Category: News

Joys & Sorrows for December 3, 2024

We were saddened to learn of the death of Helen Jones (mother of Rachel Peckar) last month.  Helen was a member of the Stow Acton UU Church.  Services are being planned for later this Spring.  Condolences can be shared with Rachel and her family at .  

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair – Sat. Dec 7 – 10-3pm!

The busy elves have been making the crafts, assembling the basket raffles, cleaning the tables, and making the floor plan for our over 30 crafters.  We are thrilled to hold our annual Holiday Craft Fair this Saturday from 10-3 at UUCW.  Please let a friend or family member know about this special fair! See you there!!

Amazing UUCW 2024 Auction – Starts Saturday, December 7!

We are so excited for our amazing auction to open this Saturday, Dec 7th!  Please browse and then BID HIGH for interesting experiences, services, and gift cards to wonderful places to eat and shop and play!  You can help us by sharing this link with your friends and family: https://www.32auctions.com/uucw2024

Annual Holiday Lunch With the Minister, Wednesday December 4, @ Noon in the Fellowship Hall

 Join us for our Annual Holiday Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, December 4 at noon. Savory meatballs and beverages will be provided, so bring a veggie offering or dessert to share and enjoy a good time with church friends.  If you want to come but don’t have time to cook, or if you need a … Continue reading Annual Holiday Lunch With the Minister, Wednesday December 4, @ Noon in the Fellowship Hall

2024 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit Jubilee After School Arts Program

How would you like to make some kids happy? Okay!  It’s holiday shoe-box time.  Each year, around the holidays, UUCW participates in gift giving.  This year, for the first time, we will be focusing on some of Worcester’s high-risk inner-city children ranging from two 9-month-old baby boys to 14-years-olds.  Some of the older ones on … Continue reading 2024 Holiday Shoe Box Project to benefit Jubilee After School Arts Program

Rev. David Miller Published in Free Inquiry Magazine

This fall, Free Inquiry Magazine published an article by our Minister Emeritus, Rev. David Miller.  The article was inspired by a presentation David had previously given to the UUCW Men’s Group.  The article shares his journey growing us as a humanist in the bible belt.  Congratulations to David on this fine work. 

African Community Education Honors Pauline Courchesne

Pauline Courchesne is pictured here with Kaska Yawo, Executive Director & Co-Founder of African Community Education, along other representatives of ACE.  Pauline received a recognition award for her many years of service to ACE and the Shoe Box Project that she initiated that gave ACE program participants presents at Christmas.