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Nominations are due on or before May 7, 2025 Spring is in the air and the Board invites you to think about some individuals in the congregation you would like to honor at the annual meeting. Take a moment to nominate someone who exemplifies service and/or has significantly contributed to our community. The UUCWC Distinguished Service … Continue reading Call for Service Awards: Deadline May 7, 2025
By Lisa Schilansky, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care I am delighted to have returned to UUCWC on March 30th, now as your Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care. This is a unique path we are on, as most congregations do not interact with their Intern Ministers. With that in mind, I wanted to give … Continue reading Rooted in Justice, Guided by Care: A New Chapter Together
By Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life Our troubled world calls for increased safety procedures on Sunday morning. Here is what the hosts learned at their recent training lunch: The two biggest safety suggestions for houses of worship from the UUA and U.S. government are: Someone intent on causing disruption doesn’t typically like being noticed immediately. … Continue reading The Power of Hello: Safety on Sunday Morning
By Chris Marietti, UUCWC Board of Trustees When I wrote an article in the fall at the start of my tenure on the board, I mentioned that one of the draws was the amazing folks I get to do this work with. Today, I wanted to take some time to highlight one of those amazing … Continue reading With Joy and Gratitude, We Welcome Rev. Lisa
By Barbara Drew, for the Auction Committee The much-anticipated UUCWC Auction, Finding Joy Together!, is just days away. Now is the time to plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising event. Online bidding opens Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, May 3, at 9:00 p.m. Beginning April 20, you can … Continue reading Auction 2025: Finding Joy Together!
By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents, Editor This month, we’re delighted to introduce—or reintroduce—you to longtime members Penny and Denny Rodgers. Since joining UUCWC in 2016, Penny and Denny have become deeply involved in the life of our congregation, contributing their time, talents, and love in countless ways. Denny, a self-described seeker “searching for truth,” who grew … Continue reading UUCWC Meet and Greet: Penny & Denny Rodgers
Inspired by a Japanese tradition, a new addition to the church grounds provides a quiet place for reflection, remembrance, and love carried on the wind. By Christine Piatek Most of us have undoubtedly noticed the wooden shelter with a vintage white rotary phone next to the curved Sanctuary wall as we’ve traveled along the paved … Continue reading Calling the Ones We Miss: The Healing Power of the Wind Phone
by Al Johnson, Co-chair, Earth & Climate Ministry Around 2001, a group of congregants formed the Sustainability Circle. Early vegetarian pot-luck meetings focused on energy and environmental measures that could be adopted by the group, other congregants, and the church. Early projects included recycling bicycles and books and selling organic/fair trade coffee. The last two … Continue reading A Brief History of the Origin and Growth of the Earth & Climate Ministry
by Leslie McGeorge for Earth & Climate Ministry On Saturday, March 22, forty-two congregants, including new members, participated in a workshop on climate justice at UUCWC. We considered how to work collaboratively on transformative actions to address our larger community’s climate and related social justice needs. We identified our at-risk communities, such as Trenton and … Continue reading Climate Revival Dialogues: Exploring Opportunities for Climate Justice Actions in Our Community
By Ronnie And Ed Dobrowolski for the Social Action Ministry We had another successful Loaves and Fishes outreach program in 2025. We fed many individuals at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known as St Mary’s Cathedral in Trenton. Thank you to all the Loaves and Fishes volunteers. Here’s a breakdown of … Continue reading Another Successful Loaves and Fishes Outreach Program
