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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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Men's Group
Friday, May 26 7:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
The UUCW Men's Group meets on the fourth Friday of the month in Fellowship Hall from 7pm to 9pm. All who consider themselves male are welcome. The Men's Group is a community of men that help and support each other. The meetings are confidential and are an opportunity for men to share their thoughts and opinions in a respectful conversation. No food will be served, but feel free to bring food and/or drinks to the meeting. Please R.S.V.P to
[email protected]
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Sunday Morning Worship
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RE News for May 28, 2017
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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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| May 28 |
Members & Friends of UUCW |
Moira Rouse |
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Religious Education Committee |
Robin Mitzcavitch |
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 FY 2018 Budget Discussion - Sunday, May 2, 11:30 am - Meeting Room 1
This year, the Board of Management is requesting $61,441 from investments to go towards the 2017/2018 operating budget. This compares to a pre-approved amount of $30,750 (5% of the average principal), and the $44,500 withdrawal that was approved by the congregation for 2016/2017. The primary reasons for the increased request are as follows:
- To bring staff salaries up to appropriate levels, particularly for the Director of Religious Education
- To reduce the fundraising budget to something more realistic, given this year's experience
- To hire a part time (8hr?) professional bookkeeper to manage a critical church function that has, in recent years, expanded in scope beyond that which is appropriate for a volunteer.
It is important to note that it has been a very good year for investments, and that income from investments so far this fiscal year (July 1, 2016 through April 25, 2017) have amounted to $65,353, more than is being requested.
To view the current budget proposal visit
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Standing On The Side of Love Task Force
Sunday, May 7, 11:45 pm - Sanctuary
The SSL Task Force will meet this week following service Please join us to discuss ongoing efforts to respond to the peace and justice challenges we currently face in our community, country and world.
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Joan McGinn, Mara Pentlarge, Ilona Forgeng, Christine Lynch
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Save the Date! UUCW Spring Fundraising Dinner
Saturday Evening, June 3
Join our own Robbie Johnson Erikson, graduating senior of Johnson & Wales for a fantastic Spring Dinner! An evening of fantastic food, entertainment and great company!
Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!
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PRACTICE DEMOCRACY!!!!!!!
Sign Up To Be Part of a Sunday Morning Worship Team
CLICK HERE
 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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