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
Learning by Learning As we come to the end of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month, it’s important to be reminded of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This legislation, enacted in 1882, was fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment and originally prohibited Chinese immigration for ten years. The law was renewed many times until it was relaxed in … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 5/23/24
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.”
THIS MONDAY, MAY 20th, at 7 pm Winchester Public Library – Large Meeting Room – Free & Open to the Public Come hear the incredible personal stories of LGBTQ+ community members! Learn how to have safe and candid conversations about LGBTQ+ issues with your friends and family members. Bring your questions and listen to honest, … Continue reading Get a jumpstart on PRIDE month celebrations early this year and SUPPORT the LGBTQ+ community!
Winchester Town Day Saturday 6/1/24 WUS has a long tradition of having a presence at Winchester’s Town Day. This year, we will host Matt Heaton and Friends for a family-friendly concert on the lawn (12 -1 pm). We will also reprise our fabulous BAKE SALE and HOT DOG STAND on the front lawn, and word … Continue reading WUS Bake Sale & Hot Dog Stand
Quote by Quote With a thank you to Liz Scott for sending on this quotation, so relevant in these moments: “Now more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: More connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish … Continue reading Building Beloved Community 5/16/24
