“Once there was a young warrior. Her teacher told her that she had to do battle with fear. She didn’t want to do that. It seemed too aggressive; it was scary; it seemed unfriendly. But the teacher said she had to do it and gave her the instructions for the battle. The day arrived. The … Continue reading On Courage
For many years adults who have witnessed to transformative process our youth undergo in the Coming of Age Program have often wondered why we don’t offer such an opportunity for adults. Others who hear of Aaron’s class in death & dying at Worcester State University wonder when he’s going to offer something similar at UUCW. … Continue reading 2022-2023 UUCW Adult Faith Development Survey
Are you ready to MAKE some GOOD TROUBLE? Beginning this Sunday, October 2nd, we will be offering you opportunities during coffee hour to put your faith into action and help communicate voting information to BIPOC communities in states with voter suppression and be prepared to vote in Massachusetts. Failure to pass national voting rights legislation … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote Team News
The timing of this year’s picnic with lots of energy going to the yard sale and a number of families out of town this weekend has led to the decision to postpone the picnic until later this summer when we hope to gather for a Sunday service on Regatta Point on Lake Quinsigamond. Please mark … Continue reading POSTPONED – All Church Picnic! Sunday, June 12, 2022 Following Worship
On Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 10:00 am the Wolfson Lecture Taskforce of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester will host the 8th Annual Dr. Irving & Annabel Wolfson Lecture & Award. This year the lecturer and recipient of the Wolfson Award is Mandisa L. Thomas, Certified Humanist Celebrant, Founder, and President of Black Nonbelievers. … Continue reading 2022 Dr. Irving & Annabel Wolfson Lecture & Award – Mandisa L. Thomas
by Rev. Aaron Payson Below are the words of my friend and colleague Richard Gilbert who quotes E.B. White that are my cause for pause this week as we look toward the turning of the seasons and opportunities to experience the world in ways we recognize from pre-pandemic days. It is a moment of pause … Continue reading To Savor or Save
Replacement of the furnace units that heat the sanctuary, lounge, and Middle School Group Room (MSG Room) behind the sanctuary, is in the process of being replaced. The new furnace unit has been installed and will be connected to electrical resources next week. Barring any unforeseen complications, all signs point to the ability to return … Continue reading Furnace and Health & Safety Team Update – February 25, 2022
