Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Westborough
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Weekly Update
December 6, 2018
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SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 10:30 am
Gifts That Matter Most - Beau Rivers Preaching
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With the approach of the winter holidays we begin to contemplate how we might honor and celebrate the ones we hold dear. Media outlets inundate us with wonderful gift ideas that tempt our wallets with the promise of happiness. The seduction of consumerism is so great it often leads to the depletion of our financial resources. This service will explore the essence of gift giving and the true meaning of happiness.
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CANDIDATE FOR MINISTRY WORKING WITH REV. BEV
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Many of you have already met Beau Rivers but some of you have missed the official introduction. Here is what Rev. Bev said from the pulpit in October, “I am happy to welcome to this pulpit today my colleague Beau Rivers. Beau will be working here with me this year while she waits for her appointment to see the Ministerial Fellowship Committee.”
In addition to preaching and participating in worship in other ways, Beau has also been part of the Membership Engagement Team and Program Committee meetings. She also participated in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with Rev. Bev and will be attending the Interfaith Clergy Group meetings starting in January. Beau intends to offer some Adult Education opportunities – stay tuned for more information about content and timing. Beau comes to us with experience at a small congregation in Weymouth MA as well as Field Education and Internship experiences in Northborough and Worcester. Please welcome Beau to our congregation.
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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 9 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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Readers, Actors, Story-tellers, and Musicians Needed!
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People of all ages are needed to add your voices and talents to our December worship services. Contact Rev. Bev or DRE Cassie Lengel if you would like to participate in the following services:
December 16 - Multigenerational
No Rehearsal Pageant
December 23 -
A Family Christmas Eve
December 24 (5:30 pm) -
Traditional Christmas Eve
December 30 - Shared Service with local UU Congregations hosted by UUCSW –
Musicians especially needed for this service as our Music Director is not available.
For more information about any of these services, please see the
December VISTA
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Seasonal Reminder - UUCSW Contributions
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The end of the calendar year is an excellent time to review where you are in terms of contributions towards your annual pledge. Please take a few moments to review your pledge status. You can do this online in Realm by selecting the "giving" menu item in your profile. If you prefer, please get in touch with me directly and I will provide you with your status.
If you have not made a contribution yet, please consider doing so before the end of the year. Contributions can be mailed to UUCSW, Box 544, Westborough, MA 01581.
For those of you who have fulfilled your pledge, please consider an additional donation this year, keeping in mind the deficit budget we face for this fiscal year.
Thank you for your part in support of the good works of the UUCSW.
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Patrice Williamson: Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
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From our UU Friends at First Parish Northboro (
40 Church St, Northborough, MA 01532)
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This Saturday, vocalist Patrice Williamson will be making a rare appearance in Central Mass when she graces our beautiful Parish Hall with her fantastic band.
Please follow the link below to get your tickets to enjoy this amazing singer and help bring our community together in the warm embrace of a musical performance.
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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 December 9th we are beginning in the sanctuary at 10:30 and you can pick your kids up from their normal RE classes at 11:45! Thanks!
PreK-1st Grade:
Spirit Play: Learning about the Promises of Unitarian Universalism, hands on play, snack.
2nd-4th Grade:
Moral Tales: Guess what? The Messiah in among YOU! Come find out how you can be a Messiah!
5th-6th Grade:
Harry and UU: Come join our Care for Magical Creatures class as we learn about dragons! We will also be discussing how to fight the Child Slavery Horcrux.
7th-8th Grade:
Modified Building Bridges: For the month of December we are studying Eastern religions!
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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! 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.
Coming of Age Meeting:
If you or someone you know has a child in eighth grade who would like to participate in our Coming of Age Program we would welcome them to join us on December 9th at 12pm in the Youth Classroom downstairs for an initial visioning meeting!
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. December’s Horcrux is Child Slavery. Our class will be learning about fair trade chocolate this month and we encourage you to consider gifting fair trade for Christmas!
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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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Our Whole Lives Beginning in January
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7-9 Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education will be running beginning in January! Any parents who have youth in those grades should come to a parent information and orientation meeting. There will be one on
December 9th at 1:30 at UUCSW. Please RSVP to
parents@rexden.us. If you are interested but cannot attend this Sunday please let us know and we will make other arrangements!
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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 12/9, 10:30 am -
Beau Rivers Preaching
Sunday 12/9, 1:30 pm -
Our Whole Lives Orientation
Sunday 12/16, 10:30 am -
Multigenerational No Rehearsal Pageant
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