Event Series Song Circle

Song Circle

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

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. Participants can bring their own guitars, ukuleles, dulcimers, etc., or just their voices – hands for clapping and feet for stomping!  At 6:30, join folks who enjoy getting together with others to sing – no particular

Event Series Worship Service – 2024-25

Worship Service

Sanctuary 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

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.

Event Series Religious Exploration

Religious Exploration

Church 25 South Main Street, Middleboro, Massachusetts, United States

We are a place of growth and creativity! 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!  Registration is rolling throughout the year and is available here. Religious Exploration Registration Form (google.com) Kelly Lownds, Director of Religious Exploration

Youth Group

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

The youth will be meeting twice a month. “We encourage one another’s search for truth and meaning.  We strive to be active in peace-making and other efforts to improve the world.”  (uua.org)   The youth will also be encouraged to be engaged with “Sustainable Middleboro.”  

Bespoke Concert with Erik Lindgren

Church 25 South Main Street, Middleboro, Massachusetts, United States

The Bespoke Consort will present Classical-A-Go-Go! - chamber music-sans-boundaries that includes neo-Baroque escapades, Impressionistic tone poems, quirky Musical Novelties, Tangos, rollicking arrangements of Erik Satie, Raymond Scott, Leroy Anderson, plus original works. A pleasant time is guaranteed for all!

Event Series Lay Ministry on Zoom

Lay Ministry on Zoom

Members of this team are trained to offer lay pastoral counseling. They may also provide meals; visits; phone calls; cards; transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, church, or social outings; help with yard work; music; or respite/break time for caregivers. Contact: Susan Curtiss

Event Series Chalice Choir Rehearsal

Chalice Choir Rehearsal

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

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.

Event Series Meditation Group

Meditation Group

Church Parlor 25 South Main Street, Middleboro, Massachusetts, United States

The Meditation Group meets every Wednesday afternoon in the Avis Clay Parlor to practice quiet meditation. It is open to those new to meditation as well as experienced meditators. Contact: Holly Begley or Diane Reed

Social Justice Team on Zoom

The mission of the Social Justice Team of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleborough is to help the congregation take actions that create positive change in people, in our communities and in the world.  Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal theology of engagement.  We covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all people and to promote respect for the interdependent web of creation of which we are a part.  We draw inspiration and truth from experiencing each other and the world around us.  We witness both the beauty and brokenness of our world, and we choose to do social justice

Event Series Hand Crafters Group

Hand Crafters Group

Church Parlor 25 South Main Street, Middleboro, Massachusetts, United States

Do you enjoy hand crafts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, quilting, etc.?  We are resurrecting our hand crafting group.  We gather once per month to work on our projects, offer support, and also make prayer shawls for folks in the congregation in need of comfort.  Come experts and newbies (we can help teach you) and gather for handwork, snacks, and conversation.  The Hand Crafters Group is meeting the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Avis Clay Parlor

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