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Office Hours
(Sept 6, 2016 -
June 29, 2017):
Gmail Users -
Please note that if you stop receiving the Message, Nugget, and Weekend Reminder, check your Promotions tab in Gmail. Often, you will find that church emails are in there! Please click
HERE
for more information. Please share this information with your fellow congregants if they mention they aren't getting the Message!
PLEASE NOTE: Our trash and recycling is generally picked up once a month. Please be sure to break down all cardboard boxes before putting them in the recycling dumpster so it doesn't fill up too fast!
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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
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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Touchstone Small Group 1st Gathering of 2017 - February 14, 7 pm in the Lounge
Interested in an opportunity for personal sharing, support, and spiritual growth? Join us for the first session of the Touchstone Small Group(s) on Tuesday, February 14 @ 7 pm in the UUCW lounge. The theme for this session is "Respect". If you are interested participating in this group, even if you can't make Feb 14, please
CLICK HERE. For more information, please contact
Mimi Allen or
Laura Secor.
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 Join us for a Faith Forward
"Inquirer's Series"
Jan 22 - Mar 12, 11:45 am in the Lounge
We are excited to offer a new series for those interested in learning more about our congregation and the Unitarian Universalist movement. This series, produced by the First Unitarian Church of Dallas, will give participants an opportunity to explore many facets of our church and traditions with presentations by congregational leadership, staff and ministers. Though registration isn't required, it is helpful for our planning purposes. If you are interested in attending any of the sessions below, please
CLICK HERE. Subsequent sessions do not require previous attendance.
Feb 19 - Faith Development for Children & Adults
Feb 26 - Social Action & Community Service
Mar 5 - Pastoral Care & Small Groups
Mar 12 - Membership 101 & Congregational Life
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Standing On The Side of Love Task Force Forming - February 19, 11:45 am
With the host of campaigns and projects coming from various organizations within our UU movement and from communities around the country, and with the considerable energy that has been generated by the Women's Marchs last month and the Rally last week here in Worcester, it is becoming increasingly important for UUCW to strategize about how best to promote and participate this ongoing work. Therefore, we are forming a Standing on the Side of Love Task Force to facilitate a strategy of communal engagement for UUCW in local, regional, national and international campaigns that continue or are forthcoming. Please join us for a discussion of this new venture and what campaigns/issues are most important to address initially, following church next Sunday, February 19 at 11:45 am in Classroom 2.
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Annual All-Church Photo - April 9
Our annual all-church photo will be taken on Sunday, April 9 2017, immediately after church. We'd love it if you'd be there!
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Save The Date! Women's Weekend is Coming!
The 2017
Women's Runaway Weekend
at Rockport's Linden Tree Inn has been booked:
April 28, 29, & 30
Watch UUCW's Message for sign up information,
in the coming weeks.
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Winter Heating Protocol
As we move toward the coldest part of the Winter, please note that the church heating system is governed by scheduled space usage. The church is heated in zones, which are preset each week depending on the usage schedule. When a zone is scheduled to be unoccupied the temperature will be a maximum of 55 degrees, when heated it is set to 68 degrees. Please make certain to submit requests for building usage at least a week in advance and check the main schedule in the front hallway near Fellowship Hall to determine which space has been scheduled. If you have any problems with the heating system, please call 508-853-1942 x 108 immediately.
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Touchstone Monthly Theme
February Theme - Respect
February 14 - 20
February 14:
"Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them." ~ Roy Bennett
February 15:
"Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress." ~ Richard Branson
February 16:
"I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me." ~ Dave Barry
February 17:
"Respect is not a one way street." ~ Henry Rollins
February 18:
"Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three." ~ Ziad Abdelnour
February 19:
"It's very dramatic when two people come together to work something out. It's easy to take a gun and annihilate your opposition, but what is really exciting to me is to see people with differing views come together and finally respect each other." ~ Fred Rogers
February 20:
"Tolerance only for those who agree with you is no tolerance at all." ~ Ray Davis
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Reminders about Fundraising!
 Amazon Smile Shopping Reminder
Just a reminder - if you shop on Amazon there is an opportunity to earn money for the church. Just go to
Amazon Smile and select the church as a place where Amazon will provide a contribution based on what you buy. We get a percentage of your total purchase. Even if you are using Amazon Prime it will still kick in but you have to go to Amazon Smile at the outset. Thanks - every little bit helps!
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Photos of the Week
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Shah Salmi sings his own composition, "Let the Light Shine in" during the service on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Andrea Cruz reads one of her poems for the Opening Words of the Sunday, February 12, 2017 service.
Kim Napoleone passes the collection plate during the service on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
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Religious
Exploration
and
Education
at UUCW
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RE News for February 12, 2017
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Weekly Worship
Sunday, February 19, 2017 - 10 am
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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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Date
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Group on deck for hosting
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Hospitality Team Contact
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| February 19 |
Loaves & Fishes
Food Pantry |
Nancy Hancock |
| February 26 |
Members & Friends of UUCW |
Moira Rouse |
| March 5 |
HosT & Soup with Kristen Payson |
Ruth Silver |
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Ongoing Meetings
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Community News
Greater Worcester Humanists - Linda Miller, Co-Chair, GWH Steering Committee
The next meeting of Greater Worcester humanists will be on Tuesday evening, February 14th, at 7:00 in Fellowship Hall of the church. Our speaker will be Abby Hafer, Anatomy & Physiology professor, zoologist, author and lecturer at Curry College. Her talk is entitled "
Animals That Shouldn't Exist, According to Intelligent Design...but Do Anyway." About her talk Professor Hafer writes, "One of the great things about evolution is the sheer weirdness of its results. I discuss some animals that you just shouldn't go to your grave without knowing about, and I discuss some of the philosophical conundrums implied by their very existence. Find out about some of the most lovable and fascinating members of the animal kingdom, and why they knock some of our most fondly-held ideas into a cocked hat."
We'll be celebrating Darwin's Birthday with our annual Birthday Cake. Social time 6:30. Talk begins at 7:00. All are welcome.
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