UUC Worchestor, MA

“History of UUCW - Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester Make an Offering Search Contact Us Directions Toggle navigation Menu Main Navigation Home About Us Welcome from the Minister Our Mission and Beliefs History of UUCW Congregational Leadership Congregational Services The Larger UU Movement Community Groups Building Rentals How to Find Us Contact Us  Worship Sunday Morning Worship Upcoming Worship Services Music and Choir Seasonal Cycle of Celebrations Touchstones – Home About Us Welcome from the Minister Our Mission and Beliefs History of UUCW Congregational Leadership Congregational Services The Larger UU Movement Community Groups Building Rentals How to Find Us Contact Us Welcome from the Minister Our Mission and Beliefs History of UUCW Congregational Leadership Congregational Services The Larger UU Movement Community Groups Building Rentals How to Find Us Contact Us  Worship How to Find Us Contact Us Welcome from the Minister Our Mission and Beliefs History of UUCW Congregational Leadership Congregational Services The Larger UU Movement Community Groups Building Rentals How to Find Us Contact Us  Worship Sunday Morning Worship Upcoming Worship Services Music and Choir Seasonal Cycle of Celebrations Touchstones – In 1862, soon after Rev. St. John began his work, the church, under a committee of five, was reorganized by the adoption of a new constitution and revision of the membership list. Many of the 128 enrolled had moved away or withdrawn; as many of these as possible were consulted and, on request, given a letter of dismissal or transfer. The revised list included 90 active members. Among Rev. St. John’s records, dated Sept. 30, 1863, is a most unusual item: A meeting was held at the close of divine service, the object of which was to administer the ordinance of baptism to Sister E.L. Houghton. The members present repaired to the grove near Rural Cemetery and the candidate was led down to the water and baptized by immersion. In 1883, Rev. Harris emphasized the need for a mission school in the southern part of the city. From services held in winter 1884 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Russell at 10 May St. grew All Souls Church. A lot on Kilby Street given by Lucy A. Stone to First Universalist Church, in trust for a group planning to organize a Society, was deeded to All Souls Parish when it was incorporated in 1884. A chapel was built in 1885, and later a church, which Rev. Harris served as pastor from 1896 to 1902. In addition to fostering this daughter Church to which 13 members of the First Universalist Church transferred, Rev. Harris was responsible for 167 new members added and 74 children dedicated during his 10-year pastorate. The most important provision of this constitution was the elimination of the dual organizations, the Society and the Church, which had existed since 1841 and 1842. The Society was concerned with what we might call corporal matters, the building and the finances. The Society owned the property and was regarded by the states as the financially responsible legal body. The Church, under the pastor and the deacons, had authority over “religious” matters. The bylaws enlarged the Board of Management, provided for rotation in office, and placed the responsibility for the Church on the Board of Management.”

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