Still Time to Be Heard Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete our survey. The survey is still open for those who haven’t yet participated but would like to contribute their thoughts. Above, you’ll discover a word cloud representing approximately 50 responses to one of our survey questions. This question delves into the … Continue reading Interim Minister Search:
Save the Date: June 9, 2024 In just about two months, we will extend a heartfelt farewell to Rev. Heather as our minister. It will certainly be a bittersweet moment for our congregation filled with smiles, hugs and even a few tears. A small team has begun the planning process to honor and acknowledge Heather’s many contributions to WUS. … Continue reading Celebrating Rev. Heather’s Ministry
RE: This past Sunday, we gathered for our second annual egg hunt on the front lawn of WUS. There were many, many more hunters than last year, which led to a dearth of eggs to find. Kids were so understanding, kind, and willing to share, though, which was a nice early Easter surprise! After hunting, … Continue reading Religious Education and Youth Update 4/4/24
The Fellowship Committee invites you to a recorded talk by the author of next month’s Book Club book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi … Continue reading April 4 Recorded Talk by the Author of Braiding Sweetgrass
The momentum continues as our pledge month is drawing to a close! As of March 25, 2024, we have collected 60 pledges totaling $277.181. We have reached 65% of our financial goal and 49% of our participation goal. In addition, we have potential contributions from Standing Committee members totaling $19,280 to match contributions of first- … Continue reading Pledge Drive Update #3 – 3/28/24
Gordy McIntosh Two reminders this week! First, Sunday, March 31st, is the final day for the 2025 fiscal year pledge drive. If you’re anything like me, you may not have submitted your pledge for next year yet for any number of reasons. I will be getting my pledge in by Sunday! I’ve always believed that people … Continue reading A Message from the Chair 2/28/24
This past Sunday, we gathered up front in the sanctuary to talk about the many spring festivals shared by different faith traditions around the world. We discussed the Hindu holiday of Holi, especially, as we had prepared a little Holi celebration of throwing colors after the service. We had loads of fun welcoming springtime and … Continue reading RE Update 3/28/24
Feminist by Feminist In celebration of Women’s Herstory Month, renowned feminist figures like Gloria Steinem (who recently turned 90!) are often spotlighted. As a white woman, Steinem brought an inclusive lens to the work, believing that race, gender, age, and ethnicity must be addressed together. In addition to well-known white feminists, it’s also important to recognize … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 3/28/24
Term By Term In the midst of Women’s Herstory Month, it’s a good time to highlight legal scholar and civil rights advocate Kimberle Crenshaw who coined the term “intersectionality” in 1989. Her own definition: “Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
Transformation By Transformation Winchester UU’s March theme is “Transformation,” which neatly converges with our butterflies logo. Butterflies provide a metaphor for individual change and ultimately for societal change. Imaginal cells hold transformative, potential power driving the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, although there is no visible similarity between the two creatures. What if we too … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 3/14/24
