May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...
Social Action Collection (SAC) History of the Process: by Elizabeth Breeden Back in the day, Satyendra Huja liked for only 12 groups to apply for the Social Action Collection…so we didn’t have to choose. Over the years, we developed an invitation system from our members who were involved in organizations...
At our recent UU Community Worship celebrating volunteers when VP Bev Ryan presented the Connie Cheetham Award to Sharon Baiocco. After nearly 20 years of devoted service to the UUCville community, this recognition is so beautifully deserved. The Connie Cheetham Award recognizes members for extraordinary service over a significant period....
Committee on Ministry Report to the Congregation Section III of the Love into Action Long Range Plan This is the fourth of the Committee on Ministry’s reports to the board and the congregation on UUC’s progress on our Long-Range Plan, “Love into Action.” It covers Goal III–Equity, Justice, and Peace for...
The congregation will vote to approve the proposed budget for the 26-27 Church year at the UUCville Congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7. There are two upcoming opportunities to learn about the proposed budget. Twice in the month of May, UUCville Treasurer Jimmy Gorham will be presenting highlights of the...
Assessment + Vision = Plan UUCville’s 2023 Long Range Plan identified the need for a comprehensive Buildings and Grounds Plan. The B&G Plan offers an opportunity to assess our existing spaces and determine the necessary repairs, both current and future. The planning process also creates the opportunity for aspirational dreaming, allowing...
The Pastoral Care Team (Cindy, Ellen, Joan, Patty, Meg, Rosalie, and Shirley) at UUCville does truly remarkable work. Through compassionate listening and presence, they help ensure that no one in our community faces life’s challenges alone. A team member reflected on what drew them to this ministry: “I knew from...
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I have been reflecting this month on the many ways our congregation works with the local community, and would like to highlight a few of them. We recently concluded nearly 2 weeks hosting 40 men as part of the PACEM winter shelter program. PACEM is a local organization that coordinates...
As has been usual in recent years, the Board is doing a combined November/December meeting in early December, due to the various holidays. I wanted to take a moment again to recognize Chris Little for his years of service on the Board. Chris resigned in October, to prioritize time with...