The UUCW Weekend Reminder
September 27, 2014

In This Edition

 

 Sunday Morning Worship

 

Rally Day!!!

 

All Church Photo

 

 

 

Worship Assistants

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Congregational Mission Statement

 

"The members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester covenant to be a congregation of love, hope and justice inspiring people to take on the challenges of a changing world."

   

Welcoming Church 

Mission Statement 


The LGBTQI and Allies of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester strives to further the affirmation and celebration of LGBTQI individuals in all aspects of the church community. We also seek to increase the visibility of UUCW as a Welcoming Congregation within the greater community.  

 

 UUCW Covenant

 

In consonance with the principles and purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we the members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester covenant to sustain and support a courageous and caring community by:

 

* Bringing our best selves to form a welcoming, loving, and inclusive community of faith;

 

* Creating an atmosphere of celebration and worship in a safe environment;

 

* Providing opportunities where diverse people and points of view are respected and where open-hearted and open-minded discussion of our differences is encouraged;

 

* Treating each other with kindness and respect;

 

* Approaching conflicts with a spirit of humility and with the respectful intent for peaceful resolution;

 

* Engaging in and encouraging spiritual and intellectual growth across the lifespan;

 

* Fostering social justice and positive transformation in our community and in the world at large;

 

* Growing and maintaining the resources necessary to support the missions and ministries of this congregation;

 

* Fostering fellowship and enjoying each other and the unique gifts that each person brings to our community.

 

 

For a copy of this week's Order of Service click HERE


RALLY DAY!!!RallyDay



The postcard you see here is postmarked Sept. 27, 1917.  Back in that day the First Universalist Church of Worcester held an annual "Rally Day" which was described a few years earlier in The Message as ". . . when an effort is made to have every member present and when promotions take place. . . Quite a few faces of our folks have not been seen at the Sunday morning service as yet, and it is time we all realized that the vacation is over and that the regular services and work of the Church need us.  Will not then all of our people rally with zest Sunday morning and take up another year's work with a spirit a which means success?"

 

It was a good idea then and a GREAT IDEA now!  Over the years this congregation has employed a variety of measures to invite the participation of the congregation into the variety of ministries and projects that we facilitate.  This year the Staff will sponsor "Rally Day" and invites all those responsible for programming, groups, events, etc., to bring sign-up sheets, posters, table displays etc., to highlight the work that is planned for this year and to encourage the broadest possible involvement by members and friends of the congregation.  Please join us during coffee hour for this fun and important event!

 

And. . .thanks to Rachel Peckar and Chester Clarke for finding and preserving the 1917 postcard!




All-Church Photo Is Coming!AllChPhoto
 

 

Betty on the roof gathering the crowd!

 

We want you!  Yes, you! 

 

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, October 5th so that you can be part of our annual "All-Church" photo.

 

As is our custom, we will assemble on the lawn outside church immediately after service.  Rain date is Sunday, October 26th.

 

I hope you'll consider joining us for this important photograph of our beloved community.

 

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Certification in Abilities and Inclusiveness Meeting

 

To All, whether with or without a disability, Are you interested in pursuing a goal of helping to ensure that the UUCW has a Facility, Ministry and Programs that are inclusive to all Congregants with disabilities?  We are.  The UUA has developed a Pilot Project for Certification in Abilities and Inclusiveness.  This would be like our Certification as a Welcoming Congregation.  It is an all-encompassing review of our Church and we are interested in having you join us, as you are able, on Sunday, Oct. 5th at 12:00 p.m. in the Lounge.  We will, hopefully, form our Group, review the work before us and develop some goals.  Please let Dianne Mann know if you require and accommodation for this meeting or if you have other issues that prevent your participation that day.  Joan Webster and I look forward to our Meeting.  Contact:  Dianne Mann, at djmann@charter.net or Joan Webster atjgwebster@rcn.com with any questions.

 

 


Looking for a Few Good People!worshipassist

Worship at UUCW is the product of many voi ces, hands and hearts.  Each Sunday we look forward to hearing from each other about the important happenings in our lives and the world, and our worship experience is made rich and meaningful because of the variety of voices included in it.

!!! WE NEED YOUR HELP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS !!!

We are looking for people to become part of one of our Sunday Morning Worship Teams as a Worship Assistant (WA).  WAs work with the Worship Leader to provide any of the following:  help setting up the sanctuary prior to the service, lighting the chalice, welcoming the congregation to worship, presenting the opening words, introducing the offertory or assisting with a ritual.  You do not have to have any previous training, we'll work with anyone willing to lend their presence to this program.

Congregation Leaders!  Do you have a special church program, project or group that you are promoting?  Becoming part of a Worship Team on the Sunday(s) before your activity gives you a moment to introduce the congregation to your activity.  

New to the congregation?  This is a wonderful way to become known and to have an opportunity to introduce yourself.

Willing to give it a try?!  The please visit HERE to sign up on any upcoming Sunday morning.

What more information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Minister. 

-  Rev. Aaron Payson (508-963-5959)
Contact Information

Phone:

508-853-1942

Email:

office@uucworcester.org

Fax:

508-853-4188

Website:

www.uucworcester.org

 

Emergency Phone:

800-859-6404

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