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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
by Jane Root and Scott Blaydon, Co-chairs, Stewardship If you’ve spent any time in churches, or other places of worship, you probably know all about “stewardship.” You may have even been asked to serve on the stewardship team. “Oh no,” you replied, “I hate asking people for money!” We don’t know how stewardship got such … Continue reading It Ain’t About the Money – Really – Meet the Stewardship Team
Below is a message or Welcome received from our newest UUA President: “It is with a mixture of joy and a heavy heart that I welcome you into this season of return, as Unitarian Universalists celebrate ingatherings in congregations and communities and we come back to each other. With natural disasters looming, violence in our … Continue reading A Message From UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt
Adult Faith Engagement is offering a new class with Rev. Kim. “Writing your Memorial Service” Class 1: Thursday 8/17 12-2 Class 2: Tuesday 8/22 12-2 Class 3: Thursday 8/24 12-2 Reflect on memorial services, funerals and celebrations of life. Rev. Kim will help participants reflect on and consider their own wishes. To register, email rpugh@uucwc.org.
by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry Allie’s Garden has been fully planted, thanks in part to help from our Children’s Faith Engagement participants. Our crops of carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut squash are off to a good start. Volunteers to water the garden are lined up for the entire summer when needed. We … Continue reading How Does Our Garden Grow?
By Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison More than 4,100 Unitarian Universalists participated in the multiplatform General Assembly (GA) June 21–25, with 1,768 online registrants and 2,380 in-person registrants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the David L. Lawrence Convention Center onsite participants absorbed stunning views of the Allegheny River and picturesque downtown architecture. Online participants enjoyed their … Continue reading UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression Funding Team Facilitator “Generosity and gratitude are inexplicably linked” –Judith Martin Most of us are familiar with the Sunday Service Financial Affirmation that says, in part, “50% of the plate goes to causes, outside our walls, that are helping to change the world.” The ministry responsible for evaluating causes and … Continue reading UUCWC’s Generosity Tops $30,000
By Steve Saddlemire, Past Chair, Finance Committee The past twelve months have been active and productive for the Finance Committee. We established a number of important initiatives and I am pleased to provide an update on their status. Our important tasks included: All the members of the Finance Committee should be proud of these accomplishments … Continue reading Our Financial Year In Review
It is with great enthusiasm that the UUA welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as the tenth UUA President! We also note that this is not the first time the Rev. Dr. Betancourt has served as leader of the Association. She was appointed co-president for an interim period in 2017 and provided guidance and care … Continue reading UUA Elects New President
UUA NewsletterUnitarian Universalist AssociationJuly 2023 As we do each year, Unitarian Universalists from across the United States and beyond came together for worship, learning and growth, decision making, and faithful re-connection at General Assembly (GA) in the third week of June. Speakers were passionate, the music was moving, and important decisions were made. This GA was also … Continue reading Highlights from a Historic General Assembly
