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Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network – June 10, 4 – 8 pm, West Boylston Street Worcester

Each year our Church is asked to help support the Interfaith Hospitality Network by pledging $2,000.00 to their mission.  As part of our efforts this year, we have created a fundraiser through the Papa Gino’s on West Boylston St., Worcester for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10th.   It is for this Papa … Continue reading Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network – June 10, 4 – 8 pm, West Boylston Street Worcester

Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force Listening Sessions

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 8thprinciple@uucworcester.org with any questions.  Listening Sessions: Families with children of color* Day … Continue reading Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force Listening Sessions

Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge

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

Our Tent is Up!

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!

Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge & Movie Discussion

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

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 – Anti-Racism Event – April 27, 2021

Faith In Action – Side With Love News – April 20, 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

Eighth Principle Task Force News – March 30, 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

Faith In Action – Side With Love 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