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Church Calendar Link _________________ 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
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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 Sunday Morning Worship
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Looking For Help Greeting Newcomers
As you know, we sit at a table in the lobby and greet newcomers each Sunday. The process is basically that - you welcome them, ask them to fill out a nametag if they would like, and ask them to sign the clipboard when it comes around. If they have children with them, there are RE materials for you to give them. As I can't promise to be at church every Sunday I'm looking for a few people to staff the table on Sunday mornings. If you are interested please
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me know and I will get back to you with more specifics. We are looking to grow our membership this year and a warm greeting for first timers goes a long way. Thank you!
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RE News for November 20, 2016
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HosT Coffee Hour News
The HosT coffee hour team thank all the many church teams, groups, and committees who have signed up to HosT coffee hour this year!
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!
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Hospitality Team Contact
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| December 4 |
HosT and
Soup with Kristen Payson
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Nancy Hancock |
| December 11 |
COA |
Robin Mitzcavitch |
| December 18 (10 am) |
Members & Friends of UUCW |
To Be Announced |
 Fellowship Hour with Soup!
This Sunday, December 2, soup returns to coffee hour. Join us in Fellowship Hall after service for soup and social time. Soup offerings are Turkey Soup and a vegetarian offering. Cost is $4 for soup. For more information, contact Kristen Payson.
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From Your New Collector
I have taken on the responsibility of being the collector for the church. Basically what that means is that I pick up all the various monies that come into the church, categorize them, do a report so the money goes into the right accounts and then deposit the money in the bank.
It would be very helpful to me if you write a check to the church to put on the memo line exactly what the funds are for - i.e. pledge, RE, Minister's Discretionary, Food Pantry, etc. That way I can ensure that you get credit for contributing to your intended account. Thanks so much.
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PRACTICE DEMOCRACY!!!!!!!
Sign Up To Be Part of a Sunday Morning Worship Team
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 We belong to a faith that has long held up the democratic process as a central tenet of its beliefs. It allowed women, and lay women at that, to preach from the altar when it was taboo in most religious institutions of those times. Rev. Olympia Brown, a Universalist, was one of the first ordained women ministers in this country (1863). Lay men were also often barred from speaking in church in most religious denominations.
 You might ask, what does this have to do with us? Plenty!! Despite weekly appeals to have congregants sign up to assist Aaron and Beau on Sunday mornings, few people do. I realize that not everyone is comfortable reading in front of a large group, but this might be a good time to defy your stage fright! Eleanor Roosevelt said, "You must do the thing that you fear you cannot do." Or you could take on the role of the Worship Assistant who handles the preparation of the altar and electronics for the service. Or have you or you and your family light the chalice. There are many ways to serve.
 So we need YOU (yes YOU!!) to sign up to be a reader or an assistant so that there are many faces speaking to us on Sunday morning. It is a great way for newer congregants to get people to know their names. And it ensures that we continue to practice religious democracy in action!
HERE is the link to sign up
. Find it, click on it and have yours be another face and voice for democracy!
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Holiday Shoe Boxes Project
