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The Board met in July for the first time in the new fiscal year, which started July 1st, and 7th time this calendar year. This year has been quite an interesting year as I begin my fourth year on the board and second year as Board President. This calendar year has been different for many … Continue reading Reflections From the UUCWC Board President On This Year
By Jamie Evanini and Barbara Schroeder Jensen UUCWC has been working hard to put our faith into action, especially since the pandemic. We celebrate the work of everyone who has helped out so much and invite you to take a look at all we have done in this challenging time, and what we aim to … Continue reading Looking Back and Looking Forward With the Faith Action Ministry
The Capital Campaign Steering Committee is happy to report that the Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the Resolution of Approval at their June meeting. The drawings are being submitted to the township and, along with obtaining formal approval (already received verbally) from two other governing agencies, everything should be completed by the end of July. … Continue reading Capital Project Update – July 2020
Rhode Island was the destination, if only in our minds, as 17 people set off to attend the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly! 2020 was the first totally virtual event ever! There were close to 5,000 total attendees, the 2nd largest General Assembly (GA) in its history. Each GA has a theme that builds on … Continue reading 17 UUCWC-ers Swarm General Assembly
This past Sunday, Rev. Marlin Lavanhar spoke about how grief is like staring nose-to-nose with a painting. You can’t see anything else. You can’t even see the painting in all its detail; it’s all-encompassing. But then, with time, things start to come into focus; things beyond the image start to show up in the periphery. … Continue reading Showing Up For The Beloved Community
Every day Malcolm’s death and absence descend on us in new ways. This cruel time has only been softened by the awe-inducing love of our villages. We are grateful for each of you and for the countless ways you have and continue to hold us up. We despise this new life but know there is … Continue reading Letter from Rev. Kim
Here we are. Still apart and yet, still very much together. Congregating virtually to support FUNdraising through our annual auction, to worship, and to celebrate the return of our beloved minister, Rev. Kim. Creating invisible, tangible webs of support as we navigate life-altering losses of jobs, of dreams, and of loved ones. “Malcolm Allistair Wildszewski … Continue reading Still Apart and Still Very Much Together
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Like all other organizations, the Unitarian Universalist Association‘s General Assembly (GA) will be totally virtual this year. We’ve been “practicing” this for several years with virtual attendees and delegates, but this year—it’s going to be SUPER exciting!! Now attending GA is even more affordable and opens the world for many … Continue reading UUCWC Readies to Participate in General Assembly June 24-28
I hope this message finds you well. The Board would like to update the congregation about Rev. Kim’s bereavement leave. We continue to grieve with Rev. Kim and follow her lead. The UUA guidelines suggest a baseline of two weeks leave. We do not have an exact date for Rev. Kim’s return and the Board … Continue reading May 21, 2020 – Update
Bidding on the UUCWC Online Auction begins Saturday, May 2, at 10:00am. There are hundreds of wonderful things to bid on. Are you ready? SEE THE AUCTION BOOK You can preview the entire book posted on the UUCWC website. Or, better still, go to the online auction site to preview (with lots of pictures) all … Continue reading Annual Online Auction Starts May 2 – Get Ready!
