The Union Church in Waban |
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Annual Meeting of the Congregation of
The Union Church in Waban,
Sunday, June 6, after online Worship
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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, this 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.
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May 30, at 10:00 a.m. Worship
This Sunday, we come along side Nicodemus as he meets with Jesus under the cover of darkness to learn about this new life that Jesus speaks of (John 3:1-17) . We also listen in as the Prophet Isaiah hears a call on his heart to step out into service of God even as he wrestles with his own inadequacy to be of much service to God (Isaiah 6: 1-8). These are powerful texts of call. Powerful stories of how the Spirit moves in people's lives. We will consider what the Spirit may have in store for us as we discernment how we are to emerge from this COVID-19 time of isolation, fear and loss.
It is fitting that we will also share in the blessing of a baptism and the reaffirmation of our call as a congregation to nurture each and everyone as a beloved child of God and member of the household where Love reigns.
To join 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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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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Celebrating our Graduates
Are You or Yours Graduating this Spring?
Sunday, June 6th
We'll be celebrating our graduates this year during worship on Sunday, June 6th. If you or someone you love is graduating, or celebrating an ending or new beginning this Spring, please contact Pastor Amy (amy@ucw.org), so that we can include them in our celebrations. Thank you!
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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
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Children, Youth and Families |
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Youth Ministry
Youth Group Gatherings
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Thank you, Kids and Youth!
Come Holy Spirit!
We just wanted to share a huge thank you to the Children and Youth Ministry Teams and all our kids, youth, and parents for our great gatherings in May (and for a really incredible year overall!) A special thanks to the PONDS, COULLS, and PURSERS for lending us their awesome backyards for these most recent gatherings, and to Cindy, Kathy, and Soo for their leadership of the Children's Team and Middle School Youth Group.
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If you haven't seen this video with photos of the wonderful Pentecost creations our kids and youth made last week, you can see it by clicking on the link above. |
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Youth Group Service Opportunity!
Common Cathedral
This Sunday, May 30th - with prep beforehand
We hope everyone will join us as we share worship and lunch with our partner congregation Common Cathedral on Boston Common. The Common Cathedral is a church without walls, and many of its members are unhoused. We will join them to share 150 lunches with any who are hungry and will then join them for their 1:00 p.m. worship service. We're grateful for donations of food and sandwich prep ahead of time, help bagging the lunches on Sunday morning (swing by the church at 10:00 a.m. to help!), and help serving downtown on Sunday afternoon (we'll be headed down around 11:00 a.m. to arrive by 12:00 noon).
All are invited!
Please contact Pastor Amy for more information, or
click on the Sign-up Genius link below to add your name for donations or volunteering!
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Update from Phase Forward Committee
As of May 29, Governor Baker will relax 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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Advocates for Racial Justice |
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Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
Examines the Tulsa Race Massacre 100 Years Later
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New documentary explores the 1921 tragedy, the history of anti-Black violence and Black resilience
Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten chronicles present-day public efforts to memorialize the Tulsa Race Massacre and other racial violence around the country, and how Black and white communities view such efforts. The documentary includes interviews with civil rights activists, lawyers and Black community leaders including Greg Robinson II, Kristi Williams and Regina Goodwin, Oklahoma State Representative – Tulsa House District 73. In addition, Eric Stover, founder of the Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley School of Law, who has investigated numerous acts of genocide and mass murder over many decades, speaks with Tulsa natives and surveys the current excavation and search for mass graves.
................more details and schedule HERE
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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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