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Weekly Update
Friday, June 26, 2026
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Summer Worship Services Begin this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
(In Person in Memorial Chapel)
Please join us for the first of our informal summer worship services, which will be held in the Memorial Chapel in the sanctuary.
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A preview of the summer servcie bulletin & schedule can be found HERE.
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A Message from the Worship Committee
Summer Worship Leaders Needed
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Do you have a favorite water-related scripture passage? Do you have a meaningful water-related story or reflection that you can share?
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Starting this coming Sunday, June 28, UCW will be holding summer services in the chapel on Sundays at 10.00 a.m. The structure will be less formal and shorter than it is for our church-year services: attendees will be seated in a circle in the chapel; there will be a scripture reading, followed by a member-led reflection/personal story related to the passage; there will then be a time for attendees to share their thoughts on the passage: we will sing two easy, well-known water-related songs; and there will be a time for prayer.
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The order of worship will be the same each week (preview here) so it will be printed on reusable, sturdy cards. The whole service will take about 30-40 minutes. We are still looking for members to lead Sunday worship on August 9 and August 16.
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Please contact Julie Heffernan ([email protected]) if you would be willing to lead one of these Sundays.
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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 David Malone’s continued recovery from knee replacement surgery, that he might heal well and with little pain.
- This Pride month, we pray for LGBTQ+ people throughout our country and throughout the world. As legislation is passed throughout the country threatening the rights and attempting to undermine the identities of trans and queer people, may each and every one know they are a beloved child of God, formed in God’s image, and worthy of care and protection.
- 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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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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Introducing the New UCW
Instagram Account
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We’re excited to announce that UCW has a new Instagram account. Posting will start today with the summer worship schedule! We invite you to follow along for updates, photos, and highlights. You can use the QR code or click the link HERE to connect with us.
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Connecting as Intergenerational Community
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Southern New England UCC Annual Meeting
September 25-27, Worcester, MA
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Did you know that as a partner congregation of the UCC, we are entitled to send delegates to the Southern New England Conference’s Annual Meeting? You can meet members from other local churches, attend workshops and worship, and vote on the business of the conference as we do at our own Annual Meeting.
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This year’s meeting will be held in person in Worcester September 25-27 (all business conducted on Saturday the 26th), so the conference is working to get the word out early before the summer slowdown in local churches. More information is available HERE.
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Sing Out for Democracy
Sunday June 28, 3:00 p.m.
First Parish UU in Needham - 23 Dedham Ave. MA 02492.
The event starts at 3:00 PM with a community sing-along at the front of the church followed by the program in the sanctuary at 4 PM featuring the What the World Needs Now Interfaith Coalition
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Co-sponsors: Green Needham and Green Newton.
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A free will offering will support Democracy Forward.
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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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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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