The Board of Trustees is looking for 3-5 volunteers to serve on a task force to review and update UUCW’s personnel practices, job descriptions, titles, work hours, and benefits, and how these compare to UUA best practices. We’d further ask for recommendations for improvements that will best support our staff and provide professional development opportunities to ensure UUCW’s work environment is consistent with our principles. We estimate the work will take 6-9 months. Experience in human resource management is helpful, but not required. If you’d like to learn more, contact Rev. Julie Stoneberg or members of the Board.

Want to get to know Rev. Julie and help her to get to know UUCW? Is there something you'd like for her to know or that you'd like to know about her?

All are welcome to drop by UUCW on

Tuesday, Sept 20, Noon to 2 pm

or Friday, Sept 23, 5 to 7 pm

to share a time of open conversation with Rev. Julie and anyone else who shows up. Feel free to bring a snack, a bag lunch, some munchies to share, or your favorite beverage. We can put on some coffee/tea for those who'd like that. (And if the weather's nice, we'll sit outside, so bring a chair!) 

UU Church West's Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, Sept. 17 from 4 - 7 pm

In UUCW's Big Backyard

Join us for the second annual Chili Cook-Off offering beautiful autumn weather, fellowship, music by the Kaleidoscope Band, refreshing beverages, brownies, and bowls and bowls of delicious UUCW chili! 

Welcome Table Greeters - Give a "Howdie!", check in paid attendees, and take payment for walk-ins. Training is provided and you will work with a partner.

Ladle Wranglers - Several chili makers need time away from their serving responsibilities. Step in to fill bowls of chili for a limited time (20-30 minuntes). 

If you can help, contact, Lynn Kapitan.

Bob Deahl is perfecting his recipe “Bob's Best Chili Dilly” in preparation for our Chili Cook-Off this Saturday!

Bob's cooking history: "During my six years living in Rome, Italy, I learned to cook from friend and restaurant owner Valentina Tolu, from Sardinia. I love to cook and miss it if I do not cook on a given day. Anne is the baker of the Deahl Family. I am the Chef. We've been back to Italy many times and always enjoy learning new tricks of the trade in the kitchen!"

After-Service Potluck

and Conversation

Sunday, September 25, 11:45-2:30 pm

You’re invited to a community conversation led by Rev. Julie about worship at UUCW. This is the first of several such exploratory conversations. Come prepared to participate…to both listen and share in what might be new or uncomfortable ways. We’ll consider future possibilities while continuing to hold former and current practices dear.

Are you saving your metal,

textiles & plastic bags?

Recycling Day

Saturday, October 15th

8 am - noon at UUCW

UUCW is offering an opportunity to recycle scrap metal, household textiles, clothing, and single-use plastic bags. We hope this becomes an annual fundraiser and a great way for UUCW to support our values. 

Fall RE: Starts Sunday!  

Religious Education classes for children

and youth begin this week and are adapting to the needs of registered families.

Look for email updates from Dave Cicero, Dir. of Lifespan Rel. Ed., or

visit the link below for details. 

Sharing Circles

Engage with monthly Soul Matters themes and connect with members of a larger “covenant group” to share insights and recalled wisdom.

UUCW’s Soul Circles are starting to meet this month, so sign up now to take part this year. 

SIGN UP FOR THIS SUNDAY!

Ushers are a core element of our in-person worship. Join the Usher Team!

USHER SIGN UP

You can help make our church a warm and welcoming place by volunteering as a greeter.

GREETER SIGN UP

You can bring joy to folks just by making and serving coffee!

COFFEE SIGN UP