Unitarian Universalist Congregational

Society of Westborough

Colleen's Summer Schedule

Colleen will be away a few weeks this summer, although she will be available by text & email for part of the time.

• Sat, July 6-Fri, July 12 - RE Week at Ferry Beach. This week is DRE study leave, however I will be doing my admin work as usual, and I will be available by text and email.
• Sun, July 28-Fri, Aug 9 - on vacation, not checking email. If you have any situations that need immediate attention during this time, please contact Nancy Siegel at nsiegal185@msn.com

On Sat, June 29 we held our Send-off Party for Rev. Laurel at the Hall's house. The turnout was lovely and despite the rain we were all there, most in person, and several in spirit, to send her on her way, as Kala sang, "in the shelter of our arms". Farewell Laurel- make us and yourself proud. You left us better than you found us.

Thanks for a great 5 years!

~Your loving congregation.

Update!

Great momentum with the letter writing party at Jane Walsh's. 11 of us gathered, 4 more bundles handed out, 2 some bundles completed. Good discussions of what our personal statements might work best.  

Three new letter writing parties are scheduled. Come to one or all; stay for all or part of any:

• July 16 (Tuesday) 2 - 4 pm Hosted by Sheila McPharlin at The Willows, 1 Lyman street 
• Aug 27 (Tuesday) starting at 1 pm hosted by Kim Hall at her home
• Sept10 (Tuesday) 10 am - 12 pm Hosted by Kris Allen at 8 Edward Dunn Way

More details to come.....

And if you prefer to work independently, I can supply you with new bundles and pick up your completed ones...contact me at 860.304.4668 sheilamcp@gmail.com

Thanks for your enthusiastic support of this endeavor!

Sheila

Book Group

Our next book group meeting will be tomorrow: Fri, July 12 at 7pm at Central One Bank, 40 South Street, Westborough. The book this month is The Measure, by Nikki Erlick.

The Measure follows eight people after they, like the rest of the world, receive a box containing a string that designates their lifespan. The book explores how these people’s lives and relationships change as a result of knowing the length of their lives or choosing not to know at all.

Please contact Susie Wells with any questions: susie48winnip@gmail.com.

All are welcome!

SMOC Food and Clothing Drives

SMOC food and clothing donations may be dropped off in the box in the Sanctuary every Sunday. Bologna may be stored in the upstairs refrigerator in the parlor. Other requested items are chewy granola bars and juice boxes.

July's SMOC collections will be delivered to the Worcester shelter on Friday July 26th. Donations may also be dropped off on the Thursday evening before, on July 25th. (Ruggles Street door from 4:30 - 5:45) If you need alternate arrangements for drop-off, please contact Pauline Sciarappa at psciarappa@gmail.com.  Thanks to all who help UUCSW support SMOC, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

RJC - Looking ahead to fall planning!

Stay tuned this fall for a "film and discussion series” related to building bridges over differences. These will take place on Sundays following the service. More details will follow!

Thanks all.

Racial Justice Committee