During the service on June 8, 2025, Board President Melissa McKeon announced the creation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester Legacy Fund, to be established with seed money from Minister Emeritus the Rev. David Miller and his wife Linda Miller. Rev. Miller, pictured here, spoke on behalf of himself and his wife Linda, about the church and the new Legacy Fund.
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Yard Sale set-up: On June 5, 2025, Dick Kisten holds up a wreath so Janet Stone can photograph it. Generous donor Debbie Merrill looked on as she passed, making one of her many trips inside with donations.
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Nancy Hancock and Dianne Mann worked one of the classrooms on Yard Sale day.
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Our Garden-On Team had a very successful Native Plant sale on Yard Sale day, despite drizzly weather. Garden on!
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The Annual Meeting was held after service on June 8, 2025. In the top photo, attendees listen to the Minister’s Report. In the bottom photo, Board members recite the Litany of Installation.
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Guest Musician for the service on June 8, 2025 was Henry Bolduc, who will be a junior this fall at UMass Amherst, studying Jazz Piano. Henry is a member of First Unitarian and has played piano there. He is shown here playing the Offertory Hymn, “Imagine” by John Lennon. Henry wowed the crowd!!!Continue reading →
The Religious Exploration program graduated four young people this year. Two were able to attend the RE Service on June 1, 2025. Here, Director of Religious Exploration Robin Mitzcavitch applauds Davin, left, and Justin, center.
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Director of Religious Exploration, Robin Mitzcavitch, at pulpit, recognizes all who had a hand in the RE program this church year.
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Ana Gregory, at pulpit, turns as she recognizes Director of Religious Exploration Robin Mitzcavitch, second from left. Others are Karen Stephenson, left, and Kate Sweetser, third from left.
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June 1, 2025 was Religious Exploration Sunday, with the theme “The Freedom To Be You.” During the showing of the “Song for Seniors” Video (Freedom by Jon Batiste) balloons were lofted and batted around by all.
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Personning the grills for the Church Picnic on June 1, 2025, were, from left, Josh Belden, Meredith Neuman and Brian Russo.
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They all got the memo! From left, Michele Hernandez, Moira Rouse, Rachel Keyo and Leslie Linson all coincidentally wore a similar shade top to church on June 1, 2025.Continue reading →
Flower Communion Sunday was May 25, 2025. At left, Angela St. Laurent selects a flower from usher Leslie Linson. At right, usher Drew Wilkin hands a flower to Peg Daley.
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What people wore to church on May 25, 2025. There was a doctor in the house today! Simon in his doctor outfit; Tommy Blanchard in the background.
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What people wore to church on May 25, 2025. Michele Hernandez wore a t-shirt that was gifted to her by her mother.
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The choir sings the Choral Introit “We Are Rising Up.” This – May 25, 2025 – was the final choir week of this church year.Continue reading →
The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry served 80 families on May 17, 2025. Go team!!! Front row, from left, Melissa McKeon, Susan Crossley and Marilyn Martin. Back row: Denise Darrigrand. Photo Bomb, but not really: Emily Konstan.
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Meredith Neuman brings in an empty cart from the parking lot during Food Pantry morning.Continue reading →
2025 Yard Sale Co-chairs Michele Hernandez, left, and Ana Gregory at the pulpit during the service on May 11, 2025. Ana was speaking about the event, after reading the Welcome. She is wearing her famous fundraising hat, named Cashee. The Yard Sale will be held on June 7, 2025. Time TBAContinue reading →
A New Member Ceremony was held during the service on May 4, 2025. Standing on the right side are the new members joining. From left, they are Vicky Biancolo, Heather Maloof, Trevor Maloof, Brian Russo, Deborah-Ruth Mokrin and Meredith Neuman. The Rev. Aaron Payson stands center; Melissa McKeon and Mary Paradiso are at left.
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Sheri Linn and Josh Belden were in the house on May 4, 2025. At left, they were wearing complementary t-shirts. At right, they were one of several couples who got up and danced to the verse of the Opening Hymn that says “When the Spirit says dance.”
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Drew Wilkin read the Welcome during the Service on May 4, 2025. He also read the Opening Words and lit the Chalice.
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The Garden-On team wishes to announce the impending birth of four baby robins on our church property. The nest is in a different place than last year; Leo DaSilva discovered it.Continue reading →
Heeeeeeeeee’s back! April 20, 2025 was the Rev. Aaron Payson’s first Sunday service since returning from Sabbatical. During the Story for Children of All Ages (“Where’s the Afikoman?”), Rev. Payson held up a piece of matzo bread.
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The choir sings the Choral Anthem “My Lord What A Morning” on April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday.
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The UUCW Bell Ensemble played “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” the Introit, on April 20, 2025. Kathleen Nagy conducted the ensemble.
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From left, Sabbatical Task Force Chair Moira Rouse receives a gift from Board President Melissa McKeon, in recognition of her service during the sabbatical.
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Sweet Sixteen, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry! April 19, 2025 was the 16th anniversary of the Food Pantry being located at UUCW.
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From left, Food Pantry volunteers Jenny DelGizzi and Mary Kilburn pose with their Easter headgear. Note that Jenny’s bunnies are wearing tutus!Continue reading →
Chaplain Kye Flannery delivers their Reflection on April 13, 2025. Their topic was “Meeting Failure on the Road.”
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Stewardship Campaign Co-Chair Dave Schowalter gestures in response to choir members’ spontaneous applause before the service on April 13, 2025. Dave had just updated the Stewarship results on the display on the Sanctuary wall. With only a couple more pledges to go, we have already significantly topped last year’s total.
This is the Leshay gratitude photo! Participants at the April 2, 2025 “Lunch With The Minister” gather around the Rev. Cheryl Leshay and her husband Bruce. We are grateful for Rev. Leshay’s coverage during Rev. Payson’s sabbatical. We are also grateful for Bruce’s 20 years as UUCW Youth Group Advisor.
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Beth Posner-Waldron’s 70th birthday was April 6, 2025. To celebrate, she gifted the church with a birthday cake, which all enjoyed during Fellowship Hour.
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The Rev. Michael F. Hall was our Guest Minister on April 6, 2025.
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From left, Mary Paradiso and Drew Wilkin bring up the offertory plates on April 6, 2025.
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Carole Howe with an unidentified woman holding the Indivisible Worcester banner during a Hands Off! Rally on April 5, 2025.Continue reading →
