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By Lisa Schilansky, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care On Saturday, April 26, 20 UUCWC members came together to learn how to show up for the trans and non-binary community in this most urgent time. We had the honor of being one of dozens of congregations serving as satellite locations for the incredible Building Beloved … Continue reading Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary: Showing Up for Our Values
By Pam Shadzik, Chair, and Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement Ministry Every Sunday, we are reminded that “Today would not have been the same if you hadn’t chosen to be here. ” Your connections to this loving congregation begin with your presence. If making that hour happen is all you can manage, it is enough. But … Continue reading Congregational Engagement News: It’s Easy! Share Your Light at UUCWC
By Mike Hanson and Bonnie Gilbert, Endowment Committee Co-chairs We have an Endowment Fund to ensure that the church continues to exist and thrive over the long term. The fund is invested and professionally managed in concert with other UU church endowments in the UU Common Endowment Fund. The UUCWC Fund has grown nicely over … Continue reading Legacy in Action: More Than $14,000 in Grants Awarded Through Endowment Fund
By Barbara Drew, Jayme Trott, Lori O’Neil & Marcia Wittmann, Auction Committee Co-chairs We have been, we are, and we will be Finding Joy Together! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this year’s UUCWC Auction met—and surpassed—our $31,000 goal, with a surplus of approximately $8,000. In keeping with our values, 50% of that … Continue reading Finding Joy Together: 2025 UUCWC Auction Exceeds Expectations
By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor This month, we’re pleased to introduce Jo Wiedman, a relatively new member of the UUCWC community who officially joined in December 2023 but whose sense of belonging began much earlier. After hearing about UUCWC from their partner, Colin Campbell, Jo attended their first service and immediately felt at home. “I … Continue reading UUCWC Meet & Greet | Spirit, Service, and South Indian Dosas: Getting to Know Jo Wiedman
By Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs June is fast approaching, and UUCWC is preparing to attend this year’s General Assembly (GA) in Baltimore, Maryland—a gathering that promises excitement and milestones for our congregation. Our own Rev. Lisa Schilansky will process on stage during the Service of the Living Tradition, and Director of Family Ministry Julie … Continue reading Meet Your General Assembly Delegates
By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry Mark your calendars. On June 1, UUCWC will welcome representatives from the Trenton MicroLoan Collaborative (TMC). The TMC’s mission is to help formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs build thriving businesses by providing zero-interest loans, accounting assistance, and ongoing support. Learn more at trentonmicroloan.org. This year, we deepened our partnership with Westminster … Continue reading Welcome Trenton Microloan Collaborative to UUCWC
By Barbara Drew, Earth & Climate Ministry Below is a brief synopsis of news provided by Earth & Climate Ministry, which we are calling Good, Green News. We are pleased to focus on these news items from various local, state, and national sources, cited below. Cornell Ornithological Lab February 2025 – Annual Bird Count More … Continue reading Good Green News
By Mike Wilson The very ideas that form the basis for the United States of America are currently under attack, which means our country is in the throes of an existential crisis. In these times, we must ask ourselves whether we are prepared to participate in activities that counter these attacks and ultimately forge a … Continue reading An Invitation to Ensure Freedom Prevails
By Brian Tucker I invite you to ponder the life of Unitarian Universalist Minister, David Paladin, whose astonishing life story, artistic expression, curiosity, and teachings continue to have a profound impact on my life and exemplify the awakening of Shamanic imagination. David “Chetlahe” Paladin, a Unitarian Universalist minister and artist of Navajo and European heritage, … Continue reading Sacred Journeys: Embracing the Shamanic Within Our Unitarian Universalist Community
