On this St. Patrick’s Day we pause to consider what it means to celebrate this holiday and to honor the Irish heritage of this country and across the world. How do we relate to cultures that are part of our own or distinct and yet call us into relationships? Please CLICK HERE to view this … Continue reading On Symbolic Belonging
We honor the onset of Ramadan this Sunday and explore the often-forgotten history of Muslims enslaved in the Americas. What might we learn from this history about fasting as a form of rebellion and a commentary on human agency amidst the worst kind of oppression? Join us for this important exploration. Please CLICK HERE to … Continue reading Fasting for Freedom
Join us this Sunday for our Annual Stewardship Sunday Service. We’ll explore why and how the church is an important part of the lives of its members and friends and what contributions we make as a congregation to the communities we love! Please CLICK HERE to view this week’s Order of Service.
There is a widespread perception that global warming and human-caused climate change is having devastating effects on the world in which we live. The severity of those perceived effects is causing many people to experience a grief reaction. What does it mean to carry on with life in a grieving world? A native of Muskegon, … Continue reading Grieving for the Earth
When the Edict of Torda was issued by a Transylvania Diet in 1568, it was among the very first declarations of religious freedom in the world. On this Presidents’ Day Weekend, we pause to consider the significance of religious freedom both historically and presently. Join us for this important celebration. Please CLICK HERE to view this … Continue reading On Religious Freedom
We honor Valentine’s Day this week with a service that explores the location of love in ourselves, our community, and the movement to which we belong as Unitarian Universalists. We are delighted to welcome the combined choirs of UUCW and First Unitarian Church of Worcester for this special service.
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We are delighted to welcome Rev. Jo Murphy, Executive Director of UU Mass Action as our guest Minister this Sunday. Throughout the years many articles have discussed what to put in your apocalypse emergency bag. As climate change ramps up, as the world may feel fragile, I have seen more articles about preparing a bag for hard times. … Continue reading Filling a Spiritual Backpack for Hard Times
This Sunday we will explore how body image has been shaped by the systems of oppression and theologies of white supremacy. What are the ways we can reform the way we look at each other and thus treat each other? Join us for this important time of reflection. Please CLICK HERE to view this week’s Order … Continue reading Fearing Bodies: Reshaping Images
We turn this Sunday once again to the vision, promise, and tireless effort of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to ask again what our continuing efforts toward racial justice and anti-oppression ask of us in the coming months and years. Taking our lead from Dr. King’s favorite hymn, we too ponder where we are … Continue reading Take My Hand…Lead Me On – Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service
