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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
by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry About five years ago we wanted to save a few special perennials from the garden area now making way for our exciting addition and new entrance! We transplanted the purple and yellow iris plants and a few others to the parking berms. Little did we know then … Continue reading Garden of “Weeden” Is Lush and Fragrant!
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!
The work of exploring who we are as Unitarian Universalists continues as congregations and communities engage with the Article II Study Commission’s proposed revision to Article II of UUA Bylaws. In the months since amendments were submitted in February, UUs have come together in their communities and online to explore the shared values laid out … Continue reading Engaging Article II in Preparation for General Assembly: Article by Rachel Walden, UUA Communications Senior Manager for Digital and Marketing Strategy
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?
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!
by Mark Pokryska and Barbara Drew, for the Earth and Climate Ministry We have a solar system! No, we do not mean the planets, moon, and stars. Our building’s solar system is much closer – just a few feet above us as we move about the Sanctuary, the Crossings Room, and our classrooms. Our forty-four … Continue reading The Hidden Savings Above Us!
by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee The much-anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction is just days away! Now’s the time to plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Online bidding opens here on Saturday, May 4, at 9:00 am., and continues through Saturday, May 11, ending promptly at 9:00 pm. You’re invited to the In-person … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections! Auction 2024 Many Ways for Fun, Food and Fellowship!
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs With less than two months to go before the UUA General Assembly (GA), there is still time to register and attend via Zoom. GA is the annual gathering to conduct the business of our Association, together with workshops, lectures, and worship services. The business portion is comprised of General … Continue reading Important Read: General Assembly and UUCWC Delegates
Celebrate Earth Day, Week and Month with these ideas from Earth & Climate Ministry ( E&CM): – April 13th 9:00 am – Participate with UUCWC families in the Hopewell Clean Sweep litter pickup – April 16th 7:00 pm – Attend a multiplatform presentation at UUCWC – Climate Change and What You Can Do (see details below) – April 21st 10 … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day, Week & Month!
