by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education We want to shield our young people from the ugliness of the world. Protect our young, that’s what we do. But information seeps through, and rumors and rogue news turn out to be more damaging than the truth. The truth can be delivered in ways that … Continue reading Sunflowers for Peace – Talking to Young People About Ukraine
by Rev. Aaron Payson On Tuesday, March 1, representatives of the City of Worcester, Massachusetts Federal and State Delegation, and local clergy representing a spectrum of more than a dozen faith traditions, including our own Rev. Cheryl Leshay, gathered with a crowd of 60 citizens to pause for a few minutes midst the winter chill … Continue reading Invocation for Ukraine
by David Schowalter & The Stewardship Team It is that glorious time of year again… no, no, not Spring yet…, but Stewardship Season! This year, the stewardship theme is “Planting our Future,” which takes its cue from the incredible work our Garden On Team is doing with the landscaping of our reinvented property. The themes … Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
by Director of Music Matthew Johnsen I wanted to share some news that is a bit unsettling, and ask for your support. Recently, I have been diagnosed with heart problems. My physicians have advised that I should have heart surgery, which will necessitate a fairly long recovery time. So as our church is coming back … Continue reading A Health Related Pause
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education It’s probably not just me, but sometimes I feel like it is. How am I “supposed” to be as we continue into another season of COVID? I read a lot of articles. Revelations. Old news. Confusion. I’m absorbing other people’s experiences and opinions surrounding this pandemic. … Continue reading COVID Confidential
by Rev. Aaron Payson This month’s touchstone ministry theme is “power”. And I’ve been thinking about this theme this week as I review material for an upcoming session of the series on Conversations about the Emerging Church and Courageous Economy, sponsored by the Greendale Ecumenical Group. The session that I will lead on February 8 … Continue reading Power and Revisioning the Golden Rule
by Rev. Aaron Payson Like many of you, I have suffered moments of great despair during the pandemic. Moments when I question the humanity of many in our nation as numbers of COVID-19 cases rise and the nattering of many about vaccine and mask mandates fogs my brain with questions like “What about your belief … Continue reading Kindness Saves My Day
by Moira Rouse, UUCW Stewardship Team As past Nuggets have said, we on the Stewardship Team like to clarify the relationship between your money and our congregation every so often (archives here). David Schowalter wrote many recent Nuggets because he is great at clarifying things and making sense. Now it is my turn to write … Continue reading Stewardship Notes
by Marilyn Martin-Raymond & Dianne Mann, Refugee Ministry Team We are off on a very exciting, rewarding and challenging adventure! UUCW has joined the Allyship NST. An ally, as you know, is someone who advocates for groups or individuals who do not come from the same place of privilege. An NST is a Neighborhood Support Team … Continue reading UUCW Joins Allyship NST to help Afghan Refugee Family
by Rev. Aaron Payson Here we are at the cusp of a new year having looked forward to this moment for many months. How many times did we hear. “I can’t wait until this year is over!” And just as we begin again the timeless cycle, it feels like a return to old patterns of … Continue reading On Renewal at the Cusp of 2022
