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Rev. Kim Wildszewski Appointed Poet Laureate of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation

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Rev. Kim Wildszewski, mother of Malcolm, has been appointed as the first Poet Laureate of the SUDC Foundation. REv. Kim’s poignant poetry adds a heartfelt touch to SUDC events, starting with a special poem for the 2024 Memorial Ceremony. Her role includes raising SUDC awareness and supporting those in grief. Rev. Kim also leads Lectio … Continue reading Rev. Kim Wildszewski Appointed Poet Laureate of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation

Endowment Fund Announces Awards

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by Bonnie Gilbert, Co-chair, Endowment Committee The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce that, due to the growth of the fund during 2023, grants could be awarded this year. After reviewing applications from various committees and ministries, the Endowment Committee made these awards: To the Earth and Climate Ministry for work in the mechanical room … Continue reading Endowment Fund Announces Awards

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride

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by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry My first Pride in Philly in 2018 was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The queer and trans community in the city helped me reach new levels of growth. With their continual support since I moved here, I have not only grown but more importantly … Continue reading Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride

We Are the Church that Matters – A Word From Finance

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by Jim Sanders, Outgoing Chair, Finance Committee After a wonderful review of our congregation’s year by Reverend Kim at the Annual Meeting on June 2, we presented, and the congregation overwhelmingly approved, our Church’s budget for the new year that begins July 1, 2024. The continuing good fiscal health of the congregation and our prudence … Continue reading We Are the Church that Matters – A Word From Finance

Celebrating Our Connections, Our Success: Thank You to Our Community!

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by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee A New Orleans Feast, Mandala Immersive Art Workshop, Self-guided Tour of Hidden Philly Gems, and a Silver UU Chalice Medallion may not seem to have a common link, but they do – they all were offers in our auction “Celebrating Our Connections!” And they were all offered by the … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections, Our Success: Thank You to Our Community!

Where to Start?

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by Lisa Schilansky, Intern Minister I was having a conversation the other day about how Generation Z and those younger are growing up in a completely different world than Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation. The early 2000s brought the “Breaking News” panic crawl to every news story, and ten years later those … Continue reading Where to Start?

Happy Blossoming!

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by Wendy Stasolla, President, UUCWC Board of Trustees As gardens around us begin to bloom, our beloved community is also poised for a blossoming as our long-awaited construction project is finally coming to fruition. After more than a few winters of waiting, we are closer than ever to our long-anticipated new beginnings. What began with … Continue reading Happy Blossoming!