Religious Exploration Classes Today we are considering life cycles and the concept of metamorphosis. We may consider going outside for a hike if time and weather permit to find some signs of metamorphosis. Nursery During the Worship Service Niko Pucillo-Dunphy and Jesse Hoyle offer child care during the church service.  Please feel free to bring your infants and toddlers to have fun with Niko and Jesse while you are in the sanctuary participating in the service. Roller Skating at Forest Family Fun Center Today we will be joining the Taunton church from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.  We will meet at the Center.

Nicola Wilbar presenting We will be weaving together themes of dark and light; death and rebirth; spiritual experience and intellectual understanding. Join us for this contemplative service where we explore finding places of surrender to relax into difficult moments. The Chalice Choir will be singing. Special music will be shared by Nicola Wilbar and Ed Priest. Nicola Wilbar has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and post-graduate training in Psychosynthesis which is, among other things, a spiritual therapeutic modality. She worked for several years as a therapist before becoming disabled in 2004. She is a proud member of our congregation.

This month’s first New Moon falls in the sign of Sagittarius, the great cosmic archer and the more exalted octave of Gemini.  It is he who encourages us to elevate our thoughts and ideas before releasing them into the higher realms for seeding.  It is he who exhorts us to aim higher, dream bigger, shoot for the stars…but with discernment and precision.

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

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

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

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.

Setting up the wreath workshop on Saturday.

Friday, December 6, 2024 – Friday, December 20, 2024   Deadline to submit offerings is Sunday, December 1st  Back by popular demand, we’re once again planning a holiday fundraiser centered on crafts and services.  It’s a chance to pick up some great items, be creative, connect with others, and have some fun! We’re seeking offerings that might include: – Handcrafted and other items/gifts for sale – Craft classes or do-it-yourself craft kits/materials – Gift baskets, gift cards – Meals, treats, baked goods – Help with end of year/holiday preparations – winter storage, decorating – Help with shopping, transporting items – Valentine’s

See Patty Simon.

Please join us for a fun and creative HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP led by Juli Gould and Nancy Backus. $30 (cash or check) covers all materials, but if you have hand clippers, wire cutters, or a wreath base, please bring them.

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 with any questions.