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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.

Religion Without Revelation

December 10 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am

Rev. Peter Connolly preaching

Most Western religious traditions are founded on the premise that the deepest meaning we can find in our lives depends on a revelation from a supernatural source.  A humanist perspective finds natural sources to be enough. Special vocal music will be provided by Nicola Wilbar singing The Chandelier.

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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.

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A Note from the Minister

December, 2023 Ah, the holiday season!  The Christmas cards and holiday displays that were already crowding the aisles of department stores and Dollar Stores before Halloween have finally (already!) appeared in stores and homes and public spaces at a time that feels more appropriate.  Already the “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays!” battles have begun online– and at certain political rallies. And, so, we get ready for the mixed blessings that the holidays bring. Happy Times.  I got news a few weeks ago that Hope Rochefort, the daughter of my college room-mate Dave, and whom I’ve known all her life, gave

December Music Musings

UU Middleboro church musicians are still basking in the warm glo of a superb Autumn Concert (in Memory of Avis Clay), performed on November 19. It was a huge push and a huge success. Kudos to all the performers and support people who came together to make it happen! December promises to be its usual lively month, starting with two new offerings. Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a special gathering called “Finding Peace at the Holidays.” The music will be instrumental, gentle and meditative, a great way to ease into the busiest month of the year.

Religious Exploration in December

Volunteers:  We need people, please!  I’m looking for a few loving and caring people willing to sit with our children on Sunday mornings for RE to teach the curriculum with me.  We rely on CORI’d people/volunteers to provide safety and learning for the children downstairs each week. You can let the DRE know you are interested during the service, coffee hour or by email/phone call! Our Annual Holiday Party for RE:  We will be celebrating the holidays on Sunday, December 10.  The children will be together from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for gingerbread making, holiday crafting, food and fun.  There

The Black Lives Banner Is Back Up!

…thanks to Alan Melchior, Sarah Person and Jim Bonnar, who got the new banner up on November 25, 2023, within days of the wind storm that brought down the old, worn-out one. You may not even have noticed the banner was missing!

Opportunities to Volunteer!

There are volunteer openings available in December and January. We believe that participation in a worship service will help us build community and work together to meet our individual and Society goals. Please read more for the link to sign up online.

December Cash in the Plate

The Cash in the Plate for the month of December will be donated to Doctors Without Borders in light of the casualties and suffering being experienced by Israelis and Palestinians.

Holiday Fair Results!

The 2023 Holiday Fair, held on Saturday, November 4, was a great success.  By the end of the fair, we had raised $1,554 for FUUSM!  At coffee hour on Sunday, November 5, an additional $95 was raised, bringing the total to $1,649!