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UUCWC Steps Up and Attends General Assembly Virtually

July 28, 2022 • UUCWC

The Unitarian Universalist General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), was a multi-platform conference: in person in Portland, Oregon, as well as online for virtual attendees. UUCWC had nine attendees who all participated virtually. Six voting delegates represented our congregation in the UUA business meetings, and three other members were … Continue reading UUCWC Steps Up and Attends General Assembly Virtually

Welcoming New Director of Faith Engagement

June 16, 2022 • Susan Irgang

After months of an open and competitive search for a half time children and youth director of faith engagement, the search committee, staff, personnel committee and board of trustees are pleased to share that we have successfully hired for this position. Sarah Ahrens joined our staff as Director of Family Ministry beginning in July. Sarah … Continue reading Welcoming New Director of Faith Engagement

UUCWC Board of Trustees State of the Church Report – 2022

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

by Maria Baratta, President, UUCWC Board of Trustees We are entering the third year of a global pandemic and our church is not just surviving, but thriving. This is not to say we haven’t had losses or hardship; we have. But overall, we find that connections remain strong. Multi-platform attendance levels remain high with people … Continue reading UUCWC Board of Trustees State of the Church Report – 2022

Finance Grows and Becomes More Dynamic

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

by Steve Saddlemire, Chair, Finance Committee This church year was another one of change for UUCWC with the need for many ministries and committees to remain flexible and able to react quickly. The Finance Committee was no exception. As we approach the end of fiscal year 2022, we are proud about what we’ve accomplished to … Continue reading Finance Grows and Becomes More Dynamic

UUCWC Affirms Menstrual Equity

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

UU FaithAction NJ has launched an initiative to normalize the inclusion of free menstrual products in all restrooms. The Our Whole Lives (OWL) UU human sexuality program supports this initiative. Jami Thall, Reproductive Justice Task Force Co-chair, has written an article below explaining their goals and asking for congregations to support this work. UUCWC now … Continue reading UUCWC Affirms Menstrual Equity

UUCWC Joins Other UU Congregations in Anti-NRA Advertisement

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

In this day of instant change, responses sometimes need to be immediate. So, when Rev. Kim contacted UUCWC’s Council for Faith in Action-Faith Funding Expression Team (CFA-FEFT) one recent evening, asking about the possibility of supporting the call from a UU Congregation in Houston, response was near immediate. The First UU Church of Houston was … Continue reading UUCWC Joins Other UU Congregations in Anti-NRA Advertisement

Auction 2022: ‘Sing into Spring’ and We’re Still Singing!

June 5, 2022 • Barbara Drew

While the Online Auction ended Saturday, May 7th at midnight, the benefits of the auction keep on going! Our 3rd online auction, Sing into Spring, resulted in over $37,000 in funds raised (gross proceeds), with net proceeds exceeding our targeted budget. For the 4th year, pursuant to a congregational vote in 2018, UUCWC is able … Continue reading Auction 2022: ‘Sing into Spring’ and We’re Still Singing!

UUCWC Responds to Ukraine Need Abundantly

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

In March, Rev. Kim worked with the Council for Faith In Action ‘s (CFA) Faith Funding and Expression Team (FEFT) to consider creating a special appeal for Ukraine. Over two months, there was an effort to request special contributions for Ukraine Relief separate from the normal plate and CFA funding. Not surprisingly, UUCWC members responded … Continue reading UUCWC Responds to Ukraine Need Abundantly

Saying Farewell – I Hope You’ll Keep Singing

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

by Caryl Tipton, Director of Music Ministry If there’s one thing I leave you all as I retire, it’s that I hope you all keep singing, literally and figuratively! In worship, congregational singing is a way to connect, feel, change the vibration in the room and celebrate community. No matter if you think you can … Continue reading Saying Farewell – I Hope You’ll Keep Singing

Come Hear Dr. Ibram X. Kendi at UUCWC

June 5, 2022 • UUCWC

General Assembly (GA) will feature Dr. Ibram X. Kendi as the 2022 Ware Lecture presenter. To see this live, one needs to be registered for GA. However, we’re hoping to host a Ware Lecture Viewing Party in the Sanctuary on Saturday, June 25 at 7 pm EST. This is a wonderful opportunity and we hope … Continue reading Come Hear Dr. Ibram X. Kendi at UUCWC

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