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by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry On the surface, Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods is merely a musical about fairytales. In the first act we see classic fairytale characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack before his beanstalk. Their lives intertwine as their paths cross in the woods during their … Continue reading Growing Ever After
On Your Mark… Get Set… Go! The UU Virtual Easter Egg Hunt 2021 is a go! The hunt begins Saturday, April 3, 2021 – the day before Easter – and will remain active throughout April. Spend the whole month exploring the UU net! Mark your calendars now! The hunt begins here: https://tinyurl.com/z1p2mwqv
In August, the Board affirmed my request for a change of title to Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement. “Faith Engagement” is the name of the UUA office that supports faith development for children, youth and adults. Why the name change from “religious education”? The term “religious education” connotes a 1950’s style of education with teachers … Continue reading “Religious Education” is Now “Faith Engagement”
I am thinking of all of you as you live in the uncertainty of what the school year brings. Please know that UUCWC is here to help you through this challenging time with support, intention and grace. Whatever happens in the coming months, we are facing it together with the love and support of everyone … Continue reading Strengthening Connections
Children’s Summer ProgramUUCWC’s summer program for K-8th grade is called UU Kids Connect. It is virtual and nationwide, developed by seven religious educators in congregations in New York and New Jersey. (I am not one of the seven but I am helping with the program now). It is open to UU children across the country … Continue reading Summer Happenings
“In the final analysis, the question of why bad things happen to good people translates itself into some very different questions, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it has happened”. –Harold Kushner, When Bad Things Happen to Good People “A central reason … Continue reading Walk Through the Nettles Together
Although we are each staying close to home, I want to help you stay connected with each other. Listed below are some ways you can stay in touch with UUCWC virtually. If you want to connect with people in a small group that offers honest reflection and deep listening without small talk, I recommend joining … Continue reading Staying Connected While Staying Close to Home
by Colleen McCourt At UUCWC, we’re always looking to create, nurture and deepen connections and be in community with each other. In that spirit, the past year saw the formation of the Family Ministry Team, a group of congregants charged with exploring the diverse experiences and needs of families within the congregation. The members of … Continue reading Meet the Family Ministry Team
The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing will host a reading of I Am Jazz, a book by transgender teen and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation Youth Ambassador Jazz Jennings, on Thursday, February 27th from 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM in the church’s Crossings Room. Members of the community are welcome to attend. Three inclusive picture … Continue reading UUCWC Hosts Reading of “I Am Jazz” in Support of Transgender Children and Youth
Attending a UU summer camp or conference helps to solidify a Unitarian Universalist identity. Many lifelong Unitarian Universalists will tell you it was their participation in UU summer camps, conferences, retreats and other “immersion experiences” that solidified their connection to their faith. According to the book, Full Circle: Fifteen Ways to Grow Lifelong UUs by … Continue reading UU Summer Camps For All Ages
