Unitarian Universalist Congregational

Society of Westborough

Ingathering Sunday is next Sunday, September 8!

Below is a message for the start of the year, from UUA President, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt.

Meeting the Moment:

An Ingathering Message

A Letter from the Board

Late summer greetings to our friends and members! 

August is so very full each year. I love the changing light, the fullness of fields and gardens, and the longing for each day to linger, for time to slow down. Meanwhile, there is the anticipation of fall, with it’s new beginnings and energy for school, sports…and our new church year! ....

Click here to read the full letter:

The Power of the Power Washer

Many thanks to Eric Waite for power washing areas outside the church - what a great way to start the new church year!

RE Welcome Back Party!

Our Religious Exploration classes will be starting soon! This year we will be focusing on the newly voted-in UU Values: Love, Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity. (aka, L. JETPIG!)

We will welcome back our kiddos on Sunday, September 15 at 9:15 am with some ice-breakers, games, crafts, and of course - snacks! All children, parents, and teachers are invited to attend this fun kickoff party.

Classes will begin on October 6. If you would like to teach, either on a regular rotation or for a one-time activity, OR if you have any questions about our RE program, please contact Colleen at colleen.munson@uucsw.org.

Exciting news! We have adopted 600 voters and 260 letters are ready to be sent. At our July meeting, 100 letters were completed and 5 bundles were taken away. Good steady progress is being made!

We are planning a September party hosted by Kris Allen on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 - noon

If you aren't able to get to a letter writing party, I can prepare a packet for you and we can find a way to connect.

Sheila McPharlin

sheilamcp@gmail.com

A NOTE ABOUT ZOOM LINKS

Please note that Zoom links for recurring meetings are typically only valid for one church year. If you are the head of a committee that reuses a Zoom link for your meetings, please contact Colleen in the office and she will create a new one for this year. Thank you! office@uucsw.org

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.

September's SMOC collections will be delivered to the Worcester shelter on Friday September 27. Donations may also be dropped off on the Thursday evening before, on September 26. (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.

Racial Justice Committee “Brown Bag Lunches”

Welcome back from the Racial Justice Committee!

We want to let you know we are planning some engaging events and activities for the fall. Immediately after coffee hour we will meet for about an hour in the chapel on the following dates with related topics as follows:

9/29 Climate Justice- activity related to the Sunday service, with discussion facilitated by John Metzger

10/20 Vote Forward- Letter writing to encourage voting

11/3 Indigenous justice- podcast or short film and discussion 

Save the dates and watch for more details to follow.

Please pack lunch and join us!!

Thanks,’The Racial Justice Committee 

Book Group

Our next book group meeting will be Friday, September 20 (please note this is a change of date) at 7pm at the Hall's house: 8 Schipper Farm Lane, Southborough.

The book this month is "What the Wind Knows", by Amy Harmon.

Summary: What the Wind Knows is a time travel novel about a New York City author who wakes up in Ireland in 1916 and becomes entangled in her family's past.

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

All are welcome!

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