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by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs General Assembly (GA) general sessions will be livestreamed this year. As our delegates represent all of us, we can watch the process here. Curious about what your UUA is doing? Tune in. Want to hear the discussion and see the outcome of the vote on the Article II changes … Continue reading Watch General Assembly Via Livestream
by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry My first Pride in Philly in 2018 was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The queer and trans community in the city helped me reach new levels of growth. With their continual support since I moved here, I have not only grown but more importantly … Continue reading Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride
by Jim Sanders, Outgoing Chair, Finance Committee After a wonderful review of our congregation’s year by Reverend Kim at the Annual Meeting on June 2, we presented, and the congregation overwhelmingly approved, our Church’s budget for the new year that begins July 1, 2024. The continuing good fiscal health of the congregation and our prudence … Continue reading We Are the Church that Matters – A Word From Finance
by Lisa Schilansky, Intern Minister I was having a conversation the other day about how Generation Z and those younger are growing up in a completely different world than Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation. The early 2000s brought the “Breaking News” panic crawl to every news story, and ten years later those … Continue reading Where to Start?
by Mark Pokryska and Barbara Drew, for the Earth and Climate Ministry We have a solar system! No, we do not mean the planets, moon, and stars. Our building’s solar system is much closer – just a few feet above us as we move about the Sanctuary, the Crossings Room, and our classrooms. Our forty-four … Continue reading The Hidden Savings Above Us!
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs With less than two months to go before the UUA General Assembly (GA), there is still time to register and attend via Zoom. GA is the annual gathering to conduct the business of our Association, together with workshops, lectures, and worship services. The business portion is comprised of General … Continue reading Important Read: General Assembly and UUCWC Delegates
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison Before you know it, June will be here and so will the 63rd Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly (GA) – Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23. This year, GA takes place completely online. There is still time to register for the full event (workshops, business sessions, special programs) … Continue reading Wanted – A UUCWC Member to Represent Us
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski Everyone keeps saying: This is a once in a generation moment! And perhaps they’re right: The capital project, the staff team, the ways we are rethinking the use of our space and the way we engage our children, the depth of our relationships, the power of ritual and song, the purpose … Continue reading The Possibilities of Our Generosity
by Jim Sanders, Finance Chair, and Denny Rodgers, Treasurer U.S. presidents declare in their State of the Union address each year that “the state of our Union is sound”; we too can say unequivocally that the state of our church is financially sound! We are in the first year of our tenure as financial leadership … Continue reading Mid-year Update on Our Church Finances
by Michael Wilson and Leslie McGeorge, Faith Action Ministry As Unitarian Universalists, we should all be interested in our democracy and how to make it work better for everyone. The word democracy means “the people rule.” If you think about it, all that we cherish and depend on for our freedoms, and a sustainable world, … Continue reading Democracy In Action Beyond Our Church Doors
