Not Your Average Rummage Sale WUS has a long history of fantastic FUNdraisers, and we have more in store! Our annual budget relies primarily on pledge donations and income from permanent funds managed by our trustees. But we also rely on annual fundraisers to fill in $20 – $30,000 of our budget that allows us … Continue reading FY2025 Fundraisers Planning
Just in time for holiday shopping, be sure to mark your calendars for Winchester Open Studios. We are looking for Volunteers! It is a great way to support a fundraiser for WUS and deepen your ties to the community. To volunteer, sign up HERE
Fall Leaf Raking Round 1 10/31/24 Please join us for this Saturday’s leaf gathering of WUS grounds from 10:30 am to noon. This money-saving activity is not only fun, but raking is better for the environment than contractors’ gas blowing. Extra rakes will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcomed!
Treasurer Brad Steele has prepared final Income and Expense and Balance Statement reports for our concluded FY24. He has also written a narrative report explaining variances, both positive and negative, between actual income and expenses for FY24, and our budget forecasted figures. This report, along with the Income and Expense and Balance Statement reports, are available … Continue reading Treasurer’s Reports for FY24
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In celebration of the many ways Rev. Heather has tended to us during times of great challenge, has helped us connect deeply with our roots and nurtured us into a time of renewed growth, we wish to honor her ministry with a gift. A large and beautifully landscaped pollinator garden will be planted in the … Continue reading Support the Heather Garden
Question by Question These days, as bombs fall literally and figuratively, we may find ourselves hearing unexpected, startling comments from a colleague, friend, or family member. How can we remain in dialogue, in relationship? The National Museum of African American History and Culture advises a “Questioning Frame of Mind.” Seek clarity: Tell me more about __? … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 5/2/24
Image by Image For centuries European artists have portrayed Jesus of Nazareth as a man who mirrors their own ethnicity. Is this an example of cultural appropriation? A recent NPR article features an historic 150 year old Rhode Island stained glass window with dark- skinned Galilean Jesus interacting with sisters Mary and Martha, but as … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 4/25/24
We appreciate everyone’s input through your survey responses and discussions. We heard you! Last week, we submitted the application to the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association). Now that the application is complete, the UUA Transition Office will match us with up to six trained Interim Ministers who expressed interest in our application. We expect those names … Continue reading An Update from the Interim Search Committee
While the marketing campaign of our pledge drive has ended, we fully expect pledges to keep coming in! You may have received a gentle reminder email from Liz Scott if you have not yet made a pledge. We won’t forget you because WUS needs your support! We have made great progress. As of April 8, … Continue reading Pledge Update 4/11/24
