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
This past Sunday, we had a great time discussing lasagna feelings – or those layers of feeling that can lead us to conflict: Anger, Fear, Hurt, and Love. We then enjoyed creating a memorial wreath to lay at the war memorial across the street on Main Street. It contained all sorts of meaningful plants and … Continue reading Highlights for RE 5/30/2024
Our new Interim Minister We are excited to announce that the Rev. Seth Carrier-Ladd will be our Interim Minister beginning August 1. He is currently the Interim Senior Minister at First Parish Church in Concord, MA and previously was the Interim Minister at the UU Church in Marblehead, so he has experience leading congregations through the … Continue reading Announcing Seth Carrier-Ladd
This past Sunday, some RE kids stayed in the service to hear the graduating youth share their WUS journey with everyone. Younger kids spent time together hearing a Spirit Play story on cosmic creation and then made their own solar system bracelets. Then we rejoined the service at the end where the kids gave our … Continue reading Highlights for RE, WUSYG & JUSYG 5/23/2024
There is evidence that people who vote in the primaries are more likely to vote in the November elections. Here is some information about this campaign and how to Register for it. Time to Vote in VA-02 (Again!) The votes of BIPOC/community of color voters will be critical to protecting democracy in the 2024 elections. … Continue reading Please consider participating in this action to encourage “registered community of color voters in VA Congressional District 2 to vote in the June 18 primary.”
