Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Westborough
Weekly Update
January 31, 2019
Sunday, February 3 – 10:30 am
Braving Trust
Rev. Bev Waring, Preaching
Following an incident when her 9-year-old daughter was betrayed by a classmate, professor, author and inspirational speaker Brene Brown researched the idea of trust. From that research she created the acronym BRAVING to define the anatomy of trust. Applicable to both trusting in oneself as well as in others, the elements that make up BRAVING can provide a road map to how we build trust and how it can be broken.
This Week in Religious Education
RE classes: On February 3rd we are beginning in the sanctuary at 10:30 and you can pick your kids up from their regularly scheduled RE classes at 11:45! Thanks!

Battling Horcruxes: This year our 5th/6th grade RE class is participating in the program Harry and the UU, which explores the injustices in the world today through the lens of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter book series. January’s horcrux is Sickness, and what is a better way to help someone who is sick than to make them soup?! Stop by after coffee hour and purchase a jar of soup to help fund our interfaith meal packing event! February’s horcrux is about Animal Cruelty and how we can confront it!

RE Teachers: This is a friendly reminder to watch your email for a link to our signup genius for RE teachers. We greatly appreciate your time and talents that you have donated these past few months. As we are officially in 2019 now, we would love to have you signup for more sessions for this spring! You are what makes our RE program such a success! Thank you!

Youth Group: To all of our wonderful high school youth, we welcome you back for our February meeting! Our next meeting is February 3rd at 12 pm with pizza! In between now and then please review the Google Doc sent around with ideas for trips, events, and service opportunities. We’d love to have you participate and help make youth group great!

PreK-1st Grade:
Spirit Play: Come hear some moral, interfaith stories, have hands on play, and enjoy a light snack.

2nd-4th Grade:
Moral Tales: Come join us as we learn about and practice the theme of nonviolence!

5th-6th Grade:
Harry and UU: Come join us for our Arithmancy class and as we learn about our new horcrux about Animal Cruelty.

7th-8th Grade:
Modified Building Bridges: This Sunday will be our last session on Christianity. We will be looking at some denominations on the outskirts – Mormons, 7th day Adventists, etc.  
"2019 Dinners and More" Fundraiser
It’s finally here - the “2019 Dinners and More” Fundraiser! We are excited to announce that events will go on sale starting on February 3rd during coffee hour. The online sign-up genius link will go live at noon on the 3rd. 


There are fifteen events offered this year:
 
  • Lasagna and Layered Dessert Showcase, Hosts: The Dinner Fundraiser Team, February 23
  • Alice In Wonderland Tea Party, Hosts: Lisa Shumway and Amy MacDougall, March 10
  • A Night in Ethiopia, Host: Nancy Hafkin, April 6
  • Derby Party, Hosts: Ben and Erin Gold, May 4
  • Birdwatching with the Professor at Mt. Auburn, Host: Scott Shumway, May 11
  • Jewish Feast, Host: Phyllis Jaffe, May 19
  • Chocolate Dinner, Hosts: Paula and Jim Kirk, June 1
  • Pinot and Pareos, Hosts: Kim Hall and Justine Snyder, June 15
  • Farm to Table Dinner, Hosts: Sharon and Kevin Barrett, September 14
  • Wine Tasting, Hosts: Kim and Bruce Hall, October 5
  • Beer Tasting, Hosts: Jerry Breecher and Kevin Barrett, Date TBD
  • Mystery Dinner, Hosts: Ben and Erin Gold, Scott and Lisa Shumway, November 2
  • 60’s Dinner, Hosts: John and Kathie Metzger, November 9
  • Homemade Ice Cream and Toppings, Lisa Shumway, Monthly: June, July, August
  • Homemade Specialty Soup Dinners, Lisa Borchetta, Monthly: September, October, November

Be sure to bring your calendar and checkbook on Sunday! This is first come, first served, and seating is very limited, so sign-up starting Sunday, February 3rd after church, in person or online!

Thank you,
The Fundraiser Organizing Committee:
Ben Gold, Sharon Barrett, and Lisa Shumway
Westborough Interfaith Meal Packaging Event
Again this year Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting this annual meal packaging event on Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 pm. We here at UUCSW have pledged to fund $500 worth of meals at $0.25 per serving - that's 2,000 servings! In order to raise the funds for this wonderful service, we will be selling jars of dry minestrone soup during the fellowship hour. Please stop by our table to sign up for volunteering and consider purchasing a jar or donating towards this cause. You can also contact Cassie Lengel or Janet Purney-Balabanis for more information.
Stop & Shop Gift Cards Fundraiser
REMINDER: Pick up your Stop & Shop gift cards from Ken Young on Sundays before or after services. For every dollar purchased, the church receives 5%.

If you do not personally shop at Stop & Shop you can still join in this easy fund-raiser as it is very much appreciated when these cards are added to the monthly offering (1st Sunday of the month) that benefits the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.
UUCSW Service Project
Social Justice FAMILY Event – Please mark your calendar.
When – THIS Sunday February 3, 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Where – In our very own church kitchen.
NOTE – The Super Bowl doesn’t start until 6:30. You can watch
the game AND Do Good.
What – Pack meals. We will be packing meals for people in a
homeless shelter in Worcester. There will be jobs for all ages. We
deliver 100 meals on Sunday and they are handed out the next two
days. The shelter does NOT provide lunches so this is a big help for
people.
This month, Wegmans has made a donation of $100 for the
purchase of food and other items. 
Snow Cancellation Information
If the weather is inclement and you’re wondering if services are cancelled please check the following places: 

WEBSITE: www.uucsw.org
TV: WBZ, WHDH
RADIO: WBZ 1030 AM
PHONE: The church’s outgoing message (508-366-2635) will reflect weather-related closing.
NOTE: As many of our congregants and staff live in towns other than Westborough, please remember that we would close based on Westborough weather conditions only. Please base your decision on the conditions in your town, your safety is the most important factor to consider.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are in need of assistance due to weather, please contact Rev. Bev (508-481- 5397 (h) or 508-330- 1352 (c), and she will do her best to get someone to assist you.