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By Holly Bussey, Facilitator, Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry We, The Faith Expression and Funding Team Ministry (FEFT), decide where to send the 50% of the Plate we collect on Sunday mornings. Last financial year, funding from the Plate was more than $15,000. This year, we’ve already exceeded $8,000. Thank you. Our mission is … Continue reading Where Does 50% of the Plate Go?
By Jane Root, Stewardship Committee There’s a story about a woman in London who goes to the underground station every day to listen to the recorded announcement to “Mind the Gap” (the space between the train and the platform). It’s her husband’s voice, recorded in 1950, and after his death, she found that listening to … Continue reading From Your Stewardship Team: Mind the Gap
By Wendy Stasolla, President, Board of Trustees As another calendar year winds down amidst the holiday hubbub, members of the Board of Trustees weigh in on why they’re grateful to be part of the action at our beloved UUCWC. In the words of Board Vice President, Karen Kent: “As the world continues to evolve in … Continue reading Grateful Hearts: Reflections from the UUCWC Board of Trustees
By Al Johnson, Earth and Climate Ministry Co-chair Allie’s Organic Garden is operated by UUCWC’s Earth and Climate Ministry (ECM) to provide produce for local food aid programs. All 2024 produce has now been harvested with the help of children in the Youth Faith Engagement Program in coordination with Julie Rigano, Family Ministry Director. Growing … Continue reading Allies’ Garden in 2024
November 2024 Minimalism Rules in This Month’s Issue of CrossCurrents by Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor Less is more, at least when it comes to this month’s issue of CrossCurrents. And that’s okay. In this age of content, content everywhere, occasionally having less to read, offers a welcome respite from being bombarded with insane amounts of … Continue reading CrossCurrents – November 2024
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By Denny Rodgers, Treasurer, Board of Trustees At the annual meeting in June, we projected a net income of at least $26,000 for the last fiscal year. We netted well over that and now have over $344,000 in non-restricted/cash reserve funds available. At the same meeting, we also approved a budget with a deficit of $37,200 and … Continue reading First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
By Scott Cullen, CrossCurrents Editor It’s been over two months since Marilyn Gonzalez started her new job at UUCWC as church administrator. I’m sure some of you have had the pleasure of meeting her, while others have yet to have that opportunity. I met Marilyn during her first week at UUCWC. Since then, she’s helped … Continue reading Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Our New Church Administrator Marilyn Gonzalez
By Steve Saddlemire, Earth and Climate Ministry One of UUCWC’s best-kept secrets is our participation in The Watershed Institute (Pennington, NJ) River Friendly program. The program is open to nonprofits, individuals, and local businesses who seek to keep our region’s water supply clean and healthy. We were awarded Gold-level status in 2020 because of our strong policies and … Continue reading Eco-Leadership in Action: UUCWC’s Gold-Level River Friendly Initiatives for a Healthier Community
By Christine Piatek, for the Food Ministry Last year’s chili fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Alliance (IFA) was so well-received that the Food Ministry has agreed to sponsor another this year in conjunction with the fabulous jazz band concert on Sunday, December 15th. Right after the 10 am service and before the noon concert (which … Continue reading Hungry Church and Concertgoers Will Love Our Bowl of Chili
