by David Schowalter & Moira Rouse, Stewardship Team The Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester is funded entirely by its members and friends. A Pledge can be made by anyone, member or non-member. After you have made a pledge, a Pledge Statement will be emailed to you Quarterly by Margos Stone, UUCW’s Pledge Secretary. This is … Continue reading Stewardship Nugget, October 2024 – A Brief Introduction to UUCW Finances
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration Are you a writer? Tell me your story. I will listen. How do you identify as one? How do you define the word “writer”? In my life, since I was able to write, I have written. You name it. I wrote little thoughts about the stories my mom … Continue reading Some Musings About a Writing Group
by Rev. Aaron Payson A number of years ago, Malik Mirza, posted the following story on the website, Wisdom From Books. There was a father who left 17 camels as an asset for his three sons. When the father passed away, his sons opened up the will. Will of the father stated that the eldest son should … Continue reading Deep Listening – What is your 18th Camel?
by David Schowalter, Stewardship Team Welcome back from summer, everyone, and welcome to the Stewardship Team’s frank and open nuggets about pledging and financial support of UUCW! In Massachusetts, taxpayers typically have two options when filing their state taxes: taking the standard deduction or itemizing deductions. Starting in 2023, however, residents have been able to … Continue reading Itemizing your UUCW Donations for Massachusetts Taxes
by Cristina Heffernan Hey there, awesome UUCW community! 👋 We have some super exciting updates about our building and grounds! Building Makeover Magic ✨ Tech-tastic Upgrades 💻 Contact the Sexton 😄 Use this form if you want to let our sexton, Dee Hudson, know about Thanks for being a part of our amazing community! Together, … Continue reading A Nugget from the Buildings and Grounds Working Group
by Rev. Aaron Payson Thank you. Thank you for 25 years of ministry, of a quarter century journey with you through life’s trials and tribulations. When Kristen and I arrived in the summer of 1999 with an 8mo old, two dogs and a cat, we were welcomed with open arms and held by you as … Continue reading Thank You
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration Welcome back to the official church year! Behind the scenes, many have been busy inviting people to become a part of the community of activities at UUCW. Yes, we need people, as all communities do, to get things done. I see the practice of invitation as an invitation … Continue reading You’re Invited
by Rev. Aaron Payson In a world that feeds on moral outrage, we are here to cultivate moral courageIn a time that prizes picking sides, we gather to draw a wider circleAnd in a culture that teaches us to get for what we giveAnd to ask “what’s in it for me?”We come to practice generosity … Continue reading An Invitation
by Rev. Aaron Payson The season for Summer Worship is upon us! Beginning on Sunday, June 23 through Sunday, August 31, 2024, Summer Sunday Services returns to the lounge and various places in the community! Onsight services will be both in-person and online. Off-site will be in-person only. Summer worship is informal and led … Continue reading 2024 UUCW Summer Sunday Services
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration It feels strange to me, after the final Religious Exploration Sunday Service, that we have to go our separate ways. Children and families have made connections, and to imagine those Sunday connections being put on pause, seems unnecessary. But, the fact is, we New Englanders travel over the … Continue reading What Happens in the Summer?
