Since the arrival of the 12-member Afghan family we are supporting as they transition to life in the U.S. , we have helped them do many things. We helped them: Find and furnish an apartment Helped enroll all the children in school Helped enroll them in benefit plans and healthcare Found jobs for the three … Continue reading UUCW Refugee Ministry Team – Afghan Refugee Family Update – May 10, 2022
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the word “courage”. It is the May Touchstone theme for the church and the Religious Exploration program. Weighing on my mind are the citizens of Ukraine trying to brave the war and take care of their families. I am also … Continue reading Encouraging Courage
Click on any image below to view the full Religious Exploration Google doc for this week! Please join us this Sunday, May 15th at UUCW. Families begin in the sanctuary! Children will be dismissed to class following the “Change for Change” collection. This week we will look at the word “Courage” as it relates to … Continue reading Religious Exploration News – May 15, 2022
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Come Join Our Get-Out-the-Vote Team on Sunday, May 15th ~ During Coffee Hour We’ll be launching our letter-writing campaign in preparation for the November midterm elections. That’s when voters will be choosing congressional representatives and key state officials such as governors and attorney generals. Our team will be working with VoteForward, a non-profit, non-partisan organization … Continue reading UUCW Get Out The Vote Team News – Letter Writing Event, May 15 During Coffee Hour
In The Hour of Need (IHN) Family Shelter, 91 June Street, Worcester – UUCW’s host week at IHN is May 8-14, 2022. Working in partnership with its member religious congregations, volunteer groups and individuals, In the Hour of Need Family Shelter (IHN) promotes self-sufficiency by providing temporary shelter, supplies, and housing advocacy services to families … Continue reading In The Hour of Need Family Shelter News – Host Week May 8 – 14
We are circling back to conversations which happened last fall to determine if there is enough support by members of the congregation to change the name of the church. Below is a report on the last conversation had within the congregation. The Committee on Right Relations and the Board encourage members and friends to read … Continue reading More Thoughts on Our Name Change Discussions – Spring 2022
by Rev. Aaron Payson We Are Not Done by Rev. Audette Fulbright Fulson Do not think we are finished—oh nowe will never be finishednever just doneuntil the light of justice is lit behind every eye. Do not think we will be silent—nothere will not be silence until the world has sung the namesof the … Continue reading We Are Not Done
