Can someone be nonreligious and a Unitarian Universalist at the same time? While UUs have no dogma or creed, Unitarian Universalism is recognized as a religion. What is the connection between a liberal faith and being a nonreligious person? To hope, to care, to love. These are emotions that define the human experience. We all [...]
UUCWC’s bylaws help to govern us. It’s been a while since they were substantially revised. A subgroup of the Board of Trustees is working to revise the bylaws to ensure consistent direction in questions of governance and to make sure they’re current. This will be done over a period of several years. This year, we’ll [...]
Most, if not all, of us have just celebrated a new beginning — the start of the year 2012. Many cultures begin their new year at a different point in time, but all have one common theme that is celebrated by the human species: sharing the joy that a new day is upon us. This [...]
This post is guest-written by Holly Bussey, vice president of the Board of Trustees. Last June, Charles announced his retirement effective June 30, 2012. Since then, the Board of Trustees has provided initial information about the steps we’ll take to transition to our next settled minister. Still, we’re sure that you have questions. The board [...]
One of the Board’s goals this year is to review the governance structure of UUCWC — that is, how are we put together and how do we get things done? The strength of most not-for-profit groups lies in their boards, committees, and volunteers, who act as an organization’s advocates. UUCWC is no exception; we pride [...]
The time for pondering is over. The work has begun. The Board of Trustees has approved the following goals and objectives for the upcoming year: GOAL – Following UUA guidelines, hire a transitional minister for UUCWC. OBJECTIVES Contact and meet with a UUA representative to learn about the new UUA guidelines by October 15. Develop [...]
86,400.* A number? Something more? Time. Together. The UUCWC Board of Trustees, along with Charles and Robin, spent the third weekend in August with Gini Courter, the UUA moderator and a nationally recognized speaker on collaboration. Her role was to lead the board and staff on a retreat to guide the board in preparing goals [...]
At this time of the year, most people are looking to escape the heat. A dip in the pool, an ice cream cone, a large shade tree, and a chilly air-conditioned room are several ways people may cool off. How does the Board of Trustees escape the heat? We go on a retreat to a [...]
The Board of Trustees wishes you greetings as we begin a new church year at UUCWC. As the new president of UUCWC, it is my pleasure to welcome our new members to the board: Maria Baratta, George Faulkner, and Jon Holcombe. And I thank our continuing members: Holly Bussey, Bernice Husk, Steve Fishbein, Lynn Hanson, [...]
Wow - and just like that, the two years are over. Granted, during budget meetings it didn’t really seem to be going by quickly, but now as I look back it all seems to have sped by. I don’t feel as if I have anything pithy to say, but I feel like I should have something [...]
