Category: DRE’s Blog

Engaging in Small Groups

This church year, the invitation is to deepen your Unitarian Universalist faith by living our congregation’s mission. As mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter, UUCWC’s mission is to Celebrate Life, Create Community and Change the World. We Celebrate Life by attending worship; Create Community by engaging in small groups, and Change the World by serving in … Continue reading Engaging in Small Groups

“Religious Education” is Now “Faith Engagement”

In August, the Board affirmed my request for a change of title to Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement. “Faith Engagement” is the name of the UUA office that supports faith development for children, youth and adults.  Why the name change from “religious education”? The term “religious education” connotes a 1950’s style of education with teachers … Continue reading “Religious Education” is Now “Faith Engagement”

Strengthening Connections

I am thinking of all of you as you live in the uncertainty of what the school year brings. Please know that UUCWC is here to help you through this challenging time with support, intention and grace. Whatever happens in the coming months, we are facing it together with the love and support of everyone … Continue reading Strengthening Connections

Summer Happenings

Children’s Summer ProgramUUCWC’s summer program for K-8th grade is called UU Kids Connect. It is virtual and nationwide, developed by seven religious educators in congregations in New York and New Jersey. (I am not one of the seven but I am helping with the program now). It is open to UU children across the country … Continue reading Summer Happenings

Meet the Family Ministry Team

by Colleen McCourt At UUCWC, we’re always looking to create, nurture and deepen connections and be in community with each other. In that spirit, the past year saw the formation of the Family Ministry Team, a group of congregants charged with exploring the diverse experiences and needs of families within the congregation. The members of … Continue reading Meet the Family Ministry Team

UUCWC Hosts Reading of “I Am Jazz” in Support of Transgender Children and Youth

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing will host a reading of I Am Jazz, a book by transgender teen and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation Youth Ambassador Jazz Jennings, on Thursday, February 27th from 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM in the church’s Crossings Room. Members of the community are welcome to attend. Three inclusive picture … Continue reading UUCWC Hosts Reading of “I Am Jazz” in Support of Transgender Children and Youth