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By Denny Rodgers, Treasurer At last year’s annual meeting, we approved a budget with a $98,000 deficit to cover an income/expense gap and to hire our first Assistant Minister. Then, several factors helped reduce that deficit significantly: As a result, our deficit fell to about $20,000, which we could absorb easily, with over $184,000 in non-restricted/non-reserve … Continue reading Finance/Board 2025-2026 Deficit Reduction Update
By Andrew Kidd (Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about the new lighting in the sanctuary. In the first installment, Andrew Kidd explained the reasons for this upgrade and its potential impact on the church.) I spent the latter part of my career designing and implementing audiovisual systems for museums. This … Continue reading Shedding New Light on the Sanctuary Part 2: The Design
By UUCWC Staff On Sunday, August 30th, Rev. Kim asked the congregation: What might someone become by participating in and investing in this place? Congregants documented their answers, reflecting on who they are becoming through their presence at UUCWC. We analyzed the raw responses, bucketing them into core themes, which helped us generate an intuitive … Continue reading Becoming Together: How UUCWC Architects Joy
By Brian Tucker & Joseph Goldfedder Isn’t it interesting that the word “courage” is embedded within two other important words: “encourage” and “discourage”? Like the match used to light our chalice each week, the spark of courage we carry inside us can become a flame that encourages others. Viewing courage as an inside job helps … Continue reading Voices from UUCWC | Courage: An Inside Job
After years of dimly lit presenters and performers, a lighting upgrade is finally taking center stage. By Andrew Kidd (Editor’s note: Starting with the August 30th service, you may have noticed a change in the sanctuary lighting, which now better illuminates the podium. In the first installment of a multi-part series, Andrew Kidd explains the … Continue reading Shedding New Light on the Sanctuary Part 1: Defining the Problem
By Sylvia Light for Earth & Climate Ministry Looking for ways to get fresher, healthier food on your table? UUCWC’s Earth & Climate Ministry has compiled a list of local farms, markets, and orchards offering a bounty of responsibly grown vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and other specialties. Their products are fresher than flown-in and long-haul … Continue reading A New UUCWC Resource: Area Farmers’ Markets, Farm Stands, and Orchards
By Pam Shadzik for the Congregational Engagement Ministry In 2018, UUCWC adopted the 8th Principle by congregational vote: “We covenant to affirm and promote: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” Our Racial Justice … Continue reading Spotlight on Racial Justice Ministry
by Marcia Wittmann on behalf of the Food Ministry team Summer is the season for time off and much-needed vacations. But the Food Ministry has been as busy as ever, helping to fight food insecurity in our greater community. To give you a sense of what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead, here are … Continue reading No Summer Break for the Food Ministry
The intuitive drawing class students and their work. Intuitive drawing can open the door to creativity, reflection, and joy. By Joseph Goldfedder After leading an intuitive drawing class in June as part of the Sharing Our Joy auction, I found myself reflecting on the experience. People often say “I can’t draw” because they equate it … Continue reading The Art of Letting Go
I’ve read 3 very different books: The Color Purple by Alice Walker, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, and The Faith of Beasts by James S. A. Corey. I’m currently reading Simple Church by Thom Rainer, Eric Geiger, et al, and The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design … Continue reading What Books Are on Your Summer Reading List? Part 1
