Author: Jennifer Landry

On Interdependence

by Rev. Aaron Payson This month’s Soul Matter’s Theme is “Interdependence.” There has been a lot of talk, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic about the fate of religious communities in our country.  We’ve seen many religious communities close in the past few years and others are struggling to find professional religious leadership.   For me, the clearest … Continue reading On Interdependence

Stewardship Update: “It comes in real handy down here.”

by David Schowalter & Moira Rouse, Stewardship Team Excerpt from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” when George meets Clarence, the angel: As of this writing, our Wonderful Church has raised $160,544, or 71% of our goal of $226,000 for this year’s pledge drive towards next year’s church budget.  We are just beginning to contact those of … Continue reading Stewardship Update: “It comes in real handy down here.”

From Native Pesticides to Chinese Medicine Agriculture – Thursday, March 28, Worcester State University

As part of the Asian Studies speaker series, Dr. Sigrid Schmalzer (UMass Amherst) will give a talk titled “From Native Pesticides to Chinese Medicine Agriculture: Traditional Agricultural Knowledge in China during the 1950s and Today.”  The event will take place on Thursday, March 28 at 1PM in Sheehan 109.  A flyer is attached    In … Continue reading From Native Pesticides to Chinese Medicine Agriculture – Thursday, March 28, Worcester State University