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Order of Service

Order of Service February 15, 2026 9:00 AM Who Do You Want to Be? Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team Pianist:  Nonetta ShatakhtsianLay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen MongeauUsher:  John and Janet SearlesTech Host:  Lance Collins Centering Thought: “Can you accept the notion that once you change your internal state, … Continue reading Order of Service

The Myth of When-Then

I am quite sure that, like most children, I spent most of my earliest years living in a wonderful state of presence. In fact, watching my now 1 year old granddaughter live her life I am reminded how young children possess an incredible ability to not only be present in the moment but to allow … Continue reading The Myth of When-Then

March 2025 Share the Plate

March Share the Plate is The Gentle Farm. The Gentle Farm welcomes all visitors, including those living with dementia, those experiencing trauma, folks of all abilities, grandparents with their grandchildren, moms, dads, teens, toddlers, and everyone else. The farm is home to goats, chickens, rabbits, donkeys, and mini horses. Since opening in 2020, the Gentle … Continue reading March 2025 Share the Plate

I Am Here

When I ran support circles for metastatic cancer patients, we had a practice of affirming anyone who shared something challenging by simply saying together: We see you. We hear you. You are held. You are loved. Those affirmations helped the person to feel grounded enough to come a little bit more present to whatever difficult … Continue reading I Am Here

November 2025 Share the Plate

Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels – the November Share the Plate Recipient Braver Angels is America’s largest and fastest-growing non-partisan organization, bringing liberals and conservatives together for real debate and braver conflict resolution. Their mission is to introduce citizens to the Braver Angels’ process of depolarization and civil discourse. The goal is not to … Continue reading November 2025 Share the Plate

Religious Exploration & Education Materials

Welcome Westminster RE Teachers and Other Volunteers With Youth! MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS & CODE OF ETHICS AGREEMENT If you are volunteering to work with Westminster children and youth in any capacity (including mentors, drivers, teachers, etc.) and have NOT filled out a Westminster Unitarian background check consent form in the past two years (or are unsure when you … Continue reading Religious Exploration & Education Materials

WUC Usher Responsibilities

  WESTMINSTER UNITARIAN CHURCH CHECKLIST FOR USHERS WUC Usher Responsibilities (download as pdf) BE SURE TO ARRIVE 20-30 MINUTES EARLY TO PREPARE FOR THE SERVICE. BEFORE THE SERVICE: Bring collection bags, attendance sheets, Orders of Service (OOS), and flower book from the Reception desk in the Church Office to the Sanctuary.  The flower book is a … Continue reading WUC Usher Responsibilities