The UUCW Message
June 2, 2022
This Week at UUCW
Photos of the Week for June 21, 2022

Photo of the Week #1 Beth Posner Waldron, a member of UUCW's Get Out The Vote team, gestures with a 'V' for vote as she holds up the award she just received on June 18, 2022. It was presented joint...

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Worship, Religious Exploration, & Sunday News
General Assembly Sunday Worship Service

This Sunday we will partake in one of the worship experiences from the General Assembly in Portland, OR. Please join us in person at 10:00 am in the Lounge for this opportunity to worship with other UUs from around the country. In addition, the...

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Visit the UUCW Worship Archive

If you missed last week's service or want to revisit a service from this year or last? Visit the UUCW Worship Archive! Each week we post the service from the previous Sunday to grow our archive of service experiences. These services are also ......

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Even though regular RE gatherings are done until September, we are still planning curricula and experiences for your families. In order to do this to our best level, we need to know who will be participating! Please take a few minutes to register and let us know how you can assist in making this a wonderful 2022/2023 RE season at UUCW. Scan the QR code or go to this link to register! Thank YOU!!


Worship Assistants Needed!

Worship at UUCW is the product of many voices, hands and hearts. Each Sunday we look forward to hearing from each other about the important happenings in our lives and the world, and our worship experience is made rich and meaningful because of...

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UUCW News
UUCW Pastoral Care Team Survey

There are times in our lives when we need to know that someone will be there to walk beside us in life's jour­ney. The Pastoral Care Team (aka Parish Service Team) reaches out to members and friends of the congregation who may desire personal...

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Garden On Team News - Green Space Award - June 21, 2022

First, we won First Place for the Best Sustainable Public Green Space from the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill's 2022 Community Greening Awards. The awards letter notes "...for the beautiful and ambitious rain garden the congregants...

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Social Threads Quilting and Sewing Community - June 26, 2022

Please join us this Sunday, June 26th from 1:30-5:30 pm to get your creativity on! This is primarily a gathering for quilting and sewing enthusiasts... but is open to anyone doing any sort of creative work who wants an open space to work and a...

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Ferry Beach is a Go This Year. September 16-18, 2022 -...

Click the photo to register! Ferry Beach is a go this year. Woo hoo!! September 16-18, 2022. THIS YEAR: ONLINE REGISTRATION!! https://ferrybeach.client.innroad.com/ Please reach out to Maya (maya.c.desai@gmail.com) or to Ferry Beach...

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Pledging

To make a payment toward your FY2022 Pledge (July 2021 - June 2022) CLICK HERE . Remember to select the "Pledges for FY2022" in the Fund drop-down menu. Thank you! The Stewardship Team welcomes you to plant a seed with your pledge to fund the...

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Worcester Community Fridges Looking For Help!

Join our friends and neighbors to assist those who face food insecurity in our community. Worcester Community Fridges is looking for volunteers to assist in cleaning out fridges in our neighborhood throughout the week. Volunteers can offer to do...

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In The Hour of Need Family Shelter News - Tidy Up Tuesdays!

Bring your cleaning tools and grab a friend to help keep 91 June Street looking good! Join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 10am until 2pm to lend a hand in tasks to be done. Light lunch w...

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Royalston Falls Day Hike - July 16

Over the ages, the rushing waters of Falls Brook carved a deep gorge in granite, concealed by deep forest. Today, the brook plunges 45 dramatic feet into a dark pool veiled in mist, surrounded by a resurgent landscape that's slowly erased the...

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Unitarian Universalist Responses
to the Invasion of Ukraine
News of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has been a call for alarm and outrage worldwide. The Ministers and Staff at UUCW continue to monitor news of local, regional and denominational efforts to support those whose life and well-being are threatened by this horrific act of aggression. Please continue to monitor upcoming weekly communications for more information as ways of responding to this situation are made known. Please know that we are also available to you for emotional and spiritual support during this very difficult time. Please reach out to minister@uucworcester.org or call 508-853-1942 to connect to pastoral resources. 
UU Nations: Ukraine and Our Commitment to Peace

The ideal that war should be outlawed and that no annexation of territory by conquest should be allowed is crystallized in the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928. This pact didn't prevent the Second World War but it provided a basis to bring war...

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"We Demand An End to the Bloodshed": UUSC Responds to...

Cambridge, MA- In response to Russian president Vladimir Putin's declaration of war against Ukraine on February 23, UUSC's president Rev. Mary Katherine Morn issued the following response: "The world is united in outrage at this act of aggression ...

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Faith In Action News
Faith In Action - Get Out The Vote Virtual...

JOIN THE UUTV @ GENERAL ASSEMBLY VIRTUAL LETTER-WRITING PARTY Saturday, June 25, 2022 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET UU THE VOTE - ACTION at the GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Led by the UUTV staff and partner Vote Forward, learn how to go about letter writing and...

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Office News

Office Hours Change: Jen works from home on Tuesdays from 9 am - 3 pm beginning November 2, to accommodate office access needs for other staff. She will still be available by phone (508-853-1942 ext 102) and email (office@uucworcester.org) as ...

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Top Ten Ways to Make an Announcement at UUCW - Reminder!!

"This paper will be published weekly, reaching its readers every Saturday. It has been started because it is believed the needs of the First Universalist Church of Worcester demand it.These are some of the ends which it is hoped ...

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Ongoing Meetings and Events
UUCW Men's Group Meeting - Friday June 24, 6:30 - 8:30...

The next Men's Group Meeting, will be Friday, June 24 from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. Our topic will be the Article linked here. All those who consider themselves male are welcome. The Men's Group is a community of Men that help and support each...

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Women's Social Circle - Zoom & In Person Meetings...

The UUCW Women's Social Circle continues to meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. We meet from 9 to 10:30 but you do not have to join for the full time. Pop in say hi and let us see...

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Monday Morning Meditation

Meditation Group - Mondays from 9:30-10:45 VIA ZOOM! Please reach out to Wendy for the link. A drop in group where we meet to practice and discuss meditation and how the practice can be of support...

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UUCW Facebook Groups - Join Us!
Join UUCW’s Newest Facebook Group – Open Space Forum...

During this challenging time of pandemic response members and friends of UUCW are finding creative ways to join together online or in small personally-distanced activities together. Open Space Forum & Activities is a private Facebook Group for...

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Join Us For "Daily Moments" on Facebook

UUCW has a new Facebook Group "Daily Moments" which was inspired by Rev. Aaron Payson's daily posting of reflections, meditations and prayers this spring. This group will continue to host daily inspiration and invites all those interested to join ...

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Join Us For "Touchstones" Facebook Group

UUCW has a new Facebook Group "Touchstones" which features daily inspiration exploring the monthly and annual Touchstones Ministry theme. For 2020-2021 our Touchstones Theme is "Deepening Connections". To join the group and begin sharing CLICK...

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June 2022 Touchstones Readings From the Common Bowl

June 2022 Touchstones Ministry Theme: Prophetic Imperative June 1: "How does our faith hold brokenness, injustice, and suffering? Clumsily. Gingerly. Tenderly. Bravely. Lovingly. Reverently. Humbly and deliberately. Imperfectly." ~ Victoria...

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Community News & Events
Greater Worcester Humanists Annual Picnic -Sunday, June...

The annual Greater Worcester Humanists picnic will be on Sunday, June 26th from 1:00-4:00 at the home of Linda and David Miller. Bring your own picnic lunch. Desserts and cold drinks will be provided. Please bring a lawn chair. If you are...

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