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by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry My first Pride in Philly in 2018 was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The queer and trans community in the city helped me reach new levels of growth. With their continual support since I moved here, I have not only grown but more importantly … Continue reading Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride
by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry I used to think January and February were the most boring months. Unless it snowed, it felt cold, gray, and dreary to me. That is until I started celebrating the 30 Days of Love with the Side with Love campaign. 30 Days of Love represents the month between … Continue reading 30 Days of Love in Action
by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry I grew up at church. We went every Sunday. If I had a sleepover at a friend’s house on Saturday night, I was picked up early on Sunday for church. I resented it a little when I was young, but I cherish those memories now. Some of my … Continue reading The Importance of Having Fun at Church
by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry As the leaves turn from green to yellow and amber and blinding orange,I can’t help but stare at the vivid colors.It’s not just me.It’s a phenomenon loved by many.People travel to see the transformation.We can’t help but bear witness to the beauty. I wonder what it would be … Continue reading Transformation
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 Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry It’s hard to pick, but I think the fourth Unitarian Universalist principle is my favorite. I believe that a free and responsible search for truth and meaning is the core of our faith development at all ages. We are blessed with the freedom to explore and find what … Continue reading Four Is My Number One
“In the final analysis, the question of why bad things happen to good people translates itself into some very different questions, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it has happened”. –Harold Kushner, When Bad Things Happen to Good People “A central reason … Continue reading Walk Through the Nettles Together
Although we are each staying close to home, I want to help you stay connected with each other. Listed below are some ways you can stay in touch with UUCWC virtually. If you want to connect with people in a small group that offers honest reflection and deep listening without small talk, I recommend joining … Continue reading Staying Connected While Staying Close to Home
I have been thinking about all of you so much this week. It was wonderful to see so many people at our first on-line worship service last Sunday. We are a strong, caring community. I am so glad we have each other so we can navigate what lies ahead together. Although we are each staying … Continue reading Helping You Stay Connected
by Colleen McCourt At UUCWC, we’re always looking to create, nurture and deepen connections and be in community with each other. In that spirit, the past year saw the formation of the Family Ministry Team, a group of congregants charged with exploring the diverse experiences and needs of families within the congregation. The members of … Continue reading Meet the Family Ministry Team
