Welcome to dinner at Dismas House. For over 20 years our church has provided a dinner meal for the men and women of Dismas House, a home in which recently incarcerated individuals make the transition back into society. It’s a small but vital Social Justice action anyone can do to support the success of these individuals who deserve a second chance at life. Contact Peg Gifford, Ken Basye, Susan Crossley or Linda Rich – we need more volunteers. It’s the 1st Monday of the month. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Music Director Rachel Wagner directs the choir in the Choral Meditation “Hymn to the Russian Earth” during the service on April 24, 2022. Rachel wrote the drone, “мир,” to go with the Hymn. It is the Russian word for peace and is pronounced “meer.” (Photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Music Director Rachel Wagner wears a dress apropos to her calling on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The dress was a Christmas gift. (photo by Robin Mitzcavitch)
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These photos from our UUCW archives take us back to circa 2006 when this group of youngsters posed with Kris Johnson, Staff Nursery Teacher. They are, from left, Josh, Conrad, Alanna and Charlie. Then, circa 2017-2018, out of sentimentality, the same young people reenacted the original photo. (2006 photo by Betty Jenewin; later photo by Rachel Keyo)
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to Ferry Beach in 2012 and, from left, Dave Schowalter, Rob Yauckoes (First U), and Beckley Schowalter. (photo courtesy of Ruth Silver)
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There are some unique items to be had at our June 11, 2022 Yard Sale, like this beautiful Rocking Horse! It takes only 1 minute to change from a rocking horse to a rolling horse. Soft fur, and you can push each ear for the sound of trotting or a horse’s neigh. Barely used; mainly for photos. No smoking or pets in home. Almost new condition; there are some easily covered, minor scratches on the wheels. New: $199-$379 / Yard Sale price: $100. See you on June 11th!
Eve Stutsman and Desmond look at the Easter Bunny on April 17, 2022. Sources say that Jenny DelGizzi is inside this costume. (Robin Mitzcavitch photo)
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In this collage of photos from Easter, April 17, 2022 are, clockwise from upper left, Cici, Victor, Sam and Desmond. (Robin Mitzcavitch photo collage)
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Clockwise from left, KC, Lindsey, Lois, Fidelma and Eva write postcards to voters in Georgia on April 10, 2022. (photo by Rev. Aaron Payson)
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Are you looking to avoid using fossil fuels and cooking with the free energy of the sun? Check out this Solavore Solar Oven at our June 11, 2022 Yard Sale. It’s priced to sell!
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to June 10, 2007 when, from left, Helen and Maia led the procession at the end of the service carrying goats from the Heifer Project. Behind them are Miya, left, and Katie. The occasion was a 4-week Religious Education intersession on the Heifer Project. RE held a variety of fundraisers for Heifer, and raised $2,837.45. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to early in Deb Selkow’s career as Religious Education Director. Deb, right, had just presented Deb Bonneau with flowers on RE Sunday to honor her work with the Youth Choir. Deb Bonneau directed the Youth Choir in musicals that they presented on RE Sundays. Some of the musicals were “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Fabulous Fable Factory”, “The Universe and Other Stuff,” “Free to Be Me,” “The Castaways,” “How To Eat Like A Child” and “Charlotte’s Web.” (photo by Judy Savage)
Music Director Rachel Wagner leads the congregation in “Now Let Us Sing,” the Closing Hymn on April 10, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Jim, a guest at the Thursday Cafe sponsored by Worcester Fellowship, tells his story as part of the 50/50 collection during the service on April 10, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Joan McGinn presents the monthly 8th Principle Moment during the service on April 10, 2022. These moments demonstrate how structural and personal racism are embedded in our society. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Garden-On Team member Betty Jenewin plants some pansies in one of the pots next to the church entrance on April 9, 2022. Leo DaSilva then added some greens and pussy willows to create a beautiful arrangement. Check it out next time you’re walking into church! (photo by Leo DaSilva)
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Get Out The Vote volunteers, from left, Janet Stone, Beth Posner-Waldron and Susan Crossley met in Fellowship Hall on April 6, 2022 to write postcards to Black voters in Georgia. The Georgia primary is on May 24th and the cards are to encourage people to vote early. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from our archives takes us back to Ferry Beach in 1998 and Jen Innis, left, and her brother Tom. Jen went on to become a UU minister, and served as our Guest Minister several times over the years. The Rev. Jennifer Innis is currently the Minister with the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL and the Director of Spirit Play. (photo by Judy Savage)
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This photo from our archives takes us back to June 11, 2016 when Sandra Ansaldi, left, and Ana Gregory posed with their wares in the Toy Room before the start of the Yard Sale. Our Yard Sale this year will be June 11, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
Mandisa L. Thomas presents “Changing the Narrative: Pioneering Black Voices in History, Humanism, and Justice,” the 2022 Dr. Irving & Annabel Wolfson Memorial Lecture, during the service on April 3, 2022. Earlier in the service Ms. Thomas was presented the 2022 Wolfson Award by the Rev. Aaron Payson. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Helen Wolfson, left, delivers the Wolfson Family Remarks over Zoom during the 2022 Wolfson Memorial Lecture service on April 3, 2022. At right is Helen’s husband Eric Thomas.
