Unitarian Universalist Congregational

Society of Westborough

Service at 10:30 am

Boundless Love & Forgiveness

October 13, 2024

Led by Rev. Misty-Dawn Shelly

As our Jewish neighbors and friends come to the end of their High Holy Days with the practice of Yom Kippur, join us this Sunday to deepen our understanding of the ways we embody a boundless love as well as the opportunity to  practice forgiveness for those times when we fall short of living into our values.

This service will be held in the sanctuary and on Zoom:

Join us online at zoom.us/j/89873989254

Join us by phone at 301-715-8592, meeting ID 89873989254

Thank you

I want to express my deep gratitude to you all, for the opportunity to work even more closely with you during these changing times. I am very happy to be starting in my expanded role of Lifespan Faith Development and Outreach, and I am so excited to see what we can accomplish together! I appreciate your leap of faith in trying a new way to grow, expand, and make new connections within our community. I look forward to my continued work with all of you - UUCSW is a special place, and I feel fortunate to be a part of your spiritual home.

Warmly,

Colleen Munson

Book Group

Our next book group meeting will be Friday, October 11  at 7 pm. We will be discussin Takeover! A Human Rights Approach to Housing, by Cheri Honkala (and co-creator Amanda Hall)

Cheri Honkala and the entire Poor People’s Army are finally sharing their secrets for reclaiming abandoned government-owned housing, making it safe, and helping homeless families move in. Takeover homes are a survival tactic that provide families with emergency housing on their own terms. Takeovers are also living political protests that condemn the oppression of those who fall through the gaping holes in government services. After thirty years of trial-and-error in Philadelphia and throughout the US, the Poor People’s Army is ready to share their expertise with people all over the world who are asserting their human right to housing – without waiting for a rigged system to save them.



TO ORDER A COPY ($20):

https://poorpeoplespress.company.site/products/takeover-a-human-rights-approach-to-housing

All proceeds go to the Poor People’s Army.

Youth Group for Hire!

Do you have odd jobs around the house that you could use help with? Consider hiring the teens from our youth group! Youth group is trying to raise funds to attend General Assembly in Baltimore this spring, and would love to help you out as they work toward their goal.

Examples of work they are able to do: Raking, shoveling, moving boxes, small cleaning jobs, paint touch-ups, furniture assembly, pet-sitting, and dog walking. If you have a job and you're not sure - just ask!

100% of the funds earned will go into the YG fund. The rate will depend on the job, but typically will be $15-20/hour with a minimum of one hour.

Please reach out to Colleen at colleen.munson@uucsw.org for more information or questions.

Oct/Nov "Mingle with the Minister" Circle Suppers

Circle suppers sign-ups are complete. Thanks to our hosts and to all of you for the enthusiastic response.

~Kim and the transition team

Garden Committee Meeting

Thursday, Oct 17 at 7:00 pm

All are welcome!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84415394265

Meeting ID: 844 1539 4265

Racial Justice Committee “Brown Bag Lunches”

10/20 Vote Forward- Letter writing to encourage voting. Stay after coffee hour and help us to write more letters. I will make small bundles of 5 and provide some suggested messages in case you need help with wording your message.

Sheila McPharlin 860-304-4668  Sheilamcp@gmail.com 

11/3 Indigenous justice- podcast or short film and discussion 

Save the dates and watch for more details to follow.

Please pack lunch and join us!!

Alchemy Sound Journey at UUCSW

We are delighted to welcome Malú Doherty to bring a healing Sound Bath to us and our community! Please register by emailing Malú at maludoherty@gmail.com. A minimum of 6 people registered will be required to hold the event. Please join us for this relaxing and therapeutic evening!

Crafty Volunteering Opportunities!

Helping Hands Needed

We could use some help from artsy-craftsy folks with touching up a few of our RE spaces and classroom items. Some things that would be helpful are:

• Updating our bulletin boards
• Helping create sample crafts for RE lessons
• Updating our chalice lighting board

You do not need to be part of the RE program to help out! If you enjoy crafts and would like to help with a one-time project, please contact Colleen or Erin Gold.

Thank you!

SMOC Food and Clothing Drives

SMOC food and clothing donations may be dropped off in the box in the Sanctuary every Sunday. Bologna may be stored in the upstairs refrigerator in the parlor. Other requested items are chewy granola bars and juice boxes.

October's SMOC collections will be delivered to the Worcester shelter on Friday October 25th. Donations may also be dropped off on the Thursday evening before, on October 24th. (Ruggles Street door from 4:30 - 5:45) If you need alternate arrangements for drop-off, please contact Pauline Sciarappa at psciarappa@gmail.com.  Thanks to all who help UUCSW support SMOC, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

UUA and Community News

Attend the Annual Celebration and Blessing of the Animals!

Join UU Animal Ministry for our Annual Celebration and Blessing of the Animals—an uplifting online event honoring the animals in our lives and the broader world. This joyful gathering will feature an inspiring speaker, beautiful readings, poetry, and music, all centered on our deep connection with animals. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13, at 4 PM EDT and come celebrate with us in a spirit of love and reverence. All are welcome! Go to uuam.org for more details and to join the event.