Ministries & Committees

The Care Corps is led by Rev. Jenn Dalton. All other committees are volunteer-led. To jump right to volunteer opportunities please click here.

  • Adult Learning is now a part of the Justice, Learning, and Outreach Ministry Team

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  • Rev. Jenn Dalton - Minister

    Karen Edmonds - Volunteer Leader

    The Care Corps is a vital aspect of our congregation and is an extension of the pastoral care provided by our minister, Rev. Jenn Dalton. Members of the Care Corps make phone calls and make visits to home and hospital and support members and friends by organizing meal deliveries.

    The Care Corps shares joys and sorrows, with the permission of members or friends, during Sunday services. If you wish to have a joy or sorrow appear in the weekly newsletter, please email Lil Woolf at publications@nwuuc.org.

  • Rev. Jenn Dalton - Minister

    Joe Yowell - Volunteer Leader

    The development of our worship service is an intentional and collaborative practice shared by our Minister, the Directors of our Music and Religious Education programs, our lay Worship Associates and a whole host of support volunteers.   Our sermons draw inspiration from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience. The result is that our Sunday worship service will not only speak to your mind, but feed your soul as well. Children attend the service through the Story for All Ages, then leave for their Religious Education.  Music is provided by the choir, band or pianist each Sunday.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Join the Worship Associate team to assist the minister or write a reflection

    Our Worship Associates team is dedicated to developing Northwest’s lay worship program. Worship associates lead services and read a prepared reflection before the sermon.

    Please email minister@nwuuc.org and Rev. Jenn will contact you soon.

    Sing in the choir

    The Voices of Northwest is made up of volunteer singers from among the congregation with varied levels of music experience from novices to choral music veterans. This diverse group comes together each week to practice new and old music, develop a cohesive choral sound, and learn effective vocal skills while simultaneously enjoying the company of like-minded singers with the goal of creating a diverse repertoire of beautiful music together. 

    Join the choir! The Voices of Northwest accepts singers of all levels in four voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary every Wednesday at 7pm and performance Sundays at 9am.

    Please email music@nwuuc.org and Dr. Rogers will contact you soon.

    Sign up to be an usher

    Northwest’s ushers provide members, friends, and visitors with hymnals and Orders of Service and facilitate the offering.

    Contact Laura Hall for more information.

  • Weekly

    Fellowship following Sunday Services, is a time for everyone to gather, enjoy snacks and linger in conversation.

    Occasional Events

    Northwest has regular pot-luck lunches and fun food-themed events.

    Special events, such as the annual Pi Day, Blessing of Backpacks, Pledge Campaign Celebration, and the Annual Auction and Dinner are a time to enjoy food and fellowship.

    Kitchen Crew
    Anne Bennett

    Kitchen Crew members enrich after service fellowship by making coffee, providing and setting up refreshments, and cleaning up afterwards. The church budget covers coffee and creamer expenses, but volunteers buy the food and receive partial reimbursement via donations.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteering to be part of the Kitchen Crew is a great way to get to know people at Northwest. Almost everyone passes by the kitchen window and long-serving crew members can introduce you and will warmly welcome you into their team.

    Easy ways to help:

    • Throw a dollar or two in the kitchen donation basket 

    • Sign-up to be a crew memsubstitute

    • Bring a box of your favorite non-perishable cookies, crackers, or tea bags to help stock the pantry

    Kitchen Crew Contact

    Please email Anne Bennett for more information.

  • Constance Dierickx

    The Communications Committee oversees NWUUC’s outward-facing communications, including the newsletter, website, and social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. The committee is responsible for promoting congregational events and news, developing marketing materials, and ensuring consistent, accurate representation of NWUUC across all communication channels.

    Weekly Newsletter
    Lil Woolf

  • John Hagler

    Buildings & Grounds performs tasks involved with maintaining our Home in the Woods - inside and out. Volunteer workdays provide an opportunity to participate in the care of our beloved Northwest.

  • Tony Barbagallo

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  • Russ Martin

    The Technology Ministry Team oversees hardware and software operations.

  • Veta Tucker

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  • Kristen Fowks

    Stewardship at Northwest represents a full year commitment to cultivating abundance and generosity within our community. 

    Throughout the year the Stewardship Ministry plans events and fundraisers, including our Fall Auction, and leads the annual Pledge Campaign in the spring.

    Member and friends pledges provide the majority of the funds needed to operate Northwest.

  • Endowment Committee 

    The Endowment Fund Committee consists of 5 congregation members elected by the congregation to serve 3-year terms and is charged with furthering Northwest’s principles, programs and mission.

    Each year, The Endowment Fund Committee can distribute a portion of the income from the fund in the form of grants. Projects awarded funds shall reflect the NWUUC mission and values expressed in the UUA Principles. Congregational committees or members of NWUUC may submit proposals.

    Opportunities

    Inherent in all of us is the desire to leave something behind. Planned giving is an excellent way to meet your families financial planning goals while supporting Northwest’s mission.

    • Donate to the Endowment Fund
      You can make a lasting contribution to the congregation through donations to the Endowment Fund. This can be by check, stock transfer, or by donating other assets to the church. These contributions can honor an individual or a life event. Become a member of the Legacy Society by donating a minimum of $1,000. If you choose, you will be recognized as a Society member on the NWUUC Memorial Plaque.

    • Purchase a Commemorative Brick
      A memorial brick can be ordered to honor a special person or event. The bricks are installed along the sidewalk edge leading into Northwest’s main building.

    • Through Your Will
      One of the most popular and easiest ways to support our community is to remember our congregation in your will. A common practice is to leave a percentage, rather than a fixed amount, to NWUUC.

    • 401K Plans, Real Estate, Life Insurance
      Make NWUUC one of the beneficiaries of some part of any of these plans. 

    Contact Committee

    Laura Hall, Chair

    Endowment Files

    Mountain Mover Committee

    Northwest’s Mountain Movers Committee is responsible for our congregation’s relationship with The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center as well as plan our annual congregational retreat at The Mountain.

    Contact the Committee

    Please contact Dave Zenner for more information.