The Book Group will meet next on Wednesday, October 14that 7 PM in Classroom 3.  We will discuss Virginia Evans’  “The Correspondent.”    Letter format chronicles a full life and leads to contemplation of forgiveness. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want to listen in on … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “By Any Other Name” – Next Meeting is October 14, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

The Book Group will take June, July and August off, meeting next on Wednesday, September 9th at 7 PM in Classroom 3. We will discuss Jodi Picoult’s’  “By Any Other Name.”   Two women living centuries apart fight to be heard. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – Summer & Fall Information – “By Any Other Name” – Next Meeting is September 9, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

Join us for our monthly Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, June 10 in the Lounge. Please note this is the SECOND Wednesday in June. we’ve moved to accommodate the Yard Sale preparations the week before. This is our shared picnic event, so bring a salad, chips, fruit, cookies, etc to share. Please come for … Continue reading Lunch With the Minister, Wednesday June 10, 2026, @ Noon in the Lounge

The Book Group will meet next on Wednesday, May 13th at 7 PM in Classroom 3.   We will discuss Nadia Hashimi’s “The Pearl That Broke Its Shell.”    Using an ancient custom, a young woman tries to save her sisters.. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “The Pearl That Broke Its Shell” – May 13, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

 Join us for our monthly Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual visit and conversation with Rev. Aaron Payson and other UU friends. Beverages and place settings are provided.  Everyone is welcome to drop in. 

The Book Group will meet next on Wednesday, April 8that 7 PM in Classroom 3.  We will discuss Kent Kruegar’s “This Tender Land.”    This book tells the story of a young orphan’s journey down the Mississippi River in the 1930’s, searching for home. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “This Tender Land” – April 8, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

The March Book Group meeting has been pushed up one week to Wednesday, March 18th at 7 PM in Classroom 3.   Participants should read EITHER Kristen Downey’s “The Woman Behind the New Deal”  OR Stephanie Dray’s “Becoming Madame Secretary.”  The first is non-fiction about Frances Perkins; the latter is fiction about Frances Perkins. Perkins was Secretary of … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “The Woman Behind the New Deal” and “Becoming Madam Secretary” – NEW DATE – March 18, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

 Join us for our monthly Lunch with the Minister on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual visit and conversation with Rev. Aaron Payson and other UU friends. Beverages and place settings are provided.  Everyone is welcome to drop in. 

The Book Group will meet next on Wednesday, February 11that 7 PM in Classroom 3.   We will discuss Ann Cleeve’s “The Darkest Evening.”    This mystery book tells the story of a young mother going missing in Northumberland, and Vera Stanhope investigating. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want … Continue reading UUCW Book Group – “The Darkest Evening” – February 11, 2026, 7 – 8:30 PM

 Annie Armstrong, a member of CoRR (Committee on Right Relations), delivered the February CoRR Moment during the service on February 1, 2026. She discussed how we can sustain and support a courageous and caring community by bringing our best selves to form a welcoming, loving and inclusive community of faith, which is the first element … Continue reading Committee on Right Relations News – Showing Up As Our Best Selves