Author: Susan Irgang

UUCWC seeks Worship Audio/Visual (A/V) Tech Coordinator

UUCWC is looking to hire a Worship Audio Visual Tech Coordinator responsible for managing collaboratively the audio/video and other technical support for multi-media streamed and/or live presentations through Zoom or other platform for the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC). This position will report to the minister for scheduling and task assignment, while coordinating … Continue reading UUCWC seeks Worship Audio/Visual (A/V) Tech Coordinator

Reverend yadenee hailu Welcomed to UUCWC’s Ministerial Team

The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC) will welcome Reverend yadenee hailu to its online pulpit from May 2 to July 18th, while Parish Minister Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski is on parental leave.  Rev. yadenee hailu (she/her) is the community minister of blk earth, a Black centered spiritual wellness project in Tulsa, OK, USA. Rev. … Continue reading Reverend yadenee hailu Welcomed to UUCWC’s Ministerial Team

Annual Pledge Campaign Update

As of April 2nd, 180 members, friends and visitors have responded to the 2021/22 Annual Pledge Campaign, for a total pledge of $402,000. Eighty-eight pledge units have increased their pledge for an average increase of 5%. Thanks to everyone who has pledged, and especially those who have increased. However, we are still $16,000 less than … Continue reading Annual Pledge Campaign Update

Addressing the Climate Crisis

by Leslie McGeorge and Geri Koblis, Earth Ministry Team As the 51st Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, the Earth Ministry Team is highlighting the climate emergency. There is a consensus among most scientists that the climate crisis is a substantial, if not existential, threat to humans and the world’s ecosystems. With business as usual, … Continue reading Addressing the Climate Crisis

Beloved Community: What Is It And How To Get There?

by Mike Wilson “Love is creative and redemptive. Love builds up and unites; hate tears down and destroys. The aftermath of the ‘fight with fire’ method which you suggest is bitterness and chaos, the aftermath of the love method is reconciliation and creation of the beloved community. Physical force can repress, restrain, coerce, destroy, but … Continue reading Beloved Community: What Is It And How To Get There?

What You’ve Been Missing

by Sandy Muccioli, Chair, Nominating/Leadership Task Force Several weeks ago, the Board-appointed Nominating/Leadership Task Force started hosting weekly zoom meetings after Sunday worship services to bring awareness to the volunteer/service opportunities at UUCWC. These are not breakout rooms, but a separate zoom meeting with the link posted in the chat and also on the UUCWC … Continue reading What You’ve Been Missing

Endowment Grants Approved

by Bonnie Gilbert and Meghan Horn, co-chairs, Endowment Committee The Endowment Committee is happy to report that due to good performance from our investments we were able to fund four requested projects. The nursery plans for new furniture, toys and decoration; the Music Ministry will be able to hire musicians of color; a replacement meditation … Continue reading Endowment Grants Approved

2021 Spring Auction: There’s something for everybody!

by Marcia Wittman The much-anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction, “Together Wherever We Are,” is right around the corner! Online bidding opens Saturday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m., and continues through Saturday, May 8, ending at 11:59 p.m. So now’s the time to look ahead and plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Preview some … Continue reading 2021 Spring Auction: There’s something for everybody!

Rachel Hansen Rejoins Staff!

Beginning in April, Rachel Hansen has rejoined the UUCWC staff as our Office Assistant. We are delighted to welcome her to our team and members of the congregation can reach her at assistant@uucwc.org starting April 12, 2021. Rachel will be working limited hours so please allow several days for responses to any emails.