Week of Events
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
We draw our curriculum from the Tapestry of Faith on the UUA website. The RE children will be working with the “World of Wonder” curriculum, and the youth group will be working with the “Windows and Mirrors” curriculum. Our children will be “Earth Advocates” this year. We believe children possess an inherent ability to feel wonder and appreciate the world’s awesome plants, animals, spaces, processes, textures and patterns. Together we will explore, observe, engage and rest in this wonderful world. This year’s curriculum dives deep into our 7th principle – “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of
Beyond the Ballot Box
Beyond the Ballot Box
Rev. Beau Rivers preaching In uncertain times it is important to remind ourselves, only love can conquer hate and the work of citizenship continues long after the end of an election. Special music will be provided by Tony Soares.
Youth Group
Youth Group
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.”
Youth Cottage Meeting
Youth Cottage Meeting
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! What feeds your spirit? What are you passionate about?
Piano Tuning
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
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.
Cottage Meeting on Zoom
Cottage Meeting on Zoom
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! What feeds your spirit? What are you passionate about? We
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your Order of Service information to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
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
RE Committee
RE Committee
Our RE Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. We meet at the church, and new members are welcome. You do not need a child participating in the RE program to join, just ideas and a love of our youth. Please consider volunteering to teach downstairs for a section of our program. We also need volunteers to help with plays and skits during the year as well as readers for our Message for All Ages during the service. Please contact dre@uumiddleboro.org if you are interested.
Cottage Meeting on Zoom
Cottage Meeting on Zoom
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! What feeds your spirit? What are you passionate about? We
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
This month’s Full Moon occurs in the sign of Taurus, the quintessential Earth sign. Taurus reminds us of the importance of hearth and home, of belonging to a place, a family, a nation, an idealogy worth holding onto. Taurus encourages us to send our roots deep into Earth Herself for stability, nourishment and grounding in order to withstand whatever storms might be brewing on the horizon.
Quilt Raffle Drawing
Quilt Raffle Drawing
A raffle drawing for Linda Thompson’s beautiful quilt, specially created to raise funds for the church, will cap the Holiday Fair. The red, white and blue quilt, which measures 72" x 72", is called Anthem and is a Quilt of Valor, which usually commemorates a veteran, a person who served or a Gold Star mother.
Holiday Craft Fair – Help Wanted
Holiday Craft Fair – Help Wanted
We will be hosting a Holiday Craft Fair in the Parish Hall, chaired by Dorine Levasseur and Holly Begley. There will be a selection of home baked goods, soups, jams and jellies as well as a variety of crafts.
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
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.
Note: The church calendar contains some events that are not open to everyone, so that we can plan for building use. Open events are shown on the home page. Click on an event to show the full description.