NEXT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 12noon – 1pm Fill in Volunteer slots still needed Establish volunteer work schedule for week of set up Establish volunteer work schedule for sale days and clean up. Review ticketing, check-out, trash & remainders and pricing processes. 2025 Donation Guidelines click HERE There are SOOOOOOOOOO many ways to HELP:Donate … Continue reading Rummage Sale Planning
PLEASE REMEMBER..EVERY Sunday we collect nonperishable goods to donate to the Council of Social Concern’s food pantry. If you are able, please consider bringing an item or two from the list below to donate this Sunday.Please consider donations of Baked Beans, Canned Lunch(SpaghettiOs, etc.), Canned Meat (Stew, Spam, Chili, etc.), Hot andCold Cereals, Condiments, Dessert … Continue reading Food Pantry
It’s almost time for the most delicious Sunday of the year! You can help in many different ways. Please bring a homemade pie or your favorite tasting pie or cobbler to share after church on Sunday morning, November 24th. (Pumpkin, Squash, Mincemeat, Apple, Blueberry, Peach Cobbler, Pecan, Key Lime, Chocolate Cream pies, or something else!) Please … Continue reading Pie Sunday is November 24th
Just in time for holiday shopping, be sure to mark your calendars for Winchester Open Studios. We are looking for Volunteers! It is a great way to support a fundraiser for WUS and deepen your ties to the community. To volunteer, sign up HERE
The Social Action and Outreach Committee would like to inform you of a new approach to “Share the Plate.” Beginning in November, one organization will receive funds from Share the Plate for three weeks in a month, instead of funding a different organization every week. Our goal is to develop a deeper connection with each … Continue reading Share the Plate: A New Approach 10.31.24
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
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
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.”
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
On June 9th we will say farewell and godspeed to our beloved minister. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and best wishes to Rev. Heather by signing a card, entering a handwritten note in a journal (which will be available in the Symmes Room starting on May 5), or recording a short video … Continue reading Celebrating Rev. Heather’s Ministry
