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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
By Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs Greetings. This year’s UU General Assembly will be held entirely virtually. Here’s how that will affect us. Rather than organizing group participation in June, we plan to share selected highlights later in the year. This will include key lectures, such as the Ware Lecture, featuring retired Rev. Mariann Budde, … Continue reading UUCWC and General Assembly
By Martha Bell, Congregational Engagement At UUCWC, we celebrate life! Our care for one another means sharing joys and sorrows during Sunday services, reaching out with messages of sympathy and congratulations, sometimes sitting with someone who needs a deeper conversation, providing meals and support during illness or other loss, and supporting memorial services. The pastoral … Continue reading Spotlight on Pastoral and Caring Ministry
By Barbara Drew, Auction Committee Co-Chair UUCWC’s largest event—a fundraiser and fun-raiser all in one—is Friday, May 1. Is your calendar marked? Starting at 6:00 p.m., the Auction Kick-Off Party includes: • Refreshments—delectable finger foods, beverages, and desserts• Venetian Coffee Bar—new this year!• Showcase of about 80 physical items• Online registration assistance• The Boutique—jewelry, scarves, … Continue reading Auction Update 2026: Sharing Our Joy!
