Sing Your Blessings One friend contracted Covid-19 who never goes in stores or restaurants but has eaten outdoors at restaurants. She is so depressed because she has children under five who have not been able to be vaccinated. They have [...]
A greeting from Kathy Lake, our Community Connections coordinator for June. 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, [...]
The UUCW Adult Choir had its first in-person rehearsal in more than two years on April 14, 2022. Attending were Hayley German Fisher, Kurt Gaetano, Almuth Soffee, Barb Pfarr, Caryl Sewell, Karen Engelking, Polly Ellingson, Colleen Gresk, Jim Fischer, and [...]
American Red Cross Training in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is being offered at UUCW. The goal is to increase the number of members trained in life-saving measures who are available in the event of an emergency. The cost of [...]
How Do We Best Cultivate a Quiet Inner Spirit? In a world that encourages the idolatry of acquisition of material wealth and influence, how do we find the Divine within us? In a culture that places so much value on [...]
From the Board of Trustees: Some things will remain the same for the time being, but some things will start to feel more like they used to feel. However, we have a smaller staff, and this is your congregation. Please [...]
Dear Fellow UUCW Members and Friends, In our last message to you, the congregation, we asked those of you who had previously served on the Board of Trustees to consider serving again. We are thankful to all who considered it [...]
by Dave Cicero, DLRE Sunday Religious Education (RE) Even before the COVID pandemic, RE leaders in many UU communities were seeing a decrease in regular participation. This has led congregations – especially smaller ones – to reimagine their typical programs. [...]
Over 25 years ago I began going to church at UUCW. I attended services, my kids went to RE classes, which I sometimes taught, and we participated in various service opportunities. Over time I started getting involved in more church [...]
We all know how awesome our worship band, Kaleidoscope, is. Now, the rest of our denomination will discover their amazing talents as well. The UUA put out a call for music submissions for an upcoming online service on March 21 [...]
Having just celebrated the third holiday season in my home in Kalamazoo, MI it seems natural to reflect on how I feel about the move. Given the circumstances, it was a good choice, and I am quite happy living next [...]
Can you help fellow members become familiar with Realm, the Enews, our Website, Local Live? If you’re reading this entry from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone……you qualify, you’re hired and you’ll be paid with something that is priceless… your [...]
The guidelines below allow us to be together in worship and religious education during the pandemic. Please read them carefully and follow them closely. THANK YOU! Online live service broadcasts will continue, accessed via our website, uucw.org/livestream/ If you feel ill, [...]
Unitarian Universalist Church West (hereafter called the Church) is a supportive and nurturing faith community that honors and respects the rich diversity of its members, friends and visitors. In our mission (adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 15, [...]
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 4th Principle: A free and responsible search [...]