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By Al Johnson, Earth and Climate Ministry Co-chair Allie’s Organic Garden is operated by UUCWC’s Earth and Climate Ministry (ECM) to provide produce for local food aid programs. All 2024 produce has now been harvested with the help of children in the Youth Faith Engagement Program in coordination with Julie Rigano, Family Ministry Director. Growing … Continue reading Allies’ Garden in 2024
November 2024 Minimalism Rules in This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Less is more, at least when it comes to this month’s issue of CrossCurrents. And that’s okay. In this age of content, content everywhere, occasionally having less to read, offers a welcome respite from being bombarded with insane amounts of … Continue reading CrossCurrents – November 2024
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By Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, Board of Trustees At the annual meeting in June, we projected a net income of at least $26,000 for the last fiscal year. We netted well over that and now have over $344,000 in non-restricted/cash reserve funds available. At the same meeting, we also approved a budget with a deficit of $37,200 and … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor It’s been over two months since Marilyn Gonzalez started her new job at UUCWC as church administrator. I’m sure some of you have had the pleasure of meeting her, while others have yet to have that opportunity. I met Marilyn during her first week at UUCWC. Since then, she’s helped … Continue reading Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Our New Church Administrator Marilyn Gonzalez
By Steve Saddlemire, Earth and Climate Ministry One of UUCWC’s best-kept secrets is our participation in The Watershed Institute (Pennington, NJ) River Friendly program. The program is open to nonprofits, individuals, and local businesses who seek to keep our region’s water supply clean and healthy. We were awarded Gold-level status in 2020 because of our strong policies and … Continue reading Eco-Leadership in Action: UUCWC’s Gold-Level River Friendly Initiatives for a Healthier Community
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry Last year’s chili fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Alliance (IFA) was so well-received that the Food Ministry has agreed to sponsor another this year in conjunction with the fabulous jazz band concert on Sunday, December 15th. Right after the 10 am service and before the noon concert (which … Continue reading Hungry Church and Concertgoers Will Love Our Bowl of Chili
By Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary In today’s contentious political climate, many feel drained, worried, and alienated—particularly those from underserved communities who fear for their rights and voices. Murray Grove stands as a sanctuary where people can reconnect with themselves, find peace in nature, and experience a community built on respect, inclusion, and healing. … Continue reading Murray Grove: A Sanctuary for Healing, Inclusion, and Community in Turbulent Times
And how will we nurture one another now? Gather this Sunday to remember and re-member how we will live into this still, and always, creative world.
We Are A Sanctuary People: An Election Message from UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt Forward Together: Anchoring in Community Post-Election Spiritual Grounding Join Side With Love, UUA Congregational Life, and UUA senior leadership for this special three-series event following the 2024 Election. Each event is at 8pm ET / 7pm … Continue reading Forward Together
