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By Wendy Stasolla, President, Board of Trustees As another calendar year winds down amidst the holiday hubbub, members of the Board of Trustees weigh in on why they’re grateful to be part of the action at our beloved UUCWC. In the words of Board Vice President, Karen Kent: “As the world continues to evolve in … Continue reading Grateful Hearts: Reflections from the UUCWC Board of Trustees
By Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, Board of Trustees At the annual meeting in June, we projected a net income of at least $26,000 for the last fiscal year. We netted well over that and now have over $344,000 in non-restricted/cash reserve funds available. At the same meeting, we also approved a budget with a deficit of $37,200 and … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
By Chris Marietti, Trustee It’s been a while since I’ve had the privilege of addressing the congregation. Not that I’ve been clamoring to do so. But I want to take a moment and talk about my experience as a new member of the Board of Trustees. The last time I shared my thoughts with you … Continue reading In Relation, Not in Service: Reflections from a New Board Member
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 Wendy Stasolla, President, UUCWC Board of Trustees As gardens around us begin to bloom, our beloved community is also poised for a blossoming as our long-awaited construction project is finally coming to fruition. After more than a few winters of waiting, we are closer than ever to our long-anticipated new beginnings. What began with … Continue reading Happy Blossoming!
by Jim Sanders, Finance Chair, and Denny Rodgers, Treasurer U.S. presidents declare in their State of the Union address each year that “the state of our Union is sound”; we too can say unequivocally that the state of our church is financially sound! We are in the first year of our tenure as financial leadership … Continue reading Mid-year Update on Our Church Finances
by Colleen McCourt, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees As we end another year together at UUCWC, I have been reflecting on all the gifts my family and I have received from our church – from the staff, the tech team, committees, and small group ministries – and all of you in our beloved community. In … Continue reading The Gifts of Our Faith
Karen Kent, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees, and Susan Irgang, Congregational Administrator Finding the best time for Sunday service to meet everyone’s preference is a challenge. In the past, UUCWC held two Sunday services – one at 9:00 a.m. and a second at 11 a.m. During the pandemic it was clear that only one service … Continue reading Worship Time Survey Results Are In!
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 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
