The 8th principle taskforce wants to hear from you about bringing an anti-racist and anti-oppressive commitment to UUCW. Please register to attend one of the upcoming listening sessions. Some sessions will be based on identity for members within the UUCW community. Please contact with any questions.  Listening Sessions: Families with children of color* Day … Continue reading Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force Listening Sessions

You are invited (and supported) by the Climate Change & Environmental Justice working group out of UUCW’s Side with Love to eat at least 4 “meatless Mondays” to raise awareness to draw attention to the environmental health of large-scale meat production and the impact our diet can have on the globe. Visit here for personal … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge

Thanks to Moira Rouse, Bruce & Cheryl Leshay, Sean Divoll, members of our Youth Group and other volunteers who spent much time planning and setting up our new 20×40’ tent on the lawn in front of Fellowship Hall.  The tent will be used for outdoor services this spring and summer as well as other group … Continue reading Our Tent is Up!

Join the Side With Love (SWL) Climate Change & Environmental Justice workgroup for a discussion of “The Planet of the Humans” as part of our Meatless Monday in May challenge on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm. Our aim is to have a broader conversation of consumption and food systems and how they impact climate change.  … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge & Movie Discussion

Side With Love is hosting our monthly anti-racist UUCW community conversation on Tuesday, April 27th at 6:30pm. This month’s topic will be focused around the violence and attacks against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).  Zoom link for meeting: https://clarku.zoom.us/j/99198129351?pwd=Mk04OFlYUS9qSzdGaG9hUjBIOFd5UT09 Meeting ID: 991 9812 9351 Background readings for the conversation: How to respond to coronavirus racism … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – Anti-Racism Event – April 27, 2021

Side With Love is hosting our monthly anti-racist UUCW community conversation on Tuesday, April 27th at 6:30pm. This month’s topic will be focused around the violence and attacks against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).  Zoom link for meeting: https://clarku.zoom.us/j/99198129351?pwd=Mk04OFlYUS9qSzdGaG9hUjBIOFd5UT09 Meeting ID: 991 9812 9351 Background readings for the conversation: How to respond to coronavirus racism … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – April 20, 2021

Please share your feedback about the proposal to bring the 8th principle to UUCW by completing this short survey: http://tinyurl.com/8thprinciplesurvey  For more information on the 8th principle, visit: https://www.8thprincipleuu.org/For more information on the UUCW 8th principle taskforce, visit: https://tinyurl.com/uucw8thprinciple For any questions, please contact any of the 8th principle taskforce members.  ~Rachel Keyo, Mara Pentlarge … Continue reading Eighth Principle Task Force News – March 30, 2021

Women’s History Month Anti-Racism Community Conversation Join Side With Love for our monthly discussion on anti-racism topics. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ll learn about and discuss the poetry and activism of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, a Unitarian abolitionist and suffragist.  Learn about her work and life and join us for conversation on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – March 30, 2021

Climate Justice Rally The Side With Love Climate Change & Environmental Justice working group invites you to join a Climate Justice Rally sponsored by Sunrise Worcester, 350 Central Mass, and Worcester Congregations for Climate Action.  On Friday March 19th, young people across the globe will be striking and rallying around climate action with the theme … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – March 16, 2021

UU Mass Action Worcester County Team Kick off Are you interested in social justice? Eager to connect with others doing this work, especially rooted in UU values?  UU Mass Action is kicking off a Worcester county regional team for networking and community building around justice. We will share insight into the campaigns we are running, build our … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – March 2, 2021