Author: Jennifer Landry

Join UUCW’s 8th Principle Taskforce at Black History Month Events

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The Village has organized a calendar of events to celebrate Black history and culture in commemoration of Black History Month. The full calendar can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/worcbcc2026 Members of the 8th Principle* Taskforce will be attending the two events below as a group. Interested in attending? Either come join us at the event or email us at 8thprinciple@uucworcester.org to … Continue reading Join UUCW’s 8th Principle Taskforce at Black History Month Events

Who’s Got The Nirvana?

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by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration What is Nirvana Day?  An easy glimpse before a more complicated narrative:  resources are adapted from BBC Bitesize Nirvana Day is an annual Buddhist festival that remembers the death of the Buddha when he reached Nirvana at the age of 80. Nirvana is believed to be the end … Continue reading Who’s Got The Nirvana?

UUCW Financial Information Sessions, February 15 & 22, Noon – 1:30 pm, Meeting Room 1

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by David Schowalter & Moira Rouse, Stewardship Team In anticipation of the upcoming 2026-2027 pledge drive, we will have two short information sessions on UUCW finances.  We will explain where church money comes from, what we spend it on, and what our long-term financial outlook is.  The presentation material will take 10-15 minutes, and we will … Continue reading UUCW Financial Information Sessions, February 15 & 22, Noon – 1:30 pm, Meeting Room 1

Religious Exploration Program News – Thank You for Your Dignity Kit Participation!

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Thank you for the outpouring of support for our RE project of assembling Dignity Kits for the unhoused folks in our community. Our children assembled over 40 mesh bags full of personal care products! Aaron brought them to Thursday Cafe’ which is a ministry of Worcester Fellowship which serves unhoused folks in the city. Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

Religious Exploration Program News – Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Please join us on Sunday, February 15th at 10am as we continue our journey exploring world religions, celebrations and customs. It is our custom, as Unitarian Universalists, to honor the wisdom and the community of our diverse world by exploring and educating ourselves.  This week we take a look at Ramadan. Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

UUCW Book Group – “The Darkest Evening” – February 11, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

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The Book Group will meet next on Wednesday, February 11that 7 PM in Classroom 3.   We will discuss Ann Cleeve’s “The Darkest Evening.”    This mystery book tells the story of a young mother going missing in Northumberland, and Vera Stanhope investigating. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “The Darkest Evening” – February 11, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

2026 Greendale Ecumenical Group Lenten Devotional – Call For Submissions

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Once again, the Greendale Ecumenical Group is planning to publish an Annual Lenten Devotional.  Clergy, members, and friends of member congregations are invited to sign up to provide a devotion for one or more of the 40 days of Lent and Holy Week, using the daily readings for the Revised Common Lectionary as starting points.  … Continue reading 2026 Greendale Ecumenical Group Lenten Devotional – Call For Submissions