Let’s say that you’ve been coming to UUCW on Sundays for a while — a month or two, perhaps… Or maybe it’s been longer. And now you wonder, “Is there something I need to do to make my relationship with the UUCW community official?” The answer is YES! You need to sign the Membership Book. [...]
A Message from President Dave Feil - March 3, 2019 What does UUCW mean to me? Well, our Soul Matters theme for this month is “We are a people who Journey.” And when I think about my Journey in life I have to say I never would have imagined that a religion could have such [...]
The March food donations will be received by the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative, which serves 300 to 400 homeless and 5,500 at-risk veterans in Milwaukee. The MHVI began in 2008 when two members began interviewing homeless veterans at Repairers of the Breach, a daytime shelter in Milwaukee, to find out what kinds of help they [...]
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 community. The Sisters Program of the Benedict Center is a street outreach, case management and [...]
An Update by Phil Kroner, Chair of the Build 2020 Task Force Great news! On February 7th after careful deliberation the UUCW Board of Trustees reached an important milestone for the Build 2020 project by unanimously agreeing to limit the budget for construction to the $1.2 million raised in the Build 2020 capital campaign. Why is [...]
Rev. Suzelle & the Stewardship Team want to hear from you! We're seeking one-minute videos or photo stories on what you love about UUCW. View the video for more info -- your story could be part of our Sunday services on March 3rd! WATCH REV. SUZELLE'S VIDEO What delights you about UU Church West? What keeps [...]
In preparation for Build 2020, UU Church West is analyzing storage needs. The tasks below need to be completed as part of this analysis: 1. Assist in cleaning out storage areas in higher location. 2. Organize the holiday decoration storage in a higher storage location. 3. Take electronic equipment to sell or dispose of, on [...]
A message from Marsha Thrall, Religious Education Coordinator February is Black History Month. Traditionally, in social spaces throughout the community, celebrating Black History takes the shape of recognizing who we view as “extraordinary” African Americans. Those who have made their mark upon the landscape of the United States through contributions to Civil Rights, science, education, [...]
February is Black History Month. It’s an observance with deep roots, whose precursor was created in 1926 in the United States when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week.” Woodson chose that week because of Lincoln’s [...]
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 community. The national award-winning Latino Arts Strings Program (LASP) was established in the fall of [...]
In February we will be donating to the Jewish Community Pantry, which is located at 2900 W Center Street in Milwaukee. It serves the Amani and Metcalfe Park Neighborhoods, over 12,000 households of 37,000 clients with 42% children. The current specific needs are: Hygiene products: toothpaste & brushes, bars of soap, deodorant, diapers, baby wipes [...]
BOLD VISION, BRIGHT FUTURE! Unitarian Universalist Church West is a place that provides strength and courage for life’s journey — a spiritual community with a Bold Vision of a better world where each and every person is respected, and where the common good is a common goal! UUCW is a place to be ourselves, find [...]
The Nominating Committee Actively Seeks Candidates for the Board, Nominating Committee and Endowment Committee. Three new members are needed for each committee to replace those who will be leaving their positions in June. These are great opportunities to serve our UU congregation, make new friends, and use your leadership skills. Contact Susan Endes, Nominating Committee [...]
Welcome, Randy! Please welcome Randy Patterson to the UUCW Staff as the Campus Specialist. Randy started at the end of December and is doing a great job. The Campus Specialist position is responsible for the cleaning of the entire building, minor maintenance projects, and being a Sexton on some Sundays. Running the sound system is [...]
UUCW Members and friends will travel to the Dominican Republic on a service-learning trip to build houses and community with families in need (Relax, it's easier than you think!). Join us and learn more about this life changing experience by attending an informational meeting Sunday, February 24 from 12:45 - 2:00 pm. Here is what [...]
