Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Research has shown a sense of belonging is essential to our physical, emotional,and spiritual wellbeing. How does belonging differ from fitting in?What does it mean to belong in spiritual communityas Unitarian Universalists? Music for this service is provided by Bet Giddings, pianist and vocalist.

In Bridgewater Center, on sidewalk in front of Walgreens, with BCCR (Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights). To honor the children who survived the Indian Residential Schools, and to remember those who did not. Any signs related to Indigenous history are welcome. Orange shirts not necessary! Questions? See Dody Adkins-Perry, Natalie Johnson or Sandy Smiley. BCCR's website is https://www.bccrcivilrights.org/

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

This month’s New Moon falls in the sign of Libra, the great equalizer. Sometimes pictured as a set of scales,it weighs opposite energies and seeks to bring them into balance.

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.

Please submit your Order of Service information to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.

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

Zoom Link:  https://zoom.us/j/94358654000

This month’s New Moon falls in the sign of Libra, the great equalizer. Sometimes pictured as a set of scales, it weighs opposite energies and seeks to bring them into balance.

October is now known as Indigenous People’s Month in honor of those upon whose lands we currently live…the land originally called Turtle Island.

The Finance Committee brings all church finance factors together.  It consists of the treasurer and assistant treasurer and representatives from investment, fundraising, pledge drive, and budget creation. See Bill Howe for more information.

We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn.  All are invited to join in.  Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.