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Weekly Update
Friday, September 27, 2024
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This Sunday
September 29 at 10:00 a.m.
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This Sunday, we'll continue exploring our fall theme of Connection with the story of with the story of the Exodus and the Song at the Sea.
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Meeting ID: 826 8730 1128
Passcode: 386028
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
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The bulletin is available HERE
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Loving God, hear the prayers
of your people gathered in this community,
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- God, we lift to you the deep grief felt throughout our community following the sudden loss of beloved member Anya Bassett. May your peace which surpasses all understanding be made known to all who loved Anya.
- We pray for students of all ages beginning a new school year, and for parents, educators, support staff, and administrators who are supporting them as they learn and grow.
- For all in our UCW community who are ill, or who are caring for loved ones. For all who grieve, God, we ask for the comfort of your presence.
- We pray for peace for your people all throughout the world. Teach us to beat our swords into plowshares, O God, and to sow wisdom and reap peace, justice, and joy.
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If you have other prayers of concern or celebration you
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would like lifted up in community, please email
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Morning Work at Boston Food Forest Garden
Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:00 -11:00 a.m.
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Tomorrow, the UCW Mission team led by Brita Gill Austern embarks on a promising climate change initiative in partnership with the Boston Food Forest Coalition (BFFC).
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We will carpool from the church, leaving at 8:15 p.m. All you need is a water bottle, garden gloves, appropriate dress for yard work and readiness to make new friends and begin what we hope will be a sustaining commitment to BFFC and this Dorchester community.
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We will go to The Ellington Community Food Forest Garden at 103 Ellington Street in Dorchester, where we will be working from 9 to 11.
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Take a moment to go to Bostonfoodforest.org and learn about this amazing organization that is creatively addressing climate issues, eco justice, and fresh food to build healthy neighborhood communities . BFFC has started twelve forest gardens in Boston and is planning to break ground on 30 by 2030.
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Please confirm with Brita at 617-851 6871
if you can join us on Saturday and if you want a ride or can offer one.
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BLESSING OF ANIMALS
Sunday, October 6, at 12:00 noon
Outside On The Common
(Weather Permitting)
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Bring your furry, fluffy, feathery, scaley friends (or a photo of them) as we give thanks for and bless the animals and other critters in our families, and pray for all God's creatures
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• Snacks for pets and their people
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Youth Group Kick-Off Party
Sunday, Sept. 29 - 6-8:00 p.m.
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We'll have food, fun, Puerto Rico-themed treats, and share ideas for the year, including a possible mission trip. More details and directions to follow (this month we'll be at David's home), but save the date!
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Other Youth Group monthly gatherings will be from 6 - 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 27th; Nov. 24th; Dec. 15th - Christmas Party; Jan. 26th; Feb. TBD; Mar. 2nd; Apr. 6th; May. 4th - May the Fourth Be With You; and Jun. 8th .
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Glass Jar Collection
for Thanksgiving Dinner
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As part of the Community Thanksgiving dinner, we hand out vases of flowers along with the meals, so that folks have a colorful centerpiece for their tables. Instead of buying new mason jars this year, we'd love to take your old pasta, pickle, olive, etc. jars off of your hands.
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There will be a collection box in the side chapel, and Alicia Collins is even willing to clean them for you.
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Thank you!
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Nicaragua Ministry Information
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Do you believe in getting books and educational resources into the hands of kids who most need it? Then you certainly believe in the mission of the Mobil Library project in San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua. Whether you have delivered books in person in Nicaragua or are just a big believer in education, you will love their story.
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Please contact David Spertner, aka Jefe, at 617-549-1200 or [email protected] for more information or to be added to our Nicaragua Ministry mailing list.
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Would you like to be on our Nicaragua Service Trip mailing list as a possible traveler for our 2025 adventure? View one of our trip videos for inspiration: HERE
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Mission Alert
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Housing and Family Homeless Crisis
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Our care and concern for homeless families coming to Newton with FamilyAid housing and support takes on new emergency status. The Commonwealth has restricted shelter for families to five days, resulting in mothers and children living on the streets and in cars.
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Members from the UCW Mission Team and others from Newton houses of worship through NICHE are working to plan next steps to address this crisis along with the leadership of FamilyAid Newton.
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Around the Table
Meals and Community
Meal Train - Sharing Meals with Jon
As we continue to pray for and support the Bassett family following Anya's death, please consider signing up for the Meal Train below. What Anya's husband, Jon, would appreciate most now is spending time with friends over a meal. So, he'd like you to bring food over and share it with him, or he is happy to come to you as well. Details are included in the sign-up link below.
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Setting the Table for One Another
Reception This Sunday and Beyond
Thank you to Julie Heffernan for hosting our reception this Sunday!
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Every Sunday after worship we gather in the stage room for a time of fellowship. This reception is hosted each Sunday by different members of the congregation. Hosting a reception is a thoughtful expression of our hospitality to each other. And it is not difficult! Help is available if you have never hosted and feel daunted by the task. Please consider volunteering for two dates throughout the year.
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If you have questions, Kathy Malone is the point of contact for 2024-25: 617-365- 4960; [email protected].
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Sharing the Stories of Our Faith
Reading Scripture in Worship
For generations the stories and wisdom of our faith were only shared orally, and reading scripture outloud is still a central part of our worship and community. Please consider sharing your voice in worship this fall.
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Scripture Reader Sign-up: HERE
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Pastoral Care Connections
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Please don't hesitate to reach out to Senior Pastor, Rev. Megan Berkowitz, or Associate Pastor for Youth & Families, Rev. Amy Clark Feldman for prayer or pastoral support.
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and her phone is 617-965-3893
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Most weeks, Friday is a day of Sabbath for Pastor Megan; Monday is Pastor Amy's day of Sabbath. With a pastoral emergency, please don't hesitate to reach out to either pastor.
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We, the members of The Union Church in Waban, true to our founding principle of being an inclusive church, covenant together to nourish and to sustain in our common life and practice a fully welcoming and affirming church for all persons. Welcoming all persons who seek to join with us in a commitment to love God and our neighbors, affirming the inclusive love of Jesus, we are open to all, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, ability or economic circumstance. We invite all to full participation in our worship, membership, leadership and life of this church.
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