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by Caryl Tipton, Director of Music Ministry If there’s one thing I leave you all as I retire, it’s that I hope you all keep singing, literally and figuratively! In worship, congregational singing is a way to connect, feel, change the vibration in the room and celebrate community. No matter if you think you can … Continue reading Saying Farewell – I Hope You’ll Keep Singing
General Assembly (GA) will feature Dr. Ibram X. Kendi as the 2022 Ware Lecture presenter. To see this live, one needs to be registered for GA. However, we’re hoping to host a Ware Lecture Viewing Party in the Sanctuary on Saturday, June 25 at 7 pm EST. This is a wonderful opportunity and we hope … Continue reading Come Hear Dr. Ibram X. Kendi at UUCWC
Status: Contractor bids for the smaller-scale architectural plans for the UUCWC renovations came back surprisingly higher than expected, and in some cases, higher than the original, larger plans. We have negotiated with the bidders and have selected a contractor. An announcement will be made once all parties have been informed. Hopewell Township will require full … Continue reading Capital Campaign Update – June 2022
by the Food Ministry Team Rollie Rahn, UUCWC cherished member for many years and who died in 2015, was devoted to the Food Ministry, to HomeFront and to service to the church in countless ways. As all who knew him, Rollie had a passion for cooking. When Rollie passed, his wife and daughters, Lori, Renae … Continue reading First Rollie Rahn Fund Scholarship Awarded to Trenton Central High School Student
The status of UUCWC finances as of June 2, 2022 is as follows:• Financial indications for UUCWC remain positive with a $43k positive variance – income to expenses• Pledge income lags $40k to budget – $40k: the Stewardship Team will follow up• Lynne Quinto is fully immersed in her Controller responsibilities, aided by Mary Baltycki• … Continue reading Treasurer’s Report to the Congregation – June 2022
Nominations are due on or before May 2, 2021. Spring is in the air and the Board invites you to think about some individuals in the congregation you would like to honor at the annual meeting. Take a moment to nominate someone who exemplifies service and/or has significantly contributed to our community. The UUCWC Distinguished Service … Continue reading Call for Annual Service Awards 2022
by Michael Waas, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees Spring is in the air…right? Spring often feels like it holds the promise of new life. We see the signs of new growth – buds are emerging on tree branches, the forsythia is in full bloom, and, since this is New Jersey, the odd minor snow flurry … Continue reading Spring is in the Air at UUCWC
Status: Architectural drawings have been provided to 5 potential contractors who have expressed interest in working on the project. Due date for bids was April 4. We have reached out to Hopewell Township to see if a full review will be required and are awaiting a response. History of the Capital Campaign as well as … Continue reading Capital Campaign – April 2022 Update
General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), is an experience every Unitarian Universalist (UU) should have at least once! Participants at GA worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through the democratic process. GA is an opportunity to bring UUCWC to the larger movement and to bring … Continue reading General Assembly 2022: Meet in the Moment: Reimagining Radical Faith Community
For the past month, UUCWC’s Council for Faith in Action (CFA), has been raising funds to go towards efforts coordinated by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). The UUSC had just identified two organizations in Ukraine for our support: Hungarian Helsinki Committee and FemFund. The Hungarian Helsinki Committee focuses on providing plain-language legal advice to … Continue reading UUCWC Joins in Aid to Ukraine
