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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
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign We have great news this month! First, after several delays, we are finally on the Hopewell Township Planning Board agenda for February 23. Since the “larger footprint” plans we presented were already approved, we don’t anticipate any problem receiving approval for the project changes. Following zoning approval, Hopewell Township … Continue reading Capital Campaign Good News!
by Michael Waas, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees According to the calendar, January and February are the depths of winter. This is typically the season for snow shovels and snow boots though, according to the weather, raincoats and umbrellas are more appropriate this year. This is also the season to begin planning the next church … Continue reading Reflecting, Envisioning and Planning for the New Church Year
This is a season of holidays and holy days, where many of us will gather to share sacred and traditional rituals that reconnect us with community and mark important moments in our lives. Rituals at this time of year, from Kwanzaa and Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice and New Year’s—these celebrations and more—connect us to the enduring … Continue reading Holiday Greetings from UUA President
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team, and Sarah Burke, HomeFront Coordinator December is upon us and giving from the heart can make all the difference.Traditionally, our Monday Night Tutoring Program for the children of HomeFront has provided a holiday party. This year—we are back and are hoping to bring joy and excitement to many … Continue reading HomeFront Tutoring Holiday Party Returns!
by Peter A. Rafle, Sr., Right Relations Committee In our current era of misinformation and raised rhetoric, it has become even more important to possess the tools to resolve conflicts and create a basis for ongoing communication. One way of resolving conflict is to use the process of Compassionate Communication. Compassionate Communication enables an exploration … Continue reading The Practice of Compassionate Communication
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression and Funding Team Facilitator Our UUCWC mission consists of three pillars: Celebrate Life, Create Community, Change the World.As we close out the year the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) has been busy in areas of Community Action, including school boards, voting and democracy endeavors, and more! The Faith Expression … Continue reading Changing the World – How You Can Help
by Steve Saddlemire, Chair, Finance Committee One of the Finance Committee’s primary initiatives from last fiscal year (2021/22) was to formalize several of the processes we follow when conducting business for the church. This included developing policies and procedures for: • the Endowment Committee• addressing budget overruns• determining available cash in the operating reserve• operating … Continue reading Finance Committee Completes Major Initiatives
By Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry In advance of our December 11th concert at 12pm, I sat down with South Philly Big Band founder and bandleader, Chris Oatts, to learn a bit more about how this project began. Tell us a bit about yourself! Where are you from and what’s your musical background? My … Continue reading In Conversation with South Philly Big Band Founder Chris Oatts
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign On October 16, the congregation voted to move forward with the Capital Project, including incurring mortgage debt up to $400,000, should it be necessary. The Steering Committee will notify the selected contractor and ascertain when construction can begin. In the meantime, our attorney and our civil engineer will present … Continue reading Capital Campaign Project Update
