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Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike Rally – September 24, 11:30 am, Worcester City Hall

UUCW is a member of Worcester Congregations for Climate and Environmental Justice (WCCEJ), which is promoting a  Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike Rally Friday, September 24, 11:30 In front of Worcester City Hall Please mark your calendars and plan to join us there! Sunrise Worcester and 350 Central Mass are sponsoring it.  For more … Continue reading Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike Rally – September 24, 11:30 am, Worcester City Hall

Faith In Action – Side With Love – Take Part in Community “Listening Sessions” about the American Recovery Plan Funds

From Worcester Interfaith: Worcester is receiving $145 million in federal COVID relief funds. Officials are holding sessions for community input, though they say they will only use the input for $10 million. We need to show up and say our priorities – the current proposal for how to spend the funds from the City Manager are far from these … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – Take Part in Community “Listening Sessions” about the American Recovery Plan Funds

Faith In Action – Side With Love – Join Us For An Action Hour!

UU Mass Action holds monthly action hours at noon on the 4th Thursday of every month via zoom.  Register here to make calls, send letters or sign petitions that address various justice issues of concern to community partners with members of UUCW Side With Love and other congregations.  Even if you cannot attend at that … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – Join Us For An Action Hour!

Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network – June 10, 4 – 8 pm, West Boylston Street Worcester

Each year our Church is asked to help support the Interfaith Hospitality Network by pledging $2,000.00 to their mission.  As part of our efforts this year, we have created a fundraiser through the Papa Gino’s on West Boylston St., Worcester for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10th.   It is for this Papa … Continue reading Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network – June 10, 4 – 8 pm, West Boylston Street Worcester

Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force Listening Sessions

The 8th principle taskforce wants to hear from you about bringing an anti-racist and anti-oppressive commitment to UUCW. Please register to attend one of the upcoming listening sessions. Some sessions will be based on identity for members within the UUCW community. Please contact with any questions.  Listening Sessions: Families with children of color* Day … Continue reading Faith In Action – 8th Principle Task Force Listening Sessions

Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge

You are invited (and supported) by the Climate Change & Environmental Justice working group out of UUCW’s Side with Love to eat at least 4 “meatless Mondays” to raise awareness to draw attention to the environmental health of large-scale meat production and the impact our diet can have on the globe. Visit here for personal … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge

Our Tent is Up!

Thanks to Moira Rouse, Bruce & Cheryl Leshay, Sean Divoll, members of our Youth Group and other volunteers who spent much time planning and setting up our new 20×40’ tent on the lawn in front of Fellowship Hall.  The tent will be used for outdoor services this spring and summer as well as other group … Continue reading Our Tent is Up!

Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge & Movie Discussion

Join the Side With Love (SWL) Climate Change & Environmental Justice workgroup for a discussion of “The Planet of the Humans” as part of our Meatless Monday in May challenge on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm. Our aim is to have a broader conversation of consumption and food systems and how they impact climate change.  … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – May Meatless Monday Challenge & Movie Discussion

Faith In Action – Side With Love – Anti-Racism Event – April 27, 2021

Side With Love is hosting our monthly anti-racist UUCW community conversation on Tuesday, April 27th at 6:30pm. This month’s topic will be focused around the violence and attacks against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).  Zoom link for meeting: https://clarku.zoom.us/j/99198129351?pwd=Mk04OFlYUS9qSzdGaG9hUjBIOFd5UT09 Meeting ID: 991 9812 9351 Background readings for the conversation: How to respond to coronavirus racism … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love – Anti-Racism Event – April 27, 2021