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Racial Justice Ministry Sponsors Juneteenth Concert Fundraiser Featuring Baritone Keith Spencer

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By Marcia Wittmann, Racial Justice Ministry Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This Juneteenth, UUCWC’s Racial Justice Ministry (RJM) is sponsoring We Shall Not Be … Continue reading Racial Justice Ministry Sponsors Juneteenth Concert Fundraiser Featuring Baritone Keith Spencer

UUCWC’s River-Friendly Mission in Action

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Watershed rep David Bush speaks to our youth about creating a healthy environment. By Geri Koblis, Earth & Climate Ministry Did you know that UUCWC has earned a River-Friendly Certification through The Watershed Institute? Their River-Friendly Certification Program promotes clean water and a healthier environment for us all. The program educates and supports residents, businesses, … Continue reading UUCWC’s River-Friendly Mission in Action

Summer Times Means Reading Time!

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By Maria Baratta On the third Sunday of each month, you’re encouraged to check out new and old books from the borrow collections of our Racial Justice Ministry and Earth and Climate Ministry. In addition to books, the RJM collection includes several DVDs. Maybe you’re spending time at the beach or by the pool and … Continue reading Summer Times Means Reading Time!

UUCWC and General Assembly

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By Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs Greetings. This year’s UU General Assembly will be held entirely virtually. Here’s how that will affect us. Rather than organizing group participation in June, we plan to share selected highlights later in the year. This will include key lectures, such as the Ware Lecture, featuring retired Rev. Mariann Budde, … Continue reading UUCWC and General Assembly

Mid-Year Board Update

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By Bob Alt, on behalf of the UUCWC Board As we’re just over halfway through our fiscal year, it’s a good time to reflect on how we’re progressing toward the goals we set earlier this year. Each year, the Board sets goals aligned with UUCWC’s vision, mission, and values. If you’d like a reminder of … Continue reading Mid-Year Board Update

Spotlight on Right Relations

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By Jennifer Rehbein and Marianne Alt Our faith is covenantal. What binds us together is not a set of dogmatic beliefs but rather a living, breathing covenant. Here at UUCWC, our Covenant of Right Relations is our agreement about how we want to be with one another when we are together. Creating a beloved community requires … Continue reading Spotlight on Right Relations