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by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs With less than two months to go before the UUA General Assembly (GA), there is still time to register and attend via Zoom. GA is the annual gathering to conduct the business of our Association, together with workshops, lectures, and worship services. The business portion is comprised of General … Continue reading Important Read: General Assembly and UUCWC Delegates
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison Before you know it, June will be here and so will the 63rd Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly (GA) – Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23. This year, GA takes place completely online. There is still time to register for the full event (workshops, business sessions, special programs) … Continue reading Wanted – A UUCWC Member to Represent Us
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski Everyone keeps saying: This is a once in a generation moment! And perhaps they’re right: The capital project, the staff team, the ways we are rethinking the use of our space and the way we engage our children, the depth of our relationships, the power of ritual and song, the purpose … Continue reading The Possibilities of Our Generosity
by Jim Sanders, Finance Chair, and Denny Rodgers, Treasurer U.S. presidents declare in their State of the Union address each year that “the state of our Union is sound”; we too can say unequivocally that the state of our church is financially sound! We are in the first year of our tenure as financial leadership … Continue reading Mid-year Update on Our Church Finances
by Michael Wilson and Leslie McGeorge, Faith Action Ministry As Unitarian Universalists, we should all be interested in our democracy and how to make it work better for everyone. The word democracy means “the people rule.” If you think about it, all that we cherish and depend on for our freedoms, and a sustainable world, … Continue reading Democracy In Action Beyond Our Church Doors
by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association selects a book for the Common Read. The Association then produces a curriculum for UU adults to use in discussing the book. The UUA provides additional materials for folks who do not join a book discussion. This church year’s Common Read is On Repentance … Continue reading What Can Making Amends Look Like in Today’s World
by Jayme Trott, Capital Campaign Team Thanks to all the generous members and friends who pledged and donated to the Capital Campaign, we are in very good financial shape. Key project elements are: Due to cost savings from the change in contractors and the level of pledging, we may not need to borrow more than … Continue reading Capital Campaign and Construction Update
by Scott Blaydon, Stewardship Co-chair The annual Stewardship pledge drive is in full swing! Everyone contributes to the church in a myriad of ways; however, the annual pledge is so essential to the continued vitality and functioning of our ministry, programs, staff positions, buildings, and grounds. This year’s theme—The Gifts of our Faith: Generosity of … Continue reading Generosity of Spirit
by Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry One of my goals as your music director is to bring new voices and musical experiences into our Sunday services. I hope to accomplish this, not only through diverse programming, but also through our guest musician series. I’m excited to share a terrific lineup of performers who … Continue reading Exciting Musical Guests Are Coming This Spring!
Beloveds, What is it to condemn violence in a world such as ours? Today, let us fill our mouths with grief, exhale a loud and long cry of exhaustion, and weep at the cruel disconnection that lets children kill children. For Nex Benedict and for every child and person for whom the boundaries of this … Continue reading A Message from Rev. Kim: “Nex Benedict, we say your name”
