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by Mary McKillip, Chair, Racial Justice Initiative My son (white, almost 12) and I both read The Hate U Give this month. The novel is written from the perspective of a black teenage girl dealing with the police shooting of a black male teenage friend. My son is a voracious reader of science fiction, but … Continue reading Childhood Memories (RJI)
By Hannah Gallo, Ministerial Intern I remarked to my fiancee the other day that I missed some things about urban ministry–the immediacy of the need, the fact that people I’m serving are living on the street, or haven’t had a hot meal in a day, or struggling mightily to keep it all together. But in … Continue reading Life is About Loss
by Jim Erb, Chair, Endowment Committee UUCWC has an exciting opportunity to take advantage of special funding that would strengthen/enhance the financial stability of UUCWC for the future! Five members of our congregation have taken advantage of this opportunity; their bequests to UUCWC total $177,000 and the amount that UUCWC will receive, because of these … Continue reading Wake Now Our Vision Campaign: Legacy Opportunity
The Airport and Train Transportation Service is on hold until further notice due to the pandemic. UUCWC has a group of drivers who, for a fee paid to the church, will provide transportation to and from the Philadelphia, Trenton, or Newark airports or to the Hamilton and Trenton train stations. Contact Beverly Railsback to request … Continue reading Airport and Train Transportation Service
Announcing the official line-up for the 2018–2019 UUCWC Concert Series! Erin Busch has set up four shows for this year, two of which are repeats of last year (the South Philly Big Band and Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five), and two of which will be new events (Alex & Anya and the meditation … Continue reading 2018-2019 UUCWC Concert Series
by Lori Hoppmann, Stewardship Chair Stewardship Update – Where Do I Stand? A few things to note: If you have not yet paid your full pledge for 2018 and would like to do so, we are still accepting contributions! If you have not yet made your pledge for 2019, we encourage you to do so … Continue reading Stewardship Updates
by Steve Saddlemire, Co-Chair, Grounds Committee Our church and grounds are a very important part of the religious experience at UUCWC. Ongoing maintenance, keeping the grounds fresh and relevant, being environmentally sensitive and introducing new and different approaches to our physical appearance are an consistent goal of your Grounds Committee. In an effort to keep … Continue reading New Grounds Initiative – We Want to Hear From You
by Mary McKillip, Chair, Racial Justice Initiative As new chair of the Racial Justice Initiative, I want to express my excitement and anticipation for the year ahead! The monthly theme of vision is timely as I think about what I envision in the coming year and beyond for the racial justice work in our congregation. … Continue reading Visions for a New Church Year with the Racial Justice Initiative
by Hannah Gallo, Ministerial Intern My first month at UUCWC has been an extraordinary experience. While some might have expected the intern to dip her toes in, then wade, and finally submerge her head under, I’m taking somewhat of the opposite approach. I have started by diving in at the deep end and then slowly … Continue reading Diving in at the Deep End
by Nina Todor, Trustee I have attended many committees meetings before for church and work, never a board so this was something new for me…At the first meeting I was immediately struck by the efficiency of the meetings; the agenda is followed (amazing) there is a recorder and a time keeper. We are a midsized … Continue reading A Personal View From a New Board Member
