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Weekly Update
Friday, December 19, 2025
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
All-Ages Nativity Story Worship Service
December 21, 10:00 a.m. (In-Person and Online)
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This Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Advent and a very special worship service! Our choir has prepared special music, with guest musicians, and members of all ages will lead us in our Intergenerational Christmas Play!
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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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Upcoming Worship Schedule
This Sunday! December 21
Christmas Pageant and
Special Music Service, 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 24
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All-ages Lessons and Carols
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service for Christmas Eve, 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, December 28
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All-ages Christmas worship -- Pajama Church! 10:00 a.m.
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Stay cozy and keep the spirit of the season
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going with carols and Christmas stories.
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I never acted in or saw a Christmas pageant before coming to UCW. Unbelievable, I know! My church growing up didn’t do one, I always went home for Christmas when I was a member of First Church Somerville, and the other churches I’ve served either didn’t have one or it happened on Christmas Eve while I was elsewhere leading a different service.
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So, I have absolutely no way to back up what I am about to say, but I think I get to say it anyway: the UCW pageant is the best. Delightful, intergenerational chaos really bringing the “joy” from Advent week 3 into “love” of week 4. Costumes available at the door for last-minute sheep and angels. A very good and very funny for-all- ages. script, courtesy of Jon Basset once again this year.
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Katie has been working so hard on the pageant itself, and Karen and the choir on the music, and so I hope that you will all come and join me at what is truly one of the most joyful worship services of the year this Sunday. Bring friends — there is always room for more at our inn!
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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 the victims and families impacted by the recent shootings at both Brown University and the Hanukkah festival in Bondi Beach, Australia. God, teach us to live in peace, and according to your ways of justice, mercy, and care.
- Continued prayers for comfort and strength for Betty O’Beirne as she navigates medical challenges, and prayers for Jay, Karen, Aiden, Buz, and the rest of their family as they support her.
- As the weather turns cold and the light fades in the evenings, 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.
- 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.
- 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 and reap peace, justice, and joy.
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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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Save the Date!
The Colgate Resolutions
Sunday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m.
The Union Church in Waban
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!
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Christmas Eve Worship at the Burlington ICE Center
December 24 from 10:00 - 11:00 am
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Join the Massachusetts Council of Churches on Christmas Eve Morning at the Burlington ICE Center. "Join us for worship with those held inside as we wait for Christ to be born." RSVP to: [email protected]
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Christmas Eve Day Worship
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10 am - 11 am, outside Burlington ICE Facility
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1000 District Ave. Burlington, MA
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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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