Celebrating Community and Connection with Trenton Microloan Collaborative

By Holly Bussey, Council for Faith in Action On Sunday, July 27, members of the Trenton Microloan Collaborative (TMC) joined our worship service to share stories of hope, transformation, and entrepreneurship. During coffee hour, we were treated to delicious cupcakes from one of TMC’s loan recipients—Royal Cakes & Café, located at 240 E. State Street, … Continue reading Celebrating Community and Connection with Trenton Microloan Collaborative

Help Us Revitalize and Reposition Murray Grove: Your Gift Will Be Matched!

By Jessica Alaimo, Executive Director, Murray Grove & Parker Cohen, Murray Grove Board Secretary We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the birthplace of Universalism! Murray Grove has received a generous grant from the UUA for its revitalization and repositioning. This support acknowledges our efforts and inspires us to move forward, as it … Continue reading Help Us Revitalize and Reposition Murray Grove: Your Gift Will Be Matched!

Making the World More Fair and Caring | Voices from UUCWC: The Violent Undoing of the American Democratic Spirit

By Michael Wilson Let’s agree on something that should be obvious but increasingly feels like a whisper in a hurricane: violence erodes democracy. It doesn’t just break bones or windows; it weakens the invisible bonds of trust and mutual responsibility that keep a diverse society functioning. It doesn’t just threaten lives; it hollows out a … Continue reading Making the World More Fair and Caring | Voices from UUCWC: The Violent Undoing of the American Democratic Spirit

The Joy That We Share

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

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

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

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

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

UUCWC Welcomes New Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care

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