The Women’s Alliance promotes friendship and kindness, inspires learning, and serves the congregation and greater community. We organize monthly lunches with timely programs of general interest, assist bereaved families with receptions following memorial services, and raise funds to support organizations that serve women and children.

Monthly Lunches

We meet for lunch and fellowship followed by an engaging program every third Thursday in September through May from 12 to 2 p.m., usually in the Founder’s Room at the church. (The lunch and program may be on Zoom in January and February.) People are asked to bring a sandwich or salad to share; coffee, tea, cold drinks, and dessert are provided by Women’s Alliance. It is an opportunity to connect informally with others at UUCP and learn something new. All congregants and guests are welcome to attend.

Recent programs include:  Rev. Bill Neely – “Conversations with Poetry;” Rev. Janet Williams – “Civil Rights Trail;” Doug Radtke – “A Magical Journey to Japan;” Meg Cox – “Winter Rituals;” and Jami Thall, Co-Chair, Reproductive Task Force, UU Faith Action – “Life After Dobbs – The New Reality for Women in a Post-Roe World.”

Support to Organizations that Serve Women and Children

The Women’s Alliance raises funds with several brunches after Sunday services, usually one in the fall and another in spring. In recent years we also have held a “Holiday Cookie Sale” after two Sunday services in early December, with a variety of homemade cookies festively wrapped and decorated.

The proceeds from these fundraisers and donations to us are sent to local, national and international non-profit organizations that serve women and children. The organizations we supported recently include Clara Barton Diabetic Camp, Mercer Street Friends Food Co-op, Better Beginnings, New Jersey Abortion Access Fund, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, WomanSpace, Child Haven Orphanages, and the Fistula Foundation.

Memorial Service Receptions

The Women’s Alliance is pleased to assist bereaved families with receptions following memorial services at the church upon request. We arrange simple receptions for members and friends of the congregation, or we assist the family and friends of the deceased to make their own arrangements for a reception at the church.

How to Join

Anyone who supports what we do and wishes to participate in our activities may become a member of the Women’s Alliance with an annual payment of $10 in dues, which covers our operating expenses. To be placed on our e-mail list for information about the monthly lunches and other activities, to obtain more information about Women’s Alliance, or to become a member please contact womensalliance@uuprinceton.org.

It is not necessary to join Women’s Alliance in order to participate in our activities.