Author: Jennifer Landry

Save the Dates! It’s Time to Register for Ferry Beach Weekend! – September 12 – 14, 2025

Many of us begin the church year with a weekend of retreat, reunion, and reflection at Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine (http://www.ferrybeach.org).  The weekend is affordable and open to everyone. We join together with friends from First Unitarian Church for beach walks, volleyball, time to rest, a talent show, and even a campfire!  Mark your calendars … Continue reading Save the Dates! It’s Time to Register for Ferry Beach Weekend! – September 12 – 14, 2025

First Unitarian Worcester presents “Totally Organ-ic!” Concert Series in June

Free concerts are funded with a grant from the Worcester Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Performances on Sunday, June 8; Sunday, June 22; Sunday, June 29; all concerts at 4 pm First Unitarian Church of Worcester is hosting a series of free “Totally Organ-ic!” concerts featuring our two spectacular organs on three Sunday … Continue reading First Unitarian Worcester presents “Totally Organ-ic!” Concert Series in June

Office News

Office Hours: Office Hours are Monday and Wednesday 9 am – 3 pm; Thursday 9 am – 2 pm. Jen works from home on Tuesdays from 9 am – 3 pm to accommodate office access needs for other staff and volunteers.  She is available by phone (508-853-1942 ext 102) and email () as usual on … Continue reading Office News

Cards for Steve Ober

Steve Ober has moved to a new address and lives for cards. To send him one refer to the new members directory. If you have not received the new directory email, please contact the office at .

Coffee Hour News

You are warmly invited to contribute food or a helping hand any Sunday. If you have questions please contact Catherine Roberts.  Coffee hour is done for the 2024-2025 church year! See everyone in September!

Betty Machete and the Jumping Fleas Women’s Ukulele Club – Every Other Monday from 7 – 8:30 pm!

Betty Machete and the Jumping Fleas, an all-women’s ukulele club, will be practicing at the UUCW every other Monday! We welcome UUCW members and friends to join us. Non-binary and trans women are welcome. You do not need prior musical experience, just come and sing along and have fun! See the attached flyer for more … Continue reading Betty Machete and the Jumping Fleas Women’s Ukulele Club – Every Other Monday from 7 – 8:30 pm!

Two Poems Wherein Playing the Piano Transforms the Soul

by Laura K Secor Music Lessons Sometimes, in the middle of the lesson,we exchanged places. She would gaze a moment at her handsspread over the keys; then the small house with its knick-knacks,its shut windows, its photographs of her sons and the serious husband,vanished as new shapes formed. Sound became music, and music a whitescarp for … Continue reading Two Poems Wherein Playing the Piano Transforms the Soul