Photo # 1 Peter Mayer performed at UUCW over the weekend. First, left, at a concert Saturday night. Then, right, during Sunday service. Photo # 2 Our choir sang Peter’s song “Peace” with him, first, top, during Saturday’s concert. The, bottom, during Sunday service. Photo #3 Choir member Cathy McDonagh wore the perfect top to … Continue reading Photos of the Week – October 27, 2025
Please join us on Sunday November 2nd at 10 am for Religious Exploration. Children will be focussed on our monthly theme of “gratitude” in a variety of ways. Younger elementary students will make painted cards that we’ll give out at our upcoming Thanksgiving Food distribution, thanking volunteers for their efforts. Older elementary focussed on gratitude and our … Continue reading Religious Exploration Program News – Sunday, November 2, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 6 pm is the next gathering of the UUCW Men’s Group! Join us this month as we explore the formation of men’s activities at UUCW and the possibilities for future gatherings and activities! The meeting will be hosted by Craig Van Batenburg and held at 24 Well Street in Worcester. … Continue reading UUCW Men’s Group Mtg – Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 6 pm @ 24 Well Street, Worcester – Hosted by Craig Van Batenburg
On Thursday, October 30, 2025 we’ll gather at 6:30 pm for “Dessert & a Documentary” featuring the new Dr. Jane Goodall documentary “Famous Last Words” in which Dr. Goodall shares her final thoughts about her life’s work, the world of nature, and all that we have yet to learn about ways to inhabit our planet … Continue reading Join us for Dessert & a Documentary! Dr. Jane Goodall – Famous Last Words – Thur. Oct. 30 @ 6:30 in Fellowship Hall
UUCW has acquired a space at the upcoming Worcester Pride Festival. Because the Minister will be in recovery from surgery, we are looking for a few good people to assist in setting up, staffing and taking down the space. The Festival is on September 6 from 3-8 pm on Worcester Common (behind Worcester City Hall). … Continue reading UUCW @ Worcester Pride – Looking for Help
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our ANNUAL ALL CHURCH PICNIC, Sunday, June 1st, following the Annual RE Worship Service. Cost is $5 per adult and a dish to share if you can. We will provide the entrée (burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, etc.) , lemonade, and watermelon. Please join us … Continue reading All Church Picnic! Sunday, June 1, 2025 Following Worship
Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for Annual Flower Communion Service. You are invited to bring flowers to share as part of the communion or simply come and enjoy this distinctly Unitarian Universalist ritual. The Flower Communion will be part of the special Father’s Day service beginning at 10 am in-person or online. Please … Continue reading Flower Communion – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Sunday, May 4, will be our next New Member Sunday. On New Member Sunday, those who would like to become members of the congregation are invited to participate in a ceremony during the 10 am worship service during which participants sign the membership book and are welcomed formally by the congregation. Participation in this ceremony … Continue reading New Member Sunday – May 4, 2025
Our new Bell Choir has formed. Kathleen Nagy leads this newest musical ministry. Come practice weekly on Mondays at 6:30 pm in the church sanctuary. If you would like to join us, please contact Matthew Johnsen (). Bell Choir is now finished for the 2024-2025 church year, we will resume in September!
by Rev. Aaron Payson When the great Rabbi Israel Ba’al Shem-Tov saw misfortune threatening the Jews, it was his custom to go into a certain part of the forest to meditate. There he would light the fire, say a special prayer, and the miracle would be accomplished and the misfortune averted. Years later when a … Continue reading Remembering Your Story
