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SAVE THE DATE! August 16-18: Anti-Racism Training for Everyone

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Endowment Committee, and with additional support from the Council for Faith in Action, UUCWC’s Faith Action Ministry is bringing Christina Rivera, former UUA Board Member and Executive Director of Called to Justice (CTJ) to offer faith-based anti-racism coaching to UUCWC during the August 16-18 weekend. Schedule Friday, August … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! August 16-18: Anti-Racism Training for Everyone

Report of the UUCWC Board of Trustees: 2018-2019 Church Year

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by Marianne Chopp Alt, President Our Board of Trustees is the nine-person elected governing body of this religious community. The Board’s governance philosophy delegates decision-making authority to individual ministries and committees so it can focus on: Financial stewardship Goal-Setting and implementing the Strategic Plan Creating and overseeing Church Policies Overseeing Personnel and Staffing The board … Continue reading Report of the UUCWC Board of Trustees: 2018-2019 Church Year

Church Bulletin Music Bloopers

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My articles for the past few months have been of a serious nature. Thought I’d share some church music humor with you this month! Church Bulletin Music Bloopers: The choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church … Continue reading Church Bulletin Music Bloopers

Bylaws Task Force Update

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Here’s a link to the proposed Bylaws to be voted on at the June 2nd Annual Meeting. When I joined the Board two years ago I never thought I would be on the Bylaws Task Force, let alone excited about attending the meetings. After spending this year with some amazing people (Marty Friedman, Regina Podhorin-Zilinski, … Continue reading Bylaws Task Force Update

Music and Cultural Mis/Appropriation

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Join the Racial Justice Initiative Steering Committee  on April 23 at 7pm to further explore this topic. RJI asks that you read Reckless Borrowing or Appropriate Cultural Sharing before the meeting. Email racialjustice@uucwc.org with questions and if you need childcare to attend. by Caryl Tipton, Director, UUCWC Music Ministry I’ve been singing African American spirituals … Continue reading Music and Cultural Mis/Appropriation

More Q&A On an Assistant Minister

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Since publishing this article, we received word from the Ministerial Fellowship Committee that our Ministerial Resident, Hannah Gallo, will not be able to serve as our Assistant Minister. Rev. Kim and the Personnel Committee continue to consider next steps and our financial capabilities. Updates will be shared with the congregation as they are available. Since … Continue reading More Q&A On an Assistant Minister