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by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association selects a book for the Common Read. The Association then produces a curriculum for UU adults to use in discussing the book. The UUA provides additional materials for folks who do not join a book discussion. This church year’s Common Read is On Repentance … Continue reading What Can Making Amends Look Like in Today’s World
by Jayme Trott, Capital Campaign Team Thanks to all the generous members and friends who pledged and donated to the Capital Campaign, we are in very good financial shape. Key project elements are: Due to cost savings from the change in contractors and the level of pledging, we may not need to borrow more than … Continue reading Capital Campaign and Construction Update
by Scott Blaydon, Stewardship Co-chair The annual Stewardship pledge drive is in full swing! Everyone contributes to the church in a myriad of ways; however, the annual pledge is so essential to the continued vitality and functioning of our ministry, programs, staff positions, buildings, and grounds. This year’s theme—The Gifts of our Faith: Generosity of … Continue reading Generosity of Spirit
by Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry One of my goals as your music director is to bring new voices and musical experiences into our Sunday services. I hope to accomplish this, not only through diverse programming, but also through our guest musician series. I’m excited to share a terrific lineup of performers who … Continue reading Exciting Musical Guests Are Coming This Spring!
Beloveds, What is it to condemn violence in a world such as ours? Today, let us fill our mouths with grief, exhale a loud and long cry of exhaustion, and weep at the cruel disconnection that lets children kill children. For Nex Benedict and for every child and person for whom the boundaries of this … Continue reading A Message from Rev. Kim: “Nex Benedict, we say your name”
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison Each year, thousands of Unitarian Universalists gather to conduct the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association and to participate in workshops, learning opportunities and worship at General Assembly (GA). This year’s GA will take place solely online from June 20 to 24. With no travel involved, all can easily … Continue reading General Assembly 2024 is Around the Corner
by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry Allie’s Organic Garden is tended by UUCWC’s Earth and Climate Ministry to provide vegetables for local food aid programs. We harvested in December with the help of the children from the Children and Youth Family Ministry, who braved the cold and the threat of rain. The garden … Continue reading Allie’s Garden Thrived in 2023
by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern As the calendar inches toward February, the New Year celebrations can already feel far away. Resolutions can feel difficult for some, or clichéd, or perhaps the most life-giving tradition you look forward to each year. Rather than a suggestion of a resolution, of a “New Year, New You” mentality, I … Continue reading An Invitation to Pause in the New Year
by Nick Mellis, Fundraising Chair On behalf of Fundraising, I have been busy booking shows for our lovely sanctuary! The lineup includes these seven shows: February 17, 1 pm, Virtual Moon Walk: Take a walk on the moon using virtual reality glasses, $10 (adults), free (16 and under). March 2, 8 pm, Tarkus, a tribute … Continue reading Fundraising to Host Music Events
by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) had a busy 2023. Things are not fully back to pre-pandemic times; still, we were able to provide cooked meals and prepared sandwiches as well as donations of money and shelf-stable pantry items. FM’s work last year included cooking/preparing: FM made donations of shelf stable … Continue reading The Food Ministry Reflects on the Past Year
