Category: Committee News

Racial Justice Ministry Sponsors Juneteenth Concert Fundraiser Featuring Baritone Keith Spencer

By Marcia Wittmann, Racial Justice Ministry Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This Juneteenth, UUCWC’s Racial Justice Ministry (RJM) is sponsoring We Shall Not Be … Continue reading Racial Justice Ministry Sponsors Juneteenth Concert Fundraiser Featuring Baritone Keith Spencer

2026 Auction Recap: More Joy to Share!  

by Barbara Drew, Auction Co-Chair “Create community, celebrate life, change the world” captures the essence of UUCWC’s mission. These words also apply to our annual auction, a fundraiser and a fun-raiser. Through the generosity and ingenuity of many congregants, the auction offered opportunities to share our joy, connect, learn, experience activities together, share interests, and … Continue reading 2026 Auction Recap: More Joy to Share!  

Summer Times Means Reading Time!

By Maria Baratta On the third Sunday of each month, you’re encouraged to check out new and old books from the borrow collections of our Racial Justice Ministry and Earth and Climate Ministry. In addition to books, the RJM collection includes several DVDs. Maybe you’re spending time at the beach or by the pool and … Continue reading Summer Times Means Reading Time!

Update from Right Relations Committee (RRC)

Update from Right Relations Committee (RRC) RRC has held two Listening & Imagining Circles to begin the process of updating UUCWC’s Congregational Covenant.  Twelve participants have reviewed the current covenant, shared their stories, and discerned some essential aspects around the topics of Promote Welcoming and Encourage Full Engagement.  Some beautiful insights that emerged from these … Continue reading Update from Right Relations Committee (RRC)

UUCWC and General Assembly

By Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs Greetings. This year’s UU General Assembly will be held entirely virtually. Here’s how that will affect us. Rather than organizing group participation in June, we plan to share selected highlights later in the year. This will include key lectures, such as the Ware Lecture, featuring retired Rev. Mariann Budde, … Continue reading UUCWC and General Assembly

Auction Update 2026: Sharing Our Joy!   

By Barbara Drew, Auction Committee Co-Chair UUCWC’s largest event—a fundraiser and fun-raiser all in one—is Friday, May 1. Is your calendar marked? Starting at 6:00 p.m., the Auction Kick-Off Party includes: • Refreshments—delectable finger foods, beverages, and desserts• Venetian Coffee Bar—new this year!• Showcase of about 80 physical items• Online registration assistance• The Boutique—jewelry, scarves, … Continue reading Auction Update 2026: Sharing Our Joy!   

What to Expect at Auction 2026 as We Share Our Joy!

By Barbara Drew, Auction Committee The highly anticipated UUCWC Auction, Sharing Our Joy!, is coming up! A variety of contributions are arriving, thanks to the generosity and creativity of our members. It’s not too early to start planning your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising event. Online bidding begins Saturday, May 2, at 9:00 a.m., … Continue reading What to Expect at Auction 2026 as We Share Our Joy!

Drivers Needed: Help Keep UUCWC’s Airport Ride Program Rolling

By Caryl Tipton As you may know, the UUCWC Transportation Fundraiser was paused during the pandemic. Since restarting in mid-2004, we have collected over $7,000 in donations for the church. How it works: volunteers respond to requests for rides to and from the Philadelphia or Newark airports, or local train stations. There is a set … Continue reading Drivers Needed: Help Keep UUCWC’s Airport Ride Program Rolling

UUCWC’s Partnership with Trenton Microloan Collaborative Featured inUU World Magazine

February 2026 The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, was recently featured in UU World, the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association, highlighting its partnership with the Trenton Microloan Collaborative (TMC), an initiative dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and returning citizens in Trenton and surrounding areas. TMC providesmicroloans and services to entrepreneurs who … Continue reading UUCWC’s Partnership with Trenton Microloan Collaborative Featured inUU World Magazine