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by Jayme Trott, Co-chair, Capital Campaign It’s REALLY HAPPENING! The Hopewell Township Planning Board memorialized the approved UUCWC site plan and we are in the process of signing the contract with BuildPro to be our general contractor for this project! Next, the contractor will present Hopewell Township with the architectural plans to review for building … Continue reading Capital Project Is About to Begin
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In a separate article, we introduced our GA delegates. This team represents UUCWC in important issues at a national level. This year is super important and we’re hoping to hear from the congregation about one very important issue—the proposal to move from our Statement of Purposes and Principles to … Continue reading We Need to Hear From You About the Article II Project
by The Earth Ministry Team Next to the fence surrounding Allie’s Garden, we have a large compost bin that provides wonderfully nutrient rich, dark, decomposed organic matter that, when added to the soil, makes it better. The dark, humus-like end product starts with vegetable and fruit scraps, coffee grounds, yard waste (grass and plant clippings, … Continue reading Composting at UUCWC
by Joe Schenk, Treasurer On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I present three topics for your consideration this month: Stewardship CampaignA huge thank you to the 73% of members and friends who have forwarded pledges for the coming year (July 2023 – June 2024). For those who have not pledged, it is easy to … Continue reading Highlighting Our Financial Health
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In June, six of us will be representing UUCWC at General Assembly (GA). Five of us will travel to Pittsburgh; one will be a virtual delegate. What does this mean? Delegates are charged to vote on issues that impact us all. Delegates vote their conscience with the hope it … Continue reading General Assembly News
March 2023 Reprinted Newsletter article by Rachel Walden, UUA Communications Senior Manager for digital & marketing strategy. Image copyright Article II Study Commission As a community, we are part of a vibrant, living tradition. UU faith calls us to remain open to new insights and understandings of the world, its needs and possibilities. Our tradition invites faithful … Continue reading “Article II: The Conversation About What It Means to be UU” from the UUA
Reprint of a letter to UU communities from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray You all are so much in my heart. These are heartbreaking and terrifying times. An onslaught of oppressive laws and policies are threatening the well-being of our children, young people and adults, and the very fabric of communities. I know how hard … Continue reading Showing Up for Trans, Nonbinary+, and LGBTQIA+ Community
by Holly Bussey, Faith Expression and Funding Team Facilitator It’s hard to believe that we’re past the half year mark of the church year. In person attendance is growing and our generosity continues! The Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry (FEFT) of the Council for Faith in Action (CFA) has been busy. As many know, … Continue reading CFA Reaching Outward With 50% of the Plate
by Nathalie Edmond, Co-chair, Congregational Engagement Congregational Engagement is excited to tell you about a resource we’ve created that can be accessed online and in the church lobby. If you are looking for ways to engage more in church activities, but don’t know what is available or what might be a good fit, check out … Continue reading Looking for a Way to Contribute Your Time?
by Heather Edwards, Trustee, Board of Trustees During this stewardship season, I’ve been reflecting on what UUCWC means to me and why I feel a responsibility to support our church both financially and through volunteering. If you had told me in my early twenties that a religious community would be such a central part of … Continue reading Why I Support UUCWC
