Allie’s Garden Thrived in 2023

by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth and Climate Ministry

Allie’s Organic Garden is tended by UUCWC’s Earth and Climate Ministry to provide vegetables for local food aid programs. We harvested in December with the help of the children from the Children and Youth Family Ministry, who braved … read more.

Fundraising to Host Music Events

by Nick Mellis, Fundraising Chair

On behalf of Fundraising, I have been busy booking shows for our lovely sanctuary! The lineup includes these seven shows:

February 17, 1 pm, Virtual Moon Walk: Take a walk on the moon using virtual reality glasses, $10 (adults), free … read more.

The Food Ministry Reflects on the Past Year

by Christine Piatek, Food Ministry Team

UUCWC’s Food Ministry (FM) had a busy 2023. Things are not fully back to pre-pandemic times; still, we were able to provide cooked meals and prepared sandwiches as well as donations of money and shelf-stable pantry items. FM’s work last … read more.

Try This Easy Fundraiser

by Steve Saddlemire, for the Fundraising Committee

We started the Raise Right fundraiser a few years ago (thanks to Wendy Stasolla) and, last year, added close to $1000 to the church budget from gift card sales. For those of you who have not yet participated in … read more.

Expressing Gratitude

How often  do we express gratitude for the everyday experiences in our lives?  We asked members of the Stewardship Committee to share how they recognize and express gratitude in their daily lives and here’s what they said.

I express gratitude by supporting organizations like the ACLU and … read more.

Capital Campaign Project News

by Jayme Trott, Captial Campaign

Our UUCWC family has stepped up for Phase 3 of our Capital Campaign! As of December 1, the total pledged and/or donated is almost $195,000! This amount is two-thirds of the way toward our goal of $300,000. Thank you to everyone … read more.

We Cherish Your Generosity

by Anne Godlasky, Stewardship Committee

I probably get more emails on Giving Tuesday than any other day of the year. Many include a faux signature from the leader of whatever nonprofit is imploring me. Someone I’ve never met. Inundated with both needs and wants, choosing where … read more.

Holiday Services at UUCWC

Please join us for these multiplatform (in person or online) services this season; to join online, click here at the start time noted.

December 20, 2023 – The Dark of the Moon Special Evening Multiplatform Service at 8pm.
As the Winter Solstice … read more.

Final Revision of Article II Proposal Now Available

From an article by Rachel Walden, Communications Professional, UUA

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After extensive engagement with UUs across our faith tradition, the Article II Study Commission have completed their Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Links to the text and additional important information are in this email, including a deadline of 5pm … read more.