The UUCW Weekend Reminder
October 24, 2015

In This Edition

 

Sunday Morning Worship

 

 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Parade

 

Sunday Morning Worship Team Sign-Up

 

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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.

 

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Donations Gratefully Accepted!

 

 

 
WorshipSunday Morning Worship

 
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Click HERE for a copy of this week's Order of Service
 
 
Join us for this special service as we honor our ancestors.
All are invited to place a photo or memento on our altar of love and memories in the front of the sanctuary 
If you do not bring a photo or memento, you may choose to write their name on the special paper provided.
  
Unicef 


This Sunday , October 25 th is our Annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF and Penny Carnival.
  
How it works: 
  • Kids dress up in appropriate, non-scary costumes and bring a small bag of pennies with them.
  • As they enter the sanctuary, they should grab a UNICEF Trick or Treat box.
  • When announced , children will "Trick or Treat" up and down the  aisles and pews to collect money for UNICEF.
  • Children are then dismissed to the "Penny Carnival " that will be run in Fellowship Hall.  They will use the pennies they brought from home to play fun carnival games, and crafts and win small prizes.
  • We will talk about where all the pennies and money collected in their boxes will go and what good things it will do for children just like them, but who live in difficult circumstances around the world.
  • Please pick your child up from fellowship hall directly after the service.
  • Children in Spirit Play ( pre-k and k) will meet at the Spirit Play class as usual upon dismissal and be brought to the carnival and watched over by special helpers.
 Sunday October 25
  • 10am-  All families begin in the sanctuary and children will be dismissed to the "Penny Carnival" following the "Trick or Treat for UNICEF".                
  • **Please note, there will be a remembrance service in the sanctuary for adults after the children are dismissed.  If your child chooses to stay in the sanctuary, please note the subject matter:  "We honor the wisdom and insight of our ancestors. All are invited to bring a photo or memento of a loved one who has passed to set on the altar during the service."
  • 3-6pm Teen OWL
  • 6-8pm Youth Group-Cooking for Liberty/  silly games

  
Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Education
Sign Up To Be Part of a Sunday Morning Worship TeamSMWT
     
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 are looking for people to become part of one of our Sunday Morning Worship Teams as a Worship Associate (WA), Worship Reader (WR) or Chalice Lighter (CL) .  WAs work with the Worship Leader to help setting up the sanctuary prior to the service. WR work with the worship leader to  read the welcome, presenting the opening words, and sometimes introduce the offertory or assist with a ritual.  CL's work with the worship leader to provide the chalice lighting for the service. 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?!  Then please visit HERE to sign up on any upcoming Sunday morning.
 
Want more information or have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact our Minister. 
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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