Author: Jennifer Landry

Adult Faith Development – Greendale Ecumenical Group 2026 Lenten Online Study – Beginning February 17 – The Historical Afterlives of Jesus

We gather once again for our Lenten Ecumenical Study Group, focusing on the book Historical Afterlives of Jesus by Gregory C. Jenks.  Material in this book includes the following: Introduction to the Historical Afterlives of Jesus Chapter 1: The Once and Future Jesus Chapter 2: The Parables of Jesus Chapter 3: Discovering Jesus in the Psalms Chapter … Continue reading Adult Faith Development – Greendale Ecumenical Group 2026 Lenten Online Study – Beginning February 17 – The Historical Afterlives of Jesus

Who’s Got The Nirvana?

by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration What is Nirvana Day?  An easy glimpse before a more complicated narrative:  resources are adapted from BBC Bitesize Nirvana Day is an annual Buddhist festival that remembers the death of the Buddha when he reached Nirvana at the age of 80. Nirvana is believed to be the end … Continue reading Who’s Got The Nirvana?

UUCW Financial Information Sessions, February 15 & 22, Noon – 1:30 pm, Meeting Room 1

by David Schowalter & Moira Rouse, Stewardship Team In anticipation of the upcoming 2026-2027 pledge drive, we will have two short information sessions on UUCW finances.  We will explain where church money comes from, what we spend it on, and what our long-term financial outlook is.  The presentation material will take 10-15 minutes, and we will … Continue reading UUCW Financial Information Sessions, February 15 & 22, Noon – 1:30 pm, Meeting Room 1

Melt The Ice Hats Knitting and Crochet Lesson – Wednesday, Feb 11, 6:15 – 7 pm, Meeting Room 3

In response to several requests for knitting and crochet help,  to create “melt the Ice” hats we have arranged to have knitting and crochet lessons by experienced craftswomen on Wednesday at 6:15 to 7:00 at the church.  Please come, bring what supplies you have to share, and we will do the same. Both crochet and … Continue reading Melt The Ice Hats Knitting and Crochet Lesson – Wednesday, Feb 11, 6:15 – 7 pm, Meeting Room 3

Religious Exploration Program News – Thank You for Your Dignity Kit Participation!

Thank you for the outpouring of support for our RE project of assembling Dignity Kits for the unhoused folks in our community. Our children assembled over 40 mesh bags full of personal care products! Aaron brought them to Thursday Cafe’ which is a ministry of Worcester Fellowship which serves unhoused folks in the city. Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

Social Threads Quilting and Sewing Community – Sunday February 15, 1:30 – 5 pm

Social Threads Quilting and Sewing Community meets this Sunday February 15th from 1:30-5pm in Fellowship Hall!  Bring your project or jump into one of ours, meet the BEST people, and have some creative time for you.  All are welcome. Questions?  Email us at  

Religious Exploration Program News – Sunday, February 15, 2026

Please join us on Sunday, February 15th at 10am as we continue our journey exploring world religions, celebrations and customs. It is our custom, as Unitarian Universalists, to honor the wisdom and the community of our diverse world by exploring and educating ourselves.  This week we take a look at Ramadan. Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration