Inclusive, Child Cherishing, Outreach and Mission Minded
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
January 30, 2025
As violence has escalated from ICE and other institutions, and as protests have intensified in response, I have heard from a number of you wondering what to do now, especially for those of us who cannot travel to where witness is most needed. I don’t have all the answers, but I have some suggestions of what you might do if you’re feeling helpless and hopeless, as so many of us are. Learn More
(Recording Now Availabe)
We will gather around the communion table this Sunday, and read from the Psalms and John’s Gospel about water and the Spirit. Then, after worship, we’ll get our coffee and snacks to fortify us for our re-scheduled service project opportunity! Staff from FamilyAid will be on site to lead us through packing up clothes and toiletries for our unhoused neighbors. Learn More
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
January 23, 2025
Happy January, with over a foot of snow headed our way this weekend! Given the weather predictions, Newton Mayor Mark Laredo has asked people to refrain from driving and parking in the city on Sunday and Monday whenever possible. With the uncertainty of when the storm will begin, and predictions that when it does, it will snow as much as an inch an hour, we will move our worship service on to Zoom for the day. Learn More
Online Only
We will move our worship to Zoom this Sunday, and have a short prayer service together in the midst of the storm. Learn More
Wednesday, February,11 Departing at 10:45 a.m. Join us!
Join us to pray, sing, and stand in solidarity with those detained by ICE at the Burlington Detention Center. We will be carpooling from UCW, departing at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, February 11. Learn More
Friday Morning
March 20 at 7:00 a.m.
( In-Person)
We will gather in Littlehale meeting room.
JAVA Gents is the informal get-together of the men of the UCW congregation (and community). We will enjoy a lively discussion of timely topics as well as personal goings on in our lives. Learn More
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
January 16, 2025
I have exciting news to share about next Sunday, 1/25, when we will welcome two special guests from FamilyAid into our worship service to share about the good work continuing at the Family Navigation Center in West Newton. Learn More
In-Person and Online
John’s Gospel begins “In the beginning,” but rapidly brings us to some of the highest-tension moments of Jesus’ ministry. This Sunday, we’ll read the story of Jesus turning over the tables in the temple and consider it in the context of MLK Day Weekend and the news from the world all around us. Learn More
View Recording
Even in the midst of difficult news from around the world, our scripture this week reminds us that there is joy in the life of faith. Join together to pray through it all. Learn More
This Sunday
January 11th | 7:00 PM
Union Church
14 Collins Road
Waban, MA
Join us for a community concert!
UCW’s own Gavin Coull and The Colgate Resolutions will offer a free concert on Sunday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m.
A free will offering being taken up to support youth service opportunities through UCW. Invite friends and neighbors to join! Learn More