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by Joe Schenk, Treasurer On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I present three topics for your consideration this month: Stewardship CampaignA huge thank you to the 73% of members and friends who have forwarded pledges for the coming year (July 2023 – June 2024). For those who have not pledged, it is easy to … Continue reading Highlighting Our Financial Health
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In June, six of us will be representing UUCWC at General Assembly (GA). Five of us will travel to Pittsburgh; one will be a virtual delegate. What does this mean? Delegates are charged to vote on issues that impact us all. Delegates vote their conscience with the hope it … Continue reading General Assembly News
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression and Funding Team Facilitator It’s hard to believe that we’re past the half year mark of the church year. In person attendance is growing and our generosity continues! The Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry (FEFT) of the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) has been busy. As many know, … Continue reading CFA Reaching Outward With 50% of the Plate
by Nathalie Edmond, Co-chair, Congregational Engagement Congregational Engagement is excited to tell you about a resource we’ve created that can be accessed online and in the church lobby. If you are looking for ways to engage more in church activities, but don’t know what is available or what might be a good fit, check out … Continue reading Looking for a Way to Contribute Your Time?
by Heather Edwards, Trustee, Board of Trustees During this stewardship season, I’ve been reflecting on what UUCWC means to me and why I feel a responsibility to support our church both financially and through volunteering. If you had told me in my early twenties that a religious community would be such a central part of … Continue reading Why I Support UUCWC
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team Facilitator Our annual auction supports all that we hope to achieve in the coming year. Auction proceeds are a significant source of funding of our annual operating budget. Additionally, when there is a surplus, 50% of those monies are donated to a justice organization. This year, Council for … Continue reading Auction Proceeds Help to “Change The World”
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign Status: We have MORE great news! The Hopewell Township Planning Board approved our proposed site plan and we now can move forward with hiring the general contractor for our project. Hopewell Township will now review the architectural plans for building permits, a process that should take about 6 weeks. … Continue reading March 2023 Capital Campaign Update
by Bonnie Gilbert, Co-chair, Endowment Committee This is the time of year the Endowment Committee usually calls for grant requests for items of need that are not in the annual budget. However, due to the lackluster performance of our Endowment Funds in comparison to our contributions, the Endowment Committee is sorry to report we will … Continue reading Endowment Update
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs June will be here before you know it when our UUA General Assembly (GA) will meet in Pittsburgh. There is still time to register and attend. To date, Alison Streit Baron, Holly Bussey, Jennifer Ciccolini, Heather Edwards, Jim Sanders, Dan Tuft and Robin Pugh are attending as delegates. Heather … Continue reading UUCWC Prepares for General Assembly
Address Delivered by Maria Baratta on Stewardship Sunday, 2/26/23 State of the Church – UUCWC in 2022-2023 We wanted to have today’s meeting because it’s one thing to ask you to contribute to the congregation’s health and future; it’s another to make sure you continue to feel a sense of ownership and relationship with all … Continue reading State of the Church Address: 2/26/23
