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Interfaith Hospitality Network News – Host Week January 16 – 22

Our host week at the Interfaith Hospitality Network at 91 June Street, Worcester is January 16-22, 2021.  IHN of Greater Worcester 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 to help … Continue reading Interfaith Hospitality Network News – Host Week January 16 – 22

Faith In Action – Side With Love Task Force News – January 11, 2022

Side With Love invites you to join us at an upcoming opportunity for learning and action! Contact with any questions! Tuesday, January 18th @ 6:30pm UU World Magazine Discussion Join Side With Love for a discussion and conversation on the most recent UU World Magazine (Fall 2021) focused on anti-racism and social justice. Take … Continue reading Faith In Action – Side With Love Task Force News – January 11, 2022

Faith In Action – Side With Love Task Force News – November 23, 2021

Join Side With Love on Tuesday 11/23 from 6:30-7:30pm to “re-think” the Thanksgiving narrative and explore ways to center indigenous rights during Native American Heritage month. Email for more information. 

Update from the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed Friday!!

We are taking this opportunity to let you know what’s happening with the Pantry. 52 households came to our October distribution. That means we were able to offer lots of meats, produce, dry goods and miscellaneous. Thanks to some generous donors, we are even able to accommodate to a limited extent some special diets. All … Continue reading Update from the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed Friday!!

Looking for Volunteers for the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinners

Each month the LGBT Asylum Task Force holds a community dinner for asylum seekers and interested members of the wider community.  Different groups take turns making the dinner and then staying to meet asylum seekers if they wish.  We have done this in the past and it was very fun and rewarding.  It involves cooking … Continue reading Looking for Volunteers for the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinners

UUCW Rocked at the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner!

UUCW really came through preparing an amazing meal for the LGBT Asylum Seekers and supporters at our monthly Community Dinner.  The food was spectacular and the camaraderie was just lovely.  It was so incredibly nice to have our church come together to support this amazing group of people.  Thank you to the team – Susan … Continue reading UUCW Rocked at the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner!

Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – November 9, 2021

Call to Action:  Rally for our Freedom to Vote When:  Friday, Nov. 12, from 3-4 PM Where:  Lincoln Square, outside the old Worcester Memorial Auditorium.  This is kitty corner from the policy station at the intersection of Highland Ave. and Main Street/Grove Street. Sign up here:  https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/426789/ I am co-hosting this event with a member … Continue reading Faith In Action – Get Out The Vote News – November 9, 2021