The many challenges we face as a nation also present us with an unprecedented moment of possibility. Despite our recent experiences of fear and scarcity, we are called to meet this moment in the spirit of abundance, creativity, and courage. This Sunday, we’ll discuss how each of us can bring our gifts to the table and help co-create a new vision for our country.

To join online, go to zoom.us/j/89214621289

We have now raised $104,975 for the Annual Pledge Campaign, well on our way toward our goal of $120,000. Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! We have also raised $14,015 toward the Steeple Fund, and $2,775 to offset decreased pledging due to the pandemic.

For March, we are reading The Space Between Us by Thrity Umriga. Please join us. The group is open to all. You are welcome to attend.

Book Group will be online. If you are planning to attend for the first time, please email Judith at Judithteacake@gmail.com.

As our congregation reimagines how we might effectively work for justice together, we want to hear from you. This will be a time of dreaming big and imagining together what we are capable of. So bring your hopes and ideas, and come share them with us! The workshop will be facilitated by UUA Congregational Consultant Erica Baron. Join the conversation at uua.zoom.us/j/96506940771.

Please consider participating in a food drive to benefit the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC). At this time they are in need of: juice boxes/pouches; fresh fruit; 16 oz. packages of bologna, pre-packaged; and chewy/soft granola bars. There will be a collection for these items on March 25th between 4:30 and 5:45 pm at the Ruggles Street door of UUCSW. Please reach out to Libba Moore at libbamoore13@gmail.com ahead of time if there's a better time for you. Thank you for your help with this. - the Social Justice Committee

SMOC has also identified the need for clothing, especially for men. Donated items can include: new socks and underwear, and gently used sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, and jeans. Bring your donations to UUCSW on March 25th between 4:30 and 5:45 pm. If this timing does not work for you, reach out to Nancy Siegal at nsiegal185@msn.com or Pauline Sciarappa at psciarappa@gmail.com for other options. These drives will happen monthly at least through the spring. Thank you in advance!

As part of our Spring Auction Fundraiser, we are producing a church cookbook. Look back over this past year and choose the "pandemic recipes" that turned out great! What are the new foods you have tried that turned out to be a new favorite? What are the recipes you invented to use the last of what you have in the pantry? What about those recipes that were so comforting they happened every week? Pick your favorite to include in our church-wide-distributed cookbook.

More information, including submission directions, will be announced this weekend. In the meantime, direct cookbook questions to Erin Gold, kentuckybluerose@gmail.com.

The Membership Team is planning an Online Game Night for April 10th at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendar and join us on Zoom at zoom.us/j/82346789598

We've heard from a couple of our members that our Sunday Service reminder emails are arriving in their inboxes late. Everyone should be receiving them each Sunday morning at 8:00 am. If you are receiving yours late, please email Elisa at elisa.scully@uucsw.org to let her know so that we can try to diagnose and address the issue. Thank you!

This month we explore what it means to be a People of Commitment.