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In March, Rev. Kim worked with the Council for Faith In Action ‘s (CFA) Faith Funding and Expression Team (FEFT) to consider creating a special appeal for Ukraine. Over two months, there was an effort to request special contributions for Ukraine Relief separate from the normal plate and CFA funding. Not surprisingly, UUCWC members responded … Continue reading UUCWC Responds to Ukraine Need Abundantly
For the past month, UUCWC’s Council for Faith in Action (CFA), has been raising funds to go towards efforts coordinated by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). The UUSC had just identified two organizations in Ukraine for our support: Hungarian Helsinki Committee and FemFund. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee focuses on providing plain-language legal advice to … Continue reading UUCWC Joins in Aid to Ukraine
Our annual auction supports all that we hope to achieve in the coming year. Auction proceeds are a significant source of funding of our annual operating budget. Additionally, when there is a surplus, 50% of those monies are donated to a justice organization. This year, the Council for Faith In Action (CFA) has selected UrbanPromise … Continue reading Auction Proceeds Help “Change The World”
On Sunday, November 14, an exciting virtual conference will take place. It’s the 41st annual Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) Peace Conference, and UUCWC members are invited to participate. The Conference for Peace is preceded by a Multifaith Service for Peace featuring Sister Simone Campbell, as the preacher. Sr. Simone is the long-time Director of Network, the advocacy … Continue reading UUCWC Co-sponsors 41st Annual Coalition for Peace Action Conference
In September, Rev. Kim reached out to the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) regarding the growing needs of so many, from those in Afghanistan to Louisiana, to our own people suffering from Hurricane Ida. The list was overwhelming. How could we provide aid in an effective manner? CFA agreed that the 50% of each … Continue reading UUCWC Sends $1,900 to UU Disaster Relief Fund
The Council for Faith in Action (CFA) met in August to discuss its focus for the 2021-2022 church year. While we will continue to support our legacy organizations (See our September article on where contributions go), we will also monitor and fund the following four areas as needs arise this year: • Voting rights/ability to … Continue reading Council for Faith In Action Priorities for the 2021-2022 Church Year
Recent weather related issues caused tragedy in Lambertville, NJ. UUCWC has been there to help. Fisherman’s Mark, Lambertville’s food pantry and social services non-profit, quickly became the organizing group on the ground. Responding quickly, there was a call put forth to UUCWC members and friends for initial supplies, and many responded. As the days continued, … Continue reading UUCWC Continues to Help
Our last church year ended with an upbeat tone. Despite the challenges of COVID and lockdown, the year was a transformational one for giving and your Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry (FEFT). FEFT is the team within the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) responsible for determining how the 50% of the weekly plate … Continue reading UUCWC Generous To Those In Need–Here’s Where Your Contributions Go
by Steve Saddlemire, Faith Expression and Funding Team of the Council for Faith and Action Last Spring when everyone became aware of the “Coronavirus thing”, the expectation was that by mid-summer it would all be over. Summer turned into fall and now as we enter a new year, we are battling the worst surge of … Continue reading UUCWC Continues To Be Generous
Food Insecurity has been identified as a growing need in our local communities due to the pandemic. In June, the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) donated $1,000 to El Centro Food Bank (along with $1,000 each to three additional organizations addressing food insecurity). El Centro responded by sending a handwritten note saying, “…what an … Continue reading You Are Making a Difference Via UUCWC
