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By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry When Food Ministry co-chairs Mike Muccioli and Jackie Thomas recently shared a few end-of-year statistics with the rest of the committee, we were astounded by the reach of our efforts. On a project-by-project basis, we tend to lose sight of what we have accomplished. In food drive donations … Continue reading Small Acts, Big Impact: Reflecting on a Year of Food Ministry Outreach
Inspired by a Japanese tradition, a new addition to the church grounds provides a quiet place for reflection, remembrance, and love carried on the wind. By Christine Piatek Most of us have undoubtedly noticed the wooden shelter with a vintage white rotary phone next to the curved Sanctuary wall as we’ve traveled along the paved … Continue reading Calling the Ones We Miss: The Healing Power of the Wind Phone
By Chris Piatek, for the Food Ministry Our next food drive, on behalf of the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC), will be on May 4, 11, and 18. Located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, BCOC’s mission is to reduce poverty and partner with the community to provide vital services that help families achieve stability and independence. The … Continue reading News from the Food Ministry for the Month of May
by Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry The Food Ministry team is deeply grateful for the congregation’s support of the Chili Fundraiser on December 15th. While the goal of the chili meal was to raise funds for charity, it also provided a fun time of fellowship before the Love Jazz Band concert that afternoon. We … Continue reading Highlights from the Food Ministry Team
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry Last year’s chili fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Alliance (IFA) was so well-received that the Food Ministry has agreed to sponsor another this year in conjunction with the fabulous jazz band concert on Sunday, December 15th. Right after the 10 am service and before the noon concert (which … Continue reading Hungry Church and Concertgoers Will Love Our Bowl of Chili
by Chris Piatek, Food Ministry Team Roland (Rollie) Rahn, a cherished UUCWC member for many years, was devoted to the Food Ministry and to serving the church in countless ways. Rollie had a passion for cooking and made meals for others whenever he could. When Rollie passed away in 2015, his wife Lori and daughters … Continue reading Roland Rahn Memorial Scholarship Supports Graduating Culinary Academy Students
by The Earth Ministry Team Next to the fence surrounding Allie’s Garden, we have a large compost bin that provides wonderfully nutrient rich, dark, decomposed organic matter that, when added to the soil, makes it better. The dark, humus-like end product starts with vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds, yard waste (grass and plant clippings, … Continue reading Composting at UUCWC
by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team Since the start of the pandemic, UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) has been periodically providing ready-assembled meals to Luther Arms Apartments, an affordable housing complex for seniors in downtown Trenton. On October 7th, a number of our members met with Rebecca James, Luther Arms’ Resident Service Coordinator, to take a … Continue reading The Food Ministry Team is Back in the Kitchen!
HomeFront has had a long-standing history of support from UUCWC. Since the start of the COVID pandemic and the increased cost of living over the last two years, the HomeFront client base has dramatically increased. Providing food items for these families continues to be a significant challenge. The UUCWC Food Ministry (FM) is once again … Continue reading HomeFront Halloween 2022 Donation Appeal
Allie’s Garden has a new sign! Wendy Stasolla and Roy Vogel collaborated on the project, with Roy providing yet another memento of fine woodworking. Thank you both! Three years of Covid haven’t stopped Allie’s Garden from flourishing and the Earth Ministry (EM) is grateful to Al Johnson, who undertakes the garden planning and the planting … Continue reading Allie’s Garden, Composting and More Earth News
