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Weekly Update
Friday, April 10, 2026
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Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. (Hybrid)
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Our resurrection joy continues this second Sunday of Eastertide, as we explore the gifts and tools of discipleship as a resurrection people.
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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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I hope you’ve had a chance to read the results of the first phase of our vision process, which have been sent out over the last week and a half or so. If you haven’t, please do; there are links to all four documents below. After worship this Sunday, 4/12, and Sunday 4/26, the Vision Team will lead a conversation about your responses to the vision process and we will begin to form a sense of our strategic priorities moving forward. Please join us at 11:30 a.m. in Littlehale!
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Note: Pastor Megan will be away on Professional Development from Wednesday, April 15th-Tuesday, April 21st. Katie Brown-Bright will lead worship on Sunday the 19th, while Emily and Nick co-lead Sunday school. If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, you can still contact Pastor Megan and she will respond and connect you with another local pastor if needed.
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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 that all people might be able to experience the resurrection joy that comes with new life, especially all those in places of war and violence, those in need of healing, and those who feel lonely or despairing.
- We continue to pray for healing for Brita Gill-Austern as she recovers from pneumonia, for Frank Laski, recovering from hand surgery, and for John Weisz as he heals following a car accident.
- 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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Listening Together
What We Heard from You
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Responses to all four questions of the Vision process have now been shared with the congregation. Please take time to read through all four, paying particular attention to the summaries but also reading the quotations to get a sense of the breadth of experiences and opinions in the congregation. Questions or comments? Email [email protected].
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Upcoming Church Gatherings
We warmly invite—and strongly encourage—you to join the upcoming gatherings after worship at 11:30 a.m.
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- April 12 and April 26 @ 11:30 in Littlehale– opportunities to reflect on what we have heard and begin identifying potential strategic priorities for the Union Church
- May 3 Congregational Meeting @ 11:30 in the Vestry – a broader discussion of the strategic priorities that emerge and what it would take to pursue them, including how they may shape our shared commitments and resources
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Connecting as Intergenerational Community
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JAVA Gents
Friday Morning, April 17 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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Special Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, April 21 at 12:00 p.m.
(Offsite - see details below )
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Come and join us for a special lunch at Bart Kelso and his daughter Rachel's home in Winthrop. We'll meet at UCW at 11:45 a.m. and will plan to carpool to Winthrop. We have drivers - just come and join us!
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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 4/19. Thanks!
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Book Your Appointment!
Community Blood Drive at UCW
Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Be part of a powerful effort to make a difference in our community. Each blood donation can help save up to three lives.
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Everyone is welcome! Check your eligibility to see if you're able to donate.
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Most donations take about an hour from start to finish. Book your appointment for June 6th at UCW and become part of this lifesaving mission. Please share the link with your friends and family to help expand our reach!
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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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