How to Let Your Light Shine at UUCWC
How to Let Your Light Shine at UUCWC
At UUCWC, your presence at service, whether in person or online, is enough, and it’s where your connections begin. Then, when you are ready, here are some ideas about how to spark more connections.
It starts with our mission. Actions supporting our three mission statements—Celebrate Life, Create Community, Change the World—can lead you to deeper connections and relationships.
What’s Next?
Want to be more involved? Take a look at ways to make connections at UUCWC and see what activities might interest you, nourish your spirit, and deepen your connections. Activities listed in italics take place as online or as multiplatform. Some of our most active committee and ministry members participate online. Be sure to check the monthly CrossCurrents newsletter and weekly UUCWC Announcements, which will have information about ways to join in now. One of those opportunities might be just the right size for you!
Making Connections at UUCWC
What social gatherings or small group ministries appeal to you?
To find out about participating, check here…
| Chalice Circles | Email Dir. Congregational Life |
| Crossing Chorale (Choir) | Email Music Ministry |
| Friday Night Sing Along Lectio Divina, Reading Poems Prayerfully | See the Weekly Announcement Emails |
| Neighborhood Potlucks | See the Directory* for a potluck near you *Email the office for a copy and password. |
| Small Group lunches: Just Us Ladies Into Eating and Talking (JULIETS) Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEOS) Eighties Group Socratic Group | For these and other groups that pop up throughout the year, check your Weekly Announcement emails. |
| Special Events and Concerts (many are multiplatform) | Check CrossCurrents and Weekly Announcement emails |
| Vespers monthly service on Wednesday evening | Email: Rev. Lisa |
The Congregational Engagement team can also help you find what’s next for you. Email us at congeng@uucwc.org. You can also reach out to our Director of Congregational Life, Robin Pugh, at rpugh@uucwc.org.
Here are some ministries and committees to which you can consider lending your talents.
Connecting at UUCWC
To others who enjoy what you like doing!
Get more information, including multiplatform opportunities…
| Children and Youth Group activities and events | Email: Family Ministry |
| Crossing Chorale (Choir) Musical events | Email: Music Ministry |
| Gardening – planting weeding, watering, trimming, cleanup | Email: Facilities: Grounds and/or Earth & Climate Ministry |
| Greeter/Usher | Email: Dir. Congregational Life |
| Indoor building projects (painting, etc.) | Email: Facilities: Building |
| Pastoral Care – cards, home meals, transportation | Email: Pastoral Care Ask about joining Lotsa Helping Hands |
| Social Justice Opportunities (e.g., rallies, writing representatives, book discussions, etc. | Email Council for Faith in Action Ministry or see the Directory** for specific ministry contacts ** Email the office for a copy and password. |
| UUCWC history | Email: Archivist |
| UUA General Assembly and denominational events (e.g., workshops) | Email: Denominational Affairs |
| Worship – associates, tech team | Email: Rev. Kim or Worship Tech |
| Want to go deeper? Learn about UUCWC positions in: Board of Trustees Endowment Finance Stewardship …and more. | Email: Congregational Engagement |
| Have ideas for faith activities that UUCWC might want to pursue or help fund? | Email: Faith Action Ministry or FEFT† † Faith Expression and Funding Team |