The UUCW Weekend Reminder
October 17, 2014

In This Edition

 

 Sunday Morning Worship

 

50/50 Collection

 

Holden CROP Walk

 

World Religions Course


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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

Ridepride
50/50 Offering - Ride With Pride 
Sunday, October 19

 

This month's 50/50 offering will be shared with Ride with Pride at Forge Works Farm in Rutland. 

 

Ride with Pride is a non-profit therapeutic riding program for special needs children and adults that strives to physically, cognitively and emotionally strengthen its clients through riding and developing relationships with horses.

 

This program offers clients with disabilities an opportunity to learn and appreciate a horse's movement through riding, communicating and caring for a horse. Therapeutic riding is a recreational activity that can improve overall strength, endurance, attention and function while having fun!

 

Therapeutic riding can include mounted and non-mounted activities, and is provided at a pace appropriate to the level of the client. Therapeutic riding is maintained by a licensed instructor who is specially trained in therapeutic riding, as well monitored by a registered therapist.

 

Ted Mahan of Ride with Pride will join us for the service and coffee hour to present his wonderful program.  

 

 

 CROP
Annual Holden CROP Walk
THIS SUNDAY!  October 19, 2014

 

The Annual Holden CROP Walk is Sunday, October 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 346 Shrewsbury Street, Holden at 1:30.  JOIN TEAM UU CHURCH OF WORCESTER  to end hunger, one step at a time, as we help those in our local and world communities through Church World Service.  We will gather in Fellowship Hallafter the service, feast on pizza, then head over to Immanuel Lutheran Church for registration at 1:00.  The 3.5-mile walk begins at 1:30.    Walk, collect sponsors, or be a sponsor.  See the CROP Walk table in Fellowship Hall after church for the next couple weeks or contact sueneaz@townisp.com for more information.  FUNDS WILL HELP SUPPORT LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY. Let us know if you need a Loaves & Fishes T-SHIRT for the walk.

 


World Religions CourseWorRel
Sunday, October 19, 3:30 pm

Join us this Sunday for conversation with members of the local Jewish community.  This is one of the sessions that concludes our study of Judaism during which we will have an opportunity to explore Judaism with members of local Jewish communities.  Come with your questions and ready to engage in this unique opportunity to discuss faith and practice.  For more information, please contact Aaron Payson (arpayson@charter.net).

PLEASE NOTE:  There will not be a Wednesday session this week.


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 R. Payson
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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