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By the time you read this, Kim’s sabbatical will be half over. I want to share with you an article I wrote when my first UU minister announced she was leaving. Kim is not leaving, but her sabbatical brings up similar feelings for me of loss and commitment to the congregation. “I became a UU … Continue reading Reflections on Kim’s Sabbatical
The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing will host a reading of I Am Jazz, a book by transgender teen and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation Youth Ambassador Jazz Jennings, on Thursday, February 27th from 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM in the church’s Crossings Room. Members of the community are welcome to attend. Three inclusive picture … Continue reading UUCWC Hosts Reading of “I Am Jazz” in Support of Transgender Children and Youth
Attending a UU summer camp or conference helps to solidify a Unitarian Universalist identity. Many lifelong Unitarian Universalists will tell you it was their participation in UU summer camps, conferences, retreats and other “immersion experiences” that solidified their connection to their faith. According to the book, Full Circle: Fifteen Ways to Grow Lifelong UUs by … Continue reading UU Summer Camps For All Ages
New Adult Learning Classes starting in February: Registration is at https://www.uucwc.org/learning/adult-learning-classes/. Becoming Unafraid of DeathThis class explores death, it’s process, meaning, and the many choices that are made around it. Topics include: basic legal issues, hospice, palliative care and the roles of end of life doulas. End of life can be a loving sacred journey … Continue reading New Adult Learning Classes – February 2020
We have great new classes coming up in Adult Learning in January and February. Registration is at https://www.uucwc.org/learning/adult-learning-classes/. A Survey of World Religions Learn about and experience different Faith traditions each month including: Christianity in the black church tradition, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. Faith visits will be combined with the 6th-7th grade Neighboring Faiths class. … Continue reading New Adult Learning Classes for Jan. and Feb.
Saying thanks together at meal times is a spiritual practice that allows families to pause for a moment, feel connected with each other and have a moment of reverence for something larger during their busy day. Unitarian Universalist author, Betsy Hill Williams shared her thoughts about starting a practice of saying grace in her home: … Continue reading Sharing Meals and Saying Grace
Explore deep questions as you connect with an assigned partner, build relationships and deepen your UU identity. Partnerships are created between new and longtime members or between members of different ages who will get to know each other by exploring deep questions, including: theology, death, UU history, spiritual practice, and more. Readings, resources, and reflection … Continue reading Coming Into Connection Starts Nov. 3.
In September, I met with seven individual class teams made up of the 41 volunteers in the Religious Education program. During these meetings, I witnessed again and again how much our RE volunteers are committed to our children and to passing on Unitarian Universalism using their varied and unique gifts. I am so thankful to … Continue reading The Sweet Spot of Volunteering
Last chance to sign up for these ARE classes: Chalice Circle via videoconference once a month. Join a Chalice Circle from the comfort of your home. Begins Oct 2nd and meets first Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm. Facilitated by Robin Pugh Living the 8th Principle Monthly meeting that explores participant’s personal journey with racism and helps to … Continue reading Last Chance to Sign up for ARE classes
Welcome back to those families that I haven’t seen this summer. Our intergenerational water ingathering service is on September 8 at 10am. Please bring a small amount of water from your home or a place you visited this summer. Our full Religious education program begins on September 15. Here is what each class will be … Continue reading Welcome Back: Children’s RE for 2019-2020
