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Elevator Out of Commission
The elevator will not be working this Sunday, May 28. The Reading Group “What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? will be meeting in the Parish Hall, not the Parlor, this Wednesday, May 31, at 12:15 p.m.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
Nursery CareNursery care is available during the church service each week, courtesy of Niko Pucillo-Dunphy. RE Children's ClassesWe will be preparing for our Youth Service scheduled for June 4: Articulating Our Faith and Accepting One AnotherOur youth are thinking a lot about the world they live in and their place in it. Today we will ask the congregation questions about what they believe as Unitarian Universalists and how their time in church impacts them day to day. We will also be sharing some of the children’s ideas about acceptance and love with everyone. Youth GroupIn May we will shift Youth
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching On this day which has been set aside to honor those who died for their country, we will lift up those whose lives we wish to be remembered and ask the question, "What would you be willing to die for?". Special music will be provided by Ed Priest.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
1 event,
4 events,
Peaceful Quilters
Peaceful Quilters
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Stories about Racism
Stories about Racism
Bridgewater COA, 97 W. Center Street Taped interviews with authors: Ruby Bridges, author of the children’s book I Am Ruby Bridges, and Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, authors of You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism.
3 events,
Minister’s Office Hours
Minister’s Office Hours
Rev. Peter Connolly’s office hours are Wednesdays,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rev. Connolly will not be available on the second Wednesday of the month as he will be attending the UUMA cluster meeting. He is available by appointment. Monday is the minister's day off. He will respond to emails and messages beginning on Tuesday of the week.
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please send your information for the Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
The Reading Group “What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? will be meeting in the Parish Hall, not the Parlor, today. Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class
2 events,
Spirituality Group on Zoom
Spirituality Group on Zoom
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
2 events,
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to ourselves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
3 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on the church lawn. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information.
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
with Natalie Johnson https://zoom.us/j/92906971312 This Full Moon falls in the sign of Sagittarius, the great cosmic archer. Sagittarius is the higher octave of Aries. While Aries gives us the initial impetus to start things, Sagittarius helps us to aim surer and higher, encouraging us to place our intentions on the tip of his arrow, trusting that he will send them further and more precisely into the higher realms in order to reach their target. From now until the Solstice, the sun continues to rise higher and burn brighter and hotter in the skies above. Let us gather tonight to review the seeds we
3 events,
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
RE SundayOur youth are thinking a lot about the world they live in and their place in it. Today we will ask the congregation questions about what they believe as Unitarian Universalists and how their time in church impacts them day to day. We will also be sharing some of the children’s ideas about acceptance and love with everyone. RE CommitteeWe will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in person at the church, but we will also have a link if it is easier for people to join virtually. New members are welcome. The link will go out in
Articulating Our Faith and Accepting One Another
Articulating Our Faith and Accepting One Another
Religious Exploration Youth presenting Our youth are thinking a lot about the world they live in and their place in it. Today we will ask the congregation questions about what they believe as Unitarian Universalists and how their time in church impacts them day to day. We will also be sharing some of the children’s ideas about acceptance and love with everyone.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
0 events,
3 events,
Peaceful Quilters
Peaceful Quilters
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30. This choir sings every other Sunday from a wide variety of choral anthems, most set in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Membership is open but limited. Please contact Susan Hotchkiss for more information.
4 events,
Minister’s Office Hours
Minister’s Office Hours
Rev. Peter Connolly’s office hours are Wednesdays,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rev. Connolly will not be available on the second Wednesday of the month as he will be attending the UUMA cluster meeting. He is available by appointment. Monday is the minister’s day off. He will respond to emails and messages beginning on Tuesday of the week.
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please send your information for the Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
1 event,
Spirituality Group on Zoom
Spirituality Group on Zoom
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
3 events,
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to ourselves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
Song Circle
Song Circle
We are continuing our new Song Circle at FUUSM for folks who enjoy getting together with others to sing — no particular expertise required, the point is having fun and learning! The Song Circle will run on the second Friday of each month. This activity is sponsored by the Church and open to the community at large. So invite your friends! The Song Circle will start with a potluck of hearty snacks, coffee, tea, and water 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,
2 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on the church lawn. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information.
Taunton Pride Festival
Taunton Pride Festival
Hopewell Park, Taunton A “special day full of family fun to celebrate love and togetherness for everyone.” Yoga in the park at 11am, live music, drag performers and dancers, food trucks, local vendors and crafts, health and wellness area—and dedicated spaces for kids and elders. You won't find a more active or passionate LGBTQ+ community than the one in Taunton, Massachusetts. This year, they're putting all their energy into creating another amazing Pride Festival on June 10, from noon to 5 pm, at Hopewell Park. Join us for this special day full of family fun to celebrate love and togetherness
4 events,
Pride Sunday: Where Have We Come From? Where Are We Going?
Pride Sunday: Where Have We Come From? Where Are We Going?
Even within our lifetimes, there has been much progress in the acceptance of gay and lesbian persons into the mainstream of American society. Today, two of our members will relate their experiences through these changes and an assessment of the challenges that remain. The Elsie Gaudette Award will be presented this morning. Special music will be provided by Tony Soares.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
We will wrap up our lessons and our Explore Beyond Our Walls in Ancient Greece and India with our last stories, The Brave Little Parrot and A Bundle of Sticks. We will be talking about courage, perseverance and cooperation.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
1 event,
4 events,
Peaceful Quilters
Peaceful Quilters
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30. This choir sings every other Sunday from a wide variety of choral anthems, most set in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Membership is open but limited. Please contact Susan Hotchkiss for more information.
