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The Joy That We Share

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by Karen Kent, Vice President, Board of Trustees “This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me.” Though things that did bring a smile to my face and a song to my heart were the last two Sunday services. On June 1st, we dedicated a child and watched as five of our … Continue reading The Joy That We Share

Looking Ahead: UUCWC’s Financial Outlook and Budget Priorities for 2025-26

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By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee As we near the end of our fiscal year let’s say “Thank You” to the members of this year’s finance team for all your hard work and your helpful input: Donna Miller, Barbara Drew, George Faulkner, Bonnie Gilbert, Mike Hanson, Jane Root, Scott Blaydon, and Denny Rodgers. On Thursday, … Continue reading Looking Ahead: UUCWC’s Financial Outlook and Budget Priorities for 2025-26

Making Connections: Spotlight on Congregational Engagement Ministry

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By Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement Our principal goal is to help members find nourishing ways to connect and engage with the work of our  church. We also provide resources to support working groups and leaders as they strive to fulfill their individual group missions. We work with the staff and engage with all committees and … Continue reading Making Connections: Spotlight on Congregational Engagement Ministry

UUCWC Meet and Greet | Meet Margaret Bar-Akiva: A Journey of Resilience, Curiosity, and Community

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By Scott Cullen, Editor, CrossCurrents Since joining UUCWC a little over two years ago, Margaret Bar-Akiva has brought a rich tapestry of life experiences, shaped by a multicultural upbringing, personal loss, and a deeply held belief in human goodness. In this month’s Q&A, Margaret shares her unique faith journey—one that spans continents, traditions, and languages—as … Continue reading UUCWC Meet and Greet | Meet Margaret Bar-Akiva: A Journey of Resilience, Curiosity, and Community

Small Acts, Big Impact: Reflecting on a Year of Food Ministry Outreach

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By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry When Food Ministry co-chairs Mike Muccioli and Jackie Thomas recently shared a few end-of-year statistics with the rest of the committee, we were astounded by the reach of our efforts.  On a project-by-project basis, we tend to lose sight of what we have accomplished. In food drive donations … Continue reading Small Acts, Big Impact: Reflecting on a Year of Food Ministry Outreach

Good Green News: Focusing on the Positive

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By Barbara Drew, Earth & Climate Ministry Following is a brief synopsis of news from various local, state, and national sources compiled by the Earth & Climate Ministry. Isles, Inc. June 2025 Town Topics, “Princeton’s Weekly Community Newspaper,” Anne Levin The beauty of Trenton’s Cadwalader Park, considered to be landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s last … Continue reading Good Green News: Focusing on the Positive

UUCWC Welcomes New Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care

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The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, N.J., welcomed the Rev. Lisa Schilansky as its new minister for Justice and Pastoral Care. Schilansky joins the Rev. Kim Wildszewski, senior minister, to share in the pastoral care needs and social justice work of the congregation. In addition to assisting Wildszewski with Sunday worship and administrative … Continue reading UUCWC Welcomes New Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care

Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary: Showing Up for Our Values

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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