Susan Crossley, left, and Nancy Hancock bring poinsettias into the sanctuary to decorate the chancel on December 9, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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#uucwreads highlights the ways that books are part of our members’ lives. Author Loree Griffin Burns, Ph.D., is shown with her eight books. They are books for elementary and middle school aged readers. Her next book is slated to come out in 2024. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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The Rev. Aaron Payson collects a basket from Oden for the Change for Change collection during the service on December 11, 2022. Eisley is at right. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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The Shoebox Lady – Pauline Courchesne – and Ken Basye bag up shoeboxes after service on December 11, 2022. Next Sunday is the last Sunday to turn in shoeboxes. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Attendees line up for the potluck Holiday Lunch With The Minister on Dec. 7, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to June 8, 2008 when Andrea, right, graduated from the Religious Education program. RE Director Deb Selkow hands her a gift as well as the papers she had done over the years. Mentor Betty Jenewin looks on at left; she had gifted Andrea the bouquet of flowers for her work on the RE display board. (photo by Judy Savage)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to this undated photo of Religious Education Director Catherine Coggan and Gail Howe and Ann Jasperson, co-leaders of the Youth Group.
Big shout out for Catherine Roberts, who facilitates our Coffee Hours after service. She is shown here making the coffee before the December 4, 2022 service. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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It’s the S & S show – Sean Reynolds and Santa, who looks suspiciously like the Rev. Aaron Payson, at the Holiday Craft Fair on December 3, 2022. (photo by Michele Hernandez)
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Moira Rouse tends the area with lighted Christmas houses and seasonal ephemera for sale at the Holiday Craft Fair on December 3, 2022. Janet Stone gathered these items from the last Yard Sale and stored them in her house until now. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Jenny DelGizzi shows one of her colorful handmade journals that she sold at the Holiday Craft Fair on December 3, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Matt Bejune plays “Vocalise #9,” the Introit, on December 4, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to circa 1988-89 and a Youth Group moment with Jen Innis and Albert Einstein. Jen went on to become a UU minister, and will serve as our Guest Minister on January 1, 2023. The Rev. Jennifer Innis is currently the Minister with the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, IL and the Director of Spirit Play.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the Vespers service on December 20, 2015. From left, Dave Bonneau, Moira Rouse, the Rev. Aaron Payson, Kim McCoy and Joe Ruivo sing as John and Emma sit or lay on the steps. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
Guest Musician and Speaker Jim Scott leads the congregation in the Gathering Music “Common Ground” at the beginning of the service on November 27, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Susan Crossley, left, and Nancy Hancock await people to buy Poinsettias in Fellowship Hall after the service on November 27, 2022. Cost is $20 and they can be purchased online also. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to January 24, 2016 when Loree Burns, right, led the multi-generational discussion of the book “The One and Only Ivan” for the “One Church, One Book” annual All-Church Read. Listening, from left, are Dave Schowalter, Timothy, and Beckley Schowalter. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to a Ferry Beach weekend in 2003. From left, are Carole Carmichael, Dave Firmin, Lorna Lally, a woman who is believed to be the pastor of the church, Mara Pentlarge, Jude Ayer, Judy Savage and Kim McCoy.
From left, the Rev. Aaron Payson, John Yormie and Pauline Courchesne listens as Michael Lusolo talks about ACE, the African Community Education program. ACE was the beneficiary of the 50/50 Collection on November 20, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Betsy Wood, one of the Directors of the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, shows a couple of posters with the cost breakdown of the food given to a family of four for Thanksgiving. The regular monthly food, Thanksgiving goodies and a gift card totaled $132. 92 clients were served yesterday, November 19, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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In this photo from the UUCW archives, Cristina Heffernan stepped out from behind the pulpit to show the congregation the banner she wore during the Women’s March on Boston held the previous day, January 21, 2017. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives brings us back to this undated Yard Sale photo of Linda Holbrook working in Fellowship Hall.
Linda says “The church yard sale was not to be missed and certainly became better and more organized as the years rolled by. So many people together with Gladys and Paul Gustafson in the kitchen keeping us strong with their coffee. I still use some of Lil Young’s dessert dishes and the pack and play crib from Deb Smith Selkow for my grandkids.”Continue reading →
Music Director Matt Johnsen was joyously welcomed back during the service on November 13, 2022, after an extended medical leave. He is shown here playing the Prelude for the service, “Meditation from the Thin Space of St. Paul’s Cathedral” by Peter Ostroushko. (photos by Betty Jenewin)
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The children from the Religious Exploration program announce that they have filled 23 bags of Thanksgiving fixins with donations taken during the service on November 13, 2022.
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Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry doyenne Betsy Wood explains the history of the Food Pantry to the children in our Religious Exploration Program on November 13, 2022. She is showing them her official t-shirt.
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In this photo from our UUCW archives, Morgaine and Kristen Payson distribute homemade soup (Turkey Chili or Potato Leek) during Fellowship Hour on January 8, 2017. Annie is in the background.
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In this photo from our UUCW archives, Denise Darrigrand, left, hands a rose to new member Michele Hernandez during the New Member Ceremony on May 15, 2016. Michele is currently church Treasurer. Others, from left, are Bill Derr, the Rev. Aaron Payson, Matt Bejune, David Williams and Lynn Gostyla.
