The UUCW Weekend Reminder
March 6, 2015

In This Edition

 

Escalating Inequality Video Presentation


 Spring Forward Sunday!

 

 Sunday Morning Worship

 

50/50 Collection

 

What's Going On In The Teenage Brain Workshop

 

Weather Cancellation Procedures

 

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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.

 

 

EscalatingInequalityVideo Presentation 
Saturday, March 7, 4:00 PM @ UUCW
 For a downloadable Flyer - CLICK HERE
Springforward
    


For a larger copy of this graphic  CLICK HERE.SMWorship

For a copy of this week's Order of Service  CLICK HERE.

 

International Women's Day - March 8 Worship Service & 50/50 CollectionWomensDay

 

Once again, we will honor women at our March 8th International Women's Day celebration. This year we will focus on Abby's House, the largest and most comprehensive agency for homeless and battered women and their children in central Massachusetts. This is the 39th year of Abby's House services, and recently they have hired a new executive director, Stephanie Page, who will speak to us about her vision for Abby's in the future. Her topic is "Passing the Torch: New Leadership at Abby's House". The founding mothers and guardians, Annette Rafferty, Tess Sneesby and Elaine Lamereaux are excited about this new direction for
Abby's and may join Stephanie and us at our March 8th service.

In addition, our 50/50 collection that day will go to the vital and ongoing work of Abby's House as it continues its almost 4 decades of work on behalf of their guests. They offer emergency services for battered and homeless women, short term and longer term housing and a day program. Their model is one of empowerment for women to build their lives stronger than before, and they have many successful graduates of the program. However, lack of affordable housing, diminished availability of good-paying jobs and wage discrimination against women persists, and complicates women's journey to get back on their feet again. I know that this congregation will be as generous as ever towards Abby's House as we take our 50/50 collection on March 8th.

What's Going on in the Teenage Brain?TeenBrain

Sunday March 8, 11:45 am - 1 pm, Lounge

 

Come and hear about the what the latest research has revealed about the fascinating brain development taking place during adolescence. 

 

Learn about the incredible opportunities, and some possible challenges as youth learn how to grow into adults. 

 

Our own Lynsey Heffernan will present information, video clips and discussion.  Designed for parents, aunts, uncles, mentors, grandparents, or friends of teens!  

 

Lynsey Heffernan is the JDAI Detention Reform Specialist for the Department of Youth Services.  In this position she coordinates a state-wide reform agenda with the goal of reducing the number of children in Massachusetts in secure confinement through collaboration with juvenile justice stakeholders and through the implementation data-informed Alternatives to Detention.  Immediately prior to this role, Lynsey was a public defender with the Committee for Public Counsel Services for nearly seven years in both the juvenile and adult courts

 

In Case of (This Weekend's!) Inclement Weather...Weather

 

In case of severe weather on Sunday morning, please remember the following:

 

There are 3 possible levels of closing:

  1. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL but REGULAR WORSHIP
  2. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL and INFORMAL WORSHIP (Minister will be on site to meet with those who attend - no music)
  3. ALL PROGRAMS CANCELLED (including evening programs)

In the event of severe weather, the decision to cancel will be made by 7 AM and will:

  • be placed on the church answering machine which can be accessed by dialing (508) 853-1942 and selecting 8 from the menu
  • be placed on the Church website (www.uucworcester.org)
  • be sent out to the RE family email list
  • be placed on TV channel 5  
  • be placed online at www.thebostonchannel.com .
  • People may sign up at http://www.wcvb.com/connect/email  to have closing information (and other weather alerts) delivered to them by either email or a cell phone text message. 
  • Office closings due to bad weather through the week will also be put on the answering machine at menu item 8. Jen will, barring internet/power outages, be able to check email and messages.
To download this policy as a PDF, please click HERE. The policy link is available in every Message in the Notes and Flyers section of the left sidebar. 

Jennifer Landry, Office Administrator

 

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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