Our Covenants With Each Other
The concept of covenant is most central to my understanding of what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist today. “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote” – and our Principles follow.
In the children’s Religious Education program, every … read more.
Chat with the Board – Sunday October 7
Did you ever wonder about the Board of Trustees?
What do they do?
How do they make decisions?
Who are they?
This Sunday several members of the Board of trustees will be holding its monthly question and answer session called a “Board Chat”.
Join us on Sunday, … read more.
A Personal View From a New Board Member
by Nina Todor, Trustee
I have attended many committees meetings before for church and work, never a board so this was something new for me…At the first meeting I was immediately struck by the efficiency of the meetings; the agenda is followed (amazing) there is a … read more.
8th Principle Adopted; Summer Workshop and Reading List
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 our UUCWC congregation voted by a supermajority to adopt the 8th Principle. This vote is an important step in our congregation’s racial justice journey which began back in the 1960’s. Where our collective journey goes from here depends on all … read more.
Polity – Faith Put Into Practice
Unitarian Universalism’s Fifth Principle, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,” goes hand in hand with the congregational polity of all UU congregations.
From the UUA Tapestry of Faith Lifespan Curriculum:
“Polity” is a … read more.
A Note From the Board President: Celebration
The 2017-2018 church year brings many opportunities for us to work toward the important board goal of Actively Celebrate Our Community: Look to the past, present and future to celebrate our community in all ways – big and small.
We are a community that has breadth … read more.
A Letter to our UUCWC Community
Dear UUCWC Community:
This fall, the UUCWC Board of Trustees adopted the ambitious goal to Institutionalize a Racial Justice Lens: Observe and decenter white-centeredness as part of congregational culture. Examine and adjust systems and processes in support of institutionalizing a racial justice lens.
It was this goal … read more.
Award Season Is Here
Award Season Is Here…and not just in Hollywood!
By Patrick Kahney, UUCWC Board of Trustees
As you’ve probably noticed, we are a very active community that puts a lot of time and energy into fulfilling our mission to give voice to societal concerns and reach out … read more.
How Decisions are Made at UUCWC
by Pete Rafle, Vice President, Board of Trustees
It has come to our attention that the working of the UUCWC Board of Trustees is something of a mystery to many of our members. Our community has steadily grown in the past three years so this is … read more.