Women's Connection

CMwD UU Women's Connection

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal. Declaration of Sentiments, First Women's Rights Convention, Seneca Falls, New York , July 19-20, 1848

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902)

"Say Yes"

With the new fiscal year beginning January 1st we appeal to the women of the district to say "yes" to leadership on the UU Women's Connection Governing Council. If you think you would enjoy our work and fulfilling our mission for UU women of the district and the broader world, it could be the place for you.

Councilwomen serve three years and commit to attendance at quarterly governing council meetings in various parts of the district, where planning is carried out to support and foster retreats, educational programming, grant making, communication, public relations and more through consensus and shared leadership. No experience necessary. Much work is conducted through emails between meetings.

Contact us if you or someone you know would consider joining the UU Women's Connection governing council. More information

ABOUT US

Unitarian Universalist Women's Connection

The Unitarian Universalist Women's Connection, successor organization to the CMWD-UU Women's Federation has been transforming and re-visioning since spring of 2003. We have built on our many years of service to the district. Our new name, UU Women?s Connection, represents our mission to connect women within the district, to stimulate interest in aspects of the Unitarian Universalist movement and concerns of the world, and to serve as liaison between women of the district and the larger UU movement.

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Retreat Guidelines

UU Women's Connection sponsors two annual retreats yearly. Both the Spring Conference at Pilgrim Park near Princeton, Illinois and the Lake Geneva Fall Retreat at George Williams/Aurora University Campus on Lake Geneva near Williams Bay, Wisconsin are hosted by district planning committees of women from various congregations across the Central Midwest District-UUA. For assistance with planning of the two weekend gatherings and generalized planning information and tips. Click Planning Guidelines.

UU Women's Connection By Laws

Adopted on January 21, 2005 establishing UU Women's Connection as the non profit 501 (c) (3) successor organization to the Central Midwest District Unitarian Universalist Federation. Click here to view the by laws.

Lake Geneva--25 Years of Planners

2007 marked the twenty fifth year of the Lake Geneva Fall Retreat. Begun in 1982 by the women of the Rockford Illinois UU Congregation click here to view, download or print the list of planners and themes for 25 years of outstanding fall programming for women on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva. Thanks to the many known and unknown planners who gave their time and creativity to continuing this Central Midwest District tradition.

LEADERSHIP

UU Women's Connection Governing Council

2009 Councilors: Kathy Kline, Pat Goller, Diana DeWeese, Nicole Nichols and Tori Kilhoffer. Not shown: Janice Bailey and Jennifer Evans.