Past Farm Bills have primarily directed agricultural subsidies to growers of corn, soybeans, and similar commodities grown primarily as feed for animals raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). That skewed funding functions to pad corporate profits while driving small [...]
Check out all the activities and events that Earth Ministry has planned for April. April 9 - Earth Ministry Table after service in the Community Room Learn about Fair Trade and Sustainability! Julie Toman will have a display about how [...]
Dear Unitarian Universalist Church West, While it is much too early in our relationship to be writing a love letter, I would like to write a “Hope for Love” letter. In the early phases of any promising relationship, a great [...]
What?! Well …. Not just any chocolate. Better World Shopping Guide is a book that rates companies for many products including chocolate companies. It rates them based on environmental impact, human rights, social justice, and animal protection. It has been [...]
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 [...]
Why do I love UUCW? Before I even write, let me show you something. Check out Melanie DeMore's Song “I will be your standing stone” on YouTube. I saw this song performed at UUCW by Melanie and our choir. I [...]
Community Connections is a support network within UUCW that seeks to provide compassionate and empathetic assistance to members on an as-needed basis. Here are just a couple of the many ways we can connect volunteers to members who have a [...]
In 1987 Scott and I started searching for churches. I’d like to say that we felt a spiritual vacuum, but what catapulted us was our 7-year-old daughter who walked around with a children’s bible begging to attend church, preferably conservative [...]
What is UUA General Assembly? General Assembly (GA) is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct the business of the Association, explore the theology of our faith, and embrace our mission and principles. If you haven’t attended before, [...]
A letter from John Denboer: I wanted to thank you very much for creating such an amazing and wonderful church and community! My family and I have been looking for a "home church" and, every time we attend here, I [...]
UUCW is looking to fill two part-time positions, a Cleaning Specialist and a Sound Technician. Please review the descriptions below. To apply for either of these positions, please send your resume to Vicki Banville, Church Administrator. CLEANING SPECIALIST, Part-Time Reports [...]
Recently my mom Gerre found a big envelope in her dresser and on the outside were four big letters - LOVE. Inside she found cards, notes, and letters she packed up when she moved in with me 5 years ago. [...]
Hello Friends – We’re in the process of looking for a new minister for UUCW. We hope for this new minister to start in August of 2024, which seems a long way away, but the Search Team must be selected [...]
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. Vivent Health [...]
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead Who makes decisions here at UUCW, and how are dreams and needs prioritized? How does [...]