Council for Faith in Action

Food Ministry to Host Fellowship Hour on Jan. 22 – Join Them!

Jan 1st, 2012 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, Food Ministry, News & Events

The Fellowship Hour on Sunday, January 22, will be Hosted by the Food Ministry Team to Honor of YOUR Contributions to the Program. The Food Ministry program is very grateful for your generous contributions of food, time, money and energy  which has allowed us to provide over 800 well balanced meals during the first 8 months of [...]



Food Items Needed for Food Ministry – December 5

Dec 1st, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, Social Justice Committee

The UUCWC Food Ministry’s December meal for HomeFront folks is a Turkey Dinner!  Items needed from the congregation for donation by December 5th: Boneless turkey breasts (please put in kitchen freezer); Frozen mixed vegetables (please put in kitchen freezer); 100% juice packs (please put in cabinet pantry in back of kitchen). If you donate, please [...]



Put a Ribbon on Your Values This Holiday Season

Nov 28th, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, News & Events

From the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: The holiday season is upon us – it is the time of year to be thankful, spend time with our loved ones, and give surprises wrapped with ribbons and bows! As much fun as it is to give and receive, holiday gift giving can also reflect our values and [...]



CFA Update – Social Action Funds

Nov 27th, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action

UUCWC designates 50% of the weekly plate (other than pledges) to social justice efforts.  The Council for Faith in Action is responsible for the distribution of these funds.  Thanks to your support, we were recently able to: Fund the operating costs for UUCWC’s HomeFront Monday Night Tutoring Program for the current church year.  Thanks and [...]



UULMNJ Issues Workshop – Oct 29

Oct 24th, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action

Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey Fall Issues Workshop Saturday, October 29,  9:00am – 1pm at The Unitarian Society in East Brunswick It is time to register for the UULMNJ Annual Fall Issues Workshop to be held on October 29 at The Unitarian Society in East Brunswick.  This is open to anyone who would [...]



Council for Faith in Action – Meeting Postponed

Sep 12th, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action

The Council for Faith in Action meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 has been postponed.  Please heck back for the new meeting date, or contact Lynne Quinto.  Thank you.



Food Ministry Requests for September

Sep 1st, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, News & Events, Social Justice Committee

All food and financial donations are needed by Monday, September 5. The UUCWC Food Ministry is working hard to share that family feeling by providing another meal in September for HomeFront members. You can help put the “Home” in HomeFront by donating one or more of the following: Boneless ham Frozen mixed vegetables Juice boxes – [...]



UU-UNO Seeks Youth Envoy

Aug 2nd, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, News & Events

The UU-UNO is seeking a Youth Envoy Coordinator to manage high school aged youth engagement with the envoy program and the UU-UNO. This position runs August – December 2011 with the possibility of extension depending on funding. This is full time fellowship for a $2,000/month Stipend.  This is a great opportunity for a young person [...]



New York UUs Celebrate Marriage Equality

Aug 2nd, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, News & Events

From www.uuworld.org: The Rev. Julie Taylor and the Rev. Laurel Koepf got married two years ago at Fourth Universalist Society in New York City. It was a ceremony that was deeply meaningful, but without legal standing in the state of New York. Thursday they got married again and this time they got the legal part. [...]



Council for Faith in Action Update – July 2011

Aug 1st, 2011 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action

Because of your support through the 40% of the weekly plate designated for social justice efforts, recently we were able to make the following donations: UUCWC Food Ministry – $400 Initial funding for expenses for providing up to 80 evening meals on the second Thursday of each month for HomeFront.  The meals are delivered to three [...]