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by Dan Tuft Hello again everyone and as promised in this final installment of the updates from the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) Praxis Group that ended after our June meeting, I am combining highlights of our May and June meetings below. Read through to the end of this article for what is happening next! 4. … Continue reading RJI Praxis Group Update – August 2018
by Pam Wallace This year members, groups and friends of the congregation donated a record number of backpacks, all stuffed with school uniforms and school supplies, to help 34 HomeFront kids start the school year off right and have a brighter, happier year at school. In addition, The Dancing Spirits group donated $160 directly to … Continue reading UUCWC Members Donate 34 Backpacks to HomeFront Back-to-School Project
Hannah Gallo comes to us as a recent graduate of Union Theological Seminary. A life-long Unitarian Universalist, Hannah was dedicated and raised in the First Parish of Concord, Massachusetts. She grew up going to summer camp in Maine, canoe-camping, doing ballet, and writing letters to her favorite feminist magazine “New Moon.” As a teenager, Hannah … Continue reading Hannah Gallo, New Intern, Arrives August 12
Please join 8 Sacred Circles for a Summer Solstice celebration on Sunday, June 24. There will be a summer-themed potluck starting at 6pm, followed by circle starting at 7pm. Please bring any symbols of summer that are relevant to you (flowers, seashells, driftwood, fruit, etc.). Kindly RSVP to 8sacredcircles@uucwc.org to let us know what you … Continue reading Celebrate the Summer Solstice With 8 Sacred Circles June 24
There is no way to truly thank and acknowledge all of the love and care I have received from UUCWC this year, but I want to hold up a deep gratitude for all of you. How does one say goodbye to a place and a people they have fallen in love with. I understand why … Continue reading In Gratitude
by Sue Flynn Many people think that in order to become a UU minister you just need to get your Masters of Divinity from a Seminary and then you are automatically ordained as a minster. All denominations have different requirements but it is now pretty standard to need a Masters of Divinity degree in order … Continue reading The Ministry Journey
Susan Irgang, Administrator As reported at this year’s Annual Meeting, our parking improvement project has gained momentum. With the inclusion of parking in the Capital Campaign and generous funding by this congregation, the Parking Task Force was able to take the next steps on our parking project. We have hired an engineering firm to survey, … Continue reading Parking Update
An autobiography of Malcolm X who rose from a life of crime to become the most dynamic leader of the civil rights movement.
The Council for Faith in Action is proposing a change to UUCWC’s bylaws to facilitate UUCWC expressing itself publicly in alignment with our principles. PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES REGARDING PUBLIC EXPRESSION RATIONALE FOR PROPOSED CHANGE TO BYLAW, ARTICLE III CONGREGATION, SECTION 3 PUBLIC EXPRESSION: The current bylaw was developed when UUCWC was small and issues moved … Continue reading Proposed Change to Bylaws on Public Expression
by Dan Tuft, Co-Chair 7. Political Education, Study and Training The congregation offers regular opportunities for members to learn about justice issues, gain concrete skills, and develop political analysis The above assessment point was the focus of our March, 2018 Praxis Group meeting. The Praxis Group supports the adoption of the 8th Principle ( www.8thprincipleuu.org) … Continue reading Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group – May 2018
