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First Unitarian Church
of Worcester 

 

Information and Upcoming Events

May 24, 2015


 

Memorial Day Weekend
Church Office Closed
Monday, May 25 



 

    

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The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Minister             


 

Rev. Sarah Stewart


Sarah is typically in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday . To schedule an appointment please call the church at 508-757-2708, ext. 107.  She can also be reached at 

 

 

To learn more about Sarah, click here. 

 Wheel of Life

 

 

 

calla-lilies.jpg Our sympathy goes to Brenna Ewing and family, whose daughter, Sarah Ewing, died Thursday, May 14 after an accident in Kelly Square in Worcester.  A funeral  service will take place on Thursday, May 21 at First Unitarian Church at 2:00 pm. Rev. Sarah C. Stewart is officiating. Click here for the obituary.

 

Our sympathy goes to Madeline Silva and family whose mother, Irene Mulcahy, a long-time Malden resident died Friday, May 14 at the age of 89. 

 

 Green Exchange - End of Season Sale This Sunday

 

 

 

The Green Exchange was really fun-thanks everyone who participated. We made Plant Sale 2011 almost $500 and are hoping to get some sturdy trellises for our roses, and draught hardy plants for the front entrance pots.  Since we still have a few plants left to sell, we'll have an end of season sale this Sunday!

 

SUMMER GARDEN CARE: We've started sign-ups for weekly garden caretakers over the summer.  This just means, if you know there is a week you'll be in town, you sign up to stop by the church once or twice during your week to check things out: maybe weed a little, water with the hoses that are set up, and pick up most noticeable litter-and if you see any particular problems, you could send an email to the church staff or to the garden co-chairs, Mary McAlister ([email protected]) or Kate O'Dell ([email protected]). To sign up for this important but easy work, check with Mary in the garden this Sunday OR email either of us, and thanks.

 

30th Annual Walk/Run for Homeless - Success!

by Lesa McWalters

 

 

First Unitarian Worcester Walk for Homeless

 

On Sunday, May 17, the YRU2 Youth Group participated in the 30th Annual Walk For Homeless in Worcester.  Two youth, Maddie and Will Hayman, along with Youth Ministries Coordinator, Lesa McWalters, were joined by Scott Hayman and Kate Sheehan.  Together we raised $500 from First Unitarian Church! Thanks for your support! 

 

Summer Garden Tours

 

 

Many people have asked to have these continue this year; they were so much fun the last few years, and we thank Kris Johnson still for initiating and organizing them. This year they will be 4 to 6 pm, when gardens aren't quite to wilted-should be really lovely and a nice chance for community. They'll occur any week it isn't storming.  Our hosts so far include:

June 14, Nancy Riggs

June 21, Diane Mandile

July 12, Marjorie Connelly

July 19, Mary McALister

July 26, The Miricks

August 30, Kate O'Dell


So there are several open Sundays for this fun event-you don't have to have a perfect garden; it mostly about being together outside. Please email Christine Samuelson ([email protected]),  Mary McAlister ([email protected]), or Kate O'Dell ([email protected]) to sign up, and hope to see you June 14th!  

 
End of Season for the Choir

by Will Sherwood

 

choir First Unitarian Worcester UUA  

Last Sunday was the choir's farewell service for the spring season.  We appreciate Rudy Cepko & Alesia Tringale's hospitality for the choir potluck event last week to celebrate the music season.

 

Thanks to all in the music program for sharing their talents and meaningful music throughout the year.

New Pipe Organ Bench Dedicated in Memory of Gordon Gurney

by Will Sherwood

 

 

choir bence

We are proud to have dedicated our new organ bench in loving memory of Gordon T. Gurney last Sunday in our service.

 

Gordon was Soloist Emeritus and had served in our choir since he was in college at WPI.

 

He had a keen interest in the upkeep of the previous Casavant instrument, and helped maintain and tune it during the 1950s and 1960s.

 

Our new bench has a motorized hydraulic height adjustment as well as a rare flip-top seat, so that Will can conveniently stand to direct the choir while maintaining his position at the organ console.

 

 choir bench dedication 

(The original 1960s bench was unreliable and occasionally experienced a crash-scendo  when the height adjustment lever failed) 

 

 

Giving Time and Talent: Welcoming and Hospitality

by Stewardship
Team 

 

 

 

 

To find out who these people are and what they
have to say about "Giving Time and Talent"
click here

 

Spiritual and Musical Journeys

by Lee Bona

 

To view the Order of Service and Reflections of the April 12, 2015 worship service
click here

 

Wiogora School of Wonder and Wisdom Summer Program

 

 

Wiogora  

Wiogora School of Wonder and Wisdom, First Unitarian's own Harry Potter inspired summer program running July 27th to August 7th continues to accept registrations for students and applications for adult staff and volunteers. For more information, and to register or apply, go to  http://www.wiogora.org/. See Alison Barrows Ronn or Seth Popinchalk for more information. 

 

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90 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
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