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by Marilyn Gonzalez, Church Administrator Many of you have noticed the signs around the building warning, “Don’t Drink the Water!” I want to provide an update on our efforts to resolve this issue. In early January, we received a notification from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection informing us that our wells are contaminated with … Continue reading Water Update: Don’t Drink the Water
By Nick Mellis The spring season of Cosmic Crossing kicks off Saturday, March 15, at 8 p.m. at UUCWC, featuring an evening of ambient music with Bryan Nord and Worst Night Ever. Bryan Nord, a Philadelphia-based musician, blends electronic, experimental, and post-rock elements, drawing inspiration from progressive rock and electronic music. His signature style merges … Continue reading Cosmic Crossing Spring Season Opens with Ambient Soundscapes
by Ed Dobrowolski and Ronnie Dobrowolski, Social Action Ministry If you are new to UUCWC, you may not know the story behind Loaves and Fishes, one of our congregation’s longest-running social action outreach efforts. Loaves and Fishes is an organization that provides weekend meals for the homeless and working poor at various locations in Trenton. … Continue reading Do You Know About Loaves and Fishes?
By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC) has joined forces with the Trenton MicroLoan Collaborative (TML), an initiative dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals and returning citizens in Trenton and surrounding areas. TML provides microloans and services to entrepreneurs who have been in business … Continue reading UUCWC Enters Partnership with Trenton MicroLoan Collaborative
December 2024 It’s the End of the Year as We Know It with This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor I think we’re done here. At least for this year and this edition of UUCWC’s CrossCurrents. In this issue you’ll find Kim’s December Did You Know? video, Lisa Schilansky’s article on caring … Continue reading CrossCurrents December 2024
Let’s end 2024 with another Did You Know? video from Kim originally recorded earlier this month, highlighting the many events that have taken place and UUCWC throughout the month.
By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry We, The Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry (FEFT), decide where to send the 50% of the Plate we collect on Sunday mornings. Last financial year, funding from the Plate was more than $15,000. This year, we’ve already exceeded $8,000. Thank you. Our mission is … Continue reading Where Does 50% of the Plate Go?
November 2024 Minimalism Rules in This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Less is more, at least when it comes to this month’s issue of CrossCurrents. And that’s okay. In this age of content, content everywhere, occasionally having less to read, offers a welcome respite from being bombarded with insane amounts of … Continue reading CrossCurrents – November 2024
By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor It’s been over two months since Marilyn Gonzalez started her new job at UUCWC as church administrator. I’m sure some of you have had the pleasure of meeting her, while others have yet to have that opportunity. I met Marilyn during her first week at UUCWC. Since then, she’s helped … Continue reading Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Our New Church Administrator Marilyn Gonzalez
By Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary In today’s contentious political climate, many feel drained, worried, and alienated—particularly those from underserved communities who fear for their rights and voices. Murray Grove stands as a sanctuary where people can reconnect with themselves, find peace in nature, and experience a community built on respect, inclusion, and healing. … Continue reading Murray Grove: A Sanctuary for Healing, Inclusion, and Community in Turbulent Times
