The UUCW Weekend Reminder
Januay 19 , 2017

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Congregational Mission Statement
 
"The members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester covenant to be a congregation of love, hope and justice inspiring people to take on the challenges of a changing world."
  
 
Welcoming Church 
Mission Statement 

The LGBTQI and Allies of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester strives to further the affirmation and celebration of LGBTQI individuals in all aspects of the church community. We also seek to increase the visibility of UUCW as a Welcoming Congregation within the greater community.    

  UUCW Covenant of Right Relations

In consonance with the principles and purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we the members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester covenant to sustain and support a courageous and caring community by:

* Bringing our best selves to form a welcoming, loving, and inclusive community of faith;

* Creating an atmosphere of celebration and worship in a safe environment;

* Providing opportunities where diverse people and points of view are respected and where open-hearted and open-minded discussion of our differences is encouraged;

* Treating each other with kindness and respect;

* Approaching conflicts with a spirit of humility and with the respectful intent for peaceful resolution;

* Engaging in and encouraging spiritual and intellectual growth across the lifespan;

* Fostering social justice and positive transformation in our community and in the world at large;

* Growing and maintaining the resources necessary to support the missions and ministries of this congregation;

* Fostering fellowship and enjoying each other and the unique gifts that each person brings to our community.
 
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Siding With Love Task Force - January 21 SSLTF

Help us celebrate the first anniversary of the million Women's March on Sunday January 21st after coffee hour in the Sanctuary!!  We will have a discussion/panel on # ME TOO: Women's Voices, Telling Our Stories.  Women will have a chance to share experiences of survival and resilience, and plan strategies for resistance. We welcome men telling their stories as well.

Please let us know if you would like to share your experience.  It is in telling our truth that we are healed.
This will be a powerful kick-off to the New Year. So come, share and listen to the brave voices of our community.
 
Joan McGinn & Mara Pentlarge, SSL Task Force Co-Facilitators

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Our Congregation's Host Week for IHN is THIS WEEK! 
January 21 - January 27! IHNHostWeek

Due to a calendar mistake, our week to assist IHN families is THIS WEEK!  We're continuing to seek for volunteers to host dinner and/or overnight for the Interfaith Hospitality Network at 91 June Street . IHN is not staffed in the evening and that is where we come in.  If you have not volunteered in the past, and would like to learn more, please speak to or email me or Dianne Mann for details.  Should you decide to volunteer, we will team you up with an experienced volunteer. 
 
The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Worcester (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 to help them secure permanent housing, while providing the critical support services necessary for them to succeed.  IHN of Greater Worcester serves families who do not qualify for state-funded Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter through the Department of Housing and Community Development; making it a critical program in the community safety net for families that are homeless. Check out their website for more information:  http://www.ihnworcester.org/
 
The sign-up board is in Fellowship Hall This Sunday. If you are interested in helping this week please contact Sue Neaz below or Dianne Mann ([email protected]).  Thanks!

Thank you for your support.
 
Religious Exploration & Education  RENews
Sunday January 21, 2018

  
 
Spirit Play:  regular class
Grades 1 - 7:  RE-UUnite program
Rainbow Rats:  You are invited to assist with REUUnite
Teen OWL:  meets at 12:30 pm
Youth Group:  Meets from 6-8 p.m.

 
HosT Coffee Hour News  HosTNews
 
The HosT Coffee Hour team thank all the many church teams, groups, and committees who have signed up to HosT Coffee Hour this year!   If you would like to sign up to help host a Coffee Hour this year, please click HERE. 
 
At coffee hour we extend the hospitality we proclaim! Many people judge a congregation by its coffee hour hospitality - especially newcomers .  Please make it a point to speak to someone you don't know!
 
Date
Group on deck for hosting
Hospitality Team Contact
January 21 Moral Tales Class Vickie Cox-Lanyon
January 28 Building Bridges Class Vickie Cox-Lanyon
February 4 Hospitality Team and
Soup with Kristen Payson
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Please Save Your Coupons!! LFFP
 
 
Do you get coupon inserts in the mail?  Do you often throw them away?  Don't!  Bring them to church and put in the bin in Fellowship Hall.  Our own Anne Harris will use them to purchase items for the Food Pantry.  Bring your weekly coupons from the mail or the Sunday newspaper and let's all help the Food Pantry provide items for those in need in our community!
 
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Help Needed! Sunday Morning Worship Team Sign-up! WorshipTeams
 
 
We need your help.  Not a long-term commitment, just a Sunday along the way this year.  This is a congregation that relishes the many voices and passions of its people.  We are looking for people to participate on Sunday morning's by signing up to:
  • Light the Chalice - Provide your own words or words can be provided
  • Read the Welcome - script available
  • Read Opening Words - Provide your own words or words can be provided
  • Introduce the Offering - Provide your own words or words can be provided
  • Help set up the Sanctuary prior to Service - Orientation and training provided.
This is not a lengthy commitment.  If each active member and friend of the congregation signed up for just 2 spots a year, we'd have the entire calendar covered! 
 
LEADERS!  Have a special event or effort that you want to highlight, this is a perfect opportunity to be heard.  While providing any of the services above (sans Sanctuary set up) you can plug your special project.
 
ALSO, Aaron is looking for a handful of folks who would be interested and willing to be a Worship Leader on Sundays when we have a Guest Speaker.  You will receive a full script of the WA parts of the service ahead of time and will be connected personally with the Guest Speaker to work out any other details.  Training is also provided as desired.  Contact Aaron ([email protected]) directly if you are willing to be a Worship Leader.

HERE is the link to sign up to be part of a Sunday morning Worship Team this year. Scroll to the desired date, and sign up on the element you'd like to do.  You will receive a confirmation email and a reminder email prior to your scheduled day(s).
 
Thanks you for all you do!!

Contact Information

Phone:

508-853-1942

Email:

[email protected]

Fax:

508-853-4188

Website:

www.uucworcester.org

 

Emergency Phone:

800-859-6404

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