The Unitarian Universalist Association desires that congregations should be places that are safe from interpersonal violence and abuse. Our faith is a covenantal faith, and the lifeblood of our covenant is community. In religious communities, breaches of trust and safety undermine the foundations of our personal and communal covenants. Safe Congregation policies engage and educate [...]
Spring April is commonly associated with spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is a time of growth and the start of new life. At UUCWC, we will soon enter the spring of our second century and the start of a new ministry. Traditionally, spring is a time for celebration in many cultures. A traditional — [...]
In September 2011, The Board of Trustees of UUCWC approved a new document entitled “Starting a New Program or Project at UUCWC”. The purpose of this procedure is to have a process to guide the development and implementation of new projects and programs. All new programs or projects at UUCWC must have a sponsor. The [...]
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 [...]
