Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Westborough
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Weekly Update
November 23, 2018
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - 10:30 am
Remembering Gratitude
Rev. Bev Waring Preaching
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“Wise women and men from every [faith] tradition teach that gratitude is at the heart of the spiritual life because it leads us to all the rest.” That is how the Rev. Kathleen McTigue begins her meditation, “Saying Grace,” as she reminds us of the importance of real gratitude – gratitude that, in Rev. McTigue’s words, “Make us strong for the work of the world.” Join Rev. Bev this Sunday as she explores the kind of gratitude Rev. McTigue speaks about. Let’s ask ourselves if this is the type of gratitude we are practicing ourselves and, maybe more importantly, is this the type of gratitude we are teaching our children?
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FRIDAY FUN NIGHT November 30
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A new social activity at UUCSW! Stop by on the last Friday of each month at 6:30 pm to meet up with friends and decompress after a busy week. Bring a game, food and/or beverage to share, and join us for a fun time!
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Social Justice FAMILY Event - Sunday, December 2
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When – Sunday December 2, 12:00–1:00 pm
Where – In our very own church kitchen.
What – Pack meals. We will be packing meals for people in a homeless shelter in Worcester. There will be jobs for all ages. The food that we will be packing will be provided. What we need are willing hands.
Why – This shelter serves a diverse population of people in Worcester.
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WESTBOROUGH INTERFAITH GIVING TREE PROGRAM
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The annual Giving Tree program is underway! This long-standing program provides gifts to children in need in our local community during the holiday season. You'll find the tree adorned with gift tags in the Chapel after Sunday service. There will be helpers on hand to help you fill out the tags.
Gifts should be wrapped, labeled with the original tag, and returned on Sunday, December 9th by 10:30 am. If you have any questions, contact Jen Tolman at 508-735-3239 or
jent11@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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UUCSW TALENT SHOW January 5
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Come join us on Saturday, January 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at UUCSW (Chapel) for a great time. Pizza, drinks and desserts will be served. All talents are welcome….singing, comedy, hula hooping, dancing, art projects and more! Performances are to be 2 to 5 minutes maximum. Please sign up in the Chapel at coffee hour or email Melissa Meehan at
melcmeehan@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by the Membership Engagement Team.
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This Week in Religious Education
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RE classes: On November 25th we are beginning in the chapel at 10:30 for a special children’s worship and you can pick your kids up from our first Group RE at 11:45! Thanks!
Sunday, November 25th is our first Group RE! This year our curricula is Windows and Mirrors, which helps us to understand who we are, especially as Unitarian Universalists. I encourage you to come on out as we learn how to closely examine both ourselves, others, and everything around us!
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Christmas is coming!
We would love to have our youth join us in celebrating the holiday season at our Sunday Multigenerational Services! If you are musically gifted and would like to sing or play for us we would welcome your contribution! Please speak to your RE teacher, the DRE or Kala. Also, we will need a few good readers to help us during our service on December 16th, if you would like to participate in this way please speak to DRE Cassie Lengel.
Fighting the Horcruxes!
This year our 5th/6th grade class is following the program Harry and the UU, which is adapted from JK Rowling’s Harry Potter book series. Each month we will tackle a different “horcrux” or injustice in the world. November’s Horcrux is Poverty. As this class learns more about what this looks like in our community we ask you to bring in donations for a place of the children’s choosing. We are collecting NEW warm clothing like hats, gloves, scarves etc.
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Enjoy "Sounds of the Season" with the Westborough Community Chorus
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The Westborough Community Chorus presents "Sounds of the Season" on November 30th and December 1st at 8 pm and December 2nd at 2 pm at the Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher Street, Westborough. More information at
WestboroChorus.com.
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AMAZON SMILE - A new and easy fundraiser for us!
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We are happy to announce that we have a new, easy way to raise funds for UUCSW, by shopping through AmazonSmile. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support UUCSW by starting your shopping at
http://smile.amazon.com. This link takes you to the UUCSW AmazonSmile page so you can register to donate:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3030641. Please reach out to Lisa Shumway at
LSS0907@gmail.com if you have questions.
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GIVE ShopWithScrip PHYSICAL GIFT CARDS!!
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As you start planning for the holidays, please consider this program. Scrip cards make great gifts for teachers, sports coaches, teens, parents, grandparents, and just about everyone else you can think of! When you purchase a Scrip gift card, a percentage of the face value of the card goes to UUCSW. Order forms are available in the chapel. Fill one out and return it with a check for Lisa Shumway or Sharon Barrett. We will place orders weekly from November 5th to December 10th.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP –
AND IT IS AS EASY AS CLICK, 2, 3...
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If you are a Facebook user we are asking you to “Like” our
Facebook Page. Once you do that, then we hope you will also “like” our events and posts. And step three is to “share” our events on your own Facebook page. It is as easy as clicking on “share” and then “as a post” and if you wish, add your own comment. Now our events have been shared with your FB friends. Please help us spread the news of all that is happening at UUCSW!
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SNOW CANCELLATION INFORMATION
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If the weather is inclement and you’re wondering if services are cancelled please check the following places:
TV: WBZ, WHDH
RADIO: WBZ 1030 AM
PHONE: The church’s outgoing message (508-366-2635) will reflect weather-related closing.
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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.
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Upcoming Events At a Glance
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Sunday 11/25, 10:30 am -
Rev. Bev Waring Preaching
Friday 11/30, 6:30 pm -
Friday Fun Night
Sunday 12/2, 12:00 pm -
Social Justice Family Event
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