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		<title>A Special Evening to Celebrate and Support Our Church Home &#8211; December 13, 6 &#8211; 10 PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="656" height="488" src="https://www.uucworcester.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UUCW-TUTL-benefit-panel-tickets.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="poster for uucw turn up the lights benefit on 12/13/25" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.uucworcester.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UUCW-TUTL-benefit-panel-tickets.png 656w, https://www.uucworcester.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UUCW-TUTL-benefit-panel-tickets-420x312.png 420w" sizes="(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px" /></p><p>Update: Tickets now available!! Please join us for a special fundraising event in support of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester (UUCW). Our church is more than a place of worship. It is a home for countless community organizations, events and gatherings that bring people together. Together, we can help preserve and maintain this beloved &#8230; <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2025-11-05-nugget-turn-up-the-lights-gala-special-events/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">A Special Evening to Celebrate and Support Our Church Home &#8211; December 13, 6 &#8211; 10 PM</span></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2025-11-05-nugget-turn-up-the-lights-gala-special-events/">A Special Evening to Celebrate and Support Our Church Home – December 13, 6 – 10 PM</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org">Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3><strong style="color: red;">Update: Tickets now available!! </strong></h3>Please join us for a special fundraising event in support of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester (UUCW). Our church is more than a place of worship. It is a home for countless community organizations, events and gatherings that bring people together.</p>



<p>Together, we can help preserve and maintain this beloved building so it continues to shine as a place of hope, unity and service for generations to come.</p>



<p>TICKETS:&nbsp;<a href="https://tickets.thehanovertheatre.org/brickbox/Online/article/uucw25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tickets.thehanovertheatre.org/brickbox/Online/article/uucw25</a> or scan the QR code:</p>


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<p>Dear Friends,</p>



<p>I hope this message finds you well and surrounded by peace.</p>



<p>I am writing with exciting news — and a heartfelt invitation. Our church is hosting a Gala Evening on December 13th, from 6-10pm at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester.   Our goal is to raise funds for the care and preservation of our beloved church home — the place that welcomes us week after week for worship, laughter, meals, music, and the many moments that bind us together as a community.</p>



<p>Over the years, our building has become far more than a space of worship. It has grown into a true home — a gathering place where friendships are formed, classes inspire growth, families celebrate milestones, and neighbors find comfort and belonging. It is a cornerstone of our shared life, and we hope to ensure it remains strong and welcoming for generations to come.</p>



<p>This Gala will be a beautiful evening filled with wonderful food, joyful music, heartfelt laughter, and cherished companionship — a celebration of all that our church means to us, and an opportunity to give back to the space that gives so much.</p>



<p>We would be deeply grateful for your help in spreading the word — inviting family, friends, and all who hold this community close to their hearts. Whether through your presence, your voice, or your support in any form, you will play a vital part in making this event not only a success, but a lasting tradition of love and stewardship for years to come.</p>



<p>Please mark your calendars and share the attached flyer. Details on how to purchase tickets will come soon.</p>



<p>With love and gratitude,</p>



<p>Rachel Keyo</p>



<p>On behalf of the UUCW Gala Planning Committee</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2025-11-05-nugget-turn-up-the-lights-gala-special-events/">A Special Evening to Celebrate and Support Our Church Home – December 13, 6 – 10 PM</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org">Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Pop-Up Flea Market/Yard Sale Fundraiser &#8211; September 25, 9 am &#8211; 2 pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>UUCW is holding a Flea Market/Yard Sale on September 25 under the big white tent, right before it comes down. For just $20, rent a table and sell your wares and crafts at our busy intersection. Your $20 goes to the church. Your profits (and leftovers) go home with you. And there’s more! UUCW wants &#8230; <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2021-09-25-pop-up-flea-market-yard-sale/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Pop-Up Flea Market/Yard Sale Fundraiser &#8211; September 25, 9 am &#8211; 2 pm</span></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2021-09-25-pop-up-flea-market-yard-sale/">Pop-Up Flea Market/Yard Sale Fundraiser – September 25, 9 am – 2 pm</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org">Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>UUCW is holding a Flea Market/Yard Sale on September 25 under the big white tent, right before it comes down.</p>



<p>For just $20, rent a table and sell your wares and crafts at our busy intersection. Your $20 goes to the church. Your profits (<em>and leftovers</em>) go home with you.</p>



<p>And there’s more! UUCW wants your Christmas items! Drop them off early on September 25. Leftovers will be sold at the Craft Fair on December 4. All money for Christmas items will go to the church. You don’t have to be a vendor to donate these items.</p>



<p>It’s first come/first served, so book early! To reserve a spot and an 8-foot table, contact Janet Stone at mstone12242 at charter dot net or 508-799-0842 by September 23.</p>



<p>What: Flea Market/Yard Sale</p>



<p>When: September 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p>



<p>Where: UUCW parking lot and tent</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org/2021-09-25-pop-up-flea-market-yard-sale/">Pop-Up Flea Market/Yard Sale Fundraiser – September 25, 9 am – 2 pm</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.uucworcester.org">Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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