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
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
INTERSECTIONALITY March 24, 11:45 am, Sunday, in person *April 4, 7 pm, Thursday, ZOOM ** CULTURAL APPROPRIATION April 28, 11:45 am, Sunday, in person *May 2, 7pm, Thursday, ZOOM ** Important Notes about access: * In person locations are all in the Michelsen Room at WUS ** For ZOOM Sessions, please click on the individual ZOOM links above to register … Continue reading Connecting Conversations On The Journey
Last month’s theme was “generosity” and that’s stills on our minds in December when we are bombarded by pleas for money for countless good causes. This year might be the time to take a closer look at our charitable giving. In WBUR’s November 27 online Cognoscenti essay, Makeeba McCreary, Ed.D., president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and … Continue reading Building Beloved Community Article by Article
Over the past year we have met with many committee members in an initial effort to reflect on our shared congregational commitment to ongoing transformation. Our intention here is to include the major themes that emerged from participants. If we have missed any themes, please let us know. A small sampling of comments appears within … Continue reading Highlights from our Ongoing Conversations…
Mitten Tree Update #1 – Mittens will look a little different this year with more requests for “a ride to xx on xx date” or “tutoring for an hour on 3 Saturday mornings” rather than a more traditional gift of “a pink teddy bear.” Maybe “a trip to the playground on a Saturday morning” too. … Continue reading Our Annual Mitten Tree Project
