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By Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life Our troubled world calls for increased safety procedures on Sunday morning. Here is what the hosts learned at their recent training lunch: The two biggest safety suggestions for houses of worship from the UUA and U.S. government are: Someone intent on causing disruption doesn’t typically like being noticed immediately. … Continue reading The Power of Hello: Safety on Sunday Morning
By Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life Join us for a meaningful gathering of transgender people, allies, and advocates. UUCWC is proud to be a satellite location for this year’s conference, hosted by First UU Syracuse. Youth are invited to attend. Everyone is welcome to participate for part or all of this free conference at … Continue reading Building Beloved Community: Beyond the Binary
by Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life UUCWC has a history of stepping up to the plate when needed. It is a history we are proud of. We are a busy congregation, yet we always respond when we are needed. You are needed now. The help I’m requesting is in our children’s program. This is … Continue reading Not the Usual Ask
By Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life Who taught you about sex? If you were lucky, a kind and understanding parent or relative told you about sex and answered all of your questions as you came of age. Some people learned about it in health class. Many found out about sex from older siblings or … Continue reading Our Whole Lives – Lifespan Sexuality Education
Regathering Update 01.26.2022 When the church reopens for multiplatform services and weekday building use (when COVID Act Now levels are at Very High or below by the Monday before a service), our mask requirement will be upgraded to require a KN95 or N95 mask (no cloth or surgical masks) following CDC recommendations during the Omicron … Continue reading Regathering Guidelines
by Robin Pugh, Director, Lifespan Faith Engagement This church year, I’ve taken on some of the responsibilities of the Congregational Life staff position because we are not having our usual children’s program at church. (Our children continue to learn. During the pandemic, Kim and I are assisting parents in their role as “resident theologians” by … Continue reading What Do Visitors Need?
This church year, the invitation is to deepen your Unitarian Universalist faith by living our congregation’s mission. As mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter, UUCWC’s mission is to Celebrate Life, Create Community and Change the World. We Celebrate Life by attending worship; Create Community by engaging in small groups, and Change the World by serving in … Continue reading Engaging in Small Groups
by Rev. Sue Goodwin I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. So much as changed in the last month and much remains the same. March 8th was the last time we gathered in the sanctuary and I think we all knew then, that we would need to find new ways of doing church, and … Continue reading Pandemic Pastoring
I collect wisdom sayings. Honest. Not coins, stamps or even tulip bulbs. I’m the geek with a gallery full of quotes on my phone. I have found the practice of reviewing these quotes to be comforting and grounding. So, I’m sharing my favorites with you without much commentary. (The commentary was shared at our March … Continue reading Wisdom Sayings
Dear Members and Friends of UUCWC, The health of each member of our congregation is of central importance to us at UUCWC. Please: Don’t work sick, don’t school sick, don’t church sick. If you are sick, please stay home. We know that the COVID-19 virus is most dangerous to our elders and to folks with … Continue reading Message From Rev. Sue about COVID-19