4 events,
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please send your information for the Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
Music Committee Meeting on Zoom
Music Committee Meeting on Zoom
The Music Committee meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00. The role of the music committee is to support and enhance the music program, bring fresh ideas, help set goals, and monitor progress. We are open to new members.
3 events,
Spirituality Group on Zoom
Spirituality Group on Zoom
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
5 events,
NAACP Brockton Branch Blood Drive
NAACP Brockton Branch Blood Drive
34 School Street, Brockton NAACP Brockton Branch Blood Drive for sickle cell anemia warriors. Please help! Call 800-733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org, to schedule an appointment.
3 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on the church lawn. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information.
Bridgewater’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Bridgewater’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Variety of Activities: Scavenger Hunt, Races & Contests, Craft Table, Refreshments, and More! Free Event for Everyone to Enjoy
New Moon Meditation on Zoom
New Moon Meditation on Zoom
with Natalie Johnson https://zoom.us/j/93355804896 This New Moon falls in the sign of Gemini, the cosmic twins, reminding us that we perceive reality from two sides of our brain, the right and the left. In earlier times, most of us processed life through our right brain and relied on the intuitive feeling of “knowing” things to help us navigate our daily path. We allowed the natural world to be our teacher and our guide. Since the so called “Age of Reason,” we have been on an ever accelerating trajectory toward interpreting life only through our left brain….through intellect, reason, science, facts that
4 events,
Celebration Sunday
Celebration Sunday
Probably more than in any other denomination, the success of a church in the Unitarian Universalist tradition depends on the active involvement of its members. Today we celebrate and give thanks for the many ways our members contribute to our success. The Chalice Choir will be singing, featuring Marty Hartford on clarinet.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
We will wrap up our lessons and our Explore Beyond Our Walls in Ancient Greece and India with our last stories, The Brave Little Parrot and A Bundle of Sticks. We will be talking about courage, perseverance and cooperation.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey
1 event,
CUUPS Summer Solstice Ritual
CUUPS Summer Solstice Ritual
CUUPS will celebrate the Summer Solstice, a time to honor the Sun God at the peak of his power on the longest day of Light in the Northern Hemisphere. With this turning of the Wheel of the Year, we move ever deeper into the fertile energy of summer's abundance. The seeds planted after the joyful and hopeful celebrations of last month's Beltane are now bursting forth around us. This time is also known as Midsummer, as the world is awash with the bright colors of flowers, the sounds of baby birds, the sight of bunnies and baby deer foraging, and the first signs
3 events,
Peaceful Quilters
Peaceful Quilters
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Fill the Shelves
Fill the Shelves
Matthew Mission Food Pantry
Riverhouse Restaurant Fundraiser (21+)
$100 donation includes Patio seating, finger foods, games, Margarita, sangria, or beer flight.
Help the fight against hunger in Taunton.
3 events,
Minister’s Office Hours
Minister’s Office Hours
Rev. Peter Connolly’s office hours are Wednesdays,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rev. Connolly will not be available on the second Wednesday of the month as he will be attending the UUMA cluster meeting. He is available by appointment. Monday is the minister’s day off. He will respond to emails and messages beginning on Tuesday of the week.
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
What Do We Mean When We Say “God”? Reading Group
Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks. The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan. It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people. Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers. The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey.
Parish Committee on Zoom
Parish Committee on Zoom
All members and friends are invited to attend the Parish Committee meeting. The link for this event will be sent by email to UU Updates subscribers.
1 event,
Spirituality Group on Zoom
Spirituality Group on Zoom
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
1 event,
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to ourselves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
2 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on the church lawn. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information.
2nd Annual Middleboro PrideFest
2nd Annual Middleboro PrideFest
Middleboro Town Hall Lawn Food, vendors, balloons, games, crafts, queens – fun for everyone! We are looking for volunteers for PrideFest. We will be sharing our tables between 8:30 and 10:00, helping the vendors from 10:00 to 12:00, selling popcorn from 12:00 to 4:00, and cleaning up 4:00 to 5:00. It will be an exciting and fun day. See Kelly Lownds or Dody Adkins-Perry.
1 event,
Journeying
Journeying
Viola Fairweather presenting At birth, each of us begins our own unique journey through life. One of my most significant highlights was hiking through the mountains of Spain on a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. James, known as The Camino. Today provides me with the opportunity to share with you some of the truths I learned along the way. Join us for our summer worship service. The typical service starts at 9:00 a.m. and lasts ½ hour with the rest taken up by fellowship time until 10:00 a.m. Summer services are held in our air-conditioned Parish Hall.
1 event,
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
The UU Book Club continues to meet monthly on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (in June, the fourth Monday). Meetings are scheduled either in-person or via Zoom, so please check in advance if you do not regularly attend or receive our email updates. For more info contact Carleen – carleenml@aol.com.
2 events,
Peaceful Quilters
Peaceful Quilters
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
1 event,
LGBTQIA Support Group
LGBTQIA Support Group
We will be meeting on Wednesday, June 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This meeting will combine all LGBTQIA and allies to continue discussing what we are looking for in a group. We will make some group agreements and plan for our summer meetings. Please join us for the conversation. Light snacks and refreshments will be offered. Kelly Lownds, Director of Religious Exploration (dre@uumiddleboro.org)
1 event,
Spirituality Group on Zoom
Spirituality Group on Zoom
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
1 event,
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha on Zoom
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to ourselves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.