Gordy McIntosh The time of the Pledge Drive each year always gets me thinking about why I do so much for the church. I’d like to share my UU story. I was born and raised Unitarian. My maternal grandfather was a Unitarian minister. He passed when I was just five years old, so I never … Continue reading A Message From The Chair 3/14/24
The Standing Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a search committee for our interim minister. Thank you to these members who have agreed to serve: Patty Cameron Kathy Richardson Trish McDowell George “Woody” Wood Sarah Milt They are beginning the process of working with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to put together a packet … Continue reading WUS Interim Search Committee Announcement
We’re growing, together Thanks in large part to the efforts of our treasurer, Brad Steele, and the Standing Committee, the Pledge Drive is off to a roaring start with more than $20,000 pledged by our third day! Only $405,000 to go. That seems like a large number now, yet we achieved 99% of our goal … Continue reading 2024-2025 Pledge Drive Update
We’re growing, together. Thanks in large part to the efforts of our treasurer, Brad Steele, and the Standing Committee, the Pledge Drive is off to a roaring start with more than $20,000 pledged by our third day! Only $405,000 to go. That seems like a large number now, yet we achieved our 99% of our … Continue reading 2024 – 2025 Pledge Drive Update
“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?
