The Rev. Aaron Payson led the opening service of the 2025-26 church year, despite having had hip replacement surgery on August 21, 2025. In the photo at left, he opened the service by asking the congregation “So how was YOUR summer?” The question drew laughs, as all knew that he was referencing the two successful surgeries (hip and abdominal) he’d undergone during that period. At right, Rev. Payson displayed his pain-free mobility by walking around during the service.
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The 2025-26 church year opened on September 7, 2025 with our Ingathering/Water Ceremony service. Clockwise, from upper left, Eve Stutsman-Hubbell and 5-year old Desi, Claire Breyton, Andrea Cruz and Nancy Hancock.
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Deborah-Ruth Mockrin delivers the Welcome during the service on September 7, 2025. Deborah-Ruth introduced the launch of the “UUCW Love in Action Announcements List,” an email vehicle for disseminating information about anything in the Worcester area that is a form of love in action. This includes local vigils, demonstrations, City Council meetings, School Committee meetings, petitions, legislative bills and such.To join, send an email to stating that you’d like to be added and briefly describe how you are connected to UUCW (i.e. member or friend).
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Rachel and Brian Keyo presented the Summer Service “A Doggie Playdate” on August 17, 2025 at Beaver Brook Dog Park. Dogs, from left, Booker Cox-Lanyon, Wella Russo, teeny tiny Lego dog Scooter Linn-Belden, Millie Hernandez and Auggie Keyo. Humans, from left, Vickie Cox-Lanyon, Ann Russo, Brian Russo, Mara Pentlarge, Sheri Linn, Josh Belden, Michele Hernandez, Rachel Keyo, Brian Keyo.
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From left, Vickie Cox-Lanyon, Moira Rouse and 13-year old Eisley were part of a crew that moved a pew from the back of the Sanctuary to the choir loft during the All-Church Clean on August 23, 2025.
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Those gathered sing “Let There Be Peace On Earth” during the September 3, 2025 Peace Vigil. From left, they are Susan Crossley, Mimi Allen, Gabrielle Navarro, Mara Pentlarge and Beth Posner-Waldron. The weekly vigil now takes place at the Peace Pole.
