Exciting things are happening at WES to support our hybrid community! If you have been in the building since we have reopened to a hybrid platform, you may have noticed some of our new equipment, including some construction at the front of the Main Hall. As you may recall from a few years ago, members … Continue reading thanks to the aWESome tech team!
Hello WES Immigration Justice Advocates, UU Cedar Lane, UUA, UUSC and UUSJ are joining forces to support many immigrant advocacy groups in a demonstration to end (most) detention of immigrants Thursday, March 3, outside of ICE offices at 500 12th St SW, DC at 12:30 (gathering at noon). We hope you will join us. We … Continue reading From the WES Immigration Team: Communities Not Cages
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
WES Business Administrator Tom Hutton has announced a long-range retirement plan. Tom will move from full time to half time in April, and will complete his service to WES in December of 2022 We are grateful to Tom for his many years of service and for his consideration toward WES in providing a gradual plan … Continue reading WES Staffing News
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!
WES Reopening Update Video Highlights Read the full plan here. *Speakers and tech team will be practicing from the Main Hall beginning November 7 to prepare for hybrid operations. *Small and medium affinity groups, committees, and teams may make reservations to meet indoors at WES as of this week. Please contact Tom Hutton to see … Continue reading Fall 2021 Reopening Plans
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
