Kim’s December Did You Know? Video
Let’s end 2024 with another Did You Know? video from Kim originally recorded earlier this month, highlighting the many events that have taken place and UUCWC throughout the month.
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Caring For Ourselves in this Time
By Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Intern As poet and activist June Jordan said in her work, Poem for South African Women, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Churches are a radical structure in a time of increased isolation. In our congregations, we show up to honor the joys and struggles inherent to life. In … Continue reading Caring For Ourselves in this Time
Where Does 50% of the Plate Go?
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?
From Your Stewardship Team: Mind the Gap
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
Grateful Hearts: Reflections from the UUCWC Board of Trustees
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
Allies’ Garden in 2024
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
CrossCurrents – November 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
Kim’s November Did You Know Video?
Watch the latest highly recommended installment of Kim’s Did You Know? video series.
First Quarter Treasurer’s Report
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
Almost Everything You Wanted to Know about Our New Church Administrator Marilyn Gonzalez
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