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In this photo from the UUCW archives, long-time church members Bruce and Mary Plummer are presented with going-away gifts from the Rev. Aaron Payson during the service on Sept. 25, 2016. The Plummers were relocating to Florida after having been members of the church for 30 years. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo takes us back to circa 1988 when the Rev. David Miller took the church youth on what we believe was the Chipuxet River in Rhode Island. Tom Pierce was on the trip also, and some of the youth were Katie Pierce, Chelsea Thompson and possibly Melissa Hench, Erica Lilja and Kate Singleton. Jen Innis paddled bow in a canoe with Rev. Miller. (photo courtesy of Tom Pierce)
The following photos were taken this past Sunday when we were visited by our friends from Rise Above. They used our Fellowship Hall and parking lot to assemble care packages for the college students in their program. The captions are testimonials from a few of the students they have helped.
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“I just want to thank Rise Above for every care package that was sent out. You truly are a blessing. These care packages are amazing and I am beyond thankful for your support. It has been a rough semester for me. I really needed this.” -Daishawn, nursing student, UMass Dartmouth
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“I have just received my package and it put a HUGE smile on my face!
Thank you all so much. ❤️ I appreciate it so much.”
– Aria, Health Services Management, UNC Charlotte
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“THANK YOU so much for the Rise Above mystery box . I call that because every year I am just blown away with what you guy’s send me . I am grateful for the things you send and they are very helpful. It is the highlight of my day when my package comes.” -Davonda, radiology student, Bristol Community College
KC performs an original dance that he choreographed to Andrew Garfield’s “Louder Than Words” during the Reflection portion of the service on March 27, 2022. It was Youth Group Sunday and the service was designed and presented by our youth. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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The Youth Group and alumni stand with Religious Exploration Director Robin Mitzcavitch at the conclusion of the service on March 27, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Clockwise from top left, Lois, KC, Charlie and Eva, and, center, Fidelma delivered their personal Reflections during the Youth Group service on March 27, 2022. Their theme was “What Comes Next?” (photos by Betty Jenewin)
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Stewardship Team member Dave Schowalter affixes a garden segment to the wall in the Sanctuary on March 27, 2022. Each segment represents $10,000 in pledges. As of this morning, $128,000 had been pledged towards our $225,000 goal. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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UUCW’s Women’s Social Circle met at the NU Kitchen on Saturday morning, March 26, 2022. What a great group!
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to August 24, 2014 and “A Summer Art Service.” Here, scientist/writer/teacher Loree Griffin Burns talks about her latest book, “Beetle Busters: A Rogue Insect And The People Who Track It.” Fun fact: Loree has written 8 books and has had essays published in major magazines. https://loreeburns.com/books/ (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to December 17, 2017 when, from left, Dave Firmin, Nancy Hancock and Carole Carmichael prepared the Vespers Tea, which followed the annual Vespers Service. (photo by Bart Hill)
Food Pantry volunteer Linda Morse carries tomatoes from the Worcester Regional Food Hub truck on the morning of March 18, 2022 as Worcester Food Hub Sales and Operations Manager Sarah Bonner climbs down from the truck. Fruits and vegetables are delivered to the church the day before Food Pantry distribution. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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The Bell Choir made its’ debut on March 20, 2022 under the direction of Rachel Wagner, with the Choral Introit “Dona Nobis.” (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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David Bonneau, Baritone, sings the Musical Mediation “Flying Free” during the service on March 20, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to a Religious Education class visit to the Heifer Project in Rutland in 2007. From left are Ryan, Katie (with back to camera), Susan Chase, Julie and Alison. (photo by Pete Lanyon)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the Yard Sale on June 11, 2016 when Jane Ohman and Beth Posner-Waldron posed in front of the plant table. (photo by Betty Jenewin)Continue reading →
Rachel Keyo delivers an 8th Principle Moment during the service on March 13, 2022. These are congregants’ experiences of racism or unconscious bias from the receiving or giving perspective, with the intention of raising awareness of systemic racism. Rachel read Tom Pierce’s story. (all photos by Betty Jenewin)
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The Rev. Aaron Payson explains the “The Wall of Memory and Hope” he put up in the sanctuary on March 13, 2022. Anyone who comes into the church is invited to post something about their experiences during the pandemic.
