So many things, actually. New board members, our Fall retreat to define Board goals for the year, the new Community Connector and Rental Coordinator positions, and our wonderful programming to Create Community, Celebrate Life, and Change the World! – Bob Alt I’ve recently joined the Stewardship Committee and am interested to see what we can … Continue reading What Has You Excited About the Upcoming Year at UUCWC?

Sandee on a hike in the Adirondacks. By Scott Cullen Sandee Steinberg found her way to UUCWC in 2018, thanks to a recommendation from her eldest son, Ben, who had attended a couple of times and thought she might feel at home here. He was right. Sandee became a member in 2019 and has since … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: Sandee Steinberg Finds the Community She Was Seeking

Recently, we asked various UUCWC members how they spent their summer vacation. This is what they shared. Northern Michigan, relaxing with family and friends, and enjoying time on a lake. – Bob Alt Now that we are empty nesters, my husband and I don’t plan many summer vacations. We vacation at other times of the … Continue reading How I Spent My Summer Vacation: UUCWC Members Share Their Adventures

Last month we asked congregants what books were on their summer reading lists. Because we had so many responses, we turned this into a two-part segment. As you will continue to see, UUCWC congregants are prolific readers. I got on an Elizabeth Strout kick. I still haven’t read Olive Kitteridge, but I have read: My … Continue reading What Books Are on Your Summer Reading List? Part 2

Community Connector Paul Muñiz brings a sociologist’s perspective, a passion for building relationships, and plenty of curiosity to UUCWC. By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor When Paul Muñiz began his new role as UUCWC’s first Community Connector in August, he stepped into a position that is still intentionally taking shape. His goal is to strengthen relationships, … Continue reading Building Connections One Relationship at a Time

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this summer edition of CrossCurrents. My vision was to create a special summertime edition because I receive fewer CrossCurrents contributions this time of year. Here’s what I did. I emailed more than 100 members of the congregation a list of summer-themed … Continue reading Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer

There were a couple of local church festivals and local farm shows that we would look forward to for months. Rickety rides, junk food, and no parental supervision for a couple of nights were absolute bliss for me. – Maria Baratta Making up plays in my basement. Only place to stay cool! – Beth Brasor … Continue reading What Was Your Favorite Summer Activity When You Were a Child?

by Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee We are in the final stages of preparing the church budget for fiscal year 2026–2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The process began in late fall 2025, when we asked committees, ministries, and staff to estimate their expenses and anticipated income. The Personnel Committee … Continue reading Finance Committee Update

by Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee We are more than halfway through the 2025–2026 fiscal year, and I’d like to share an update on the church’s finances and our budget process. We began planning the 2026–2027 budget in November by asking committees, ministries, and staff for projected expenses. A major component is staff compensation. The … Continue reading Mid-Year Financial Update and Budget Outlook