Kim’s December Did You Know? Video
Let’s end 2024 with another Did You Know? video from Kim originally recorded earlier this month, highlighting the many events that have taken place and UUCWC throughout the month.
Category: Minister’s Blog
Kim’s November Did You Know Video?
Watch the latest highly recommended installment of Kim’s Did You Know? video series.
Kim’s October Did You Know? Video
Watch the latest installment of Kim’s Did You Know? video series.
Poetry: Shannon TL Kearns Podcast with Rev. Kim Wildszewski
Rev. Kim was recently interviewed by Shannon TL Kearns on the podcast Living the Process. In the episode, Creating Poetry Out of Grief, Rev. Kim discussed her role as a self-described “grief poet”. You can access the podcast here. To discover more of Rev. Kim’s poetry, you can explore or subscribe to textures.substack.com.
The Possibilities of Our Generosity
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski Everyone keeps saying: This is a once in a generation moment! And perhaps they’re right: The capital project, the staff team, the ways we are rethinking the use of our space and the way we engage our children, the depth of our relationships, the power of ritual and song, the purpose … Continue reading The Possibilities of Our Generosity
Our Commitment to Family Ministry Is Sacred
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski As you know, this month we’ve had a transition in our Family Ministry program and are currently utilizing the long term skills and presence of Robin Pugh and the ongoing generosity of time and commitment from a small but mighty lay teacher team to fill in the gaps. As I said … Continue reading Our Commitment to Family Ministry Is Sacred
Creating Space For Our Joys and Sorrows
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski At the end of August, we turned the service over to the ritual of Joys & Sorrows, something we hadn’t done in full since March of 2020. You can find the homily I shared to reintroduce us to this beloved tradition below. Since that service I have heard from so many … Continue reading Creating Space For Our Joys and Sorrows
When We Are the Whale in the Jonah Story
This month, I share the Meditation Prayer offered on September 19, 2021 in honor of Yom Kippur, wherein the Jonah story is read each year in Jewish synagogues and homes, and as part of the conclusion of our series on Trauma. The full service is available here. This morning I’m going to ask us to … Continue reading When We Are the Whale in the Jonah Story
On Gathering Again
This is an edited excerpt from Rev. Kim’s July 24th sermon on reopening and regathering. You can hear the whole sermon here: https://www.uucwc.org/services/small-circles/ For over a century, UUCWC has been building something beautiful, intricate, vibrant and communal. It has taken the patience and vision of monks creating the gorgeousness of a sand mandala. And, just … Continue reading On Gathering Again
Update from Rev. Kim: September 12 Worship Service
As you know, our goal since July was to reopen the church for small groups and meetings in August and, with limited attendance and other boundaries, to reopen the sanctuary for Sundays beginning September 12. Because of the rise in positive COVID cases, we were not able to remain open throughout August and are not … Continue reading Update from Rev. Kim: September 12 Worship Service