The UUCW Weekend Reminder
June 12, 2015

In This Edition

 

Sunday Morning Worship

 


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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 larger copy of this graphic  CLICK HERE.SMWorship

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

 

Annual Church Picnic
picnicRev. Aaron Payson

 

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our ANNUAL ALL CHURCH PICNIC, Sunday, June 14 following the Sunday morning Worship Service.  Cost is $5 per adult and a dish (not dessert) to share if you can.  We will provide the entrée (burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, etc.) , lemonade, and watermelon. Please join us for this fun annual event! The picnic is on rain or shine-we'll eat in Fellowship Hall if necessary. Please be prepared to help with cleanup before you leave.

 

We need a people to help in four ways:

 

PREP TEAM: to help with set up, light food prep service-slicing tomatoes, making drinks,  We will start about 9:00 am and be finished prior to the service at 10:00 am.

GRILLING TEAM: to set grill and run entrée items to the serving table (to start about 10:30 am)

STAFFING TEAM: set out food and monitor serving line, replenish food items and clear serving area (11:00 AM)

CLEAN UP TEAM:  to clean up tables and area, store left overs, clean a few dishes, etc. (to start about 12:45).

 

If you are willing to serve on any of the teams above, please sign up HERE or email Aaron Payson (arpayson@charter.net)

 

Summer Services Are Here Again!Summer

 

Summer Services begin at UUCW on Sunday, June 28 and run through Sunday, September 6.  These 11 special services offer an opportunity for members and friends of UUCW to worship in an informal atmosphere in the lounge.  We are currently looking for members and friends who are interested in leading one of our Summer Sunday Worship Services and those interested in assisting in setting up the space and working with service presenters to make this experience excellent for all who participate.  If you are interested in presenting a service, assistance is available in forming the service.  A general template for the order of service is available or you can do your own thing.

 

Interested in presenting a service or assisting? Please sign up HERE or speak to Aaron ASAP.

 
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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