Hopefully you will recall the Level 2 sanctuary work WUS did when Maria went into sanctuary at the First Parish Bedford UU church. And, many of you were volunteers for the three years and got to know Maria and her family very well. Maria went into sanctuary after Isidro Jr. was deported to Nicaragua (her husband was … Continue reading Update on Maria and Isidro Jr.
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,
Treasurer Brad Steele has prepared final Income and Expense and Balance Statement reports for our concluded FY24. He has also written a narrative report explaining variances, both positive and negative, between actual income and expenses for FY24, and our budget forecasted figures. This report, along with the Income and Expense and Balance Statement reports, are available … Continue reading Treasurer’s Reports for FY24
Quotation by Quotation Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15 through October 15. United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a graduate of Yale Law School and appointed by President Obama, became the first Latina and the third woman to serve on the Court. Sotomayor that … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
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
During our Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 3rd, we will be remembering our loved ones who have passed with a sung litany. If you would like somebody to be included in this litany, please send their name or names to Music Director John Kramer by email: John.kramer@winchesteruu.org. The deadline for submission, Wednesday, October 30th, will … Continue reading Planning for the Service of Remembrance
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
