Board Reflection for Sunday, November 13, 2022 Kate Sloan, UUCH Board of Trustees One of my favorite questions to ask around here is “How is this church run?” I always get conflicting answers, some eye rolls & sometimes just a laugh. We may not have been able to settle on a governance model to get … Continue reading Board Reflection for Sunday, November 13, 2022
Board Reflection for Sunday, October 23, 2022 Ed Fox, UUCH Board of Trustees (2022-2024) Today, I want to follow up on last month’s the Board reflection, which was about the promises that we make with people to be and remain in healthy and sustainable relationships. This theme is the basis of Reverend Margret’s developmental … Continue reading Board Reflection for Sunday, October 23, 2022
In October 2001, I had the privilege and honor, in the official capacity as new Music Director and member of the staff, of choosing and leading the music for the dedication of the new UUCCH building and grounds. I can remember thinking of the opportunities and adventures that awaited us. And THERE HAVE BEEN … Continue reading Board Reflection for February 2022
This month we celebrate the ministry theme, Elevate. What a wonderful word! On Sunday, December 12, we had a very rich discussion on this word and all the ways it plays out in our lives. I am reminded of Rev. Margret’s Musing this month, and how she started her blog by saying, “Ah, … Continue reading Staff Blog: Paula’s Perspectives, December 2021
Mad, Sad, Glad – so tell me, how are you really feeling? Ah, the winter holidays ….. ‘tis the season to be … Jolly? Harried? Gloomy? Irritable? All of these, either by turns or all at once?? Brené Brown, in her new book, Atlas of the Heart, says that it is important to have … Continue reading Staff Blogs: Margret’s Musings, December 2021
The work to complete our Sanctuary never takes a holiday. Even with the shortened Thanksgiving work week, there is still renovation progress worth noting. From this point onward, we are looking for and celebrating the “magic” of work completed. Fire Alarm alterations and rough installation is complete. The changes were needed to accommodate the roof … Continue reading Last Week in Renovation (Update 18)
“Dear congregations,” the message reads, “This sucks.” You can read the entire message, written by Natalie Briscoe, who serves on staff of the UUA Southern Region, at this link: https://www.uua.org/southern/blog/dear-congregations The world has changed, and continues to change, with the pandemic and everything else that is going on. Reading Natalie’s blog reminds me that … Continue reading Staff Blog: Margret’s Musings, November 2021
As we move into the month of November, our ministry theme is “Nourish.” Of course, I go back to the etymology, or origin of the word. From Old Latin and French way back on the 1300s, the word nourish came from words meaning to feed, bring up, and promote the development of a child, a … Continue reading Staff Blogs: Paula’s Perspectives, November 2021
Members of the UUCCH Board of Trustees, Covid Response Task Force and staff met on September 8 to review current Covid data and the results of the congregational survey, to make a decision about whether to gather for in-person Sunday services at the Moorestown Community House. The Covid environment has changed substantially since July when we thought … Continue reading A Change in Direction for Gathering in Person (and Survey Results)
In the last week, the Board of Trustees approved the final contracts for the renovation of our sanctuary and the reconstruction of the East terrace. The contracts have been signed and delivered. The start date of construction is early September. For the upcoming construction phase, Ed Fox will be stepping back from the role of … Continue reading Last Week in Renovation (Update 9)
