8th Principle Movie (Discussion) Night Have heard the buzz about the new film, Sinners?! The 2025 film “Sinners” explores themes of assimilation, cultural appropriation, and the struggle for freedom and equality, particularly within the context of the Jim Crow South. The film uses the supernatural horror of a vampire invasion to explore these social and political realities.  Join the … Continue reading Faith In Action – 8th Principle Movie Night May 22 & Discussion May 30

Join Side with Love and the 8th Principle Taskforces to talk more about what resistance looks like and how we can lean into love and justice.  When: Sunday, May 18th after coffee hour (Approximately 11:45-1pm) Where: UUCW Lounge Format: Check-In, discussion topic, small and large group conversation Upcoming discussion topics include: Email  with any questions

Join Side with Love and the 8th Principle Taskforces to talk more about what resistance looks like and how we can lean into love and justice.  When: Sundays after coffee hour (Approximately 11:45-1pm) Dates: April 27th, May 18th Where: UUCW Lounge Format: Check-In, discussion topic, small and large group conversation Upcoming discussion topics include: Email  with any questions

The 8th Principle Committee invites you to honor Black History Month through art, music, history, and community gatherings. Check out these engaging events happening in Worcester throughout February.  Art & Music “I’ve Known Rivers: African Americans and Labor” – Art Exhibit  Worcester Center for Crafts (25 Sagamore Road) All Month LongExplore this compelling exhibit highlighting the labor contributions … Continue reading Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force News – Celebrate Black History Month with These Community Events!

Join other members of Side With Love at the annual MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast.  We are looking for others to join our table on Monday, January 20th at Assumption University! The breakfast is a community-wide tradition involving a speaker, performances, art, music and more in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s lifelong dedication to … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Join Side with Love at MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast

At the 12/3/2024 Side with Love meeting, members endorsed the proposed resolution calling on our elected officials to stop any proposed or future private jet expansion. Current proposals are being considered at the Hanscom Field airport, with Worcester Airport holding potential for future proposals too. The environmental impact as a result of private jet expansion … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – Adopting a Resolution to Oppose Expansion for Private Jets

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first brought to Congress 101 years ago on December 10, 1923 but it’s still not officially part of the constitution.  If you haven’t already, send a letter to President Biden asking him to instruct the archivist to publish the 28th amendment securing equal rights for all genders into the … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – ERA Letter Writing, Get Out the Vote Zoom December 12 at 6:15 PM

Expanding private jet emissions will be devastating to our climate. See below for opportunities to take action! Petition: Sign this petition to the Governor! Resolution: We are calling on Unitarian Universalist congregations in MA to adopt a Resolution urging Gov. Healey to stop private jet expansion at Hanscom Field airport or anywhere.  Learn more here! For questions, contact:   In the meantime, please … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – UU Mass Action Opportunities to Stop Private Jet Expansion

54th Annual National Day of MourningNovember 28, 202312:00 Noon (in person or on zoom)Cole’s Hill (above Plymouth Rock), Plymouth, MA RSVP here! An annual tradition since 1970, the National Day of Mourning is a solemn, spiritual and highly political day by United American Indians of New England held on the day many in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving. Mythology surrounding … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love News – UU Mass Action at National Day of Mourning

A small group of members of the Get Out the Vote Team met last Thursday to talk about staying engaged after the presidential election. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first brought to congress 101 years ago in December; we are close to getting it added as a constitutional amendment, securing equal rights for people … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – ERA Letter Writing