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by Wendy Stasolla, President, UUCWC Board of Trustees As gardens around us begin to bloom, our beloved community is also poised for a blossoming as our long-awaited construction project is finally coming to fruition. After more than a few winters of waiting, we are closer than ever to our long-anticipated new beginnings. What began with … Continue reading Happy Blossoming!
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 Colleen McCourt, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees As we end another year together at UUCWC, I have been reflecting on all the gifts my family and I have received from our church – from the staff, the tech team, committees, and small group ministries – and all of you in our beloved community. In … Continue reading The Gifts of Our Faith
Karen Kent, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees, and Susan Irgang, Congregational Administrator Finding the best time for Sunday service to meet everyone’s preference is a challenge. In the past, UUCWC held two Sunday services – one at 9:00 a.m. and a second at 11 a.m. During the pandemic it was clear that only one service … Continue reading Worship Time Survey Results Are In!
by Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, UUCWC Board of Trustees As a newcomer to the UUCWC Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee, I have been asked to submit my impressions to date. Some background – I agreed to serve on the Finance Committee as Treasurer and learned that I automatically became a Board member. Furthermore, I … Continue reading Not Bored on the Board
By Maria Baratta, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees During the Board’s July meeting, new members were asked to share any questions or apprehensions they might have about joining the Board. Retiring and returning Board members were asked to share a piece of advice. In the course of our discussion, it became clear that the apprehensions … Continue reading Reflections and Questions For the Year Ahead
by Wendy Stasolla, UUCWC Board of Trustees Looking back, we’ve had a few eventful months here at our beloved UUCWC. A successful stewardship drive was followed by a goal-busting auction fundraiser, both of which will help keep us on solid ground as we strive to change the world. We welcomed a new Director of Family … Continue reading Trustee Takeaways from the Last Few Months at UUCWC
by Joe Schenk, Treasurer On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I present three topics for your consideration this month: Stewardship CampaignA huge thank you to the 73% of members and friends who have forwarded pledges for the coming year (July 2023 – June 2024). For those who have not pledged, it is easy to … Continue reading Highlighting Our Financial Health
by Heather Edwards, Trustee, Board of Trustees During this stewardship season, I’ve been reflecting on what UUCWC means to me and why I feel a responsibility to support our church both financially and through volunteering. If you had told me in my early twenties that a religious community would be such a central part of … Continue reading Why I Support UUCWC
by Michael Waas, Trustee, UUCWC Board of Trustees According to the calendar, January and February are the depths of winter. This is typically the season for snow shovels and snow boots though, according to the weather, raincoats and umbrellas are more appropriate this year. This is also the season to begin planning the next church … Continue reading Reflecting, Envisioning and Planning for the New Church Year
