When my son went off to kindergarten, I grieved. Of course, I was joyous about his excitement over this new adventure; but I also knew that he would no longer be “mine.” He would now increasingly be influenced by others — especially his peers. When he left home for college, I grieved. Of course, I [...]
The lower level construction area has been made safe for viewing so you are welcome to visit and look at the progress. Please take care when visiting the area. We apologize for the inconveniences and are making every effort to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. IMPORTANT: Asbestos Abatement on August 28 and 29. The removal of [...]
This question and many others will be explored by the new Committee on Ministry Task Force. During their June meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the formation of a Task Force to study the topic of Committee on Ministry (CoM), especially as it pertains to the needs of our congregation. The members are Chair Laurie [...]
UUCW has been a member of the Common Ground community organization since it started over 10 years ago. However, at their June 2019 meeting, the Board accepted a recommendation from the Social Action Council to end our official membership. This decision was not made lightly and was carefully considered by the Social Action Council over [...]
A message from Scott Shulick, UUCW Board of Trustees President I hope everyone’s summer has gotten off to a wonderful start – even if it did arrive a little later than we may have wanted. Let me start by introducing myself. I am your 2019-2020 President. My wife Lisa Becker and I, along with our [...]
Six Members and Friends have been writing together since the first Wednesday in June – and we’re half-way through the six sessions. We want to share how we’re doing. Participants include Allan Johnson, Barbara Glasgow (facilitator), Irene Heideman, Lynn Beaudoin, Mike McCrossin, and Susan Endes. This experience develops the writers’ voices – whether the goal [...]
Build 2020 Construction: Plans for Next Week - August 26 thru August 30 1. IMPORTANT: Wednesday & Thursday Asbestos Abatement The removal of the foyer carpet includes an asbestos abatement process. The foyer will be sealed off until work is complete. When visiting the church, please pass through the office to get to the Community [...]
UUCW has hired David Cicero as our new full-time Lifespan Religious Education/Faith Formation Director. Meet David Cicero on Sunday, August 4! With the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, and the recommendation of the RE Hiring Team (Kathy Bradshaw, Genevieve Daniels, Bruce Chesshire, and Rev. Suzelle Lynch) UUCW has hired David Cicero as [...]
Dear UUCW Members and Friends, A year ago I had the pleasure of introducing you to Marsha Thrall, our new Religious Education Coordinator. Marsha was hired with the charge of working with the RE Council to keep the RE program for children and youth going strong and steady for a year as we began considering [...]
It finally begins! The sounds of sledgehammers, power saws, and machinery are traveling up from the lower level of UUCW. Demolition for the elevator has begun, and this will soon be followed by work in other areas of the building as our Build 2020 project swings into high gear. Informed by years of planning, and [...]
WISDOM has launched the “Unlock the Vote” campaign to restore voting rights to people when they return from incarceration. Incarcerated people never lose the right to vote in states like Vermont and Maine: that should be the case here as well! A huge majority of those formerly incarcerated are people of color. Why do we [...]
Each Sunday we invite people at our church service to split their offerings between the church and a not-for-profit group in the community who is doing something purposeful. We seek organizations whose work contributes in some way to a more just, equitable and compassionate community, one of our UUCW’s cherished values. UUCW is proud to [...]
A Message from Marsha Thrall, Religious Education Coordinator Summer is here! And with summer comes a host of family activities that often take attention away from Religious Education at UUCW. During my time here, I’ve been told that “Unitarians take the summer off.” But in Religious Education, at least as far as planning is concerned, [...]
The Long Term Service Award goes to an individual who has exhibited, over time, commitment to a service or project, or for an individual who contributed to multiple activities or projects over a significant period of time. Almuth Soffee was presented with the Long Term Service Award for the 2018-19 church year. Almuth is a [...]
Dear UUCW Members and Friends, I’ll be back home not long after you receive this issue of our West Wind (or read this column in our awesome eNews), but I’m writing it from a lovely cottage on the Oregon coast in the town of Manzanita. I’m enjoying a week of vacation after an exciting week [...]
