Category: Earth Ministry

Earth Ministry Book Sale Thanks & Meeting/Potluck Sunday, December 8

The Earth Ministry Team thanks all who donated books and supported us by making purchases/donations of the used books! Proceeds will be used for native plantings in UUCWC grounds. Earth Ministry will hold a potluck brunch and brief meeting in Room 202 on Sunday, December 8 at 11am to begin planning activities to recognize the … Continue reading Earth Ministry Book Sale Thanks & Meeting/Potluck Sunday, December 8

Up on the Roof Top

by George Faulkner, Co-Chair, Building Committee Up on the Rooftop… Reindeer Paws? No. But even better… solar panels! Many longer time members are aware that we installed solar panels in October 2008, and officially dedicated them in 2009. But unless you fly a drone over our property, newer members and friends might not be aware … Continue reading Up on the Roof Top

Earth Ministry Member of ISLES – Garden Support Network

Due to the generosity of a member of the Earth Ministry Team, UUCWC is a supporting member of ISLES, a Trenton-based nonprofit organization with a mission to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities.  ISLES sponsors a Garden Support Network with a variety of events, open to UUCWC members, listed in their calendar shown here: IGSN Calendar … Continue reading Earth Ministry Member of ISLES – Garden Support Network

Spring Cleanup 4/13 – Earth Ministry and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space

This spring, the Earth Ministry Team will participate in the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space’s clean up program.  They supply the bags and we are “paid,” yes, paid, for our volunteer efforts in the community.   We will cleanup the roadsides in our surrounding neighborhoods – what better way to show our land stewardship and … Continue reading Spring Cleanup 4/13 – Earth Ministry and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space

Cultivating Food – and Community Connections

by Julie Marlier, Earth Ministry Maybe you’ve heard about the amazing carrot fest at Allie’s Garden this past fall. Al Johnson, Earth Ministry co-chair and organic farming professional, led the 5th and 6th grade children’s religious education classes in a remarkable 57-pound harvest. Al, with help from other Earth Ministry members, keeps the garden going … Continue reading Cultivating Food – and Community Connections

What’s Brewing?

Are you a coffee drinker? Do you like the coffee served during Sunday’s fellowship hour? Most of that coffee is “Fair Trade” and Certified Organic. It’s what!? Fair Trade coffee is purchased directly from farmers or their co-ops, guaranteeing them a fair price. Organic coffee is grown without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can be … Continue reading What’s Brewing?

Have you Noticed? Little Things Can Make a Difference!

While big changes to UUCWC’s facilities understandably get the most attention, often it’s the little things that go unnoticed that can make a difference. See if you noticed these small improvements at UUCWC over the past few months: Special window film has been applied to west facing windows in the Sanctuary, thanks to an Endowment … Continue reading Have you Noticed? Little Things Can Make a Difference!