by Laura K. Secor Hello friends, I offered you this essay a couple years ago, maybe three or more. I intended it to be part 1 of 3, and got stuck halfway through part 2. I’m ready to pick up part 2 again, but first I am re-posting part 1. Jane Hirshfield and the Tao Te … Continue reading Jane Hirshfield and the Tao Te Ching-Part 1
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education I look back to years ago when I first began volunteering with my own children at IHN Family Shelter. This was when IHN had a day center in the basement of a church. Each evening, right before dinner, the vans would be loaded with families who … Continue reading Homelessness and Teens
by Rev. Aaron Payson “Emerson gave us last Monday evening the most brilliant lecture I ever listened to from any mortal. It was on the identity of the laws of the mind with the laws of nature. He proved conclusively that man is only a higher kind of corn, that he is a squirrel gone … Continue reading On Recognition & Reverence
by Beth Posner-Waldron Civic engagement, to me, means being involved with what is going on in my community and the country. My goal is to be involved and try to make a difference for the betterment of all. Civic Engagement means putting my faith into action, by following my personal and UU values such as … Continue reading What Does Civic Engagement Mean To Me?
by Dave Schowalter Stewardship Team Wait… Something from the Stewardship Team in September?? I thought we didn’t talk about money until March! Here on the Stewardship Team we want to talk about money all the time! Today, it is where the church’s operating money comes from, and where it goes, very broadly. Church Operating Expenses … Continue reading UUCW Budget & Income Sources
by Laura K. Secor Hello Friends,Welcome back to the newest season of the UUCW! It fills me with warmth to resume our community. We had a pleasant summer, with all the wonderful heat and sunshine, but it was a sort of lonely summer for me. Although quarantine eased, the risks have not vanished, and our … Continue reading Creation is Always Beginning
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education The headline may make you smile, or at least feel curious. It’s not fake news or a tabloid tease. “Repairing the World” is our UUCW theme this year and the Religious Exploration program is taking it on! How, you ask? How can one small group of … Continue reading Breaking News: Religious Exploration Repairs the World!
by Rev. Aaron Payson Rev. Aaron Payson () UUCW Lead Minister, Robin Mitzcavitch () UUCW Director Religious Exploration, and UUCW Music Director, Dr. Matthew Johnsen (), share a welcome to Fall 2021 talking about this year’s theme “Repairing the World” and the spectrum of programming, activities, and opportunities for involvement in the mission and ministries … Continue reading Welcome Back! Fall 2021
by Rev. Aaron Payson As we head into the summer months many teams and groups continue to plan for activities next fall and the months following. To help facilitate the creation of a variety ongoing teams/groups, we are asking that you take a moment to complete this year’s Summer Congregational Survey. Please take a moment … Continue reading Summer 2021 Congregational Survey
by Sheri Linn, Board President & Summer Services Coordinator Summer Services for 2021:
