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When I first showed up to serve the Annapolis congregation as the incoming intern there, I was greeted by a lovely hand written note by the previous intern, Christina. Christina shared with me the joy of serving UUCA, how to unstick the desk drawer, where to find the best snacks on Mondays, and why the … Continue reading The Hard-on-the-Heart Work of Saying Goodbye
Since publishing this article, we received word from the Ministerial Fellowship Committee that our Ministerial Resident, Hannah Gallo, will not be able to serve as our Assistant Minister. Rev. Kim and the Personnel Committee continue to consider next steps and our financial capabilities. Updates will be shared with the congregation as they are available. Since … Continue reading More Q&A On an Assistant Minister
One of the things I love most about this congregation is how much you like one another. Over 30% of you report attending worship services four (or all) Sundays a month. More than 60% said you come three times or more a month. And still, on Sundays, when the lobby fills it is like you … Continue reading A Quieting and Focusing of the Spirit
Every so often I return to a particular article I read while in seminary, still dreaming, still curious what congregational life would entail. The piece, published by the Alban Institute, a highly acclaimed resource out of Duke Divinity School that speaks to ministers of all denominations about leadership and church life, boldly and concisely lays … Continue reading New Here?
On Sunday, November 4th, Hannah and I invited the children and adults of UUCWC to consider a different form of gift giving this year. In an effort to realign the spirit of each of the winter holidays with our actions and the needs of the greater good, your staff is encouraging each member and friend … Continue reading Greater Good
Statement on Immigration The ongoing and increasing attacks against migrants from our leadership and fellow Americans are both heartbreaking and dangerous. We at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing hold firm with the side of love. No person is illegal, however denying asylum seekers a place of sanctuary is. The physical, psychological and legal borders we … Continue reading Statement and Letter of Support from Rev. Kim
This past month the staff attempted to better understand who the congregation is (and who we are not) through data and reflection. We found these numbers to not only be interesting but helpful in thinking about our UUCWC community, our assumptions, relationships, and needs. Current System Our system currently serves 285 Members, 30 Friends,* 46 … Continue reading Who We Are by the Numbers
Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski Each year the staff gathers throughout the summer to think wholeheartedly about UUCWC: individual congregants, groups and ministries, anxieties and excitements; the discernment goes on. It is from such conversations that we were able to introduce Faith Forward last year, the Coming into Connection curriculum, and think more critically about the need … Continue reading Welcome Table Wednesdays
Recently I ended my sermon with an ask to each of you: And so, I ask that in the days and months and year to come, you help me remember all the ways we must be, want to be, faithful. I ask that we keep one another accountable to the faith that too many – … Continue reading What’s In Your Backpack?
There is no need to further open the gaping wound that is our heart these days. We need not begin this lamentation in the typical fashion; no need to recite all the atrocities for which we weep or wail. Not all of them. We don’t have time – or breath, or stomach, or imagination for … Continue reading Prayer for the Children
