Photo of the Week for September 17, 2023
Photo of the Week #1
Author: Aaron Payson
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Center for Non-Violent Solutions Job Posting
The Center for Nonviolent Solutions, a small Worcester nonprofit that teaches nonviolent history and conflict resolution, is seeking a part-time administrative staff. This flexible position, usually 6-8 hours per week, entails project support, social media management, and handling a donor database. Knowledge of Quickbooks is required, and customer relations management is also valuable. If you … Continue reading Center for Non-Violent Solutions Job Posting
On Welcome
by Rev. Aaron Payson Poem – Red Brocade, Naomi Shihab Nye Full poem at https://poets.org/poem/red-brocade The Arabs used to say,When a stranger appears at your door,feed him for three daysbefore asking who he is,where he’s come from,where he’s headed.That way, he’ll have strengthenough to answer.Or, by then you’ll besuch good friendsyou don’t care… These are … Continue reading On Welcome
Remember Water – Fall Ingathering Service, Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am
As you continue your summer’s sojourn, collect some water from your favorite summer places and bring it to church on Sunday, September 10 for our 10 am Fall Ingathering Service and Annual Water Ceremony. This tradition of fall return has been a part of our congregational life for many years and offers an opportunity to … Continue reading Remember Water – Fall Ingathering Service, Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am
All Church Clean Up – Sept 8 & 9 – Sign Up Today!
Join us for our annual church clean. Friday, September 8th from 2pm to 6pm andSaturday, September 9th from 12pm to 5pm. We’ll be cleaning the church to get it ready for the start of the year. There will be kid-friendly tasks available, so bring the whole family! RSVPs are requested but not required. Please sign … Continue reading All Church Clean Up – Sept 8 & 9 – Sign Up Today!
Joys & Sorrows – Gale Eckerson Celebration of Life – Sunday, August 27, 2023, 1 PM @ UUCW
We were deeply saddened by the death of long-time UUCW member Gale Eckerson in January of this year. We continue to honor Gale’s life and legacy next with an invitation to join her family and friends on Sunday, August 27 @ 1 pm at UUCW for a celebration of life and reception in her honor … Continue reading Joys & Sorrows – Gale Eckerson Celebration of Life – Sunday, August 27, 2023, 1 PM @ UUCW
UUCW Book Group “Lessons in Chemistry” Wednesday, October 11, 7 -8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall
The book group meets again on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Bonnie Garmus’s “Lessons in Chemistry” The story is of an unusual female scientist trying to break into the men’s world in science in 1963. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want to … Continue reading UUCW Book Group “Lessons in Chemistry” Wednesday, October 11, 7 -8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall
Summer Water Safety Workshop – Worcester Family Resource Center – Aug 9, 1-3:30 PM
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Annual School Supplies Appeal
Hell Friends, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you today with a request for your support in an important endeavor. As you know, our church operates the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry that every month serves approximately 60 families who struggle to meet their basic … Continue reading Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Annual School Supplies Appeal