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Faith In Action – Side With Love Task Force News – November 23, 2021

Join Side With Love on Tuesday 11/23 from 6:30-7:30pm to “re-think” the Thanksgiving narrative and explore ways to center indigenous rights during Native American Heritage month. Email for more information. 

Update from the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed Friday!!

We are taking this opportunity to let you know what’s happening with the Pantry. 52 households came to our October distribution. That means we were able to offer lots of meats, produce, dry goods and miscellaneous. Thanks to some generous donors, we are even able to accommodate to a limited extent some special diets. All … Continue reading Update from the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed Friday!!

Looking for Volunteers for the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinners

Each month the LGBT Asylum Task Force holds a community dinner for asylum seekers and interested members of the wider community.  Different groups take turns making the dinner and then staying to meet asylum seekers if they wish.  We have done this in the past and it was very fun and rewarding.  It involves cooking … Continue reading Looking for Volunteers for the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinners

UUCW Rocked at the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner!

UUCW really came through preparing an amazing meal for the LGBT Asylum Seekers and supporters at our monthly Community Dinner.  The food was spectacular and the camaraderie was just lovely.  It was so incredibly nice to have our church come together to support this amazing group of people.  Thank you to the team – Susan … Continue reading UUCW Rocked at the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner!

Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – November 9, 2021

Call to Action:  Rally for our Freedom to Vote When:  Friday, Nov. 12, from 3-4 PM Where:  Lincoln Square, outside the old Worcester Memorial Auditorium.  This is kitty corner from the policy station at the intersection of Highland Ave. and Main Street/Grove Street. Sign up here:  https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/426789/ I am co-hosting this event with a member … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – November 9, 2021

Save the Date for UUCW’s 8th Principle Summit – November 14th, 1-3pm on Zoom

Any member of the UUCW community is welcome to attend! The 8th Principle Taskforce is requesting that a representative from every active UUCW group join us to reflect on our commitment to racial justice and make commitments to continue to advance our journey.  We will reflect on our successes, identify our barriers, and make commitments … Continue reading Save the Date for UUCW’s 8th Principle Summit – November 14th, 1-3pm on Zoom

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Food Donation Drive – November 7 & 14

Help us fill Thanksgiving Fixing Bags for our food pantry clients! Place your donation into the box in the foyer on November 7th or bring your donation into the sanctuary with you on November 14th, for the kids’ collection.  We are looking for non- perishable items like: stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potato, green bean … Continue reading Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Food Donation Drive – November 7 & 14

Faith In Action – Side With Love – Join Worcester Interfaith & UUCW Get Out the Vote to support Civic Engagement

Worcester Door Knocking Saturday, 10/30, 1-4 PM RSVP to  by 10/28 *Bring a charged cell phone & backup battery (to keep track of your door knocking results), water, COVID mask, and comfortable sneakers Voter Outreach Phone Bank Call local voters from the comfort of your own home! Training & support by zoom to encourage voters … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – Join Worcester Interfaith & UUCW Get Out the Vote to support Civic Engagement