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By David Thomas, Trustee UUCWC partners with several social justice organizations, but there is one that you may not have heard about. Smith Family Foundation (SFF) of Trenton was created in May 2016 when the Smith family received what they call a “substantial financial blessing” after winning a large lottery prize. They decided to use … Continue reading UUCWC Volunteers Help Smith Family Foundation of Trenton
By Jessica Alaimo, Executive Director, Murray Grove & Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary Above: Shirl Giles (seated), who has attended every Murray Grove Homecoming event since the 1970s, receives the inaugural Murray Grove Legacy Award. On Saturday, October 5, Murray Grove hosted its annual Homecoming celebration. Homecoming 2024: Earth Justice! It was a wonderful … Continue reading Murray Grove’s Homecoming 2024: A Day of Community, Inclusivity, and Legacy
This month, instead of an article, click on the video below to watch Kim’s Did You Know video, which was originally uploaded to YouTube on August 28. It’s worth a second viewing if you’ve seen it already.
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!
