Author: UUCWC

How Does Our Garden Grow?

by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry

Allie’s Garden has been fully planted, thanks in part to help from our Children’s Faith Engagement participants. Our crops of carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut squash are off to a good start. Volunteers to water the garden are … read more.

UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023

By Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison

More than 4,100 Unitarian Universalists participated in the multiplatform General Assembly (GA) June 21–25, with 1,768 online registrants and 2,380 in-person registrants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the David L. Lawrence Convention Center onsite participants absorbed stunning views of the Allegheny … read more.

Reflections and Questions For the Year Ahead

By Maria Baratta, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees

During the Board’s July meeting, new members were asked to share any questions or apprehensions they might have about joining the Board. Retiring and returning Board members were asked to share a piece of advice. In the course … read more.

UUCWC’s Generosity Tops $30,000

by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team Facilitator

“Generosity and gratitude are inexplicably linked” –Judith Martin

Most of us are familiar with the Sunday Service Financial Affirmation that says, in part, “50% of the plate goes to causes, outside our walls, that are helping to change the … read more.

Four Is My Number One

By Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry

It’s hard to pick, but I think the fourth Unitarian Universalist principle is my favorite. I believe that a free and responsible search for truth and meaning is the core of our faith development at all ages. We are … read more.

Our Financial Year In Review

By Steve Saddlemire, Past Chair, Finance Committee

The past twelve months have been active and productive for the Finance Committee. We established a number of important initiatives and I am pleased to provide an update on their status. Our important tasks included:

developing job descriptions for all … read more.

The Latest on the Capital Campaign

by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign

Status: The Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the approved UUCWC site plan. There remained a few minor contingencies that have been addressed and documentation has been submitted back to the Township. We have signed a contract with BuildPro to be … read more.

Capital Project Is About to Begin

by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign

It’s REALLY HAPPENING! The Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the approved UUCWC site plan and we are in the process of signing the contract with BuildPro to be our general contractor for this project!

Next, the contractor will present Hopewell Township … read more.