Author: Jennifer Landry

Faith In Action – UU Mass Action Upcoming January Events

January Events through UU Mass Action Looking for opportunities for learning and action with other UUs? Consider some of UU Mass Action’s upcoming programs. Topics range from immigration justice, to climate justice, to indigenous rights and more! January 15th from noon to 1pm is their monthly action hour – a time to take action on … Continue reading Faith In Action – UU Mass Action Upcoming January Events

UUCW Refugee Ministry Team News – Opportunity to Help an Afghan Refugee

Greetings from the Refugee Ministry Team. This is an appeal for donations to help an Afghan man, who is currently detained by ICE, with his legal expenses and potential bond. Several of us who are part of this congregation have developed close friendships with a number of Afghan refugees. We started out as volunteers, but over … Continue reading UUCW Refugee Ministry Team News – Opportunity to Help an Afghan Refugee

Faith In Action – Invitation to our UUCW Love in Action Announcements List

You are invited to add your email address to our UUCW Love In Action Announcements List. The perks: ● Receive email announcements for local vigils, demonstrations, city council meetings, school committee meetings, petitions, legislative bills, and anything in the Worcester area that is a form of love in action that has been vetted by a … Continue reading Faith In Action – Invitation to our UUCW Love in Action Announcements List

Office News

Regular 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 … Continue reading Office News

Coffee Hour News

You are warmly invited to contribute food or a helping hand any Sunday. If you have questions please contact Catherine Roberts.  We thank the following groups for hosting: January 18: Religious Exploration Program January 25: Investment Committee February 1: Michele Hernandez & Sheri Linn February 8: Soup Sunday with Kristen Payson & Catherine Roberts

On Practicing Resistance

by Rev. Aaron Payson ADVICE TO MYSELF #2: RESISTANCEby Louise Erdrich Resist the thought that you may need a savior,or another special being to walk beside you.Resist the thought that you are alone.Resist turning your back on the knifeof the world’s sorrow,resist turning that knife upon yourself.Resist your disappearanceinto sentimental monikers,into the violent pattern of … Continue reading On Practicing Resistance

Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Join the UUCW Table at MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast

On Monday, January 19, Worcester will host the 41st Annual Community Breakfast Honoring The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning at 7 am (event begins at 8 am), at Assumption University, Plourde Recreation Center, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA.  This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jennifer Davis Carey, former Executive Director of the Worcester … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Join the UUCW Table at MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast

Religious Exploration Program News – Sunday, January 11, 2026

Please join us for RE Classes on January 11th at 10am.  We will be talking a bit about Buddhism this week and the benefits of using your breath to calm and focus on the important things around you.  For early elementary, we’ll be reading “Breathing is Better” written by our very own church member, Wendy O’Leary! … Continue reading Religious Exploration Program News – Sunday, January 11, 2026