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By Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in a full-week faith, living out our values every day of the week. One of the things that we deeply believe in is the power and importance of democracy. This fall, there are myriad ways to get involved with our national UU the Vote organization … Continue reading The Theological Call to Get Out the Vote
By Holly Bussey, CFA FEFT The Council for Faith in Action Faith Expressing and Funding Team’s (CFA-FEFT’s) vision, for this fiscal year, is twofold. We will continue our financial giving while encouraging deeper community involvement.Last year our donations exceeded $15,000. Thank you for this remarkable support. With funding secure, we’re shifting our focus, living our … Continue reading From Financial Support to Full Engagement
by Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry Over the past two years that I have served as your Director of Music Ministry (and now, beginning my third) one of the coolest things I get to do is introduce new musicians to our space and our people. I know how much our congregation appreciates our visiting … Continue reading The Sound of Music Continues This Fall at UUCWC
By Jessica Alaimo, Executive Director, Murray Grove & Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary My name is Jessica Alaimo. With the help of Parker Cohen, Murray Grove’s Board Secretary, and a member of UUCWC, I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the historic Murray Grove. As I step into this role, … Continue reading Murray Grove Hosts Homecoming on October 5
By Leslie McGeorge, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry How bad is climate change? What do we need to do to avoid the worst? What are utilities, states, and the federal government doing about it? How can I reduce my carbon footprint and save money simultaneously? Can I get incentives for an energy audit, weatherization, buying … Continue reading Strategies for Reducing Climate Pollution and Saving Money
By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee The Finance Team is lucky to have many returning members this year, as well as an excellent addition. The returning members are Barbara Drew (Auction Team), Scott Blaydon and Jane Root (Stewardship), Mike Hanson and Bonnie Gilbert (Endowment), George Faulkner (Capital Project Treasurer), and Denny Rodgers (UUCWC Treasurer and … Continue reading Meet Your 2024-2025 Finance Team
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs Many ideas were generated at this year’s General Assembly (GA). Whether or not a congregation wishes to further study, discuss, and take action is up to them. UUCWC will be working to incorporate our Values statement into all we do along with our continued work with racial justice and … Continue reading All Aboard for GA 2025!
By Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern An adage says, put three Unitarian Universalists into a room, get four opinions. One thing I’ve learned in my seven years attending General Assembly (GA), is that we are a gloriously pluralistic faith. We talk a lot about religious pluralism, but to have such a difference of opinions and experiences means … Continue reading Keeping Love at the Center Even When It’s Hard
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs With love centered as a core value of the faith, more than 3,400 Unitarian Universalists from around the country and world gathered for an all-virtual Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly (GA) 2024, June 20–23. GA brought together 2,757 credentialed delegates from 734 congregations in 50 states as well as … Continue reading Highlights from a Historic Virtual General Assembly
by Bonnie Gilbert, Co-chair, Endowment Committee The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce that, due to the growth of the fund during 2023, grants could be awarded this year. After reviewing applications from various committees and ministries, the Endowment Committee made these awards: To the Earth and Climate Ministry for work in the mechanical room … Continue reading Endowment Fund Announces Awards
