The news on January 5, 2022, that Worcester has hit an all-time high in reported cases of COVID-19 is startling. More so for UUCW is the reality that every day since Christmas Eve, we have had reports of families in our community that have members that have either tested positive for COVID or who have … Continue reading UUCW Health & Safety Team COVID-19 Update – January 6, 2022
The 2021 Greendale Ecumenical Group Advent Devotional is now available. Friends from Grace Ministries (Zion and Bethel Lutheran Churches), Salem Covenant Church, and our own UUCW have contributed daily reflections for the season of Advent beginning Sunday, November 28 through Thursday, December 23. CLICK HERE to access this year’s Devotional.
Rev. Aaron Payson As we turn to another season of Winter Holidays, we look forward to the opportunity to gather in-person and online, even as we continue to monitor the lingering pandemic and plan accordingly. The staff, lay-leadership and I have been planning for the upcoming services for many months and hope that this holiday … Continue reading Tidings of Comfort and Joy
by Rev. Aaron Payson I’ve been thinking a lot lately about our children. Of late our news outlets and community conversations have in so many ways turned to the welfare of our children whether it be by opening up vaccinations to a wider array of our young, ongoing conversation about comprehensive sex education in our … Continue reading The Origin of Non-Violence
Afghan Immigrants are beginning to arrive in our area. Over 500 people are expected to arrive within the next six months. Two agencies, Ascentria and RIAC are working to resettle these folks and we are beginning to explore how we might help in those efforts. Without committing to anything, Marilyn Martin and Dianne Mann have … Continue reading UUCW Refugee Ministry Team – Afghan Refugee Update
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF WORCESTER Sunday, October 24, 2021, following the service on Zoom and in-person Notice Pursuant to the by-laws of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, a Special Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester (UUCW) will take place following the service at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, … Continue reading From the Board – Warrant for Congregational Meeting – Oct. 24, 2021
Over the past month, multiple meetings have been held with the congregation to discuss the idea of choosing a different name for our church. The Board of Management would like to update you on the results of these meetings, our process for continuing to gather feedback from the congregation, and eventually enabling the congregation to … Continue reading From the Board: Feedback from the Congregation on the Discussions of the Church Name, and Next Steps
On Sunday, September 12, 2021, members and friends are invited to gather in-person and online for our Annual Fall Sunday Morning Worship of Return from our summer ventures. This service will include a Water Ceremony, which has been our tradition for many years. This is a reminder that as you make your summer sojourns to … Continue reading Fall Return Water Ceremony Reminder
Saturday, September 11 Join us on Saturday, September 11 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to spruce up the church and get it ready for our upcoming in-person gatherings. We have tasks big and small, so whether you can spare an hour or the whole day, we can use your assistance! Contact Vickie Cox-Lanyon … Continue reading All Church Clean-Up Day – Sept 11, 2021
Join the 8th Principle task force for a picnic discussion of the play “The Niceties” on Thursday, July 29th from 6:30-8pm. “The Niceties” was recently performed by the Worcester County Light Opera Club in partnership with the Worcester Black History Project and the Worcester Historical Museum. The play explores themes of race and privilege through … Continue reading 8th Principle Picnic Discussion
