Upcoming Mission & Outreach Opportunities:
Mitten Tree Returns!
Union Church is kicking off its annual Mitten Tree. Our gifts will once again be directed to residents of Project Care and Concern, many of whom will not be receiving other gifts this holiday season.
Caregiving Group
Sunday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m.
All who are caring for or have cared for parents, siblings, adult children, partners, or others are warmly invited to this monthly group. We gather around themes of our faith, share our stories, and support and pray for one another in this good and hard work of caring. We meet in Pastor Amy’s office.
Hurricane Relief
As I’m sure many of you have been, I have been devastated to see the pictures and reports coming out of communities in the Southeast that have been affected by Hurricane Helene, and wanting to find ways to help. One of the blessings of being affiliated with our two denominational partners is that our impact to help when disasters like this occur can be magnified by the existing systems of support that the denominations have in place.
Nicaragua – 20th Anniversary Celebration
20th Anniversary Celebration All are invited !! Save the date for our 20th anniversary celebration of our work in Nicaragua. When: Saturday evening, January 7th Where: At the Union Church for dinner, fun, and reconnecting with friends. After several years of support from home, The Union Church first traveled to Nicaragua in 2003 to serve…
Mitten Tree Gifts for Project Care & Concern
Mitten Trees Gifts for Project Care & Concern Please return gifts by the afternoon of Dec. 11th – Thank you! Once again this year, UCW will be providing Christmas gifts for our friends at Project Care & Concern via UCW’s Mitten Tree! Please sign up for as many slots as you’d like by clicking on the Sign-Up…
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Newton Freedge – Continued Need
The Newton Community Freedge is a free, outdoor refrigerator and pantry located in the parking lot of Central Drapery and Dry Cleaning, 420 Watertown Street. As food prices increase and many of our neighbors struggle with food insecurity, the Freedge is one important way we can help. The Union Church in Waban is a Freedge partner responsible…