From UUCW Member Ron Zimmerman My situation is a bit different from many. I chose to retire at the end of 2019, so I'd already started processing the loss of a work "family" when the stay-at-home orders came in March. [...]
Warm Greetings UUCW -- I am so excited to be joining you as your quarter-time Assistant Minister for Pastoral Care. We may have met when I was a guest in UUCW’s pulpit, and I am looking forward to getting to [...]
On February 19, a letter from President Laurie Boddie and Rev. Suzelle Lynch went out to all UUCW members with exciting news about an upcoming shift in UUCW’s ministry configuration. For a number of years, UUCW was served by Rev. [...]
Split the Plate is one of UUCW’s programs of outreach and generosity. Each month we give half the undesignated offering monies to a worthy cause as a way to help us live our Unitarian Universalist values and serve our community. [...]
“Wow, that person should get an award!” How often have you said that about an amazing person at UUCW who is deeply involved at the church? You’re right and you can make it happen! This has been a challenging year, [...]
From UUCW Member and Board of Trustees Vice President Lisa Larson I have realized that I like a slower-paced lifestyle. I have remained positive with daily meditation which includes deep breathing & a mantra. We haven’t been able to enjoy [...]
Split the Plate is one of UUCW’s programs of outreach and generosity. Each month we give half of all undesignated offering monies to a non-profit organization as a way to help us live our Unitarian Universalist Values and serve our [...]
While COVID-19 kept many people from their usual Valentine's Day celebrations, a group of UUCW volunteers reminded some folks that they are loved by their UU community. Nine volunteers assembled 39 gift bags that were then distributed by five drivers [...]
From UUCW Member Lynn Kapitan Without her physical school to go to or neighborhood friends to play with, the pandemic upended my bubbly, outgoing granddaughter Lynn’s social world. While her mother juggled a full-time job, her baby brother’s childcare, and [...]
Split the Plate is one of UUCW’s programs of outreach and generosity. Each month we give half of all undesignated offering monies to a non-profit organization as a way to help us live our Unitarian Universalist Values and serve our [...]
The current phase of the program, “Within”, focuses on the internal work each individual needs to explore race and the work for racial justice. This is different for White folks and for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), [...]
Lay Pastoral Care at UUCW is provided by a group of trained lay leaders whose mission is to offer comfort and support to members through compassionate listening. Lay Pastoral Care Team members may visit church members at home, in the [...]
The virtual pledge event is coming up on March 6. We're looking for young people to participate in a music video that will be shared during the event. Jennifer Nicolosi will coordinate and make part recordings for home practice, and [...]
Embracing Each Other - Embracing Our Future UUCW Pledge Drive 2021-22 It’s time to support our bold, warm, justice-seeking, spiritually nourishing community – for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2021. Together, our financial pledges empower everything UUCW does – [...]
Embracing Each Other-Embracing Our Future To sweeten the pledge drive process this year, we’re offering Five Fabulous Pledge Prizes that support local Black-owned businesses. Everyone who pledges by March 5th will be entered into the drawing and winners will be [...]