The Grounds Committee would like to thank all those who have stepped up to volunteer to mow the lawns this summer. We are so grateful to you! As of now, we are still in need of substitute mowers, who can step in if somebody is suddenly unable to fulfill their commitment. We are also in [...]
Spring is finally here, but help is needed to repair the damages of the harsh winter. Please join the Grounds Committee on April 30th at 9:00AM for our annual spring clean-up and new plantings. Caring for our property is a big job best done collectively. Many volunteers are needed to insure a successful and productive [...]
The Grounds Committee will be having a spring planting day on the 30th of April, to establish our two new gardens, as well as maintain our existing ones, so please plan on saving the date! We would also like to extend a large “thank you” to the ROMEOs, who donated a substantial amount of money [...]
This winter, the UUCWC website will post snow closing announcements if Sunday services must be cancelled because of inclement weather. Rev. Stephens, in consultation with the Board president and the Grounds Committee Chair, will determine if church services need to be cancelled. If Sunday services are cancelled, a message will be posted on the home [...]
This past Saturday, some stalwart church members turned out for a work day to help ready some new garden beds for planting come spring time. Our grounds are maintained by our members and as Grounds co-chair I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have come out for our three work days this summer. (click through to see pictures of the work day!)
I am often astonished by the exuberant, almost giddy, amount of waste there is in the natural world. Consider the way a dandelion spreads its seeds, hurling so many in the air in the hopes that a few will take root.
On this beautiful, sunny Saturday, while many members were inside working hard on our Religious Education programs, I had the pleasant job of puttering in the shed while the kids played on the swings, and taking a walk around the perimeter of the grounds.
Spring is here, and the grass is growing, the gardens are ready for new flowers, and the trees need pruning! The Grounds Committee will be meeting on April 25th at 12:15, in room 103. We will be discussing our Spring Beautification Day, which will be on May 8th, the lawn mowing schedule, our water quality [...]
What can you do as an individual to impact the state of our environment? There are so many things that can be done to link environmental improvement to social improvement. Activist and dynamic speaker, Van Jones, former aid to President Obama, founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and the UUA 2008 Ware Lecture [...]
The Grounds Committee is holding its annual Fall cleanup date, Saturday, Oct. 24. Yes, it’s work… but fellowship, fun, and the pride of keeping our church grounds beautiful are the rewards. And we’ll keep you fueled — food and beverages will be provided to all who come to help. We’ll start at 9:00 am — [...]
