with Natalie Johnson https://zoom.us/j/95107432576 This month’s Full Moon falls in the sign of Aries, the cosmic ram.  We, who still honor the Old Ways, are preparing for the Sabbat of Samhain, the final harvest.  It is the last harvest before the cold winds of Winter move across the land. In olden times, after the last harvest was gathered, the fields were opened up for the gleaners, as there were always vegetables and fruits left behind. These days, in spite of the wealth of this country, food insecurity exists in many places. There are now many groups who are reviving the

The UU Book Club continues to meet on the third Monday of the month. Book Club members will be emailed the Zoom link a few days before each meeting. Our selection for October is Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Vi Fairweather  will be facilitating this discussion.  The book for our November meeting is Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. If you are not on the Book Club’s email list, but would  like to join us for the discussion, please contact Lois Aldrich (lois.aldrich63@gmail.com).   New and old members are welcome.

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. In the meantime, the area has become very overgrown and is desperately in need of a major cleanup. Members of the Building & Grounds Team, the Gardening Team, and our Minister and RE Director would like to clear it out and maintain the

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: 10/ 09   Wednesday  6:00 PM          10/ 29  Tuesday  7:00 PM  (Zoom) 10/ 10   Thursday      4:00 PM          11/ 01   Friday   10:00 AM  (Zoom) 10/ 23   Wednesday  6:00 PM          11/ 10   Sunday   1:00 PM (Youth) 10/ 24   Thursday     4:00 PM          11/ 12   Tuesday  7:00 PM  (Zoom) 10/ 27    Sunday       1:00 PM          11/ 15   Friday    10:00 AM  (Zoom) Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday meetings will be at the church and Tuesday and Friday meetings will be on Zoom.  I want to know what excites you about church!

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.  Cars will “launch” from the Middleboro Town Hall Parking Lot at three-minute intervals starting at 9:30 a.m. Teams with the most accurate combined scores for time, mileage, and answers will be awarded trophies and

The Wheel has turned once again to Samhain, It is said to be the time when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest, making communication with our beloved dead most favorable. The past year has seen many losses and leave-takings for us both personally and as a church family. The outer world of politics and climate change brings another layer of upheaval that is difficult to navigate. Tonite we will remember our ancestors…those who came before us and who also faced difficulties and losses. Our very presence is testimony to their perseverance and ultimate triumph over adversity. We