As is our custom at UUCSW, we hold an All Souls service on the first Sunday in November. We will take time to remember those who are gone from this world but not from our hearts. This includes dear friends and family, members of our wider community, and all those who have died during the pandemic. We know that collective grieving and remembering is a powerful balm to the loneliness of loss.

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Dear UUCSW,

October was a busy month getting back into the swing of things and planning for the rest of the year. One of the most exciting pieces of news is that we’ve hired a new staff person!

The Memorial Service for Sylvia Sirignano on 10/30 was a loving gathering, with over 60 devices (likely more people) attending on Zoom. You may now view the service video, along with a beautiful photo tribute put together by Sylvia’s family. We also had an opportunity for a “first run” for our hybrid service format, though in future the goal is to be interactive. Despite a couple of technical issues with music, the plan bodes well. Thank you to all who helped pull together such a lovely service in honor of Sylvia.

It’s a new church year and the Racial Justice Committee has a new meeting schedule: the second Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 pm via Zoom. Curious? Join us at our next planning session on November 11th!

November's SMOC Food and Clothing Drive collection will be Thursday, 11/18 from 4:30 to 5:45 pm at the Ruggles Street door.

For November, Book Group is reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

This Sunday, 11/7, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at Bay State Commons, Central MA Connections in Faith and the Westborough Interfaith Clergy present Faiths in Tune: An Interfaith Concert. Admission is free. (Please note that this event is replacing the traditional Interfaith Thanksgiving Service this year.)

Here are two opportunities for you, your friends and family to roll up your sleeves in November at Blood Drives in honor of Corinne Sciarappa. Please use this link for Saturday, 11/20 and for Tuesday, 11/30 use this link. Spots will be scheduled ahead of time with no walk-in appointments. Also, if you are best to be an "on call" donor for either day, please let Pauline know (psciarappa@gmail.com) ahead of the drive. If someone cancels or is deferred the day of and you provide your phone number, open spots can be filled! Thank you.

Faiths in Tune: An Interfaith Concert