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By Marcia Wittmann on behalf of the Board of Trustees As we reach the end of our fiscal year, there’s much to look back on and be proud of as a congregation. We’ve energetically pursued our mission to Create Community, Celebrate Life, and Change the World through our committees, ministries, and events, including our community … Continue reading End of Fiscal Year Board Update
By Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee As we near the end of our fiscal year, I’d like to thank the members of this year’s finance team for their hard work and helpful input: Donna Miller, Barbara Drew, Denny Rodgers, David Schumann, Jane Root, Karen Damato, and Lynne Molnar. On Sunday, June 7th, as part of … Continue reading Finance Committee June 2026 Update
By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Community Outreach Fund Ministry It’s been an exciting year for the Community Outreach Fund Ministry, full of twists and turns and excitement. Here are a few key highlights: UUCWC is an incredibly generous congregation, as evidenced by plate donations. We are grateful for this kindness. We welcome new interest. You can … Continue reading Community Outreach Fund Ministry Update
By Pam Shadzik, Congregational Engagement If you hang around UUCWC long enough, you’re bound to run into a Food Ministry food drive or other outreach to those in need in our area. This amazing group of people has so much going on throughout the year that it’s impossible to fit it all into one short … Continue reading Spotlight on Food Ministry
By Marcia Wittmann, Racial Justice Ministry Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This Juneteenth, UUCWC’s Racial Justice Ministry (RJM) is sponsoring We Shall Not Be … Continue reading Racial Justice Ministry Sponsors Juneteenth Concert Fundraiser Featuring Baritone Keith Spencer
Watershed rep David Bush speaks to our youth about creating a healthy environment. By Geri Koblis, Earth & Climate Ministry Did you know that UUCWC has earned a River-Friendly Certification through The Watershed Institute? Their River-Friendly Certification Program promotes clean water and a healthier environment for us all. The program educates and supports residents, businesses, … Continue reading UUCWC’s River-Friendly Mission in Action
by Barbara Drew, Auction Co-Chair “Create community, celebrate life, change the world” captures the essence of UUCWC’s mission. These words also apply to our annual auction, a fundraiser and a fun-raiser. Through the generosity and ingenuity of many congregants, the auction offered opportunities to share our joy, connect, learn, experience activities together, share interests, and … Continue reading 2026 Auction Recap: More Joy to Share!
By Maria Baratta On the third Sunday of each month, you’re encouraged to check out new and old books from the borrow collections of our Racial Justice Ministry and Earth and Climate Ministry. In addition to books, the RJM collection includes several DVDs. Maybe you’re spending time at the beach or by the pool and … Continue reading Summer Times Means Reading Time!
Update from Right Relations Committee (RRC) RRC has held two Listening & Imagining Circles to begin the process of updating UUCWC’s Congregational Covenant. Twelve participants have reviewed the current covenant, shared their stories, and discerned some essential aspects around the topics of Promote Welcoming and Encourage Full Engagement. Some beautiful insights that emerged from these … Continue reading Update from Right Relations Committee (RRC)
by Sandee Steinberg, Chair, Finance Committee We are in the final stages of preparing the church budget for fiscal year 2026–2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The process began in late fall 2025, when we asked committees, ministries, and staff to estimate their expenses and anticipated income. The Personnel Committee … Continue reading Finance Committee Update
