For our Sunday worship service on November 17th we will be offering a hymn sing! Unlike past hymn sings, we are asking that you submit your favorite hymns ahead of time. We are also asking that you include with your hymn requests a few sentences explaining why this is your favorite hymn and what meaning it has … Continue reading Planning for November 17th Hymn Sing
The Social Action and Outreach Committee would like to inform you of a new approach to “Share the Plate.” Beginning in November, one organization will receive funds from Share the Plate for three weeks in a month, instead of funding a different organization every week. Our goal is to develop a deeper connection with each … Continue reading Share the Plate: A New Approach 10.31.24
Rev. Cynthia Davidson To the WUS Community, I regret to share that I will be leaving my role as your Affiliated Community Minister. I will be relocating to the Pittsburgh area later this month and leaving my position as a “community minister” working in the nonprofit sector as the Executive Director for Massachusetts Interfaith Power & … Continue reading A Letter from Affiliated Community Minister,
Call to Order A Special Congregational Meeting of Winchester Unitarian Society was held on October 6, 2024, in the Sanctuary. It began at noon and was presided over by Martin Newhouse as Moderator, with Ginger Hanson as Clerk. Attendees Voting members in attendance met quorum Motions Motion: Moved by Elizabeth Lintz and seconded that: Article … Continue reading Minutes for Winchester Unitarian Society Special Congregational Meeting October 6
Gordy McIntosh Thank you Chuck Khuen, James Pidacks, and the Building & Grounds Committee for your amazing work on the new solar array project and the replacement of our failing boiler. By two unanimous votes at our special meeting the congregation has authorized the Standing Committee to pursue a loan needed to complete the funding … Continue reading A Message from the Chair
Farm by Farm What does farming have to do with addressing racism? Take a look at Farming While Black by Leah Penniman or (and I highly recommend this) view one or two of her YouTube videos. This inspiring Black woman founded Soul Fire Farm near Albany in New York State to “end racism and injustice in … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 17th Are you a young person who loves to sing? Or do you know a young person who loves to sing? We have some wonderful groups for you. Children’s Chorale meets from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in the Sunshine Room (we meet in the Main St. foyer). Generally grades 2-6. Youth … Continue reading Children’s Chorale and Youth Choir!
Gordy McIntosh on 9/12/24 Welcome to another church year! I’m disappointed to have missed the Water Communion Service. I wanted to be together with you all but I got back from vacation late Sunday night. I can’t wait to hear about your summers! Your leaders, however, have been working hard all summer preparing for our … Continue reading A Brief Message from the Chair
Hopefully, many of you will remember Maria who we cared for when she was in sanctuary at the First Parish Church in Bedford. Her birthday was May 9th and it’s never too late to send her birthday wishes. Your cards can be mailed to: Maria Macario 269 Chestnut Street, Apt. 1 Lynn, MA 01902 Maria is … Continue reading Update on Maria from Sanctuary Task Force
Quotation by Quotation Recently Massachusetts celebrated being the first state to legalize same-sex marriage 20 years ago in the Goodridge v. Department of Public Health opinion. Our Winchester UU Society is a “radically inclusive” Welcoming Congregation. We publicly express our support with banners, inside and outside our building. Boston columnist Renee Graham noted that a part of … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
