To Savor or Save
Below are the words of my friend and colleague Richard Gilbert who quotes E.B. White that are my cause for pause this week as we look toward the turning of the seasons and opportunities to experience the world in ways … read more.
Category: Nugget
Sunflowers for Peace – Talking to Young People About Ukraine
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 … read more.
Invocation for Ukraine
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 … read more.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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 … read more.
A Health Related Pause
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 … read more.
COVID Confidential
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. … read more.
Power and Revisioning the Golden Rule
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 … read more.
Kindness Saves My Day
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 … read more.
Stewardship Notes
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 … read more.
UUCW Joins Allyship NST to help Afghan Refugee Family
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 … read more.