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Nicole M. Bell, founder and CEO of Living in Freedom Together (LIFT), spoke on behalf of her organization for the 50/50 collection during the service on March 13, 2022. LIFT is a nonprofit organization in Worcester committed to ending the sex trade.
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Choir members, from left, Kim McCoy, Dave Bonneau, Moira Rouse, Rev. Cheryl Leshay, Sammi, Vicki Cox-Lanyon and Ken Basye sing the Choral Introit, “Sacred Circle” during the March 13, 2022 service.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to Sept. 30, 2012 when, from left, Susan Crossley’s sisters Matie and Kathe participated in Soup Sunday with Morgaine, Kristen Payson and Charlie dishing up the goods.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to Gourmet Dinner on March 28, 2015 when Andy Hegedus ebulliently posed for the camera.Continue reading →
Community! Members of the Choir and the Garden-On Team take to the chancel to join with the Rev. Aaron Payson and the Stewardship Team to sing “The Garden Song Revisited” during the “Planting for the Future” service on March 6, 2022. “Pledge by pledge, call by call, Soon we’ll hear from you all….” (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Pianist Deb Bonneau plays “The Ukrainian National Anthem” for the Offertory during the service on March 6, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Attendees pose for a group photo before having Lunch With The Minister on March 2, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Author and educator Wendy O’Leary, left, signs a copy of her latest book, “The Monster Parade” for Jessie Trowbridge after the service on March
6, 2022. Wendy also had copies of her first book, “Breathing Makes It Better.” (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Good news! A new energy-efficient furnace has been installed and the sanctuary is now warm! Because of this, in person services resumed on March 6, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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UUCW folks attended the raising of the Ukrainian Flag and Prayer Vigil in front of Worcester City Hall on March 1, 2022. They are, front row from left, Beth Posner-Waldron and Susan Crossley. Back row from left are Vickie Cox-Lanyon, Robin Mitzcavitch, Fidelma, the Rev. Cheryl Leshay and Evan Wilson. (photo by Rev. Aaron Payson)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the fall of 2002 when children in the Religious Education program posed with a replica of the
Ark of the Covenant. They are, from left, Drew, Jim, Alison, Audrey, Susan and Ryan. (photo by Pete Lanyon)
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This undated photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to a church dance with, from left, Wendy Peskin, Liz Rotti, Mary Bastian and Ellen Laverdure. (photo by Judy Savage)Continue reading →
Wendy O’Leary, educator and author of “The Monster Parade,” leads a Zoom session on Feb. 27, 2022 to discuss tools to help children with their big feelings.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the fall of 2009 when the Youth Group painted the house of neighbor Holly Shreck as part of their service to the larger community. (photo by Pete Lanyon)
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This undated photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the Chow Line at Ferry Beach. From left are Jane Dutton, Tom and Rita Pierce and Michael and Linda Holbrook. (photo by Judy Savage)Continue reading →
It was Food Pantry weekend when, from left, Andy and Cheryl Labrecque took a pause from arranging all of the food that they had just helped pick up at the Worcester County Food Bank on February 18, 2022. They are original volunteers with the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry before it came to us at UUCW. They also help pack the bags on Friday evenings. Their help is invaluable! (photo by Denise Darrigrand)
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This photo, courtesy of Carole Howe, was taken on March 2, 1969, when Carole gave a talk at church on Kentucky. Standing to Carole’s left are Shirley, Walter and Deb Irvine. There are corn shuck dolls arrayed on the table, as well as a dulcimer, fossils, books and rattlesnake rattlers (which are out of the frame). Carole worked for the Frontier Nursing Service in Kentucky.
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This undated photo from the UUCW archives shows Maia, Stan Selkow and Isaac lighting the chalice at the beginning of a service. (photo by Judy Savage).Continue reading →
