Adrienne Williams presenting HABARI GANI! Celebrating Kwanzaa Amidst the Virulent Practice of Book Banning and Deliberate Distortion of History The service includes personal reflections on Kwanzaa's educational and social impact on a people and a nation. There is true cause for celebrating its beginnings and expanding its reach. As always, there will be shared words and communal singing! Adrienne Williams is a retired educator, human services professional, national consultant, longtime member of this congregation and founding board member of the Unitarian Universalist Massachusetts Action Network. She continues to use the arts (music, poetry, storytelling) to teach, learn and connect.

The second New Moon of December falls in the sign of Capricorn and is known as a Black Moon. Some consider this a particularly auspicious time to set intentions and believe that things set in motion under a Black Moon will be looked upon with special favor.  In any case, standing as we are on the threshold of a new year, an additional thrust of energy seems welcome. https://zoom.us/j/91347227142

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

Please submit your information for the January 5 Order of Service by 12:00 noon to the church office.

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

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.