Puppeteer Jenny DelGizzi brings puppet “Penny Dot” to life in a conversation with Religious Exploration Director Robin Mitzcavitch during the Story for All Ages portion of the service on November 6, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Garden-On Team members and wonderful volunteers gathered on November 5, 2022 to clean and straighten out the small garden shed in the back of the church and the area surrounding it. They are, clockwise from lower left, Carole Howe, Gary Phillips, Ana Oliveira, Leo DaSilva, Melissa McKeon and Ruth Silver. (photo by Betty Jenewin, taken from inside the little shed)
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This 1990 photo shows the Wednesday noon Lunches With The Minister, which were started by the Rev. Judy Deutsch that year. Attendees included Jean and Ray Bolz, Shirley and Walter Irvine, Gladys and Paul Gustafson, Birgit and John Patterson, Erica Majmudar, Wendy Innis, Marion Holmes, Gurli Carlson and Hazel Camwell.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to October 2, 2016 when flutist Mara Pentlarge and the choir performed Jethro Tull’s “Thick As A Brick” during the service. Choir members are June Davenport, Donna LaMura, Andrea Cruz, Moira Rouse, Kim McCoy and Joe Ruivo. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
8th Principle Task Force member Evan Wilson delivers the Reading “On Our Accountability” during the 8th Principle service on Oct. 30, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Our children and youth participate in a Halloween Parade for UNICEF during the service on Oct. 30, 2022.
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Paula Cole Jones, co-drafter of the 8th Principle, delivers the Reflection via Zoom during the service on October 30, 2022.
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The Choir sings “Step by Step,” the Opening Hymn on October 30, 2022. They are, front row from left, Shirley Tate, Dianne Mann, the Rev. Cheryl Leshay and Moira Rouse. Back row, from left, are Dave Bonneau, Kim McCoy and Joe Ruivo. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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In this archival photo, from left, are Herman Lilja, Anne Lilja and Rita Pierce. (photo by Tom Pierce)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to February 7, 2016 when Kim Napoleone and Sarah exchanged smiles during the service. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to this undated photo of Judy Savage, left, and Libby Westie. Judy served two terms as church Moderator; UUCW used the term ‘Moderator’ before we switched to ‘President.’
The Rev. Aaron Payson, top, donned this hat before introducing Bob Rentsch, YWCA Domestic Violence Services Committee Co-Chair, for the 50/50 Collection on Oct. 23, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Suzanne LaRue delivers the Welcome on Oct. 23, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Nearby neighbor and newest volunteer Bob Kadish swings a mighty pick ax as he digs a hole for a tree with Garden-On on Oct. 22, 2022. (photo by Ruth Silver)
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At right, Beth Posner-Waldron shows Suzanne LaRue polling locations as Mary Sacksteder, Steering Committee member at Indivisible Worcester, stands at left. The women were tableing after services on Oct. 23, 2022. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Sheri Linn, right, glazes her leaf imprint that she made during a Summer Service on last July 17th. The service was “The Creative Process” led by Jessie Trowbridge. Sean Reynolds is at left. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to circa 1975 when Linda Miller and her son Matthew attended a church Halloween event. Matthew’s dad, the Rev. David Miller, made the Batman logo. Matthew, who was then approximately 4 years old, is now an energetic and successful Director of Marketing at Renewal by Anderson, maker of doors and windows for older homes.
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to our church interior, circa 1987.
A group of UUCW folk starts off on the Holden Crop Walk on October 16, 2022. The event had 108 walkers and 7 canines. Linda Morse, second from left, organized the UUCW contingent. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
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Worker Bee Evan Wilson, right, was one of the people who turned up to prepare beds and plant trees and shrubs at UUCW on October 16, 2022. (photo by Leo DaSilva)
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Beth Posner-Waldron, top photo, delivered the Welcome on October 16, 2022, while Linda Morse spoke the Opening Words. (photos by Betty Jenewin)
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This undated photo from our UUCW archives is of Lil Young and Michael Holbrook. A beloved long-time member of the congregation, Lil was one of the members who transitioned to Holden Street when the congregation moved to its present location in 1956. She was very active in the Women’s Federation at UUCW. Michael, and his wife Linda, attended their first UUCW service in September of 1977. They left UUCW in 2014 when they moved to Fairhaven. During his time here Michael was Canvas Chair, Chair of Finance, Coordinator of Fundraising Events, Board Member and Coming of Age Mentor!
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This photo from our UUCW archives takes us back to November 13, 2016. The children in the Religious Exploration Program announced that the Thanksgiving Food Drive yielded 68 bags of food to be distributed through the church’s Food Pantry. (photo by Betty Jenewin)
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 we celebrated our church matriarch’s 100th birthday during Lunch With The Minister. Honoree Birgit Patterson is shown here receiving applause during the event. (photos by Betty Jenewin)
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The Rev. Aaron Payson was one of the speakers at the October 8, 2022 Women’s Wave Worcester, part of a nationwide action to encourage electing more women and pro-choice candidates around the country. One month until Election Day, the Worcester rally was held behind City Hall.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March on January 21, 2018, when Sheri Linn, left, and Sean Reynolds passed the Offertory plates.
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This photo from the UUCW archives takes us back to March 13, 2016 and the third “Escalating Inequality Workshop – School to Jail Pipeline.” Lynsey Heffernan, right, a local lawyer, talked about what was happening with this issue locally. Friends from First Unitarian also attended the workshop.
