmas
It’s not too early to start thinking…June 24-28, 2020 General Assembly (GA) will meet in Providence, Rhode Island! Already there’s talk among UUCWC-ers about us ‘renting’ an entire train car for those who wish to go! What is General Assembly? A meeting of UUs from all over. We worship, look at the larger picture of … Continue reading Join uUS and Fellow UUs at General Assembly
In early October the Board of Trustees met to determine our churchwide goals for the 2019-2020 church year. Informed by Paula Cole Jones’ and David Pyle’s presentation at General Assembly in June 2019, we decided to frame them using the 7 Practices of Board Leadership. These practices are predicated on centering the Beloved Community and … Continue reading Intersecting to Serve Our Mission
7 Practices of Board Leadership The UUCWC Board of Trustees will: 1. Discerning the Congregation’s Mission and Vision: Center the mission/vision in strategic decision-making. Claim our role as Religious Leaders. 2. Holding the Fiduciary (Resource) Responsibility: Be aware of the way we develop and utilize ALL resources (people, time, money, space) as we support and … Continue reading UUCWC Board of Trustees 2019-2020 Goals
Over the summer, engineering firm Van Note Harvey conducted a required survey of the flood line on church property. They are now putting together the site plan, and we have engaged an attorney (Ryan P. Kennedy, who is offering us a discounted rate) to sign the site plan applications and attend the hearing once it … Continue reading Capital Campaign/Project Update – November 2019
(Sabbatical starts December 25, 2019 and ends May 3, 2020) Dear Friends, As I begin my 6th year of ministry with you, I am amazed at how time, trust and open hearts has allowed us to grow together. In preparation for my sabbatical this winter, I catch myself missing my community already. And, it will … Continue reading A Note About Sabbatical from Rev. Kim
The Cena Latina Team: Jef Bueler, Susan Colket, Elizabeth Downie, Clare and Peter Doyle, Jamie Evanini, Barbara Jensen, Collen McCourt, Sparky Morrison, Chris Piatek, Gina Turner, and Jessie Webb would like to thank everyone who made this event, a fundraiser for the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) such a success. From all … Continue reading Cena Latina – Making Connections, Living Our Faith
On Saturday, October 19, UUCWC had the great honor of co-hosting a fundraising event for LALDEF, the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund. With the vision and implementation of our Faith Action Ministry and a larger team, too, this night was a beautiful success in which relationship, education, and support all flourished. I was … Continue reading A Prayer: Turning Our Hearts to Tomorrow Together
