Author: UUCWC

Mid-year Update on Our Church Finances

by Jim Sanders, Finance Chair, and Denny Rodgers, Treasurer

U.S. presidents declare in their State of the Union address each year that “the state of our Union is sound”; we too can say unequivocally that the state of our church is financially sound!

We are in the … read more.

Do You Know About Loaves and Fishes?

by Ed Dobrowolski and Ronnie Dobrowolski, Social Action Ministry

If you are new to UUCWC, you may not know the story behind Loaves and Fishes, one of our congregation’s longest-running social action outreach efforts. Loaves and Fishes is an organization that provides weekend meals for the … read more.

Democracy In Action Beyond Our Church Doors

by Michael Wilson and Leslie McGeorge, Faith Action Ministry

As Unitarian Universalists, we should all be interested in our democracy and how to make it work better for everyone. The word democracy means “the people rule.” If you think about it, all that we cherish and … read more.

What Can Making Amends Look Like in Today’s World

by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern

Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association selects a book for the Common Read. The Association then produces a curriculum for UU adults to use in discussing the book. The UUA provides additional materials for folks who do not join a … read more.

Generosity of Spirit

by Scott Blaydon, Stewardship Co-chair

The annual Stewardship pledge drive is in full swing! Everyone contributes to the church in a myriad of ways; however, the annual pledge is so essential to the continued vitality and functioning of our ministry, programs, staff positions, buildings, and … read more.

Exciting Musical Guests Are Coming This Spring!

by Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

One of my goals as your music director is to bring new voices and musical experiences into our Sunday services. I hope to accomplish this, not only through diverse programming, but also through our guest musician series. I’m … read more.

Allie’s Garden Thrived in 2023

by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry

Allie’s Organic Garden is tended by UUCWC’s Earth and Climate Ministry to provide vegetables for local food aid programs. We harvested in December with the help of the children from the Children and Youth Family Ministry, who braved … read more.

An Invitation to Pause in the New Year

by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern

As the calendar inches toward February, the New Year celebrations can already feel far away. Resolutions can feel difficult for some, or clichéd, or perhaps the most life-giving tradition you look forward to each year.

Rather than a suggestion of a resolution, … read more.

Fundraising to Host Music Events

by Nick Mellis, Fundraising Chair

On behalf of Fundraising, I have been busy booking shows for our lovely sanctuary! The lineup includes these seven shows:

February 17, 1 pm, Virtual Moon Walk: Take a walk on the moon using virtual reality glasses, $10 (adults), free … read more.

The Food Ministry Reflects on the Past Year

by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team

UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) had a busy 2023. Things are not fully back to pre-pandemic times; still, we were able to provide cooked meals and prepared sandwiches as well as donations of money and shelf-stable pantry items. FM’s work last … read more.