Endowment Grants - 2026 Funds ApprovedGrant applications were reviewed at the Endowment Board’s April meeting. The Boardhad $91,938 available for grant support this year. The C/W Endowment Fund Bylawsspecify that grants may be awarded for the benefit, welfare, and...

Dennis Byrne Endowment 2026 Fund Recipients  Total money to distribute: $50,513.00  $16,837.67 Sponsored by CUMC/WF (1/3)  $$33,675.33 International related ministry (2/3)  Organization: United Mission to Nepal  Project:  This project will continue in the Bajhang and...

Whenever an anniversary gets celebrated, it’s almost certainly true that we’re celebrating the passage of a period of time that includes real joys and delights, right alongside real hardships and challenges. It’s true for a wedding anniversary. I’ve been heard to...

2026 Spring College Graduates This season, we have the joy of celebrating a remarkable group of graduates. Each one has walked a unique path—through late nights of studying, moments of challenge, and milestones of growth—and we give thanks for all that has brought...

This year’s confirmation class has been a meaningful and memorable journey, and we are proud to celebrate the confirmation of 11 young people in our congregation. Since beginning together in August, this group has shown dedication, curiosity, and a willingness to grow...

One Sunday afternoon, I decided to go to Suntan City for some detox work (i.e. sauna, red light therapy, etc.). As I walked in, one of the staff, let’s call her CeeCee, smiled and was visibly excited to see me. She could barely talk!   Then she said, “you’re the...