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by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison The nine of us attending the UUA General Assembly (GA), starting on June 21, are getting very excited! Six of us will attend in person, in Pittsburgh, and the rest will participate virtually. The six of us attending as delegates represent YOUR voices and thoughts as well as UUCWC … Continue reading We Are Your Voice – Share Your Thoughts and Your Wish List
by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee UUCWC’s fourth online auction “Keeping it Kindled!” was a very successful event as a fun-raiser and fundraiser, from the kick-off party to the lively and competitive bidding on several items just before the close at 9 pm on May 6. Having a targeted amount of $31,050 for our annual … Continue reading We Did it Together: Keeping it Kindled! Surpasses Fundraising Goal!
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign Status: The Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the approved UUCWC site plan. There remained a few minor contingencies that have been addressed and documentation has been submitted back to the Township. We have signed a contract with BuildPro to be our general contractor, and they will begin the building … Continue reading The Latest on the Capital Campaign
As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come. Some of her proudest moments during this time include fulfilling the Promise and Practice campaign to fund Black Lives of UU, implementing the recommendations of the Commission … Continue reading Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Grey (shared from Central East Region Newsletter)
by Marcia Wittmann, Auction Team The much-anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction, “Keeping It Kindled” is right around the corner! Now’s the time to look ahead and plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Online bidding opens Saturday, April 29, at 9:00 am., and continues through Saturday, May 6, ending promptly at 9:00 pm. You’re … Continue reading Keeping It Kindled! Auction 2023: There’s Something for Everybody!
by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign It’s REALLY HAPPENING! The Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the approved UUCWC site plan and we are in the process of signing the contract with BuildPro to be our general contractor for this project! Next, the contractor will present Hopewell Township with the architectural plans to review for building … Continue reading Capital Project Is About to Begin
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In a separate article, we introduced our GA delegates. This team represents UUCWC in important issues at a national level. This year is super important and we’re hoping to hear from the congregation about one very important issue—the proposal to move from our Statement of Purposes and Principles to … Continue reading We Need to Hear From You About the Article II Project
by The Earth Ministry Team Next to the fence surrounding Allie’s Garden, we have a large compost bin that provides wonderfully nutrient rich, dark, decomposed organic matter that, when added to the soil, makes it better. The dark, humus-like end product starts with vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds, yard waste (grass and plant clippings, … Continue reading Composting at UUCWC
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In June, six of us will be representing UUCWC at General Assembly (GA). Five of us will travel to Pittsburgh; one will be a virtual delegate. What does this mean? Delegates are charged to vote on issues that impact us all. Delegates vote their conscience with the hope it … Continue reading General Assembly News
March 2023 Reprinted Newsletter article by Rachel Walden, UUA Communications Senior Manager for digital & marketing strategy. Image copyright Article II Study Commission As a community, we are part of a vibrant, living tradition. UU faith calls us to remain open to new insights and understandings of the world, its needs and possibilities. Our tradition invites faithful … Continue reading “Article II: The Conversation About What It Means to be UU” from the UUA
