"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.

Current News at UUCW

Fundraising Opportunity - Build a Deck with the Vigneaus!

Paul and Diane Vigneau are offering a fundraising opportunity to our community. They have purchased the materials to build a 8' X 12' deck and rather than pay a contractor to erect it, they would like to hire YOU! If you have some building experience and are willing to offer your expertise and labor, they are looking for you to work for them a couple of upcoming Saturdays. In return, they will make a donation of $400 to the church in your name or the name of your choosing for up to 4 qualified individuals resulting in a total donation of $1,600. If you are interested, please contact Paul or Diane at (508) 459-2643 or by email at gosoxinrutland@msn.com

Paul Vigneau

Crop Walk Photos!

Thanks to all who walked and especially to Sue Neaz for organizing the wonderful event!! We broke some records!~ Sue can give us the final details!!

Robin Caracciolo

Religious Education News

RE News for October 26

Dear Families,

Thanks to Vickie Cox Lanyon , Kim Napoleone, and Laura Secor for the wonderful One Room School House held 2 Sundays ago: "It All Begins with Me" Children explored the concept that THEY are the important center in the interdependent web of all existence.

We had classes resume this past Sunday. Thank you to our wonderful lead teachers! After church many of our families joined in the CROP Walk...thank you!

Sunday October 26

The COA Class brings back the UNICEF PENNY CARNIVAL!! We will also be Trick-or -Treating for UNICEF before the children are dismissed to the carnival.

1) Children are invited to dress up in non-scary and appropriate halloween costumes!

2) Children are asked to bring a small bag of pennies (coins) to use to play games at the UNICEF Carnival. (there will be extra pennies available for those who do not have any change or who forget their change.)

3) Before the children are dismissed to the carnival, they will Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF up and down the aisles with special UNICEF boxes. The money that they collect helps children in need of medicine, clean water, school houses, and other life-changing and saving needs. We will talk about what their pennies and Trick-or-treat collection will go toward at the beginning of the carnival in fellowship hall.

Please note: Children in Spirit Play will meet at their classroom as usual and will attend the carnival with special helpers who will watch over them and help them play fun carnival games.

COA- Please meet at 9:am to set up the UNICEF Carnival

Youth Group- 6-8:30- Halloweening Stuff.

Robin Caracciolo,

Director of Religious Education

Sunday News for October 26

Sunday Worship for

October 26, 2014

HosT Coffee Hour News

The HosT coffee hour team thank all the many church teams, groups, and committees who have signed up to HosT coffee hour this year!

We are using Volunteer Spot to make it easier for people in your group to select a healthy food option to bring to coffee hour, and to sign up for the simple duties that are involved in running coffee hour.

HosT (Hospitality Task Force) will provide the fair trade coffee, tea, water and juice. (HosT depends on coffee hour donations to keep supplies in stock....your donations during any coffee hour are gladly accepted!)

Would you like to be involved with the HosT Team? Let us know!!

Groups on deck for HosT-ing:

October 26	Religious Education Committee
November 2	SOUP Sunday
November 9	Book Group and Hooks & Needles Group
November 16	Windows & Mirrors Class
November 23	Spirit Play Class

Robin Caracciolo

Weekly Meditative Moment

The Window

A storm blew in last night and knocked out

the electricity. When I looked

through the window, the trees were translucent.

Bent and covered with rime. A vast calm

lay over the countryside.

I knew better. But at that moment

I felt I'd never in my life made any

false promises, nor committed

so much as one indecent act. My thoughts

were virtuous. Later on that morning,

of course, electricity was restored.

The sun moved from behind the clouds,

melting the hoarfrost.

And things stood as they had before.

- Raymond Carver

- Laura Secor

Open Space Forums

Readers Unite Afternoon Book Group -

November 5 at 1:15

Greetings book lovers!

We will meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the lounge at 1:15 p.m. Many of us start the afternoon by having Lunch With The Minister which starts at 12:00 p.m.

For the first meeting on October 1st, we discussed The ORPHAN TRAIN by Kristina Baker Klein.

Next month we meet on November 5th at 1:15 p.m. We will be discussing The Strength of What Remains by Tracy Kidder.

If you want to read ahead our December 3rd meeting will be about State of Wonder by Ann Patchett.

Please let me know if you can make it to the next meeting. Thanks!

- Kim Napoleone

Ongoing Event News

Come Dance!! - Line Dancing Classes With Wendy O'Leary

Oct 30 through Nov 20

Join me as we learn and practice line dancing. Great fun and great exercise. We will laugh, dance and get a bit of a workout. Dance sheets and some instruction provided. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes and get ready to move!

For more information contact Wendy O'Leary at woleary25@gmail.com.

No cost for class. A requested donation of at least $5.00 to support church.

Thursdays, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 from 6:30-7:30

Wendy O'Leary

Adult Mental Health First Aid Course -

October 25 & November 1 at UUCW

Robin Caracciolo

UUCW Table at 2014 Daybreak Breakfast

- Monday October 27

Please join Rev. Aaron Payson, members of the UUCW staff as well as members and friends of the congregation for the 2014 Daybreak Breakfast on October 27, 2014 at Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross. Cost this year is $35.00 per person. UUCW will reserve a table for 10. To reserve your place at our table please visit HERE or contact Rev. Aaron Payson (arpayson@charter.net).

Rev. Aaron Payson

Explore Quilting With Robin - Nov 1!

Thanks to all who attended our first Quilt Class- We had a ball making pumpkins!

No you didn't miss out! Our next class is Saturday November 1 from 1:30pm -6pm We will be working on holiday projects- $40 includes instruction,assistance, and fabric to share! Plus it's just a laid back, fun and creative time spent together. I loved it!! Please RSVP to Robin Caracciolo if you are interested..please bring a friend! When I hear from you , I will get you a list of items needed for the next project.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE NEXT CLASS!!

Robin Caracciolo, Director of Religious Education

Lunch With The Minister - Wednesday, November 5 at noon!

We continue our monthly "Lunch with the Minister" on November 1 at Noon in the Lounge. Everyone is invited to attend this informal time of refreshment and conversation. Participants bring a bag lunch and something to share (if desired). We provide the coffee and the table settings. Join us!

Rev. Aaron Payson

Next Book For UUCW Evening Book Group -

Stiff, The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

- November 12 at 7 pm - Everyone is Welcome

The UUCW Book Group continues to meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the church lounge.

We continue our practice of alternating fiction and non-fiction reads, and our November non-fiction selection is Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach.

We look forward to meeting new readers this year-our discussions are always interesting and lively. For more information, contact Deb Selkow debelkow@gmail.com

Deb Selkow

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