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Each spring the Staff and Nominating Committee come to you excited and hopeful about what new leadership might be discovered in the inevitable turnover of committee and ministry positions. We know that congregational life not only requires all of us but invites each of us into new ways of caretaking and personal growth. It is … Continue reading A Unique Time To Serve
We are a mission driven congregation and faith. 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 ways that reflect our UU values and through UUCWC partnerships. In an effort to drill … Continue reading You are Invited to Participate in Doing Church Simply
Four years ago ministers all over the country and from every denomination wondered how they would speak a word of wisdom or hope. In preparation for the uncertainty of these next weeks, I found the sermon I offered you in November, 2016, in the form of a letter to the President Elect. I offer it … Continue reading A Letter to the President Elect
We hope that in the coming days and throughout the year you will return to the water ritual and blessing from our Water Ingathering service. Below are the instructions and blessing for you to repeat or make your own. I invite you to get the following items for this water ritual: A vessel water salt … Continue reading Who Has the Power to Bless? Water Ritual and Blessing
Dear Friends, I’ve heard from many of you that the sermon from August 16, on Punishment & Universalism, was especially timely and meaningful. Below are excerpts from that sermon. As always, you can listen to it in full on our website under worship and archives. I look forward to your continued reflections. With care, Rev. … Continue reading Punishment and Universalism
Friends, it has been good to be with you these last two Sundays. I know there have been some questions about my schedule and availability. I’ve shared my return plan with the Board and Staff leadership but wish to do so with all of you, as well. As you likely remember, in the summer months I … Continue reading Rev. Kim’s Summer Schedule
This past Sunday, Rev. Marlin Lavanhar spoke about how grief is like staring nose-to-nose with a painting. You can’t see anything else. You can’t even see the painting in all its detail; it’s all-encompassing. But then, with time, things start to come into focus; things beyond the image start to show up in the periphery. … Continue reading Showing Up For The Beloved Community
As the names of cis and trans black men and women, as well as non-binary folks who have died at the hands of those who are entrusted to protect and to serve continue to pile up in the streets, we the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing shout from the banks of … Continue reading Honoring Our 8th Principle To Racial Justice
Every day Malcolm’s death and absence descend on us in new ways. This cruel time has only been softened by the awe-inducing love of our villages. We are grateful for each of you and for the countless ways you have and continue to hold us up. We despise this new life but know there is … Continue reading Letter from Rev. Kim
Dear Friends, Of all the times I wrote out the script in my head – of our first conversation after sabbatical, I assure you, it did not sound like this. First off, I am still, somehow, I think, within the bounds of my sabbatical though you are in my thoughts and heart more so each … Continue reading Letter From Rev. Kim
