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by Jayme Trott, Co-Chair Despite rumors to the contrary, the Parking and Capital Campaign efforts did not go on holiday over the summer! In fact, considerable progress has been made on both projects and we have reason to believe that improved and expanded parking will be a reality at UUCWC before the snow flies!! Parking … Continue reading Parking and Capital Campaign Updates
Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski Each year the staff gathers throughout the summer to think wholeheartedly about UUCWC: individual congregants, groups and ministries, anxieties and excitements; the discernment goes on. It is from such conversations that we were able to introduce Faith Forward last year, the Coming into Connection curriculum, and think more critically about the need … Continue reading Welcome Table Wednesdays
By Holly Bussey and Jim Sanders It seems like only yesterday that approximately 3,000 UU’s descended on Kansas City, Missouri for the 57th Annual General Assembly. What is General Assembly? It’s a time when for about 5 days (or any portion thereof), you get to be with fellow UUs throughout the country AND the world! … Continue reading UUCWC Hits Kansas City by Storm—General Assembly Reflections
Rev. Jason Shelton (composer of Standing on the Side of Love and other pieces we sing) is presenting a choral workshop on August 25. Nine people from choir are going. I thought you might be interested too. Workshop: Cycle of Song Presenter: Rev. Jason Shelton Saturday, August 25th 9:30 – 5:00 UU Congregation at Montclair … Continue reading Choral Workshop – August 25
Recently I ended my sermon with an ask to each of you: And so, I ask that in the days and months and year to come, you help me remember all the ways we must be, want to be, faithful. I ask that we keep one another accountable to the faith that too many – … Continue reading What’s In Your Backpack?
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 our UUCWC congregation voted by a supermajority to adopt the 8th Principle. This vote is an important step in our congregation’s racial justice journey which began back in the 1960’s. Where our collective journey goes from here depends on all of us living into this principle in our own way. … Continue reading 8th Principle Adopted; Summer Workshop and Reading List
There is no need to further open the gaping wound that is our heart these days. We need not begin this lamentation in the typical fashion; no need to recite all the atrocities for which we weep or wail. Not all of them. We don’t have time – or breath, or stomach, or imagination for … Continue reading Prayer for the Children
Caryl Tipton, Director, Music Ministry I don’t know about you, but whenever I find a quote, bumper sticker, Facebook posting or anything that inspires me, I post it on a bulletin board above my desk at home (and in the church office). These items illuminate all the various aspects of my world, my heart and … Continue reading Take a Look at Your Wall
I haven’t been to General Assembly in six years. The first time I went was the year I was recognized as a fellowshipped minister. Tara stayed home in our Annapolis apartment, seated above the RE classrooms of the church, so we didn’t have to board the dog. The night I ceremonially bridged from lay person … Continue reading Shaping our Faith at GA
The Capital Campaign Steering Committee is grateful to all UUCWC members and friends who have pledged their support to this once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in real and lasting improvements to UUCWC. To date, 127 households have pledged almost $916,000 toward our goal of $1.1 million. Individual pledges range from $50 to $115,000 with a median … Continue reading Capital Campaign Update
