The UUCW Weekend Reminder
November 11, 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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Donations Gratefully Accepted!

 

 

 
News from the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry LFFP
 

It's Turkey Time and our thoughts are turning to Thanksgiving for the folks we help at the Pantry. This past Sunday the children announced that they were collecting "Thanksgiving Foods" to help make 100 bags of "goodies". These bags usually have a vegetable, stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and a little something for dessert (like an instant bread mix, pudding, pie filling, etc.) Our fabulous group of children in Religious Exploration will be packing these bags on Sunday, November 12 as part of their program that day. We are looking for donations to help fill those bags! Please do all you can to help make this holiday special by bringing your items to Church this coming Sunday, Nov. 12. The shopping carts will roll through the aisles collecting all the items and we hope those carts are overflowing.
 
In October we helped 60 families put food on their tables.  We expect upward of 100 families at this festive season and that takes a lot of "goodies".  If you have any questions about the Pantry, and/or our Thanksgiving distribution, contact:  Dianne Mann at [email protected].  Thanks.
 
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Religious Exploration  RENewss
Sunday November 5

UUCW Vespers Holiday Choir with Deb Bonneau!!
              
Grades 2-7 (grade 1 if able to read) are invited to be a part of a children's choir piece that will be sung during our Holidays Vespers Service and Pageant on Sunday Dec 17
th at 4pm. It will happen at the beginning of the service, so children will be able to still participate in the pageant!
 
Rehearsals are from 9:30-10am on the following 5 dates and you should be able to attend them all: Sun Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17th in the morning.
 
Please let Robin know ASAP if you are interested! Choir practice begins soon and we hope to have enough of your voices to make it happen. Working with Deb will be a gift to your children, she is amazing!
                               Email Robin: [email protected]

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
November 12   Rainbow R.A.T.S. Class  Robin Mitzcavitch  
November 19  Youth Group  Robin Mitzcavitch   
November 26  Hospitality Team  Nancy Hancock 
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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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