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Weekly Update
Friday, June 12, 2026
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The Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Hybrid)
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Annual Meeting Sunday falling in our theme of “Some Assembly Required” is perfect for our congregational church: all members’ input and participation is valuable as we seek to express gratitude for the year that has past and plan for the year to come. Worship, lunch, and meeting are all a part of being the church together.
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Zoom Link: HERE
Meeting ID: 826 8730 1128
Passcode: 386028
Dial in: 1 646 558 8656
View Bulletin HERE
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The Union Church in Waban
ANNUAL MEETING
This Sunday, June 14, 2026
Immediately Following Our 10:00 a.m. Service
(Hybrid)
Lunch will be served
The Annual Meeting shall:
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- Receive oral reports of officers and committee chairs for fiscal year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Adopt the Budget for the operation of the Church for fiscal year 2026-27
- Approve the Slate of Officers and Committee members for fiscal year 2026-2027
- Review and vote on a change in our bylaws
- Receive an update on the visioning process
- Act upon any other business which may properly come before a business meeting of the Church.
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Annual Reports Preview
In preparation for this Sunday's meeting a preview of the
Annual Reports from our Pastor, the officers of the church, committee chairs and ministry team leaders is available HERE.
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My goodness, it has been a busy year at UCW! I hope you take some time to sit with and read the annual report for 2025-2026. Come to the Annual Meeting ready to discuss the budget and nominating slate, yes, but also to thank our committee chairs and members, to connect with someone over something you didn’t even know had happened at church this year, or to learn more about how you can get involved in different projects and programs. Meeting together is one of the many ways we welcome the Holy Spirit to work through us in community, and to be more together than we can ever be apart. I look forward to seeing many of you on Sunday.
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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.
- Prayers of gratitude for the gift of music in worship from Helen and Chris Dalton last Sunday.
- 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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Connecting as Intergenerational Community
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Special Lunch Bunch
Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m.
At the home of Judy Nagle (23 Agawam Rd. Waban)
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Come and join us for a special end of year lunch bunch in Judy's beautiful backyard.
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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 Monday 6/17. Thanks!
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JAVA Gents BBQ!
Thursday Evening, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
(56 Central Avenue #1, Newtonville, MA 02460)
This month, Java Gents will be hosted off-site at the home of David Spertner. We wil gather gather on Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m, (don’t come at 7:00 a.m. Friday!) Newcomers and long timers alike are welcome!
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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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Newton Pesbyterian Church will to be hosting a youth choir that will be visiting the area from Northern Virginia. They will be giving a free concert at 7:00 p.m. on June 21.
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The IMPACT Youth Choir from Burke Presbyterian Church (BPC) in Burke, VA, is a music and mission program for students in grades 7–12. Celebrating its 20th season, the choir combines vocal performance with community service, undertaking an annual summer tour that features concerts, worship leadership, and charitable work.
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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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