By Mike Wilson Do we want to make followers or seekers with the creativity to help build a more prosperous world? Let’s begin by asking what educational freedom looks like and why so much of what we call schooling can feel like its opposite. Grades, rigid classroom management, top-down curricula, age-based tracking, and the march … Continue reading Voices from UUCWC: AI Means Freedom

By Patricia Czerwonka This is the tale of two chalices, one a static representation of our symbolism and the other a fluid dance across the wall of our sanctuary. One was a failure, the other a triumph. Both reflect the love we share for our community. Did you know that the shadow (or rainbow) of … Continue reading A Tale of Two Chalices

By Joe Schenk, UUCWC Airport & Train Transport Service The UUCWC Airport & Train Transport Service is a convenient way to support the congregation while enjoying the many benefits of traveling “UU Style!” Consider joining our small group of volunteer drivers who offer pick-up and transportation services to and from Philadelphia and Newark Airports, as well as … Continue reading Travel Together, Support Together: UUCWC’s Airport & Train Transport Service

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor This month’s Meet & Greet features two longtime members whose presence and participation have helped shape UUCWC for more than three decades: Mike Wilson and Judy MacLaury. Since first walking through our doors in the late 1980s, they’ve woven themselves into the life of the congregation through RE, justice work, … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: Mike Wilson and Judy MacLaury

By Mike Wilson On a gray Tuesday morning in Mercer County, twelve-year-old Amara Lopez sat at the kitchen table, staring at the phone she wasn’t supposed to use before school. Her cereal had gone soggy. Her backpack lay unzipped on the floor. The dog pawed at her leg. But Amara didn’t move. The screen flickered … Continue reading The Girl Who Lost Freedom: A story about freedom of attention and what happens when it is lost.

By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor If you’ve ever admired the stewardship materials or endowment brochures that make their way into your hands each year, or enjoyed one of UUCWC’s lovingly prepared meals, you’ve likely seen David Schumann’s creative touch at work. A member since 2016, David brings his artistry, humor, and generosity of spirit to … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet: David Schumann

By Jessica Alaimo, Executive Director, Murray Grove As the birthplace of Universalism in America, Murray Grove stands as a symbol of radical hospitality, inclusion, and courage in the pursuit of justice. As our programs, partnerships, and retreat bookings expand, so does our need for strong, reliable support behind the scenes. To maintain this momentum, we … Continue reading Murray Grove Is Hiring: Join Us in Growing Our Mission