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Weekly Update
Friday, January 23, 2025
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January 25, 10:00 a.m. >Online only<
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
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We will move our worship to Zoom this Sunday, and have a short prayer service together in the midst of the storm.
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Meeting ID: 826 8730 1128
Passcode: 386028
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
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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.
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Unfortunately, this also means postponing our presentation and service project from Larry and Lydia at FamilyAid. The service project is now scheduled for Sunday, 2/1 immediately following worship, and I will let you all know when Larry’s presentation is rescheduled for as soon as I have a new date.
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I know that Zoom church is no one’s favorite option, but I am grateful that the technology allows us to gather safely even when the weather makes coming in person unsafe for so many of us. Please use the regular worship Zoom link (and be sure to mute yourself during the service!).
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Loving God, hear the prayers
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of your people gathered in this community.
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- We pray for Glenn Cunningham and his family who are grieving the loss of Elise’s mother Roxane. Receive Roxane into your tender care, O God, and comfort her family in the wake of her loss.
- God, we ask that you would strengthen and care for our immigrant neighbors of all legal statuses who continue to live in fear and uncertainty amidst current immigration policies. We pray for all who are standing up to injustice and witnessing to the dignity of all life in the face of violence and dehumanization.
- As the weather remains bitterly cold and the dark nights persist, we pray for all our siblings who are unhoused and sleeping rough. Protect and shelter them, O God, and may we be part of a great effort of providing shelter and safety this fall and winter.
- 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, especially in this tender season.
- 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
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We pray to you, grateful for your accompaniment with us in all things. Amen.
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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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Dinner For and With Jay O'Beirne
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Wednesdays: 1/21 -2/25 at 5:30 p.m.
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Let's surround our dear Jay O'Beirne with good company and good food! Please see the sign up genius below for details in signing up to bring dinner to Jay on a Wednesday evening.
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Choose a Date and RSVP HERE
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Join us for Two Upcoming Events !
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Next Stand Out at ICE in Burlington
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Carpooling from UCW - departing at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, February 11th
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Join us to pray, sing, and stand in solidarity with those detained by ICE at the Burlington Detention Center.
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We will be carpooling from UCW, departing at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, February 11.
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Conversations That Matter
The Armor of Light
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Viewing & Discussion
Wednesday, February 25th
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On Wednesday, February 25th, we will host the next film night followed by a time for conversation and discernment together. Join us for dinner and discussion, watching the documentary The Armor of Light.
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Reading Scripture in Worship
Sharing the Stories of Our Faith
Scripture Reader Sign-up: HERE
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For generations the stories and wisdom of our faith were only shared orally, and reading scripture out loud is still a central part of our worship and community. Please consider sharing your voice in worship this fall.
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Coffee Host Needed
Please consider volunteering!
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Hosting a reception is a thoughtful expression of our hospitality, and it’s easier than you think! If you’re new to hosting, help is always available. Please consider volunteering for two dates this year.
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Making Space - Stewardship Campaign
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This year’s Stewardship theme is Making Space. Read the full letter from Chair Kent Wittler and the Stewardship Committee here .
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Submit Your Pledge HERE - Thank You!
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Pastoral Care Connections
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Please don't hesitate to reach out to Senior Pastor, Rev. Megan Berkowitz for prayer or pastoral support.
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and her office phone is 617-965-3893
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Most weeks, Friday is a day of Sabbath for Pastor Megan. With a pastoral emergency, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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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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