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Annual Meeting of the Congregation
This Sunday, June 6th, following online Worship
Details and links to Annual Reports below
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June 6th, at 10:00 a.m. Worship
This Sunday, our Gospel comes from the Book of John 7: 37-39 where Jesus invites anyone who thirsts to come to him and drink so that they will be rivers of living water brimming and spilling out of their depths.
Our second passage comes from the Book of Acts which tells the story of how the disciples came together as church after the ascension of Jesus. In the passage for Sunday (Acts 2: 37-47), we hear how thousands changed their life after hearing a sermon by Peter and joined the early church.
Like those so long ago, we too will share in the breaking of the bread with glad and generous hearts in our time of Communion. Please plan on having bread/cracker and a cup of water/juice with you on Sunday so that we may partake of Communion together.
This Sunday we will also have a special time in our service to recognize those in our community who are graduating! (see below)
To join Sunday Worship on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 832 2059 8969
Passcode: 458322
Dial in only: 1 646 558 8656
The bulletin is available HERE
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Celebrating our Graduates - This Sunday During Worship
We'll be celebrating our graduates this year during worship this Sunday, and are inviting the families of all graduates to join us for worship in-person, if you can and are comfortable (online is also wonderful!). If you or someone you love is graduating (from elementary, middle, high school, college) or celebrating an ending or new beginning this Spring, please contact Pastor Amy (amy@ucw.org), and let her know how and whether you can join us. Thank you!
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Annual Meeting of the Congregation
This Sunday After Worship
The agenda for this congregational meeting will include:
- Members of the congregation will vote on the 2022 budget;
- Opportunity to ask questions about the various ministry areas of the church based on submitted annual reports.
- Presentation of nominating committee slate and election.
In this time of COVID-19 as we are not gathering in person, the meeting will take place via Zoom.
We will ask that all members "sign-in" in the chat room. Voting will take place by polling this roster of members.
You can join the meeting by using the Sunday Worship Zoom link above.
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In preparation for the meeting the following documents:
- Annual Report 2020-21
- 2021 Church Finances Memo
- Proposed Budget 2021-22
- 2020 Annul Meeting Minutes
can be viewed or downloaded HERE
If you have any questions please be in touch with
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To connect to Sunday Worship or to any of our online offerings, you may go to our website at www.ucw.org. There you will find a click through to Sunday morning worship and to other online opportunities. You may also use the link below.
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A Party for Pastor Stacy
Sunday June 13th at 1:00
A celebration for Stacy will be held on June 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Invitations and details were emailed out his past week. If, for some reason, you did not receive your email invitation please contact the office at ucw@ucw.org. Childcare will be provided.
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A Farewell for Daon Drisdom, Minister of Music
Sunday June 20th after worship
You are invited to come by the church after worship on June 20th to say farewell to Daon who will be moving on from UCW at the end of June. We will gather outside on the front yard for some cake and words of gratitude. If you are unable to join us, please consider sending your best wishes for Daon to Pastor Stacy (words, videos, musical recording - whatever you'd like) to Stacy by Wednesday, June 17th and she will compile them for Daon.
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Father's Day -Send Photos of Fathers to Pastor Amy
Sunday June 20th (send photos by Friday, June 18th)
We will celebrate all those who have been as fathers to us during worship on June 20th. If you have a photo of a father in your life that you would like to include in our Father's Day slideshow, please send them to Pastor Amy via email at amy@ucw.org. Thank you!
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Children, Youth and Families |
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Thank you! Common Cathedral
Last Sunday, May 30th
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Last Sunday, we joined the Common Cathedral congregation for lunch and worship in downtown Boston, and are so grateful to the many people who contributed food, water, and helped to prepare and serve the lunches! In total, we brought nearly 200 lunch bags to share with our unhoused siblings and others who are hungry on the Common. It was a cold and rainy day, and we were all warmed by the fellowship and joy of being together. Thank you, thank you to everyone who helped make the day so meaningful!
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Update from Phase Forward Committee
As of May 29, Governor Baker has relaxed almost all COVID19 restrictions in Massachusetts.
What does that mean for UCW?
The Phase Forward team met this week, and with the guidance of Sandra Nelson, have decided to be a little more cautious than the state allows in order to continue to safeguard those among us who are not vaccinated (children under 12 and others) and those who remain vulnerable despite the vaccination due to underlying health conditions.
We are adopting the following recommendations for The Union Church beginning May 29:
1. Continue Sunday Worship remotely on Zoom
2. Allow indoor use of the sanctuary and other spaces without capacity limitations provided
- all wear masks
- singing occurs only with masks on
- those with COVID 19 symptoms refrain from entering the building
- all continue to hand sanitize/wash hands frequently
- there is no food or drink shared in groups indoors (no "coffee hour")
3. Allow outdoor gatherings with unlimited attendance and without masks, provided
- unvaccinated individuals maintain six foot social distancing
- singing occurs only with masks on
- food is consumed in small/family groups socially distanced
A complete and updated guideline from Phase Forward will be posted on the web site in the coming days.
Otherwise, we are pleased to be able to gather more freely and look forward to finding ways to see each other soon!
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Annual Stewardship Campaign 2021-2022 |
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Thank to all who have returned their 2021-22 pledge!
Your pledge information greatly assists us as we craft a budget for approval at our Annual Meeting on June 6th.. To submit your pledge please use the quick link at right.
Thank You! The UCW Stewardship Team
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Adult Education and Formation |
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Listening in is a conversation between Tom Vawter and Pastor Stacy as they take some time to explore the depths of some gorgeous poems. They offer this conversation as a way to enter in and listen in to where the beauty of the poem may be speaking and ministering to us in this profoundly challenging time we are in. May it be a blessing to you. Go HERE to access the video or click on the image of Tom.
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Tea Time Bible Study
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a walk through the Book of Acts with Rev. Arlyne Grant and other friends. No biblical study or experience is needed. This will be a fun filled time of conversation and learning.
Meeting ID: 847 2838 1864
Passcode: 837512
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
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Newton
Freedge
Volunteering
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Despite Newton’s image as an affluent suburb, too many of our neighbors struggle to put food on their tables. The Newton Freedge is one way we can help. A free, 24/7 outdoor refrigerator and pantry, the Freedge provides free food and personal supplies to anyone who needs them. And our team of volunteers helps keep it running every other Saturday - Email chanellobdell@gmail.com to learn more and to join our team and join the @newtonfreedge Facebook group for updates!
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Common Cathedral
Weekly Sandwich Deliveries to BostonWarm Continue
We continue to deliver sandwiches, soft fruit, granola bars and more to our unhoused siblings in downtown Boston every week. To learn more or sign up to help with this ministry, please CLICK HERE. Thank you!
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Our Covenant
We, the members of The Union Church in Waban, true to our founding principle of being an inclusive church, covenant together to nourish and to sustain in our common life and practice a fully welcoming and affirming church for all persons. Welcoming all persons who seek to join with us in a commitment to love God and our neighbors, affirming the inclusive love of Jesus, we are open to all, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, ability or economic circumstance. We invite all to full participation in our worship, membership, leadership and life of this church.
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