Committees
The Adult Religious Enrichment (ARE) Committee is a key part of community life at UUCWC. ARE offers a variety of venues for adults of all ages, to explore their personal spiritual journey in a safe, tolerant, supportive and caring environment. ARE helps to coordinate workshop facilitators with their classes/workshops, promote these opportunities to the congregation and community at large, and work with related committees in developing and offering further opportunities to explore our UU goals in the context of personal development.
Arts Committee
The Arts Committee endeavors to offer arts-related activities to church members and to members of the surrounding community that will engage their thoughts and spirits and will also support the greater community.
Building Committee
The Building Committee is composed of a group of people who help with building repairs and maintenance – everything from changing light bulbs and purchasing paper towels to overseeing major roof repairs. The Committee is also responsible for long-range planning for the replacement of major mechanical systems (e.g., heating and air conditioning) and enhancement of our building (e.g., solar panels).
The Caring Committee provides support, caring and outreach to the UUCWC community as well as to each other. Support services provided include transportation to doctors and medical facilities and for other essential needs; home and hospital visits; emergency food shopping and meals; essential errands; adult companionship; cards notes and email and calls to offer support, and memorial service receptions. The caring ministry maintains a database of helpers who can be called upon to support the work done by the committee when a particular need arises.
The Committee on Ministry (COM) serves as an advocate and support for the members of the UUCWC community and serves as overseer of all aspects of ministry within the church. As such, the mission of COM is to:
- Advocate for the well being of the church’s ministry, with the understanding that all programs and activities are an opportunity for ministry,
- Educate the congregation about the church’s vision and mission and explore how we bring the statements into the life of the church and into our lives,
- Assure that there is regular assessment of both professional and lay ministry in order to make recommendations as needed that focus on potential and elevate the strength of the church’s ministry, and
- Act as an agent of transformation by developing and promoting processes that focus on justice, reconciliation and restoration of right relationships.
The Communications Committee is responsible for external communications and selected internal communications that advance internal and external awareness of UUCWC and its mission. The committee works to ensure that communications within the church are maintained and disseminated to the congregation in a timely manner, and to publicize UUCWC and its news, events, and activities to the greater community.
Denominational Affairs Committee
The Denominational Affairs Committee educates and disseminates information to the congregation regarding concerns, initiatives and activities of the Unitarian Universalist faith as a whole. This includes information at the District and Continental level (UUA). Additionally, it is a goal to help connect the UUCWC congregation to the larger faith.
The Endowment Committee administers UUCWC’s endowment fund, and through a grant making process, annually distributes funds for special projects in accordance with the UUCWC bylaws.
- Coordinates activities that foster camaraderie for visitors, new members and long term members alike, to provide a sense of community;
- Coordinates the weekly after-service fellowship/coffee hours;
- Sponsors activities that appeal to a broad spectrum of churchgoers, open to all, in keeping with the UUCWC mission statement.
The mission of the finance committee is to provide accurate, objective, and timely management of the church’s finances. This includes preparing an annual operating budget consistent with UUCWC’s vision, mission, and priorities, overseeing the annual budget with proactive anticipation of deviations and development of contingency plans, and preparation of tracking reports for use by the Board and committee chairs.
The Fundraising Committee raises funds for the general church budget. To fulfill this charge we sponsor a number of activities throughout the year. There are activities that have been old “faithfuls” year after year such as the Auction or the Scholastic Book Fair. We also try to introduce some new activities each year that mix it up a bit, such as a Karaoke and a wreath sale. These diverse events are fun, practical and social events to enjoy with your church community.
Green Sanctuary Committee and Sustainability Circle
The Grounds committee is responsible for the maintenance of our lovely five acre grounds including lawn care, several gardens, tree care and planting, the memorial garden, paved surfaces, parking snow removal and the meditation trail. The committee continues to develop our master plan and holds spring and fall Saturday cleanup days each year.
The Membership Committee serves as a welcoming presence to all, especially visitors and new members. We keep a record of visitors and work with the Membership Liaison to follow up and offer any information about the denomination and UUCWC. The committee keeps an account of membership and provides this to the UUA. We coordinate Ushers and Greeters and welcome new members twice a year at a service and shared meal. Membership guides those ready to join on a suggested path to membership. We maintain the brochures in the lobby and share membership news in the monthly church newsletter.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is charged with preparing a slate of candidates for Board and Committee Chair positions which have become available, as well as proposing candidates for any vacancies during the church year. The committee is working towards changing the approach of the committee to become more focused on leadership development, rather than just “filling positions.”
Religious Education Committee for Children and Youth
The Religious Education Committee for Children and Youth works to support and enhance UUCWC’s RE program for children and youth. RE programming is provided at both services during the academic year for youth at pre-K through high school levels, as well as over the summer months.
The Social Justice Committee’s role is evolving under the umbrella of the new Faith in Action Council. We continue to provide opportunities for members and friends of the congregation to participate in social service projects, such as collecting money, donating food and clothing, and supporting senior citizens and youth programs. The SJC is continuing our longstanding commitment to local organizations, including Loaves and Fishes, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), Morrisville Food Center, Coalition for Reproductive Choice, A Woman’s Place, WomenSpace, and the Homeless Shelter in Levittown.
The Stewardship Committee plans and implements the annual canvass to enable UUCWC to have the financial resources to fulfill its mission and vision. The Canvass reminds us of our responsibilities and the need to pledge support, both financial and of time, and keeps us informed about the needs of the community.
Worship Associates
It is the mission of the Worship Associate Committee of UUCWC to facilitate and create worship services that support and enhance the vision and mission of this liberal faith community and of Unitarian Universalism.