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State of the Church Address: 2/26/23

Address Delivered by Maria Baratta on Stewardship Sunday, 2/26/23

State of the Church – UUCWC in 2022-2023

We wanted to have today’s meeting because it’s one thing to ask you to contribute to the congregation’s health and future; it’s another to make sure you continue to feel … read more.

Our Commitment to Family Ministry Is Sacred

by Rev. Kim Wildszewski

As you know, this month we’ve had a transition in our Family Ministry program and are currently utilizing the long term skills and presence of Robin Pugh and the ongoing generosity of time and commitment from a small but mighty lay teacher … read more.

Welcome to the JULIETs

by Bonnie Ruekgauer

DID YOU KNOW that UUCWC has a monthly lunch group called JULIETs? The name is an acronym for “Just Us Ladies Into Eating and Talking.” Going back to the early 2000s, the lunches were held at the church, with three rotating hosts preparing … read more.

Amazon “Smile” Program Ends But We Have “RaiseRight”

by Holly Bussey and Wendy Stasolla, for Fundraising

For years, non-profits have raised monies when supporters designate the non-profits in their Amazon purchases to receive a small but helpful contribution from Amazon through the Smile Program. UUCWC is no exception. However, it appears that the Smile … read more.

Join General Assembly FUUN with Other UUCWC-ers

by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs

The 2023 General Assembly (GA) will be a multiplatform event taking place both in person and online. This year’s in-person location is in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; an easy drive. If enough of us go, we could carpool or rent a … read more.

Capital Campaign Good News!

by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign

We have great news this month! First, after several delays, we are finally on the Hopewell Township Planning Board agenda for February 23. Since the “larger footprint” plans we presented were already approved, we don’t anticipate any problem receiving … read more.

HomeFront Tutoring Holiday Party Returns!

by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team, and Sarah Burke, HomeFront Coordinator

December is upon us and giving from the heart can make all the difference.
Traditionally, our Monday Night Tutoring Program for the children of HomeFront has provided a holiday party. This year—we are back and … read more.

The Practice of Compassionate Communication

by Peter A. Rafle, Sr., Right Relations Committee

In our current era of misinformation and raised rhetoric, it has become even more important to possess the tools to resolve conflicts and create a basis for ongoing communication. One way of resolving conflict is to use the … read more.

Changing the World – How You Can Help

by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression and Funding Team Facilitator

Our UUCWC mission consists of three pillars: Celebrate Life, Create Community, Change the World.
As we close out the year the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) has been busy in areas of Community Action, including school … read more.