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Faith In Action – 8th Principle and Side With Love Task Force Movie Night, Friday, May 12th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Join us for a screening of the film “Wilderness Journey: The Struggle for Black Empowerment and Racial Justice within the UUA 1967-1970.” Understand how ongoing efforts to address racism, oppression and multiculturalism in our congregations are connected to the past. Email with questions

In the Hour of Need Family Shelter Host Week – May 7 – May 13

UUCW’s host week at the In The Hour of Need family shelter is the week of May 7 through May 13, 2023.  IHN works in partnership with the faith community to provide shelter and assistance to families with children who are homeless. The program’s primary goals are to assist families in increasing their income and … Continue reading In the Hour of Need Family Shelter Host Week – May 7 – May 13

In the Hour of Need Family Shelter Annual Evening of Hope Virtual Gala and Auction – April 28, 7 pm, at JMAC Worcester

Join us for 2023 (Hybrid) Evening of Hope on Friday, April 28, at the Jean Mcdonough Arts Center (JMAC), 20 Franklin St., Worcester, with curtains up at 7:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm).  We look forward to a fun evening of hysterics for a great cause with a lot to celebrate.  For more information … Continue reading In the Hour of Need Family Shelter Annual Evening of Hope Virtual Gala and Auction – April 28, 7 pm, at JMAC Worcester

Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote Team News – Celebrate our UU the Vote 2022 achievement on 2/28 – ONLINE ONLY due to inclement weather!

Are you ready to party?!!!  From your own home, there’s an online party coming your way TONIGHT, February 28 at 7 PM!  Join the Get Out the Vote Team and others from the UUA/UUtheVote for our Good Trouble Congregation celebration:  February 28, 7 to 8 PM. There will be music and special speakers including the … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote Team News – Celebrate our UU the Vote 2022 achievement on 2/28 – ONLINE ONLY due to inclement weather!

Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit IHN Family Shelter – March 6, 2023, 4 – 9 pm, 537 Lincoln Street, Worcester

Please join us at this IHN Family Shelter Fundraiser at Papa Gino’s on Lincoln St., Worcester from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9.   It is for this Papa Gino’s only and can be used for dine in, take-out or delivery.  If you use an on-line ordering system make certain you enter code … Continue reading Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit IHN Family Shelter – March 6, 2023, 4 – 9 pm, 537 Lincoln Street, Worcester

Urgent Support Needed – LGBT Asylum Taskforce

During Friday’s frigid weather, a tree fell onto the building that houses LGBT Asylum clients, causing extensive damage. Thankfully, nobody was injured. Power and heat were lost displacing all of the asylum seekers who were residing there. Several supporters have stepped forward to house some. The others are currently staying at a local hotel, which is … Continue reading Urgent Support Needed – LGBT Asylum Taskforce

MDA-MA State-wide Meeting, Saturday, February 4, 2023 1-2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester

Please join MDA for their first MA Chapter statewide event of 2023 on Saturday, February 4th at 1 PM, during the 5th annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, which marks the time that gun deaths in the United States surpass the number of gun deaths experienced by peer countries in an entire calendar year. We will … Continue reading MDA-MA State-wide Meeting, Saturday, February 4, 2023 1-2:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester

In The Hour of Need Family Shelter News – UUCW Host Week, January 15 – 21, 2023

UUCW is hosting at the In The Hour of Need (IHN) family shelter the week of January 15 through January 21, 2023.  IHN works in partnership with the faith community to provide shelter and assistance to families with children who are homeless. The program’s primary goals are to assist families in increasing their income and … Continue reading In The Hour of Need Family Shelter News – UUCW Host Week, January 15 – 21, 2023