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We’re Almost There… Last January, when we passed our Anti-Racism Resolution, it included the prospect of hanging a Black Lives Matter banner/flag on the property. We invited one of Westminster’s resident artists, Bo Pickard, to design a banner or flag that would highlight Westminster and our solidarity with the BLM movement. Please take a few … Continue reading Anti-Racism – We are almost there…
UU the Vote’s mission is to get out the vote and to fight voter suppression, which especially victimizes people of color, immigrants, and people in poverty. Please – call Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representatives Cicilline and Langevin, and ask family and friends in other states to call their MOCs: In this time of the … Continue reading UUA Vote – Safe Elections During COVID-19
Our Share the Plate Recipient for the Month of May is Westbay Farm Westbay Farm was founded in 2005 on the 240-year-old Barton Farm to provide fresh chemical-free produce to low- and moderate-income people. In 2019, Westbay Farm grew 23,000 pounds of produce, 70 percent of which was distributed by Westbay Community Action’s Marketplace food … Continue reading Share-the-Plate May 2020 Westbay Farm
The Heavy Burden of Grief What happens to a culture that loses 40,000 people in one month to a single cause? Led by Rev. Tom Schade Gathering Music Welcome & Announcements: Deb Weaver Chalice Lighting By Dana Olandt read by Deb Weaver With music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian Opening Words: Sir Henry Taylor read … Continue reading Order of Service 5-3-2020- 10 AM
Free Spirits in the Face of Change We were already living in an era of transformation. The pace of change just went from fast to very fast. How do we handle it? How can we make the most of it? How might we live as the free spirits we naturally are, even in the face … Continue reading Order of Service 4-26-20
Welcome & Announcements Opening Words: By Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave Prelude played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian Unison Affirmation Love is the spirit of this church And service its law This is our great covenant To dwell together in peace To seek the truth in love And to help one another Chalice Lighting by an unknown author, read by … Continue reading Order of Service – April 19 2020
If you are new to Zoom, don’t worry, it is accessible. Instructions are below. Email videohelp@westminsteruu.org if there are any issues. Installing for the First Time (Smartphone and/or Computer) From a laptop or desktop computer (Mac or PC), just click on the above meeting link. You will be guided through the installation. From an iPhone … Continue reading Zoom Setup Help
On April 1, 2020 Sharing Locker provided 28 bags of household/personal essentials for vulnerable neighbors who reside at the Greenwich Hotel and Normandy House in East Greenwich. This was a coordinated effort with the town of East Greenwich Human Services office and Westminster congregant Carla Swanson. Download QR
How to Use Zoom for Worship & Support Groups If this is your first time using Zoom, follow the prompts to download the application to your computer. It will be helpful if you have a high-speed internet connection. For some connections, a pair of headphones will be helpful (a simple pair of earbuds will do.) … Continue reading Connecting To Westminster With Zoom
At the Congregational Meeting on January 26, 2020, the Westminster Unitarian Church’s Congregation passed an Anti-Racism Resolution. To read the document, please click here Anti-Racism Resolution. Download QR
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