by Rev. Aaron Payson This month’s Soul Matters Theme is “Cultivating Compassion”. The word “compassion” literally means to “suffer together”. But what if the most important part of compassion isn’t really about suffering at all? What if compassion were about recognizing and expanding our deepest connections to all those who are around us and even … Continue reading Cultivating Compassion
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Now that the ceiling has been fixed at the back of the Sanctuary (thank you Win and Nancy Hancock!), we have moved the Video / Photo Free Zone. It is now the last TWO pews on the RIGHT side of the Sanctuary. Sit there and you won’t appear in any photos or videos taken by … Continue reading Video/Photo Free Zone Has Moved
Join UUCW and four other congregations to raise money and awareness to combat hunger.A quarter of CROP Walk proceeds fight hunger in our community (Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry receives a portion!), the other 75% goes to international programs to support women, provide clean water to communities, and fight hunger. The CROP Walk is at … Continue reading 2025 CROP Walk is October 19
In 1949 the International Music Council was formed as part of UNESCO. The point was to use music to inspire peace and harmony. Yehudi Menuhin, in my opinion America’s greatest violinist, was President of the council in the 1970’s and wrote an open letter proclaiming an “International Music Day.” Applying UNESCO’s ideals of peace and … Continue reading Jim Scott International Music Day Livestream – Wednesday October 1, 8 pm
All Religious Exploration classes meet this Sunday October 5th, 10am! October’s theme is COMPASSION… and the month kicks off with World Smile Day! As you may know, the late Harvey Ball, a Worcester graphic artist, invented the world-famous smiley face image in 1963. We’ll be exploring the idea that to be a compassionate human being, it … Continue reading Religious Exploration News for October 5
Join us for our FREE monthly UU Game Night from 6 – 8:30 pm! 1st Friday of the month. (*except December & January) Bring games, a friend and/or a snack. Please pre-register so we can set up tables. See link.We will be offering pizza and drinks with pre-registration for $5. Hosted by Kim Napoleone and Ken Basye. Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 12, … Continue reading Friday Game Night – First Fridays October – May, 6 – 8:30 PM, Fellowship Hall
Join with others from member congregations of the Greendale Ecumenical Group for our Fall 2025 Study using Gregory Jenks’ book The Cultural Afterlives of Jesus: Jesus in Global Perspective. The Group will meet on online, Tuesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 PM, beginning on October 7 (for six sessions). To join the discussion online CLICK HERE.
With the addition of new safety technology at UUCW comes an opportunity for the formation of a new Safety Team. Team members will work with staff and leadership to welcome people arriving at the church and provide support on Sunday mornings and other events by monitoring the property and activities in order to respond to … Continue reading UUCW Safety Team Forming
