Our Sunday morning services are in-person in the sanctuary and live streamed via this Zoom link.
As we are all aware COVID-19 is still with us. While most of us are vaccinated and boosted there are still people who are at higher risk from this disease than the average. We are a welcoming community and as such, care for one another. In that spirit the Board and Reverend Bran request that everyone wear a mask for in person services to protect all our members and to encourage everyone who is able to attend. We will continue to provide extra masks, available at all church entrances, to those who need them.
SUN - 7am to 12:00pm WED - 1st, 3rd & 5th in Office: 10am to 1pm WED - 2nd & 4th in Office: 1pm to 6pm THURS - 10am to 1pm FRI - OFF MON & SAT remote by appointment with Calendly Emails & texts are checked and responded to between 6AM and 8PM
For urgent matters, please reach out by call or text 978-562-4869 and Debbie will respond as soon as possible
Available weekly in the office : Tues, Thurs, Fridays from 2pm to 7pm. By appointment, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 8pm, in person or via zoom.
For urgent pastoral matters, please reach out by call or text immediately and Rev. Bran will respond as soon as possible.
Jewish holiday Passover seder plate and traditional symbols for graphic and web design. Vector illustrationOur All Church Potluck Passover Seder is open to all members of our community, young and old. Please join us on April 7th as we remember the story of the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt—a great struggle for freedom and dignity. We come together at the Seder to remember all people who have struggled, and continue to struggle, for human freedom. Please arrive at 5:45, so that we can start at 6:00 sharp. (The ritual takes about half an hour, and we want to avoid anyone, especially children, getting too hungry. 🙂
Please RSVP to Carol MacFarlane (carolmacfarlane@gmail.com) with the number of people coming. And click on the Sign Up Genius link below to sign up to bring a dish and/or help with kitchen duties. We are still developing the menu and are open to suggestions, as well as want to know any food allergies/dietary restrictions.
On Sunday, Feb. 12th, we will be including a New Member Celebration as part of the service. If you are interested in becoming a member and would like to be included in this celebration, please see Rev. Bran or Carol MacFarlane, Connections Team Chair, about signing the membership book, either after the service or by appointment. Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you!
Would you be interested in sharing your talents in a church service at some point? We are putting together a list of musical folks in the congregation for reference. If you’d like to participate, [click here] to fill out a short survey.
We’ll be singing on the following 6 Sundays: 11/6, 11/27, 12/11, and on Christmas Eve, 12/24.
Rehearsals are on the following Thursdays at 7:45PM-9:15PM in the church: 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8 and 12/22. If you can’t make all of them, we’ll be happy to have you when you’re available.
There is nothing more joyful than helping create wonderful musical memory moments. If you’ve been thinking of trying out the choir — this is a great opportunity to serve our deserving community and also to have a wonderful time with music appreciating friends.
Our long-time friend and former Director of Religious Education, Laura Vilain, has recently begun her new journey with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading. We want to express our appreciation for her work with our community and wish her all the best in her new role! Join us after the service on Sunday, October 9th in the Fellowship Building for a send-off celebration. We will accept contributions of snacks and baked goods, and there will be a basket to collect cards for Laura.
The Alliance has been invited to join the League of Women Voters in a discussion on gun violence. Please note the date and time change below .
Event Date: Monday October 3 at 7:00 pm Event Location: ZOOM LINK
Program: What is happening regarding gun violence in Massachusetts? Join the League of Women Voters of Westwood Walpole & Dedham to discuss this issue with Executive Director, Ruth Zacharin, of the MA Coalition against Gun Violence on Monday, 10/3 at 7 PM on Zoom.
Ruth spent over 20 years working with youth and adults impacted by domestic and sexual violence before becoming the inaugural Executive Director of the Coalition in May of 2019. Ruth has her MSW from the University of Pennsylvania and is also trained as a community organizer. She is particularly interested in creating models of trauma informed advocacy and policy making. Nearly 250 people die from gun violence each year in MA, and many more are injured. Suicide is the leading cause of gun death in our country.
The arrival of spring means it’s time for the HUUC Auction, which is on Saturday, May 14th at 5 PM in the Fellowship Building. Our theme this year is Roaring in the Twenties—so put this fun event on your calendar. We will have a live auction event in the Fellowship Hall as well as a silent auction (online). Those who prefer to attend the live event virtually will have an opportunity to do so. Right now, the Auction Committee encourages you to donate an item for the auction. Wondering what to donate? Consider a gift basket, tickets to a live performance or a sporting event, a cord of wood, a gift certificate to a local restaurant, an antique item, or collectibles. If you do something well (flower arranging, garden design, woodworking, cooking, or baking)—offer your expertise to the highest bidder. Team up with friends and throw a dinner party. To sign-up for the event, donate or obtain more information on donations/registration go to the auction website below.
Why? The Pastoral Care Team has been created to provide confidential and compassionate emotional support to parishioners who are having a difficult time in life, such as a major life change, the death of a loved one, health concerns, and family or relationship challenges.
What? We can meet with you either by phone or in person for sessions lasting up to an hour. We also provide referrals to professional help if needed. Confidentiality will be kept absolutely within the PC team.
Who? Pastoral Care Team/Associates are congregation members with gifts for caregiving who were carefully selected to serve in this role. We are supported by the minister and have received 50 hours of UUA training in providing emotional, spiritual, compassionate and confidential one-to-one care to fellow members.
Please join us on Sunday, August 1st, 2021 at 10AM for the 18th annual Joint Summer Service of neighboring Unitarian Universalist churches. The virtual services will be hosted by the Harvard church with Rev. Jill Cowie of Harvard leading the service and Ted Johnson, Music Director of Harvard, directing the pick-up choir in a pre-recorded choral introit and anthem.
The offering will be donated to the UUSC.
This year the participating churches include: Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Stow/Acton, Fitchburg, Marlborough/Hudson, Bolton, and Leominster.
David Dunn
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