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

By Michelle Zechner, UUCWC Board of Trustees Fall is a time of transition, when leaves slowly drift to the ground, evenings grow earlier, and the weather turns colder. It is also the season to prepare for new growth of spring and summer flowers. Here at UUCWC, we are in a similar transition period.  Our long-term Director … Continue reading A Time of Transition

By Bob Alt, Co-President, UUCWC Board of Trustees Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and the long-term vision of many members, we have an opportunity to improve the chancel (i.e., the dais) and enhance accessibility in our sanctuary. We are very grateful!  The improvements include enlarging the chancel to create more space for … Continue reading Making Space for All: Sanctuary Enhancements Support Music, Worship, and Inclusion

By Bob Alt and Chris Marietti This article is brought to you by the new co-presidents of our Board, Bob Alt and Chris Marietti. Our goal is to introduce ourselves more thoroughly to you and establish a pathway for future communication between the Board and the broader congregation. Tell us about your background and experience with … Continue reading Introducing UUCWC’s Board Co-Presidents

by Karen Kent, Vice President, Board of Trustees “This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me.” Though things that did bring a smile to my face and a song to my heart were the last two Sunday services. On June 1st, we dedicated a child and watched as five of our … Continue reading The Joy That We Share

By Chris Marietti, UUCWC Board of Trustees When I wrote an article in the fall at the start of my tenure on the board, I mentioned that one of the draws was the amazing folks I get to do this work with. Today, I wanted to take some time to highlight one of those amazing … Continue reading With Joy and Gratitude, We Welcome Rev. Lisa

By Wendy Stasolla, President, Board of Trustees As another calendar year winds down amidst the holiday hubbub, members of the Board of Trustees weigh in on why they’re grateful to be part of the action at our beloved UUCWC. In the words of Board Vice President, Karen Kent: “As the world continues to evolve in … Continue reading Grateful Hearts: Reflections from the UUCWC Board of Trustees

By Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, Board of Trustees At the annual meeting in June, we projected a net income of at least $26,000 for the last fiscal year. We netted well over that and now have over $344,000 in non-restricted/cash reserve funds available. At the same meeting, we also approved a budget with a deficit of $37,200 and … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report

By Chris Marietti, Trustee It’s been a while since I’ve had the privilege of addressing the congregation. Not that I’ve been clamoring to do so. But I want to take a moment and talk about my experience as a new member of the Board of Trustees. The last time I shared my thoughts with you … Continue reading In Relation, Not in Service: Reflections from a New Board Member

By David Thomas, Trustee UUCWC partners with several social justice organizations, but there is one that you may not have heard about. Smith Family Foundation (SFF) of Trenton was created in May 2016 when the Smith family received what they call a “substantial financial blessing” after winning a large lottery prize. They decided to use … Continue reading UUCWC Volunteers Help Smith Family Foundation of Trenton