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by Mark Pokryska and Barbara Drew, for the Earth and Climate Ministry We have a solar system! No, we do not mean the planets, moon, and stars. Our building’s solar system is much closer – just a few feet above us as we move about the Sanctuary, the Crossings Room, and our classrooms. Our forty-four … Continue reading The Hidden Savings Above Us!
by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee The much-anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction is just days away! Now’s the time to plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Online bidding opens here on Saturday, May 4, at 9:00 am., and continues through Saturday, May 11, ending promptly at 9:00 pm. You’re invited to the In-person … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections! Auction 2024 Many Ways for Fun, Food and Fellowship!
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs With less than two months to go before the UUA General Assembly (GA), there is still time to register and attend via Zoom. GA is the annual gathering to conduct the business of our Association, together with workshops, lectures, and worship services. The business portion is comprised of General … Continue reading Important Read: General Assembly and UUCWC Delegates
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison Before you know it, June will be here and so will the 63rd Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly (GA) – Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23. This year, GA takes place completely online. There is still time to register for the full event (workshops, business sessions, special programs) … Continue reading Wanted – A UUCWC Member to Represent Us
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski Everyone keeps saying: This is a once in a generation moment! And perhaps they’re right: The capital project, the staff team, the ways we are rethinking the use of our space and the way we engage our children, the depth of our relationships, the power of ritual and song, the purpose … Continue reading The Possibilities of Our Generosity
by Jim Sanders, Finance Chair, and Denny Rodgers, Treasurer U.S. presidents declare in their State of the Union address each year that “the state of our Union is sound”; we too can say unequivocally that the state of our church is financially sound! We are in the first year of our tenure as financial leadership … Continue reading Mid-year Update on Our Church Finances
by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee UUCWC has been hosting the annual Auction for more than thirty years. It’s a tried-and-true event, but it’s never tiring to support the church through our collective innovation and fun ideas. Once again, we invite you to explore the many reasons to contribute an item, event, service, craft, or … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections Through UUCWC’s 2024 Online Auction
by Michael Wilson and Leslie McGeorge, Faith Action Ministry As Unitarian Universalists, we should all be interested in our democracy and how to make it work better for everyone. The word democracy means “the people rule.” If you think about it, all that we cherish and depend on for our freedoms, and a sustainable world, … Continue reading Democracy In Action Beyond Our Church Doors
by Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern Every year the Unitarian Universalist Association selects a book for the Common Read. The Association then produces a curriculum for UU adults to use in discussing the book. The UUA provides additional materials for folks who do not join a book discussion. This church year’s Common Read is On Repentance … Continue reading What Can Making Amends Look Like in Today’s World
by Jayme Trott, Capital Campaign Team Thanks to all the generous members and friends who pledged and donated to the Capital Campaign, we are in very good financial shape. Key project elements are: Due to cost savings from the change in contractors and the level of pledging, we may not need to borrow more than … Continue reading Capital Campaign and Construction Update
