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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 Wendy Stasolla, UUCWC Board of Trustees Looking back, we’ve had a few eventful months here at our beloved UUCWC. A successful stewardship drive was followed by a goal-busting auction fundraiser, both of which will help keep us on solid ground as we strive to change the world. We welcomed a new Director of Family … Continue reading Trustee Takeaways from the Last Few Months at UUCWC
Over the last three years, the Board, Staff and numerous leadership teams have worked diligently and transparently to create the most holistic and values-driven care we could provide during the Covid-19 public health emergency. We are so proud of the ways UUCWC has pivoted, grieved and grown. Now, in light of current public health conditions, … Continue reading UUCWC Lifts Vaccination Requirement for In-Person Participation
by Joe Schenk, Treasurer On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I present three topics for your consideration this month: Stewardship CampaignA huge thank you to the 73% of members and friends who have forwarded pledges for the coming year (July 2023 – June 2024). For those who have not pledged, it is easy to … Continue reading Highlighting Our Financial Health
by Heather Edwards, Trustee, Board of Trustees During this stewardship season, I’ve been reflecting on what UUCWC means to me and why I feel a responsibility to support our church both financially and through volunteering. If you had told me in my early twenties that a religious community would be such a central part of … Continue reading Why I Support UUCWC
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 a sense of ownership and relationship with all … Continue reading State of the Church Address: 2/26/23
by Michael Waas, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees According to the calendar, January and February are the depths of winter. This is typically the season for snow shovels and snow boots though, according to the weather, raincoats and umbrellas are more appropriate this year. This is also the season to begin planning the next church … Continue reading Reflecting, Envisioning and Planning for the New Church Year
by Jamie Evanini, Vice-President, UUCWC Board of Trustees Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means our thoughts turn to raking leaves, eating turkey, and remembering what we’re thankful for. On my own personal gratitude list, you’ll find UUCWC! I’m so grateful to have a community of people with whom I’ve had the chance to … Continue reading As We Head Into the Holiday Season, What Are You Thankful for at UUCWC?
We closed the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year with a $10k surplus (income exceeding expenses). Recorded Pledge Income lagged the amount recorded as pledges by over $40k – a concerning result that we are investigating. Expenses for the year were below budget, largely attributable to the reduced COVID – related staffing and facilities charges:• Staffing -$24k• Operations … Continue reading Treasurer’s Report – September 2022
By Maria Baratta, President, UUCWC Board of Trustees What does leadership look like to you? Maybe you envision something formal like a group photo of members of the G7 summit looking stern and ready to tackle the world’s economic problems. Or, you think of a tour guide processioning with all their travelers falling in-line like … Continue reading What Does Leadership Look Like To You?
