Bill Warner, UUCCH Board Member Driving to church today, enjoying the signs of spring, I kept thinking about the environmental theme of today’s service. My worries about the health of our planet came rushing in. Forever chemicals. Climate change. Species loss and the prospects of mass extinction. Toxins at highest levels in poor and underserved … Continue reading Board Reflection for April 21, 2024
Welcome, Rev. Eric Posa! UUCCH welcomes Rev. Eric Posa as our new Contract Minister starting in August 2024. It’s a banner day at UUCCH as the Board of Trustees welcomes Reverend Eric Posa, who has accepted our offer to be our contract-to-call minister beginning August 1, 2024. The contract allows the option for the congregation to vote … Continue reading Welcome Rev. Eric Posa!
Barbara Barnett- Stewart, UUCCH Board Member I’m one of those people with an overdeveloped sense of responsibility who has a hard time saying no to things no matter how much else I have on my plate. And if I decided to write my autobiography, one apt title possibility would be How the Heck Did I … Continue reading Board Reflection for March 24, 2023
Karen Nowicki, UUCCH Board Member In the whirlwind of change that has enveloped our lives and the world at large, we, as a congregation, stand at a moment of introspection. The question the board is posing to you today is: “How can we nourish the hunger of all generations for community and spiritual connection in … Continue reading Board Reflection for January 21, 2024
Since joining UUCCH in 2018, Sharon Hardy has kept busy. As chair of the Leadership Development and Nominating Committee, her work has included organizing the Leadership Council, a group offering leaders from church teams a way to meet, share, and collaborate. Along with her husband Walt Nadolny, Sharon has led bird walks on the church … Continue reading Board of Trustees January 2024 Recognition: Sharon Hardy
This month the BOT extends its gratitude to Paula Horton and Lisa Winkler, whose leadership as co-chairs of the Caring Team has helped our congregation stay connected in a variety of meaningful ways. Paula and Lisa coordinate a loyal group of volunteers who send cards to those who share joys and concerns each week; provide … Continue reading Board of Trustees December 2023 Recognition: Paula Horton & Lisa Winkler
We hope you are encouraged by the progress made by the Safety/Security Team so far. That said, we recognize there is more to do. A reminder of the six elements of the Framework: Summon help. This can take several forms, from reaching out to a church leader or trained congregant to dialing 911. Train congregants … Continue reading UUCCH Safety/Security Framework
Confused about what can be recycled and what is actually recycled? Here is something that is guaranteed to keep plastics out of landfills – Trex Recycle program. We are partnering with Christ Our Light to collect very specific plastics that will be used by Trex. We will be collecting the plastic in the White Recycle … Continue reading Keep Plastics out of the Landfill
Connor Kelly, or Mr. Connor to our youth, has been a mainstay of the children’s Lifespan Faith Engagement program for years now, teaching Sunday classes, leading the summer children’s education program, providing childcare during church meetings and events, and often delivering the Time for All Ages during service. After participating in the Preacher in You … Continue reading Board of Trustees November 2023 Recognition: Connor Kelly
Dear fellow congregants, The recent events in the Middle East have created alarm and anxiety as we listen to the reports of violence. Our UUA President, The Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt said this, “We as a people of faith can condemn violence against civilians while at the same time engaging the full legacies and histories … Continue reading Response to War in Israel and Palestine
