Author: Aaron Payson

Blessing the Backpacks, Sunday, Sept 24th – Bring Your School Backpack to Church!

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BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS!!!!  This Sunday, September 24th.All children begin in the sanctuary with their families at 10am. This opening Sunday will be slightly different, and the kids will be dismissed after our Blessing of the Backpacks.  We ask that all children bring a backpack or a bag that they use on a daily basis … Continue reading Blessing the Backpacks, Sunday, Sept 24th – Bring Your School Backpack to Church!

Center for Non-Violent Solutions Job Posting

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The Center for Nonviolent Solutions, a small Worcester nonprofit that teaches nonviolent history and conflict resolution, is seeking a part-time administrative staff.  This flexible position, usually 6-8 hours per week, entails project support, social media management, and handling a donor database.  Knowledge of Quickbooks is required, and customer relations management is also valuable.  If you … Continue reading Center for Non-Violent Solutions Job Posting

On Welcome

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by Rev. Aaron Payson Poem – Red Brocade, Naomi Shihab Nye Full poem at https://poets.org/poem/red-brocade The Arabs used to say,When a stranger appears at your door,feed him for three daysbefore asking who he is,where he’s come from,where he’s headed.That way, he’ll have strengthenough to answer.Or, by then you’ll besuch good friendsyou don’t care… These are … Continue reading On Welcome

Remember Water – Fall Ingathering Service, Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am

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As you continue your summer’s sojourn, collect some water from your favorite summer places and bring it to church on Sunday, September 10 for our 10 am Fall Ingathering Service and Annual Water Ceremony. This tradition of fall return has been a part of our congregational life for many years and offers an opportunity to … Continue reading Remember Water – Fall Ingathering Service, Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am