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Climate Justice Congregational Actions: Opportunities for Input

September 29, 2025 • UUCWC

by Leslie McGeorge, co-chair, Earth & Climate Ministry (ECM) As we continue to build on our March 2025 Climate Justice Dialogues, we seek your help in developing plans for action within local communities such as Trenton and Morrisville. Such input builds on our March 2025 Climate Justice Dialogs session (See the April CrossCurrents article.). Possible … Continue reading Climate Justice Congregational Actions: Opportunities for Input

Reuse! Recycle! Repurpose! Let UUCWC Help You!

September 29, 2025 • UUCWC

By Janet Hubbard, Earth & Climate Ministry Have you noticed the five bins in various UUCWC hallways and lobbies (their locations have shifted with construction)? They are meant for the collection of used coffee pods, dental items (brushes, floss sticks, tubes), party paper goods, and chip bags. Several years ago, the Earth and Climate Ministry’s … Continue reading Reuse! Recycle! Repurpose! Let UUCWC Help You!

Good Green News: Focusing on the Positive

September 29, 2025 • Barbara Drew

Compiled by Barbara Drew, Earth & Climate Ministry Following is a brief synopsis of news from various local, state, and national sources compiled by the Earth & Climate Ministry. Send news items for consideration in the next CrossCurrents to earthministry@uucwc.org.

Help Us Choose a New Name for FEFT Ministry

September 29, 2025 • UUCWC

By Holly Bussey on behalf of the soon-to-be-renamed FEFT Ministry You are probably familiar with the descriptive names of our sister ministries, such as Food and Racial Justice, but our name, the acronym FEFT, fails to accurately describe what we do. Because of this, we would like to change our name to something that reflects … Continue reading Help Us Choose a New Name for FEFT Ministry

UUCWC Meet & Greet: Bonnie & Bernie Ruekgauer

September 29, 2025 • Scott Cullen

Above: Bonnie and Bernie on vacation in Maine. By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor For nearly half a century, Bonnie and Bernie Ruekgauer have considered UUCWC their spiritual home. The couple joined the congregation in 1976, just as the church was establishing itself at its Washington Crossing location, and they have been vital to its growth … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: Bonnie & Bernie Ruekgauer

UUCWC Named Honor Congregation for 33rd Year

September 8, 2025 • Marilyn Gonzalez

For the 33rd year, UUCWC has been named an Honor Congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Congregations are recognized for giving the full requested amount to the UUA Annual Program Fund, the single largest source of income for the work of our denomination. The certificate acknowledges that we have made this commitment and covenant … Continue reading UUCWC Named Honor Congregation for 33rd Year

Congregational Engagement News: UUCWC Group Leaders’ Guide Available

August 8, 2025 • UUCWC

By Martha Bell and Holly Bussey, Congregational Engagement Ministry UUCWC honors its incredible leaders in various ways—during chalice lightings, through words from our ministers, and through leadership recognitions. Another way we can show our appreciation is by providing resources to help everyone become better volunteers and leaders. That’s why members of the Congregational Engagement ministry … Continue reading Congregational Engagement News: UUCWC Group Leaders’ Guide Available

Spotlight on Family Ministry: Many Ways to Get Involved

August 8, 2025 • UUCWC

By Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement There is something truly special about helping kids with their spiritual development. Participating in Family Ministry offers a unique kind of worship that not only allows you to be silly and spontaneous but also provides adults with a life-enhancing opportunity to listen to our children, nurture their sense of belonging, … Continue reading Spotlight on Family Ministry: Many Ways to Get Involved

Roland Rahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Supports Culinary Academy Graduates

August 8, 2025 • UUCWC

by Marcia Wittmann, Food Ministry Roland (Rollie) Rahn, a cherished UUCWC member and co-founder of the Food Ministry, believed that no one should ever go hungry. He loved cooking, and his mission was to prepare meals for the underserved whenever he could. After Rollie passed away in 2015, Lori, his wife, and Renae and Natalie, his daughters, … Continue reading Roland Rahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Supports Culinary Academy Graduates

Support UUCWC Every Time You Grocery Shop—It’s Easy!

August 8, 2025 • UUCWC

By Holly Bussey and Steve Saddlemire for the RaiseRight Team We all need groceries, so why not help UUCWC while you’re at it? Whether you shop at Acme, ShopRite, Giant, or another store, you can support the church simply by purchasing gift cards through RaiseRight. Here’s How It WorksStop by the RaiseRight table in the … Continue reading Support UUCWC Every Time You Grocery Shop—It’s Easy!

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