Often the enemy of courage is the first step outside our routine comfort zone. I write today with the clarity of spending the past three months knee deep (no pun intended) in a life thrown out of its comfort zone. Uncertainty is scary stuff. When you experience an unexpected emergency- an illness, an accident, a … Continue reading That Courageous Step
TEAM UUCW NEEDS YOUR HELP! The 2022 Holden CROP WALK is soon upon us. We are in need of the following volunteers:* 1-2 bakers willing to each provide 2-3 dozen cookies/bars, etc.* 2-3 youths to help with a water activity (demonstrating the weight of water buckets carried by the women for several miles) or directing … Continue reading 2022 Holden Crop Walk – October 16, 2022
We might think of courage as something only superheroes have. But courage doesn’t always happen on a grand scale; it also happens on a smaller, day to day level. We meet on Sunday October 16th at 10am! RE children and youth will be dismissed from the sanctuary following the change for change collection. We all … Continue reading Religious Exploration News for October 16, 2022
Many have asked what we can do to assist those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida. For those who would like to support UUs in at region who have been most affected by the storm, the UUA has a Disaster Relief Fund to which you can contribute. As the search and rescue operation continues this … Continue reading Ways to Help UU Congregations & Their Members impacted by Hurricane Ian
Please join us at 10am, Sunday October 9th for Religious Exploration. Let’s Talk About Indigenous People’s Day. We will gather in Fellowship Hall following the Change for Change Collection! For a wider look at what’s happening in Religious Exploration on Sunday and beyond, check out our RE Weekly Update HERE!
If you were a newcomer in the last year or just have questions about how to get connected at UUCW, join this informal introduction and opportunity to meet the Connections Team. Bring your questions, or join just to listen. All are welcome! Register in advance for this meeting:https://bit.ly/3Cc6i97After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information … Continue reading UUCW Connections Team Online Meet & Greet – Tuesday, October 4, 7 PM
Adult COA- A Continuing Journey The class is filling up quickly! Please reach out to Robin if you are interested in more information on this unique program. UUCWRE@gmail.com
For many years adults who have witnessed to transformative process our youth undergo in the Coming of Age Program have often wondered why we don’t offer such an opportunity for adults. Others who hear of Aaron’s class in death & dying at Worcester State University wonder when he’s going to offer something similar at UUCW. … Continue reading 2022-2023 UUCW Adult Faith Development Survey
Sunday October 2. Families, please arrive at 9:55am- and go directly to Fellowship Hall to drop your children for the Animal Adventure presentation! All classes, including Breakfast Club, will be in the presentation together. Claire Breyton and Beckley Schowalter will be presiding at this RE Event. For more information on all the happenings this … Continue reading Religious Exploration News for October 2, 2022
by Dan Secor This past January, my mother passed away, one month shy of her 90th birthday. Losing one’s parents is a significant event in every life, whether one’s relationship is strong or not. Like most people, my relationship with both my parents was complicated. From my work as a psychotherapist, grief is a subject … Continue reading My Mother’s Passing
