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by Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry The UUCWC Guest Musician Series is back! Fan favorite Megnot Toggia (soprano) will return to the sanctuary for our service on September 24th, and we will welcome pianist Dan Espie for the service on November 12th. Finally, this fall, saxophonist Chris Oatts will join us for the service … Continue reading Join us for These Musical Sundays!
by Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, UUCWC Board of Trustees As a newcomer to the UUCWC Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee, I have been asked to submit my impressions to date. Some background – I agreed to serve on the Finance Committee as Treasurer and learned that I automatically became a Board member. Furthermore, I … Continue reading Not Bored on the Board
by Jane Root and Scott Blaydon, Co-chairs, Stewardship If you’ve spent any time in churches, or other places of worship, you probably know all about “stewardship.” You may have even been asked to serve on the stewardship team. “Oh no,” you replied, “I hate asking people for money!” We don’t know how stewardship got such … Continue reading It Ain’t About the Money – Really – Meet the Stewardship Team
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 lined up for the entire summer when needed. We … Continue reading How Does Our Garden Grow?
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 River and picturesque downtown architecture. Online participants enjoyed their … Continue reading UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023
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 of our discussion, it became clear that the apprehensions … Continue reading Reflections and Questions For the Year Ahead
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 world.” The ministry responsible for evaluating causes and … Continue reading UUCWC’s Generosity Tops $30,000
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 blessed with the freedom to explore and find what … Continue reading Four Is My Number One
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: All the members of the Finance Committee should be proud of these accomplishments … Continue reading Our Financial Year In Review
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison The nine of us attending the UUA General Assembly (GA), starting on June 21, are getting very excited! Six of us will attend in person, in Pittsburgh, and the rest will participate virtually. The six of us attending as delegates represent YOUR voices and thoughts as well as UUCWC … Continue reading We Are Your Voice – Share Your Thoughts and Your Wish List
