Join us Sunday mornings at 10am online HERE.
When I first showed up to serve the Annapolis congregation as the incoming intern there, I was greeted by a lovely hand written note by the previous intern, Christina. Christina shared with me the joy of serving UUCA, how to unstick the desk drawer, where to find the best snacks on Mondays, and why the … Continue reading The Hard-on-the-Heart Work of Saying Goodbye
Here’s a link to the proposed Bylaws to be voted on at the June 2nd Annual Meeting. When I joined the Board two years ago I never thought I would be on the Bylaws Task Force, let alone excited about attending the meetings. After spending this year with some amazing people (Marty Friedman, Regina Podhorin-Zilinski, … Continue reading Bylaws Task Force Update
Join the Racial Justice Initiative Steering Committee on April 23 at 7pm to further explore this topic. RJI asks that you read Reckless Borrowing or Appropriate Cultural Sharing before the meeting. Email racialjustice@uucwc.org with questions and if you need childcare to attend. by Caryl Tipton, Director, UUCWC Music Ministry I’ve been singing African American spirituals … Continue reading Music and Cultural Mis/Appropriation
Since publishing this article, we received word from the Ministerial Fellowship Committee that our Ministerial Resident, Hannah Gallo, will not be able to serve as our Assistant Minister. Rev. Kim and the Personnel Committee continue to consider next steps and our financial capabilities. Updates will be shared with the congregation as they are available. Since … Continue reading More Q&A On an Assistant Minister
In March, the Steering Committee met with church staff and Food Ministry representatives to get their input on the use of space as presented in the preliminary architectural drawings provided by our architect, David B. Singer. Van Note Harvey was hired as our civil engineering firm, and they are initiating work on a ground survey. … Continue reading Capital Campaign/Project Update – April 2019
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 Award recognizes exemplary effort by a member leading … Continue reading Annual Service Awards – Nominations Due April 22
by Nathalie Edmond, Vice President and Patrick Kahney, Trustee UUCWC Board of Trustees If you haven’t heard, UUCWC is growing, and growing rapidly! Currently, we serve 286 members, 24 Friends, 60 Participants and 20 Attendees for a total of 390. Our membership number is up 21% over 5 years ago, and RE enrollment has grown … Continue reading Our Perspective on Adding an Assistant Minister
The Capital Campaign Steering Committee presented preliminary architectural drawings to the Board and Church Council during February, and to interested congregants during the Middle Hour on March 3rd. Since then, we have hired a civil engineer (Van Note Harvey) who will work to obtain the required approvals from governing agencies. We have also begun to … Continue reading Capital Campaign/Project Update – March 2019
Caryl Tipton, Director, Music Ministry Last month I offered Part One of this perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation from Rev. Jason Shelton. Next month, I will share some of my own thoughts and perspective. Rev. Jason Shelton is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, song- and worship leader, workshop presenter, and coach for clergy and … Continue reading A Perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation – Part 2
This month, and next, I’d like to offer this perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation from Rev. Jason Shelton. In April, I will share some of my own thoughts and perspective. Rev. Jason Shelton is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, song- and worship leader, workshop presenter, and coach for clergy and musicians looking to deepen … Continue reading A Perspective on Music and Cultural Misappropriation
