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by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In June, six of us will be representing UUCWC at General Assembly (GA). Five of us will travel to Pittsburgh; one will be a virtual delegate. What does this mean? Delegates are charged to vote on issues that impact us all. Delegates vote their conscience with the hope it … Continue reading General Assembly News
March 2023 Reprinted Newsletter article by Rachel Walden, UUA Communications Senior Manager for digital & marketing strategy. Image copyright Article II Study Commission As a community, we are part of a vibrant, living tradition. UU faith calls us to remain open to new insights and understandings of the world, its needs and possibilities. Our tradition invites faithful … Continue reading “Article II: The Conversation About What It Means to be UU” from the UUA
Reprint of a letter to UU communities from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray You all are so much in my heart. These are heartbreaking and terrifying times. An onslaught of oppressive laws and policies are threatening the well-being of our children, young people and adults, and the very fabric of communities. I know how hard … Continue reading Showing Up for Trans, Nonbinary+, and LGBTQIA+ Community
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs June will be here before you know it when our UUA General Assembly (GA) will meet in Pittsburgh. There is still time to register and attend. To date, Alison Streit Baron, Holly Bussey, Jennifer Ciccolini, Heather Edwards, Jim Sanders, Dan Tuft and Robin Pugh are attending as delegates. Heather … Continue reading UUCWC Prepares for General Assembly
Rachel Walden, of UUA Communications, shares this important update on the UUA Presidential election: This is a truly momentous year in Unitarian Universalism. As current UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray winds down her six-year term, delegates from UU congregations will elect a new UUA President in June. After the Presidential Search Committee nominated the Rev. … Continue reading UUA Presidential Election Updates from Rachel Walden, UUA Communications
Happy New Year! I am sending you care as we begin another year. This, 2023, is an important year for Unitarian Universalism. We are currently in a multi-year process to consider changes to our UUA Principles and Purpose. This process began in 2020 when the UUA Board appointed an Article II Study Commission. This is a dry name for such important … Continue reading A Message from Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Grey on UUA Principles and Purposes Changes
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs The 2023 General Assembly (GA) will be a multiplatform event taking place both in person and online. This year’s in-person location is in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; an easy drive. If enough of us go, we could carpool or rent a van! Join us from June 21 – 25, 2023 … Continue reading Join General Assembly FUUN with Other UUCWC-ers
(reprinted from UUA email 12/1/22 to congregations) The UUA Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has nominated the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as candidate for UUA President, for the 2023-2029 term. Rev. Dr. Betancourt is an experienced leader and theologian in Unitarian Universalism, including formerly serving as a professor at Starr King School for the Ministry, and … Continue reading UUA President Elections notice
The Unitarian Universalist General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), was a multi-platform conference: in person in Portland, Oregon, as well as online for virtual attendees. UUCWC had nine attendees who all participated virtually. Six voting delegates represented our congregation in the UUA business meetings, and three other members were … Continue reading UUCWC Steps Up and Attends General Assembly Virtually
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
