By Scott Cullen, Editor, CrossCurrents Since joining UUCWC a little over two years ago, Margaret Bar-Akiva has brought a rich tapestry of life experiences, shaped by a multicultural upbringing, personal loss, and a deeply held belief in human goodness. In this month’s Q&A, Margaret shares her unique faith journey—one that spans continents, traditions, and languages—as … Continue reading UUCWC Meet and Greet | Meet Margaret Bar-Akiva: A Journey of Resilience, Curiosity, and Community

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor This month, we’re pleased to introduce Jo Wiedman, a relatively new member of the UUCWC community who officially joined in December 2023 but whose sense of belonging began much earlier. After hearing about UUCWC from their partner, Colin Campbell, Jo attended their first service and immediately felt at home. “I … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet | Spirit, Service, and South Indian Dosas: Getting to Know Jo Wiedman

By Brian Tucker I invite you to ponder the life of Unitarian Universalist Minister, David Paladin, whose astonishing life story, artistic expression, curiosity, and teachings continue to have a profound impact on my life and exemplify the awakening of Shamanic imagination. David “Chetlahe” Paladin, a Unitarian Universalist minister and artist of Navajo and European heritage, … Continue reading Sacred Journeys: Embracing the Shamanic Within Our Unitarian Universalist Community

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents, Editor This month, we’re delighted to introduce—or reintroduce—you to longtime members Penny and Denny Rodgers. Since joining UUCWC in 2016, Penny and Denny have become deeply involved in the life of our congregation, contributing their time, talents, and love in countless ways. Denny, a self-described seeker “searching for truth,” who grew … Continue reading UUCWC Meet and Greet: Penny & Denny Rodgers

December 2024 It’s the End of the Year as We Know It with This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor I think we’re done here. At least for this year and this edition of UUCWC’s CrossCurrents. In this issue you’ll find Kim’s December Did You Know? video, Lisa Schilansky’s article on caring … Continue reading CrossCurrents December 2024

November 2024 Minimalism Rules in This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Less is more, at least when it comes to this month’s issue of CrossCurrents. And that’s okay. In this age of content, content everywhere, occasionally having less to read, offers a welcome respite from being bombarded with insane amounts of … Continue reading CrossCurrents – November 2024

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor It’s been over two months since Marilyn Gonzalez started her new job at UUCWC as church administrator. I’m sure some of you have had the pleasure of meeting her, while others have yet to have that opportunity. I met Marilyn during her first week at UUCWC. Since then, she’s helped … Continue reading Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Our New Church Administrator Marilyn Gonzalez

By Scott Cullen This is the time of year when I start planning the end-of-year Generations Service, scheduled for Sunday, December 29. It’s been a privilege to present this service for the past eight years, and I look forward to doing it again. For new members unfamiliar with the service, this is an opportunity for … Continue reading Talking About the December 29 Ge- Ge- Generations Service

Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook. Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook. CrossCurrents Undergoes a Digital Transformation by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Video may have killed the radio star, but digital transformation will only enliven UUCWC’s CrossCurrents. Indeed, the newsletter’s digital transformation moves into high … Continue reading CrossCurrents Undergoes a Digital Transformation

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Welcome to the first of an ongoing Q&A series featuring congregation members. In our first installment, Nick Mellis, the promoter behind the Cosmic Crossings concert series, discusses his inspiration for starting the series, the music, the challenges of running a non-profit concert series, and why UUCWC is an excellent venue … Continue reading Inside Cosmic Crossings with UUCWC’s Nick Mellis