Sunday Service
"A Beautiful Life"
led by Rev. Laurel Gray
It takes courage to live creatively, however that takes shape for you. Today we’ll reflect on what it means to live a beautiful life, to nurture our own capacity to create, and live with a sense of purpose. We’ll feature original music by Kala Farnham, our Music Director, and stories about creative living.
This service will be held in our sanctuary and on Zoom.
Join us by phone at 301-715-8592, meeting ID 89873989254
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Potential Book Project:
Rev. Laurel & the Making of a Millennial Minister
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Rev. Laurel and I will be available to answer questions about my potential new book project – about her ministerial journey and our church – on Sunday, May 1 after the service.
What is this project?
I would like to shadow Rev. Laurel during the 2022-2023 church year, attending meetings and Sunday services. I’d chronicle what will be Rev. Laurel’s first full, in-person year as our minister.
My vision is that in the book, Rev. Laurel will serve as a proxy for all ministers of her generation. It would address questions such as, why did she become a minister? How does she deal with the myriad issues facing us today? More broadly, I’d like to look at how American houses of worship – with overall declining memberships – survive?
Rev. Laurel has enthusiastically embraced this project and the Board of Trustees seems amenable, but everyone really wants to hear from YOU, the members of this congregation. I look forward to answering your questions on May 1.
Meredith O'Brien
Twitter & Instagram: @MeredithOBrien
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KEEP THOSE VIRTUAL PADDLES UP!
The UUCSW online auction is now “”LIVE””
The first item is the concert with Kala this Sunday, April 24th, so don’t wait, since you must bid on this item to attend. (**Please see Rev. Laurel if you have financial hardship but would like to attend.)
Bid early!
(starting at 7 am on Friday April 15th to be exact, closing April 30th)
Bid often!
(Many items have limited numbers; some will keep going until the highest bidder wins when the auction closes on April 30th- that can be YOU.)
CLICK on the button below to see the catalog of fabulous items, some fan favorites and some new offerings so get going. Plenty of fun and food, and a new FAN-tastic offering of Boston Red Sox tickets!
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NOTE: If you didn’t participate in the auction last year, you will need to register as a bidder using the “register” button on the upper tool bar. Otherwise, just sign in using the “sign in” button. Don’t worry, you can request a password reset if you’ve forgotten.
Many items have fixed prices at limited numbers, and some will keep going until the highest bidder wins when the auction closes on April 30th. - that can be YOU.
DON’T MISS OUT
ITEMS ARE GOING FAST !!!!
Any questions? Check with Kim Hall or Lisa Shumway.
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Racial Justice Committee
Get Out the Vote
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It's not too early to write letters to encourage typically underrepresented people to vote in the Fall 2022 mid-term elections. The Racial Justice Committee invites you to learn more about this multi-month civics project by clicking the button below: |
You can also direct questions to
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Now that we are back in the sanctuary, we need to have smiling faces greeting our friends at the doors. Can you help? Please sign up using this sign-up genius link:
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Announcement from the
UU Service Committee
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With millions of Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), is assisting refugees by partnering with two grassroots organizations in Eastern Europe, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and FemFund.
Both organizations are well-positioned to respond immediately to the people fleeing Ukraine for Hungary and Poland, respectively, having engaged in this work for years with people fleeing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
Hungarian Helsinki Committee focuses on providing plain-language legal advice to asylum-seekers and civil society organizations, as well as combatting racist and xenophobic narratives about people on the move in Hungary. FemFund partners with community groups assisting women, LGBTQI+, and Black and People of Color seeking safety in Poland.
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2022-2023
Pledge Campaign
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Annual Pledge Update
We are incredibly close! With 65% of our pledge units responding, we are at $109,000 towards our goal of $138,000. Please help the pledge committee by getting your pledge in as soon as possible. Don't forget this year's special matching feature - an anonymous donor will match any increase over last year's pledge which means your increased generosity counts for twice as much.
The easiest way to pledge is to simply email our treasurer, Lisa Shumway, at treasurer@uucsw.org with your pledge amount.
Or, you can pledge online in Realm here: AddPledge
Or, you can fill out and mail the pledge card found in the letter we sent you (and available at church)
Get in touch with Lisa if you have any questions.
Thanks so much! Let’s get there – TOGETHER!
Sincerely,
The Annual Pledge Committee
Pete Allen, Bruce Hall, David King, Rev. Laurel, Kathie Metzger, Lisa Shumway, and Juliana Spofford.
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RE Calendar
5/8 - RE and YG at UUCSW, Westboro
5/15 - Youth Sunday, joint worship at UCMH to celebrate our Youth!
Nursery care available every Sunday!
TBD (late May) - Afternoon Spring Fling at First Parish (Northboro)! A fun afternoon of games for all ages to wrap up our RE season - adults are welcome too! More info coming soon
Bright Blessings,
Cynthia
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Book Group will meet on 5/13 to discuss Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. |
Community Announcements
Sat Apr 30, 8pm
Sun May 1, 2pm
Admission: Adults $12, Seniors/Children $10
Sarah Gibbons Middle School
20 Fisher St., Westboro
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Thursday, April 28
4:30 pm
SMOC Food & Clothing Collection
Ruggles St. Door
Sunday, May 1
10:30 am
Sunday Service
Monday, May 2
6:30 pm
UU Knits
Parlor
Sunday, May 8
RE and YG at UUCSW, Westboro
Circle RE 10:15 - 11:45 AM
Circle Youth Group 1 - 2:30 PM
Thursday, May 12
7:00 pm
Racial Justice Committee
Zoom
Friday, May 13
7:00 pm
Book Group
Zoom
Saturday, May 14
10:00 am
Covenant Group
Zoom
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