by Laura K. Secor Hello my UUCW friends, Last month I introduced you to the T’ang dynasty poets of China, who wrote from within the Ch’an tradition, a mix of Taoism and Buddhism that would eventually give rise to Japanese Zen. We explored the challenges the Anglophone world faced when first encountering these poets. It took time … Continue reading American Zen, Part Two
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For the Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 7 a light lunch (sandwiches, chips, pickles, sweets) will be served in between the service and the start of the annual meeting. People are invited to contact Catherine Roberts if they want to contribute something, so she can let you know what we could use. Please email Catherine or text … Continue reading Annual Meeting Lunch – Sunday, June 7, after Worship
Sunday, June 7, will offer another opportunity for people to formally join the congregation as new members by participating in a ceremony during the 10 am worship service, during which participants sign the membership book and are welcomed formally by the congregation. Participation in this ceremony is not a requirement for membership. Anyone who wishes … Continue reading New Member Sunday – June 7, 2026
Please join us on June 6 for an Outdoor Craft Fair and Indoor Yard Sale! We also will have a BIG Native Plant Sale, live music from the Hipswayers and the Dogfather Food Truck. Rain or Shine! UU Church of Worcester, 140 Shore Drive, Worcester. Parking available next door at Bancroft School. Please, No earlybirds! … Continue reading Outdoor Craft Fair and Indoor Yard Sale
UUCW will hold an outdoor craft fair and indoor yard sale Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 am – 3 pm. Please CLICK HERE or on the image above if you are able to assist with the event!
You’re Invited to the UUCW Community Art Show “The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love” to be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester for a vibrant, heart-opening art show that brings our community together through creativity, truth-telling, and love in action. This special event … Continue reading UUCW Community Art Show – June 14, 2026
The Book Group will take June, July and August off, meeting next on Wednesday, September 9th at 7 PM in Classroom 3. We will discuss Jodi Picoult’s’ “By Any Other Name.” Two women living centuries apart fight to be heard. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – Summer & Fall Information – “By Any Other Name” – Next Meeting is September 9, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, June 10 in the Lounge. Please note this is the SECOND Wednesday in June. we’ve moved to accommodate the Yard Sale preparations the week before. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual visit and conversation with Rev. Aaron Payson and other UU friends. Beverages and place … Continue reading Lunch With the Minister, Wednesday June 10, 2026, @ Noon in the Lounge
