By UUCWC Staff On Sunday, August 30th, Rev. Kim asked the congregation: What might someone become by participating in and investing in this place? Congregants documented their answers, reflecting on who they are becoming through their presence at UUCWC. We analyzed the raw responses, bucketing them into core themes, which helped us generate an intuitive … Continue reading Becoming Together: How UUCWC Architects Joy 

Sylvia Light (right) and her sister Betsy with the pinwheel quilt they recently finished, originally begun by their grandmother in the 1940s.   When Sylvia Light moved to the area in 2025, she was living alone for the first time and looking for community. A cousin suggested she try a Unitarian Universalist church, which eventually … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: Sylvia Light Says “Yes” to UUCWC

By Brian Tucker & Joseph Goldfedder  Isn’t it interesting that the word “courage” is embedded within two other important words: “encourage” and “discourage”? Like the match used to light our chalice each week, the spark of courage we carry inside us can become a flame that encourages others. Viewing courage as an inside job helps … Continue reading Voices from UUCWC | Courage: An Inside Job

The Food Ministry needs your help in supporting our local food pantry, the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry, on Sundays, September 27 and October 4. HVMFP provides groceries and fresh produce to over 200 of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. An entirely volunteer run program, HVMFP relies on community support to collect, sort, and package weekly … Continue reading Food Ministry Accepting Donations for Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry, September 27 and October 4

So many things, actually. New board members, our Fall retreat to define Board goals for the year, the new Community Connector and Rental Coordinator positions, and our wonderful programming to Create Community, Celebrate Life, and Change the World! – Bob Alt I’ve recently joined the Stewardship Committee and am interested to see what we can … Continue reading What Has You Excited About the Upcoming Year at UUCWC?

Sandee on a hike in the Adirondacks. By Scott Cullen Sandee Steinberg found her way to UUCWC in 2018, thanks to a recommendation from her eldest son, Ben, who had attended a couple of times and thought she might feel at home here. He was right. Sandee became a member in 2019 and has since … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: Sandee Steinberg Finds the Community She Was Seeking

Recently, we asked various UUCWC members how they spent their summer vacation. This is what they shared. Northern Michigan, relaxing with family and friends, and enjoying time on a lake. – Bob Alt Now that we are empty nesters, my husband and I don’t plan many summer vacations. We vacation at other times of the … Continue reading How I Spent My Summer Vacation: UUCWC Members Share Their Adventures

Last month we asked congregants what books were on their summer reading lists. Because we had so many responses, we turned this into a two-part segment. As you will continue to see, UUCWC congregants are prolific readers. I got on an Elizabeth Strout kick. I still haven’t read Olive Kitteridge, but I have read: My … Continue reading What Books Are on Your Summer Reading List? Part 2

Community Connector Paul Muñiz brings a sociologist’s perspective, a passion for building relationships, and plenty of curiosity to UUCWC. By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor When Paul Muñiz began his new role as UUCWC’s first Community Connector in August, he stepped into a position that is still intentionally taking shape. His goal is to strengthen relationships, … Continue reading Building Connections One Relationship at a Time