Author: Marisa Albini

2023 “Summer Mode”

Westminster Unitarian Church shifts into ‘summer mode’ from late June until early September.  Ongoing programs and activities will continue to be advertised in the E-chimes and the calendar on the church website.  

Beginning on Sunday, June 25th our weekly worship services will be held … read more.

June Minister’s Message from Rev. DL

Dear Westminster-ites,

I’ve been thinking lately about the work of Pema Chodron, and her reminder that “how we live is how we die.” This isn’t in any way meant to be a fear-inducing statement, but instead, a call to be fully, deeply, entirely in this experience … read more.

Our June Share the Plate is Pride in Aging RI

Pride in Aging RI, founded in 1995, is an intergenerational, culturally diverse all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting, empowering, and contributing to the high quality of life for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adult community through service, education, and advocacy.

In … read more.

Cherry Pickin’s May 2023

Cherry Pickin’s May 2023

Infinite Spirit of Life, we ask thy blessing on these, thy messengers of fellowship and love. May they remind us. amid diversities of knowledge and of gifts, to be one in desire and affection, and devotion to thy holy will. … read more.

Order of Service

Order of Service 6-4-2023
“Looking Ahead”
Led by Rev. Tom Schade
Worship Partner:  Rev. Eric Cherry
Usher:  Renee Bucklin
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowski
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

 

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting 

Prelude Andante by B. Galuppi

Opening Words by Lewis B. Fisher, 1921

*Opening Hymn … read more.

Order of Service May 14, 2023 “The Flower Communion”

Order of Service 5-14-2023
“The Flower Communion”
Led by Rev. Eric Cherry
Worship Partner: Wendy Warburton
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Rev. Amy Zucker

Prelude A Branch of May based on an English Spring Carol arr. by … read more.

Order of Service May 7, 2023

Order of Service 5-7-2023
“Truth is Stranger than Fiction”
Led by Rev. DL Helfer
Worship Partner: Rev. Eric Cherry and Meg Carroll
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll

Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Reverend Tara Humphries

Prelude The … read more.