UU Church West’s “Split the Plate” program is one of outreach and generosity. Each month we give half of all undesignated offerings to a non-profit organization, to help us live our Unitarian Universalist values and serve our community. Our Split [...]
CommUUnity Connections provides a helping hand or tangible support to members of the church community in times of need. Julie Toman will be the CommUUnity Connections Coordinator for February. "I’ve been a member of UUCW since 2005. I a retired [...]
From the UUCW Anti Racism Transformation Team (ART Team) At General Assembly in June, the UUA passed 3 Actions of Immediate Witness (AIW). An Action of Immediate Witness is a statement about a significant action, event, or development in the [...]
By Lynn Kapitan, Board of Trustees Representative A funny thing happened last week . . . when the Board of Trustees and the Ministerial Transition Team got together over lasagna and cookies to talk about collaboration and the tasks of [...]
“Wow, that person should get an award!” How often have you said that about an amazing member at UUCW who is deeply involved in the church? You’re right and it’s that time of year when you can make it happen! [...]
Last spring, the Earth Ministry Committee team identified an opportunity for a church lighting efficiency project to reduce facility energy use and our carbon footprint, and save electrical costs. A team consisting of Rob Zimmerman, Jerry Kashmerick, Jim Maletta, Tom [...]
As a member of UUCW's PieceMakers quilting group, I had the privilege to deliver several quilts to the hospice program at Froedtert Hospital. This program provides a care bag to each patient and their family during the difficult time of [...]
In December, our Middle School students made a request for gift items that would be presented to at-risk youth mentored by Running Rebels of Milwaukee. The generosity was overflowing as is shown in the message below from Running Rebels. Dear [...]
UUCW will deliver a check of support for $200 and all the food items collected in the months of January and February to The Jewish Community Pantry. Located at 2900 W Center St, Milwaukee, this pantry serves the neighborhood residents. [...]
UU Church West’s “Split the Plate” program is one of outreach and generosity. Each month we give half of all undesignated offerings to a non-profit organization, to help us live our Unitarian Universalist values and serve our community. Our Split [...]
The holidays provide a time for reflection, and as I ponder our five months together so far...thinking about what has shown up and what is yet to be revealed...I am reminded that there are some lessons I seem to have to [...]
A greeting from Kathy Lake, our Community Connections coordinator for January. I have been a member of UUCW for over 35 years. I have been fortunate to be involved in many different ways, including teaching RE, social action, UU Diversity, [...]
On Sunday, Dec 11, twenty-two folks gathered with the Transition Team for a conversation about vision. We again used a format for deep listening, allowing YOU to hear EACH OTHER so that you might better build relationships of trust and [...]
UU Church West has been notified that someone in attendance at the Sunday service on December 4, 2022, at 10 am, tested positive for COVID. Those who sat in the immediate area of this person have been notified. The Reopening after [...]
No matter how you feel about social media, UU Church West uses both Facebook (and, to a lesser degree, Instagram) to get the word out about events and to connect with members and friends. Another goal is to increase our [...]