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Faith In Action – UU Mass Action Upcoming January Events

January Events through UU Mass Action Looking for opportunities for learning and action with other UUs? Consider some of UU Mass Action’s upcoming programs. Topics range from immigration justice, to climate justice, to indigenous rights and more! January 15th from noon to 1pm is their monthly action hour – a time to take action on … Continue reading Faith In Action – UU Mass Action Upcoming January Events

UUCW Refugee Ministry Team News – Opportunity to Help an Afghan Refugee

Greetings from the Refugee Ministry Team. This is an appeal for donations to help an Afghan man, who is currently detained by ICE, with his legal expenses and potential bond. Several of us who are part of this congregation have developed close friendships with a number of Afghan refugees. We started out as volunteers, but over … Continue reading UUCW Refugee Ministry Team News – Opportunity to Help an Afghan Refugee

Faith In Action – Invitation to our UUCW Love in Action Announcements List

You are invited to add your email address to our UUCW Love In Action Announcements List. The perks: ● Receive email announcements for local vigils, demonstrations, city council meetings, school committee meetings, petitions, legislative bills, and anything in the Worcester area that is a form of love in action that has been vetted by a … Continue reading Faith In Action – Invitation to our UUCW Love in Action Announcements List

Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Join the UUCW Table at MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast

On Monday, January 19, Worcester will host the 41st Annual Community Breakfast Honoring The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning at 7 am (event begins at 8 am), at Assumption University, Plourde Recreation Center, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA.  This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jennifer Davis Carey, former Executive Director of the Worcester … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Join the UUCW Table at MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast

Faith in Action – Signs of Fascism Brigade Event – December 20, 11 am – 12:30 pm at Elm Park, Worcester

Join members of Indivisible Worcester and the UUCW Get Out the Vote Team for a Signs of Fascism Brigade on Saturday, December 20th, from 11 to 12:30 at Elm Park across from Price Chopper/Market 32.  We’ll have premade signs shown above (as we were in Webster) and stand along Park Ave. and Elm Street.  Use this Mobilize link to sign up.  For … Continue reading Faith in Action – Signs of Fascism Brigade Event – December 20, 11 am – 12:30 pm at Elm Park, Worcester

Compelling the Commonwealth to Care for All Our Communities

In solidarity with the faith-based and civic organizations that are part of Worcester Interfaith and the Massachusetts Communities Action Network, we are being invited to participate in a campaign to compel the Governor to take Executive Action to protect Massachusetts citizens, families, and communities by forthrightly upholding her commitment to make real the promises of the … Continue reading Compelling the Commonwealth to Care for All Our Communities

Faith In Action – Side with Love – Activist Reading Group, December 7, noon – 1:30 pm, The Lounge

Join Side with Love for our new activity, the Activist Reading Group. This group is for anyone looking to understand their place in the current political climate and how they can contribute to meaningful changes in the community. In each meeting, we will discuss a book or other resource related to community activism. Our first … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side with Love – Activist Reading Group, December 7, noon – 1:30 pm, The Lounge

Faith In Action – Side with Love – National Day of Mourning Event in Plymouth, MA and on Zoom, November 27 at noon

Recognizing the National Day of Mourning Since 1970, Indigenous people & their allies have gathered at noon on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the US Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native people do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims & other European settlers. Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side with Love – National Day of Mourning Event in Plymouth, MA and on Zoom, November 27 at noon

Faith In Action – Side with Love – Signature Gathering for Rent Stabilization Ballot Initiative

Homes for All Massachusetts is leading an initiative to stabilize rents in Massachusetts.  Shelter is a human right.  Join members of Side with Love and the Get Out the Vote Team for information and to sign our petition to get a rent stabilization referendum question on the ballot in 2026, if you have not already done … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side with Love – Signature Gathering for Rent Stabilization Ballot Initiative