Patti McKeithan, volunteer with Laundry Love, a recent Split the Plate recipient, thanks the UUCW congregation for their support. Patti says: "On behalf of myself, Pat O'Brien and the Laundry Love community, thank you for such a warm welcome. We are very proud of the Laundry Love program and our community. It is a blessing [...]
Thank you for your generosity! One hundred and forty-nine (149) households have pledged so far to support UUCW's operations and programming for 2019-2020 — $320,775.00 has been pledged. The Pledge Goal is $430,000 — we have $109,225.00 still to raise. We have brought in 75% of what we need — only 25% left to go… [...]
Help create a beautiful Easter symbol of spring and rebirth at UUCW ‒ make a donation for a spring flowering plant. The chancel table team will do the shopping and assemble a beautiful chancel table for April 21st Easter Sunday — then you may take the flowering plant home after the second service. With your [...]
The Common Ground community organization that UUCW is a member of has created a new task force on Racial Justice to continue the work it started last summer around possible racial profiling by law enforcement in Waukesha County. As they gathered stories from white, black, and brown members of Common Ground about their encounters with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Have you been pondering a possible project that would enrich our UUCW community and support the long-range needs of the church? Do you need funds to make that project a reality? Each year UUCW distributes money in the form of grants from our Endowment Fund for projects aligned with the interests of our church. The [...]
DUUversity is a UUCW affinity group of members and friends who support diversity in the Milwaukee area by attending local theater productions that feature different cultural and ethical themes. Following the play, all those who are interested gather at a local restaurant for stimulating conversation about the performance and its meaning for us as individuals [...]
What do Board Members Do? Most boards of trustees of congregations, associations, and nonprofits are made up of people from different walks of life and varied professions. People join our UUCW Board because they want to contribute in a meaningful way to our beloved community. And we are grateful for their time, energies and talents. [...]
Each year about this time the Nominating Committee begins seeking a slate of candidates for the board, nominating committee and endowment committee, to be installed the following June at the annual business meeting. This year we are seeking 3 for the board for 3-year terms, 3 for the nominating committee for 2-year terms and 2 [...]
My spirit lifts as I look out the window at a winter wonderland. But I know there are some among us who do not see the beauty surrounding us. Some are lonely, others might be grieving. Still others have problems that seem insurmountable. All of them can be helped by reaching out to the Lay [...]
Are you looking for a way to give back to UUCW? UU Connections invites you to join our team of volunteers who help out church members by providing a meal or a ride in times of need. We also need a few people who are willing to coordinate requests for one or two months a [...]
Black & Pink is a national organization of open family of LGBTQ prisoners and “free world” allies who support each other. They work toward the abolition of the prison industrial complex is rooted in the experience of currently and formerly incarcerated people. The UUCW First Service Middle School “Call to Justice” Religious Education Group has [...]
Solstice Singers are needed for the Samhain Service held on Sunday, October 28. Music is an excellent way for you to have fun, meet new people, feed your spirit, and participate in a vibrant, vital ministry to the church. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, October 16 and October 23, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. [...]
