UU Middleboro
A Church that Puts Love at the Very Center of Our Life Together
Our mission: To create and sustain a welcoming and caring community that embodies our UU principles, inspires spiritual growth without dogma or creed, and promotes and serves racial and social justice.
The Herring Pond Wampanoag: A Journey Through History and Resilience
Jill Lauzon presenting
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day/Month, Jill Lauzon, Vice Chair and Outreach Coordinator of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, will explore the Tribe’s deep historical roots in the Plymouth region as well as their ongoing efforts to preserve their land, culture, and traditions. In her talk, she will highlight the Tribe’s legacy that spans thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrival in 1620 and share insights into current initiatives such as food sovereignty, wellness programs, and intergenerational knowledge-sharing. A vocal ensemble will sing Water Is Life ~ Mni Wičoni, a song for Standing Rock.
Jill Lauzon, a direct descendant of Sachem Quachattacett from the royal line of the Monument Ponds/Herring Pond Wampanoags, has dedicated over 20 years to serving as the Tribe’s genealogist.
“As a direct descendant of Sachem Quachattacett, I feel honored to share our Tribe’s enduring legacy and the steps we’re taking to preserve it for future generations,” said Lauzon.
The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe remains deeply committed to protecting their ancestral land and cultural heritage while engaging in modern programs that promote wellness and sustainability. This talk promises to offer valuable perspectives on the Tribe’s continued presencein Massachusetts today.
About the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe: The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe is one of the oldest Indigenous Communities in the Plymouth region. Committed to preserving their culture, land, and traditions, the Tribe leads initiatives in wellness, education, and cultural preservation.
Welcome
If you are looking for a spiritual home, come in and experience our open minds, open hearts, and open doors. For over 125 years, the First Unitarian Universalist Society has been serving individuals and families in Middleboro and surrounding towns with great music, meaningful and thought-provoking sermons, and opportunities to give back. We are committed to spiritual growth and lifelong learning with religious exploration that promotes creativity, integrity, and compassion. We work together to build a world that is more loving and more just for all people.
Outdoor Cleanup Work Party
Tuesday, October 22 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Many folks may not be aware that the church owns a small parcel of land on the northeast side of the building, toward the far end of the driveway, which was generously purchased and donated by the Benards years ago with the intention of possibly adding on to the church building at some point in the future.
4th Annual Road Rally
Saturday, October 19 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
UU Middleboro is once again hosting a Road Rally on Saturday, October 19. Up to 20 cars can participate, and each car carries a team of two to four people. (Hint: Four is easier than Two!) Each team follows directions to navigate a slightly tricky course over public roads. The team’s challenge is to use clues to answer questions while safely following all traffic laws along the way.
Holiday Fair
Jewelry Needed!
The church Holiday Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, chaired by Dorine Levasseur and Holly Begley. I will host a church jewelry table again, where all the proceeds benefit the church. When we have hosted a jewelry table in the past, it was a great success and raised lots of money. Plus it’s fun!
Cottage Meetings
Members of the Parish Committee, our DRE Kelly Lownds, and I are happy to announce the dates for our upcoming Getting to Know You, cottage meetings! See the times listed below and look for the sign-up sheets on the Parlor table this Sunday or email office@uumiddleboro.org
with your preferred date:
Song Circle
We hope you will join us for this fun night of music, sponsored by the Church and open to the public! We start at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck of hearty snacks in the Parish Hall, so bring along a favorite treat to share. A circle of chairs will be set up along with a portable keyboard, and we will provide some percussion instruments.
Needle Felting Workshop
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a. m. to 12;00 noon in the Parish Hall for a needle felting workshop, generously offered by Tanya Trzeciak. Tanya will provide all the materials that are needed as well as instructions and tips.
Drumming Workshop at UU Middleboro – Open to the Public!
Our featured music event in October is a Sunday afternoon Drumming Workshop on October 13 at 3:00 PM, led by Sam Holmstock of Entrain. Beginners and experienced drummers are all welcome to join us! Sam is super-competent and LOTS of fun!
Song Circle
We hope you will join us for this fun night of music, sponsored by the Church and open to the public! We start at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck of hearty snacks in the Parish Hall, so bring along a favorite treat to share. A circle of chairs will be set up along with a portable keyboard, and we will provide some percussion instruments.
Needle Felting Workshop
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a. m. to 12;00 noon in the Parish Hall for a needle felting workshop, generously offered by Tanya Trzeciak. Tanya will provide all the materials that are needed as well as instructions and tips.
Drumming Workshop at UU Middleboro – Open to the Public!
Our featured music event in October is a Sunday afternoon Drumming Workshop on October 13 at 3:00 PM, led by Sam Holmstock of Entrain. Beginners and experienced drummers are all welcome to join us! Sam is super-competent and LOTS of fun!
Current news posts
This display of large posters was created for Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2024, and is on loan from Bridgewater State University. It will be in the Parish Hall from Sunday, October 13, (Yom Kippur) through Sunday, October 20. We chose posters that best illustrate the warning signs of fascistic thinking. Thank you, Lauren Haugh, for arranging for this display.
As memories of summer fade in the cool air of Autumn, the rhythm of nature invites us to turn our focus inward. Buttoning up the garden, putting away the air conditioners, and debating on how soon we should turn up the heat remind us winter is coming. I am grateful for this time of year when I can don my favorite sweaters to enjoy the crisp morning air and feel the warm afternoon sun on my face. My delight in the beauty of brightly colored leaves and clear blue skies somehow make it easier to let go of Summer and prepare to embrace the quiet beauty of Winter in New England.
Parish Committee Sets Goals for the Church Year
At our annual retreat on August 25, the Parish Committee (PC) welcomed Rev. Beau Rivers, renewed our vision for the church, and set goals for the coming year. Our vision has not changed: we see a church that reaches out to the larger community, welcomes and integrates newcomers, provides opportunities for spiritual exploration, and serves social justice. The most important goals for 2024 -25 are completing major building repairs and streamlining committee functions.
Such a treat starting up the new church year, with bells of enthusiasm ringing from every direction! The Chalice Choir is off and singing with 24 registrants. The Music Committee has compiled a large list of concerts and music related gatherings, most of them noted on the church calendar. The decision to have a monthly “family-friendly” service opens the doors to more music for children’s programming. And the beat goes on for our monthly Song Circle on the second Friday evening of each month.
We care about the interdependent web of life and taking care of one another. At UU Middleboro we strive to create a program that allows our children to explore their ideas and faith in a safe and nurturing environment. We draw our curriculum from the Tapestry of Faith on the UUA website for both the children and the youth. We work hard to allow for the children to enjoy faith, fellowship, food and fun!
The Cash in the Plate for the first two weeks in October will be donated to the Salvation Army for Hurricane Helene Relief.
The Cash in the Plate for the last two weeks of October will be donated to the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (SSRAC). October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Members of the congregation gathered around the new Peace Pole on the church lawn early Sunday afternoon, September 15, with district and local Rotary Club officers and the Middleboro Veterans Agent, to dedicate the pole to the cause of peace.
