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

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this summer edition of CrossCurrents. My vision was to create a special summertime edition because I receive fewer CrossCurrents contributions this time of year. Here’s what I did. I emailed more than 100 members of the congregation a list of summer-themed … Continue reading Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer

  I’ve read 3 very different books: The Color Purple by Alice Walker, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, and The Faith of Beasts by James S. A. Corey. I’m currently reading Simple Church by Thom Rainer, Eric Geiger, et al, and The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design … Continue reading What Books Are on Your Summer Reading List? Part 1

The Joker by the Steve Miller Band reminds me of the many parties I went to at the end of high school before heading off to college. – Maria Baratta Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters – Beth Brasor, John Fowler Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts – Sue Busch The Beach Boys – Kathie … Continue reading What Song(s) or Music Always Remind You of Summer?

Grease or Dirty Dancing. – Maria Baratta Mama Mia. – Sue Busch Summer Rental. John Candy was amazing! – Jen Couchoud Not to be pretentious, but a French movie, Claire’s Knee from 1970. In second place is Swedish director Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night from 1955. Pretentiousness aside, Dazed & Confused, a movie … Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Movie Set During the Summer?