“How Resistance Works” A number of people asked for the resources I referenced in my Second Reflection: Jason Stanley, How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, and Timothy Snyder, On Tyranny. If at least 4 people let me know that they are interested in reading and discussing On Tyranny by March 3rd, I will organize and facilitate a … Continue reading Follow Up from February 18th Service
Two separate but important thoughts to share this week. We are a little more than halfway through the church’s program year. Our leaders have already begun to look toward next year. The Nominations, Leadership and Development Committee has been working to fill our committees for the next term as people complete their terms. The Treasurer … Continue reading A Message from the Chair Gordy McIntosh 2/22/24
Resource By Resource If you like your information in manageable amounts, try subscribing to the Anti-Racism Daily (www.the-ard.com) newsletter. Black History Month is a great time to expand your understanding of racism in all its forms. A recent article discussed discrimination in housing appraisals and another explained why we capitalize B in Black when referring … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 2/15/24
A reminder for Black History Month of our continued commitment to Racial Justice:
You are a generous people. You donated almost $700 towards supplies for Boston’s unhoused residents. You baked more than 20 dozen cookies for the care kits. You assembled 100 care kits for distribution, each including sanitizer, winter wear, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and cookies. Some kits even included a handmade card. Special thanks to the Cookie … Continue reading Thank You for Putting Our Love in Action!
Saturday, January 20th, 2024 2pm – 3:30pm Join Green Sanctuary Committee members in WUS Parlor to attend via Zoom: (In person at First Parish Concord – 20 Lexington Rd. We START at 2pm, please arrive before. There is plenty of parking. Please wear a mask.) ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/EJ-Table-Forum?source=email& Join the MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table … Continue reading Environmental Justice and Building Our New Grid – Where Should It All Go?
Our LOVE IN ACTION event for January is preparing and distributing care kits for those experiencing homelessness at “Mass and Cass” (Massachusetts Avenue and Melina Cass Boulevard) through the organization Moms on the Mile. Here are the many ways you can participate! Bring a NEW hat/scarf/pair of gloves/pair of socks to WUS on January 7th, … Continue reading Love In Action January 2024
Beginning, Becoming, Belonging The Membership Committee and the Rev. Heather Janules are inviting you to one remaining session open to everyone, but especially helpful to those new to Unitarian Universalism and/or Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS). “Beginning, Becoming, Belonging”
We have a renewed opportunity to support the immigrant families being housed in neighboring Woburn. With a new baby and a few on the way for the Woburn families, there is a need for a few specific baby items! Keeping in mind that families are in small hotel rooms, only these items can be accepted at this time. … Continue reading Needed Donations For Families
Gordy McIntosh It’s been a few weeks since my last message. Sometimes my brain is going 90 mph with thoughts I want to share and other times I have writer’s block. I gave the gift of time to the Standing Committee by canceling our meeting on December 20th so I have nothing to report on … Continue reading A Message from The Chair 1/4/2024
