In November, after a two-year pandemic pause, WES/Global Connections sent a mini-delegation to our sister-community, El Rodeo.  Peggy Goetz, Susan Runner, Ross Wells, Pam Williams and in-country coordinator Cristina Starr, (all vaccinated and boosted), arrived eager to reconnect.  In collaboration with community leaders, we discussed the feasibility of a June 2022 WES delegation. WES began … Continue reading WES Returns to El Salvador

Dear WES Members, As members of the Reopening Task Force, we have been looking forward to the time when it would again be safe for in-person attendees to join Platform in the Main Hall. We anticipate that time is coming soon, and would like to update you on a policy change that will accompany the … Continue reading COVID Precautions Update

Even without a pandemic, it’s difficult to stay connected to people. But we know it’s still worth the time and energy to try because it’s through our connections that we are able to enjoy life more fully and support each other through challenges. Sometimes it just takes a little extra thought and practice, which is why the Community Relations … Continue reading CRC Workshop: Sustaining Positive Relationships

Dear Ones, The Reopening Task Force is watching the rapidly rising case numbers in our region, and anticipating a compounding effect from holiday travel. Schools, daycare centers, and neighboring congregations are experiencing staff and volunteer shortages as people either fall ill or are caring for loved ones who are ill, and we should be prepared … Continue reading Omicron Variant — WES Update

Stone Soup Feast! Join us on Saturday, November 20th at 2pm for a socially distant outdoor Stone Soup Feast at WES! Jeff Mehall and volunteers will be cooking in the WES kitchen on Saturday, Nov 20th. Soup will be distributed in individual serving bowls with lids by volunteers at 2pm from the classroom doors. Folks are invited to reserve a spot, bring … Continue reading Stone Soup Weekend Details!

Last week we heard from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) that they needed urgent help setting up an apartment for a recently arrived Afghan family of 8, 2 parents and 6 children between age 6 and 17. Kate Lang coordinated several WES members to work together with members of River Road UUC over the weekend to … Continue reading Update on Afghan Welcome Team

Dear WES Membership,  Thanks again to those of you who filled out our Congregational Survey, as well as to those registered for the Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop this weekend. As a reminder, The Congregational Survey Data and Comments Summary can be found in the WES Members section of the website along with a complete set … Continue reading Sign up Now for the LSC’s Cozy Cottage Meetings & Fall Focus Groups