The UUCW Weekend Reminder
April 17, 2015

In This Edition

 

Chuck & Mud Concert

 

Sunday Morning Worship

 

50/50 Collection

 

World Religions Course

 

 Sunday Morning 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.

 

 
chuckandmud

For a larger copy of this graphic  CLICK HERE.SMWorship

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

 

50/50 Offering for Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Sunday, April 19FiftyCollection

 

The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is one of the our hallmark social justice programs at UUCW.  Our Pantry served an average of 60 people per month last year.  Over one-half of our clients are on fixed incomes (either social security retirement income or disability).  These are the people who are making those difficult decisions between food or heat, food or rent,food or prescription drugs, etc.  Over the five years the Pantry has been in existence here we have come to know the stories of our regular clients.  They can be heart-breaking.  Our Pantry also serves anyone who calls in to the Church on an emergency basis.  These cases can be even more difficult.

 

Once a year the 50/50 offering is designated for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Financially we exist as a separate entity from the Church and are charged to be self-supporting.  We are hoping that you will be able to support the Pantry financially during the Service on Sunday, April 19th.  Thank you for all your donations:  your food, your time and your money.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns at (508) 963-0183 or djmann@charter.net

 
World Religions CourseWorldReligions

 

Sunday April 19 at 3:30 pm

 

We gather this week for the next two lectures on Islam "Islam in the West" and "The Future of Islam" by John L. Esposito, Ph.D., Professor, Religion and International Affairs, Islamic Studies, Georgetown University.  This course continues to be open to all interested in the study of world religions.  

 

For more information, please contact Aaron Payson.

 
Looking for a Few Good People!worshipassist

Worship at UUCW is the product of many 
voices, 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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