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Weekly Update
Friday, May 8, 2026
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. (Hybrid)
Pastor Megan will be leading in worship this Sunday. We will also conclude our Tools for Audacious Living! stewardship campaign.
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Following worship join us for a special Mother's Day reception and fellowship hosted by the UCW Java Gents group. All are welcome!
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Meeting ID: 826 8730 1128
Passcode: 386028
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
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Stewardship 2026 - Tools for Audacious Living!
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Update from Your Stewardship Chair
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We are making strong progress towards our goals for this year’s stewardship campaign, Tools for Audacious Living!, which we will be concluding this Pledging Sunday, May 10.
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You can also submit your pledge using this link - quick, easy, and greatly appreciated!
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As a reminder, we are running a compact campaign this year, so please submit your 2026-2027 pledges on or before Pledging Sunday, May 10. One of our major goals this year is to have everyone pledge, so please pledge no matter what the amount.
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As pledges make up approximately 40% of our budget, knowing as soon as possible what programs we can support and what salaries we can pay is essential in determining our budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
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Thank you for your support.
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Dan Heffernan and the UCW Stewardship Committee
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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 an end to war, an end to violence, an end to the harms of Empire that we see in our scriptures and in our world.
- 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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Note: Pastor Megan will be leading in worship this Sunday, but is currently away until tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th. If you have an emergency arise during this time, please speak with our deacons, or reach out to Rev. Jana Yeaton, Pastor at First Baptist Church Newton, at [email protected]. Rev. Jana has agreed to be on call during this week.
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Connecting as Intergenerational Community
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JAVA Gents
Friday Morning, May 15 at 7:00 a.m.
(In-Person, Littlehale Meeting Room)
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JAVA Gents is the informal get-together of the men of the UCW congregation (and community). The group aims to provide friendly fellowship and mutual support. We will enjoy a lively discussion of timely topics as well as personal goings on in our lives.
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Newcomers are always welcome. Please contact Dan Heffernan if you have any questions or would like to be added to the Java Gents mailing list.
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Union Church at Waban Village Day 2026
Sunday, May 17, from 10:00- 2:00 p.m.
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Volunteers, Helpers & Visitors Welcome!
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Join UCW at the 20th Annual Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run on Sunday, May 17. This family-friendly event will be kicked off by the Family Fun Run at 10:00 a.m. and continue through 2:00 PM in Waban Square with rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream.
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Union Church in Waban has signed up to attend the Waban Village Day on Sunday, May 17. The event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM. The UCW Comms Committee is helping to organize this event!
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We plan to have face painting, making bracelets , and will share information about our church community.
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- We do need additional volunteers to help with set up and clean up, as well as staffing the tables.
- We need a car/van big enough to bring over three tables from downstairs, along with a few chairs.
- It would also be wonderful to have a few more people to staff the tables and help with face painting, making bracelets, and sharing information about Union Church in Waban.
If you’d like to help with set up, or cleanup, (i.e. bringing or removing the tables and materials) or would like to help with staffing the tables, we would welcome your help!
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Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Amy
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May Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, May 19 at 12:00 p.m.
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Come join us in the Littlehale Room for good food and good conversation!
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Lunch Bunch is focused on gathering the seniors and retirees in the congregation, though is open to all. In order to plan for food please rsvp to Molly Owen-Kiritsy by Sunday 5/17. Thanks!
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Mark Your Calendar!
Baby Shower for Megan and Leila!
Sunday, May 31, Reception Following Worship.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 31, reception following worship.If you would like to help plan the festivities or contribute to a group gift, please reach out to Alicia Collins, [email protected].
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This event is hosted by your Pastoral Relations Committee (Alicia, Kathy, Kent and Julie C.)
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Community Blood Drive
Every blood type is needed!
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To donate, you must be over 16 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs., be in good health, and have not donated in last 56 days.
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Join the Next Stand Out at ICE in Burlington
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Wednesday, May 13th
Carpooling from UCW at 10:45 a.m.
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Union Church joins Stand Out in solidarity with incarcerated neighbors in Burlington Ice Detention Center. Car pool with us from UCW as we join with other faith communities to receive updates on the brutal conditions inside; and to pray, sing and walk.
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Members of the Union Church have been gathering monthly to pray, sing, and stand in solidarity with those detained by ICE at the Burlington Detention Center.
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GBIO Announced a New Campaign
Join us Sunday, May 17th, after church
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Join us Sunday, May 17th, after church,to learn about the GBIO campaign to persuade Citizens Bank to stop investing in ICE detention centers.
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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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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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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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