Purpose
The purposes of this society shall be to bring the members into an association to: a) Enhance their spiritual life. b) Nurture the relationship among the women, gender expansive, non-binary, or two-spirit people of the church. c) Support the church in fulfilling its mission. d) Increase the effectiveness of members in serving the wider community. e) Further the purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation.Any and all women, gender expansive, non-binary, or two-spirit people who feel most comfortable in and identify with women's spaces and who are in sympathy with the general purposes are welcome and eligible for membership and may become members of this society by paying the society dues. Given that language and the understanding of gender is ever evolving, the basis of membership lies in the experience of individuals and groups of marginalized gender identities rather than labels.
Charitable Donations
In addition to its work for the church, the Alliance has a long history of supporting service organizations by good works and financial contributions.
The Alliance's annual donations have been given to
- Loaves & Fishes
- Neighborhood Supper
- See A New Sun Foundation
- Renewal House of the UU Urban Ministry
Programming for 2025-2026
September 13, 2025: Business Meeting & Lunch
October 11, 2025: Speaker is Gerri Fowler, Nurse during Vietnam War
November 8, 2025: Cookie & Soup Mix Prep
December 6, 2025: Holiday Bazaar at Littleton Middle School
January 10, 2026: Speaker is Cindy Malley, Call to Ministry - Journey
February 14, 2026: Speaker is Susan Harvey on "Northern Slavery"
March 14, 2026: Business Meeting & Planning
April 11, 2026: Acton Arboretum trip
May 9, 2026: Annual Meeting
June 13, 2026: Final Planning for 2026-2027 & Lunch
For questions and additional information about the Alliance contact:
Kris Ersland, President of the Alliance
(978) 486-0574
Alliance@FCULittle.org
The commonly known Alliance of FCU is actually the Littleton Branch of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation. This service-oriented group is open for membership to women of all ages and provides an opportunity to work and play within the scope of our church covenant. It has survived and flourished since the 1880s bringing historical continuity, informative programs, and shared activities that enhance the appreciation of our church and its individual members. The current bylaws in historical text reflect that members gather for the purpose of: “Quickening their religious life, Strengthening their church, Increasing their effectiveness in the community, and Furthering the purpose of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation.”
Service and Fellowship
A slate of officers and directors are voted upon each year to conduct meetings, select programs and manage the affairs of the Alliance. Modest dues are collected to sustain organizational existence, initiate service projects and provide honorariums to program presenters. Members may elect to pay dues to the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation and support both organizations. Alliance members make a serious commitment to fundraising efforts at the September Fair and Holiday Bazaar. Members, as they are able, participate throughout the year to prepare goods and items for these events. Historically, these funds have been delegated to improvements for the parsonage and church buildings as well as lend financial support to local causes such as Loaves and Fishes, Neighborhood Supper and regional causes such as battered women’s shelters and diabetic children’s camps. There is a strong appreciation of our church and Alliance history and traditions among members. Restoration and preservation of historical objects and collection of verbal reminiscences are current and future priorities. The Alliance often volunteers to organize and hostess celebratory church receptions such as the Ordination of the Minister as well as offer stimulating programs that anyone can attend. Strong friendships grow and members stay in contact through correspondence and visits to those unable to be active due to disability or illness.
A Short History of the Alliance
The Littleton Branch of the Women’s Alliance (more commonly called The Alliance) has a rich history here at FCU extending back to the 1800s.
We are proud to be a branch of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation (UUWF) that was established in 1963. UUWF is the consolidation of the Alliance of Unitarian Women and the Association of Universalist Women which was organized in 1869 and believed to be the OLDEST organization of church women in the United States. Note the word “oldest” modifies the word “organization” and not the word “women”. The organization advances justice for women through education and advocacy.
Programs
Visitors are invited to all our programs and our business meetings where you can learn more about our ongoing projects.