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At the 2017 UUCWC Annual Meeting we elected five new Board of Trustees members; Marianne Alt (President), Nathalie Edmond, Patrick Kahney, John Ueng-McHale and Colin Unsworth. Each of them brings a unique perspective and set of skills to the board enhancing the talents of continuing board members Ed Dobrowolski, Lynne Quinto, Peter Rafle, and Pam … Continue reading Meet Your New Board Members
The Strategic Vision Task Force met June 27th to review the input received from the congregation so far, and to incorporate suggestions into the presentation for the future cottage meetings. Approximately 40 members have provided feedback and offered new ideas at the recent meetings. Meetings will continue through July (See below). The response for moving … Continue reading Capital Campaign Preparation Update – We Need to Hear From You!
Racial Justice Initiative is hosting guest speaker Dr. Ruha Benjamin on Sunday, July 9th from 12 to 2 pm. Beautiful Struggle: Building Knowledge and Courage for a Better World In this talk, Professor Ruha Benjamin will pair social scientific insights on racism and inequality with spiritual insights on human oneness and justice which, taken together, … Continue reading Racial Justice Initiative Hosting Guest Speaker Dr. Ruha Benjamin – July 9
This is the story we tell each year. Nobert Capek is one of the great names of our tradition. He was a Baptist, then a Heretic, and then much later, the man who founded Unitarianism in the Czech Republic during World War II after learning of it here in Orange, NJ. It is because of … Continue reading This is the Story We Tell
The Strategic Vision Task Force is ready to share our draft plans and get your input on them and your additional suggestions. Here’s your chance to sign up for a “cottage meeting” on these potential major changes – our “spiritual home improvement project.” We have planned three of these sessions in June and three more … Continue reading How might we renovate and expand our church facility?
The Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) is concluding its second church year. This year focused on congregants participating in Beloved Conversations curriculum, Black Lives Matter information meetings and listening circles, the formation of a People of Color circle that meets monthly, discussion and approval of a UUA recommended banner affirming our values, and creation of Facebook … Continue reading Racial Justice Initiative Update; Discussion on May 23
Last week a small ant crawled across our kitchen floor. It was fast for such a tiny thing and I wouldn’t have seen it, or noticed it, or been able to give it much attention except that Tobias’s eyes grew larger as the speck moved between his feet. And soon, as curiosity became fear, my … Continue reading Be Gentle to Everybody
Roland “Rollie” Rahn was a long time member of UUCWC and co-chair of the church’s Food Ministry. Rollie was passionate about the Food Ministry’s service to HomeFront. He firmly believed that in this land of plenty, no one should ever go hungry. Upon his passing in October 2015, Rollie’s family requested that memorial donations be … Continue reading Roland “Rollie” Rahn Memorial Grant – Funding Program Established
This banner has been developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association to express our faith’s values as an ally at this time of turmoil in America. After receiving feedback from the Black Lives Matter Listening Circles and survey, the Council for Faith in Action is proposing that UUCWC publicly display the banner on church property … Continue reading Proposed Public Display of Banner Expressing Unitarian Universalist Values
There’s a lot to like in the UUCWC spring auction. So many opportunities to play, eat and share with members and friends. Play charades, take a hike, enjoy a lovely meal and many more adventures await auction winners. There is still time to participate as a contributor, so consider what you might offer to do … Continue reading Auction Print Goes to Press April 2 – Don’t be left out
