Author: Marilyn Gonzalez

UUCWC Named Honor Congregation for 33rd Year

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For the 33rd year, UUCWC has been named an Honor Congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Congregations are recognized for giving the full requested amount to the UUA Annual Program Fund, the single largest source of income for the work of our denomination. The certificate acknowledges that we have made this commitment and covenant … Continue reading UUCWC Named Honor Congregation for 33rd Year

Forward Together

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We Are A Sanctuary People: An Election Message from UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt     Forward Together: Anchoring in Community Post-Election   Spiritual Grounding Join Side With Love, UUA Congregational Life, and UUA senior leadership for this special three-series event following the 2024 Election. Each event is at 8pm ET / 7pm … Continue reading Forward Together

Giving Thanks

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By Susan Irgang As I end my 14 years at UUCWC, I want to share a few gratitudes.   To those who planned such a thoughtful and overwhelming retirement celebration, please accept my appreciation for a very memorable day. To those who made donations in honor of my retirement to Studio Route 29, a small nonprofit … Continue reading Giving Thanks

What’s Next for UUCWC?

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Your Board wants your ideas and priorities for UUCWC in the coming years. As we have largely accomplished the goals we set for ourselves in the last strategic plan, developed 10 years ago, it is time to take a new look at our future.  The pandemic created both challenges and opportunities for us to change … Continue reading What’s Next for UUCWC?

Food Insecurity Community Volunteer Opportunities

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The Food Ministry has established relationships with area organizations that fight food insecurity. The FM team has cooked for, organized food drives for, and made donations, including with CFA/FEFT matching funds, to many of them. All these organizations could use additional volunteers for their food pantries, meal preparation, and other food-related tasks. Volunteer opportunities that … Continue reading Food Insecurity Community Volunteer Opportunities

Poetry: Shannon TL Kearns Podcast with Rev. Kim Wildszewski

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Rev. Kim was recently interviewed by Shannon TL Kearns on the podcast Living the Process. In the episode, Creating Poetry Out of Grief, Rev. Kim discussed her role as a self-described “grief poet”. You can access the podcast here. To discover more of Rev. Kim’s poetry, you can explore or subscribe to textures.substack.com. 

Rev. Kim Wildszewski Appointed Poet Laureate of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation

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Rev. Kim Wildszewski, mother of Malcolm, has been appointed as the first Poet Laureate of the SUDC Foundation. REv. Kim’s poignant poetry adds a heartfelt touch to SUDC events, starting with a special poem for the 2024 Memorial Ceremony. Her role includes raising SUDC awareness and supporting those in grief. Rev. Kim also leads Lectio … Continue reading Rev. Kim Wildszewski Appointed Poet Laureate of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation