Category: Congregational Life

Not the Usual Ask

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

Regathering Guidelines

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

Nathalie Edmond Chosen for UUA Ministerial Fellowship Committee

It is with great pride that we share that Nathalie Edmond has been chosen to serve on the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC)!  The MFC is an important and prestigious national committee that is pivotal in deciding who possesses the combination of skills and acumen to be a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. This committee … Continue reading Nathalie Edmond Chosen for UUA Ministerial Fellowship Committee

What Do Visitors Need?

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?

Engaging in Small Groups

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

Pandemic Pastoring

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

Wisdom Sayings

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