The climate crisis inspires strong feelings of fear, anger and despair. But these feelings can be a source of energy towards taking concrete actions that make a difference. Each one of us can be part of the solution! In recognition of Earth Day, WUS’s members, including some of our environmental leaders, will share how they … Continue reading “Hope is a Verb with Sleeves Rolled Up”: Earth Day
April 20th, 2024 at 1:00 pm Click here for: Don’s Memorial Livestream Order Of Service for Don’s memorial: Click HERE Upload the Order Of Service via QR Code by pointing your smart phone’s camera at:
Did the recent eclipse evoke in you a sense of wonder, awe, connection? Opportunities to experience awe are everywhere with the power to transform and inspire us to live with compassion and kindness. WUS member Stephen Perepeluk reflects on the elusive and powerful emotion of awe after experiencing the path of totality. Click here for: Order … Continue reading Awe
The phrase “Beloved Community” has become part of the congregation’s vocabulary. But how do we understand this idea? And how does our experience change across the time we are an active part of a community? In this service, our Membership Committee, in partnership with three people with varying relationships with WUS, invite you into these … Continue reading Building Beloved Community
We celebrate the ancient story of Jesus’ rebirth and the ways new life continues to astonish us in our own time. This family-friendly service serves as religious education for the morning. Come early to take part in the egg hunt at 9:45 am! The Adult Choir welcomes all who would like to join in singing … Continue reading Rolling Away the Stone: The Surprise of Easter
In preparation for the Throwing of the Colors in honor of Holi after worship, this service will explore a number of Spring festivals, inviting us to consider what our spirits need to bloom Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream Click here for: Order Of Service for 3/24/2024 New Online Visitors Sign-Up Point your smart-phone at the QR … Continue reading Awakening: Celebrations of the Season
Every human group – family, neighborhood, workplace, region…and congregation – has a culture. Culture is not just cuisines and languages but complex agreements about what is valued and what is not, what is permitted and what is inappropriate. Sometimes cultures are life-giving, sometimes they are obstacles to wholeness. This service will reflect on our awareness … Continue reading Grabbing Bananas: The Art of Transforming Culture
How can dreams help us understand ourselves better? How do dreams propel us into the future? What is uncovered in our dreams? Join WUSYG and JUSYG for a youth-led service all about dreams, as we attempt to answer these questions and more! Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream Click here for: Order Of Service for 3/10/2024 New Online … Continue reading Everyone Has Dreams and Dreams are for Everyone
As the saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago. The second best time is now.” As we consider what commitments we will make to our shared life together, this service will draw from both WUS history and nature to inspire our spirits and to guide our generosity. Click here … Continue reading The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Like a number of other cities in Massachusetts, Woburn has become home for many immigrants, newly arriving from Haiti. As part of our long-standing commitment to refugee settlement, our congregation has played a role in supporting our newest neighbors. In this service, we will hear from leaders from Social Capital Incorporated, an organization that has … Continue reading Yearning to Breathe Free
