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Weekly Update
Friday, June 2, 2023
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Sunday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. (Hybrid)
Followed by our Annual Meeting
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman Preaching
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Rev. Amy will preach and lead worship on this day, as we consider who we are called to be as Church and share Communion. Please join us following worship for our Annual Meeting (details below).
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Zoom Link: HERE
Meeting ID: 826 8730 1128
Passcode: 386028
Dial in only: 1 646 558 8656
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The bulletin is available HERE
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Annual Meeting
Following Service (Hybrid)
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This Sunday, we will have our annual meeting following worship. This meeting will be hybrid. If you will join us on Zoom, you can stay in the Zoom room after worship as we transition to the Vestry. If you just want to join the annual meeting, you can use the Worship link on our website and (re-)join anytime. The meeting will probably start around 11:15 a.m. We will take attendance of those on Zoom, and you will also be able to ask questions and vote through the chat. For those who will be joining in person, lunch will be served as we gather around the table in the Vestry.
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We will reflect on the year past, with reviewing and approving the minutes from last year's annual meeting as well as the annual report. And we will also get ready for the new year, by reviewing and voting on the Nominating Slate (based on our new by-laws!), and our budget for the coming year.
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Lastly, we hope to give you a sense of the pieces we hope to be working on in the coming year. And of course we want to hear any questions or issues you would like to raise. So please join us!
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Document Links
Nominating Slate 2023-2024:HERE
Budget Proposal 2023-24 and P&L 2022-23: HERE
2022-23 Annual Report (including minutes from last year): HERE
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Sunday, June 11
Celebration of Graduates and All-Church Potluck Picnic & Fun Day!
Brian Heffernan Preaching
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We'll celebrate our graduates on this special day, and then share a fun after-church potluck picnic and field-day-style outdoor games and joy.
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UCW member and Deacon, Brian Heffernan, will be our preacher and help to lead us in worship. We look forward to seeing you!
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Please click for the Evite below to let us know you can come and if you are able to bring a snack, drinks, or other picnic food to share. Thanks!!
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Sunday, June 18 - Father's Day
We will remember those who have been as fathers to us; and also recognize Juneteenth and World Refugee Day. Pastor Amy will be away; Rev. Jim will be preaching.
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Sunday, June 25 - Final Day of Church Year before Summer
This is the final Sunday before we begin our Summer Sundays. Pastor Amy will be away; Rev. Jim will be preaching.
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Sunday, July 2
NOTE - No worship service on July 2
Sunday, July 9 - Summer Sundays begin!
Our Summer Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the Stage, and will be a more informal time to connect, reflect on the scripture and pray together.
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All-Church Gatherings & Adult Formation
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July Book Group
Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. (zoom)
"Small Mercies" by Dennis Lehane
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The book group will not be meeting in June but please join us again on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. for our next meeting. We will be discussing "Small Mercies" by Dennis Lehane.
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You will find a zoom link and sign-in information below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alan Cody ([email protected]).
Zoom Link: HERE
Meeting ID: 832 4667 4155
Passcode: 431699
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
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Pastoral Care Connections
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During this time of transition, please know that your church is here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridge Senior Pastor, Rev. Jim Leavitt, or Associate Pastor for Youth & Families , Rev. Amy Clark Feldman for prayer or pastoral support.
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Mondays is a day of Sabbath for both pastors, but with a pastoral emergency this week, please feel free to reach out to Pastor Amy. Pastor Jim will be on-call when Pastor Amy is away later this month.
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Children Youth and Families
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Children, Youth and Families
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Coming Up
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Sunday, June 11
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Youth-Led Church Potluck Picnic and Field Day & Celebration of Grads! (See Evite Link)
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Help us get ready for a fun after-church picnic and church field day! Youth will receive an evite or can be in touch with Pastor Amy ([email protected]) to help out! Also, if you or someone you know is graduating this year, please let Pastor Amy know and plan to come so we can share a blessing and celebration of you!
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Children's Mindfulness Summer Program
Join our partners at Agape for this wonderful program this summer! Click below to learn more:
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Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO)
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GBIO Update: Call for turnout at GBIO’s late June Housing Justice Rally
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Thank you, church family, for the emails and phone calls you made to our state senators imploring them to vote for the budget necessary to fix and maintain public housing in Massachusetts. The 5/17 Globe article about public housing in Brookline describes and illustrates the public housing crisis so well.
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“Decades ago, Massachusetts went above and beyond when it came to housing its poorest residents, building tens of thousands of smaller public housing apartments on its own dime as a supplement to the larger complexes that were funded by the federal government,” but now these units are in a deplorable state of disrepair. Massachusetts has an obligation to maintain the public housing units it built.
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GBIO was saddened to learn that the State Senate rejected Amendment #195, meaning that it is unlikely that the state budget for public housing will be anywhere near the $184 million that GBIO and other housing experts have deemed necessary. Clearly, state legislators have not made public housing a priority. Therefore, there is more work for us to do. In late June (exact date TBD), GBIO plans to have a huge in-person rally to continue advocating for a public housing budget that honors the dignity of diverse communities that make up our Commonwealth. We see this as a long game -- justice happens in steps -- and we are committed to fighting for our vision of a Massachusetts where everyone has access to a safe, decent place to call home. Let’s talk and plan, mark the date on our calendars, and arrange carpools.
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What’s Possible? Stewardship Invitation
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Hopefully you have received an invitation to invest in “What’s Possible?” through the ministry of Union Church in Waban. We hope you will prayerfully consider generously supporting the ministries God is making possible through us. View our campaign Letter HERE.
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Make a Pledge Commitment HERE.
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Sunday Reception Sign-Up
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Every Sunday after worship we gather on the stage for a time of fellowship. This reception is hosted each Sunday by different members of the congregation.
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Reception Sign-up: HERE
Thank you!
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Scripture Reader Sign-Up
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If you are joining our Sunday worship, please consider signing up as a Scripture Reader for any of our upcoming services.
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Scripture Reader Sign-up: HERE
Thank you!
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Newton Freedge: Volunteers Needed
Click the sign-up link below for time slots available.
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Our team of volunteers helps keep Freedge running one Saturday a month. Please use the the link below, or reach out to Vinita Leslie, Karen O'Beirne or Erika Pond to learn more or to join our team.
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Despite Newton’s image as an affluent suburb, too many of our neighbors struggle to put food on their tables. The Newton Freedge is one way we can help. A free, 24/7 outdoor refrigerator and pantry, the Freedge provides free food and personal supplies to anyone who needs them.
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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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