Each month, UUCWC celebrates a theme with opportunities for you to deepen your connection within, among and beyond our community. 

The theme for this month is “Paying Attention”.

Here are some ways to become a part of something larger this month:

If you are looking for deepening within, as you Celebrate Life  

• Pathways, Tuesdays nights: February 3, 17; and March 3, 17 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Zoom, Pathways is a 4-session conversation about faith, UU-ism, and UUCWC, facilitated by Rev. Kim for both people new to Unitarian Universalism and long-time members. Some at-home study and reflection is part of the class. Each person’s perspective adds means and knowledge to the conversation. This class is required if you are interested in becoming a member.

• Vespers: March 18: 7-8pm: Closing our their ministry, Rev. Lisa is offering the last-ever Vespers service. This contemplative, music-filled service is an opportunity to care for your spirit, slow down the noise of the world, and just be. Join others in the sanctuary or online.

• “A Chanting Meditation to Improve Memory“, Sunday, March 15 from 11:30-12:30 at UUCWC OR Thursday evening, March 19 from 7:00-8:00 on Zoom, Facilitated by Wendy Stasolla.
  This workshop focuses on the meditation practice known as Kirtan Kriya which is a chanting meditation that stimulates blood vessels in the part of the brain that deals with memory. Click HERE to register!

• Sunday, March 22 – Sunday Family Board Games – Every fourth Sunday, there will be an opportunity for Family Fun! Meet us in Room 102 during coffee hour!

• March 29: Ritual of Connection & Release, We celebrate our newest members to UUCWC, while also releasing Rev. Lisa from their covenant with us as our Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care. Stay for a celebratory potluck from 11-12pm. Stick around longer for the rescheduled Big Band concert at 12pm!

• Sunday Service Reflection: Every Sunday from 11:15am – 12:30pm in room 202 and online – Join Linda Hahola for a facilitated conversation about the Sunday morning service.

• Lectio Divina (Reading Poems Prayerfully), weekly on Thursdays, at 10:00am. 

• Connect, Reflect, and Grow in a Monthly Small Group! You are invited to join a chalice circle at any time during the year. For more information, click here.

If you are looking for opportunities among others, as you Create Community

• 20s and 30s Trivia Night: March 1, 8pm, on Zoom: If you are in your 20s or 30s, join Rev. Lisa on Zoom for this fun night! Email them to get the link. LSchilansky@uucwc.org

• UU Boogie! Friday, March 6, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Crossings Room – Come and enjoy a night of dancing at UU Boogie, sponsored by Faith Action Ministry. All are welcome – bring a friend! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. A suggested donation of $20 per individual or $25 per family is appreciated, with proceeds benefiting Mercer Street Friends and Bucks County Housing Alliance. To register, click here.

• Socratic Group, March 10, 1pm, in-person.  Begun as part of ROMEOs but open to all, this group discusses a philosophical, ethical, or cultural/political question chosen at the time by those attending.

• JULIETs Luncheon, March 17, 12 noon, for this month will celebrate the “wearin’ o’ the green” at Cattani’s Restaurant (1569 Parkway Ave, Ewing NJ 08628).  We are a luncheon group for sis and trans women who are comfortable in a setting centering women’s issues.  Please join us by responding to julietslunch@uucwc.org by Saturday, March 14^th.

• ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Luncheon – March 17 at 12 noon – location TBD.  To RSVP and for more information, email: romeos@uucwc.org.

• Outdoor Adventures Hike, Saturday, March 21, meeting time 10:30 AM in Princeton. Join us for a 1.7 miles sidewalk trek along Nassau Street to the campus of Princeton University. This hike will be approximately 5 miles and take around 2 hours.  Contact outdooradventures@uucwc.org to let us know you will attend.

• 20s and 30s Dessert Potluck: March 24, evening (time TBD): If you are in your 20s or 30s, join Rev. Lisa for fun, conversation, and dessert.

• Virtual Movie Night! We’ll be screening the Oscar-nominated short film “Retirement Plan” on March 26 at 7 p.m. ET, followed by a friendly discussion. All are invited to Zoom in to what we hope will be the first of many online community-building events! See weekly announcements for Zoom link.

• Tending the Flame, every 1st Thursday at 7:30pm. Join the monthly spirituality of parenting group, hosted by Rev. Kim, February 12th from 7:30-8:30 on zoom.

• Friday Night Sing-A-Long, every week with a different theme at 8pm on Zoom**.  The Weekly Announcement email has details.

• CLUUSTERS Biking Group, for those who enjoy a two-wheeled way to be in good company.  To learn more, contact Michael Howe-Smith/the office at uucwc@uucwc.org.

• 80’s Group for those in their 80s and beyond to connect online or in person.   Contact are@uucwc.org for details.

If you are seeking ways in and beyond our walls to Change the World

• Gender 201: March 1, after the service. Join Rev. Lisa for their last-ever Gender 201 workshop. If you’ve made them before, if you’ve never attended, this workshop is for you! This question box-style program offers an opportunity for all of your well-meaning questions about gender identity to be answered. Knowing that the burden of education should never be on those most impacted, this is an educational space intended for cisgender folks (those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth). Online and in Rm. 203.

• Loaves & Fishes – This March, volunteer with us for a great cause: feeding hungry neighbors in Mercer County. It’s a 30-plus-year UUCWC tradition and a great way to find community while giving back. Questions? Email Rev. Lisa at LSchilansky@UUCWC.org
  • Friday March 27, 5:30-8:30pm, Brown Bag Lunch Packing @ UUCWC (ages 9+ welcome)
  • Saturday March 28, 10:30am-Noon, Serving the Hot Meal @ St. Mary’s Trenton
  • Sign up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/loavesandfishes-uucwc

• No Kings March and Rally: Meet up with other congregants and find a location near you! Saturday March 28: https://www.nokings.org/

• Weekly Protest in Hopewell Borough: Every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm, corner of Greenwood Ave and Broad St. UUCWC members are there every week!

**Check your Weekly Announcements for the link information or contact the office at uucwc@uucwc.org.