Event Series Summer Worship Services 2024

My Civil Rights Pilgrimage to the Deep South

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

Dody Adkins-Perry presenting In 2017, Dody went on a 9-day pilgrimage through Alabama, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee. The Living Legacy Project says, “The Pilgrimage is so much more than a civil rights history tour.”  The group did visit historic sights, but they also met with veterans there, working in small consciousness-raising groups dealing with our relationship to racism and white privilege. 

Event Series Summer Worship Services 2024

Synchronicity: The Dance of Coincidence and Meaning

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

Sue Curtiss presenting
Have you ever found yourself thinking about someone, only to receive a phone call or a visit from that person minutes or hours later and wondered “What was that about?”  Synchronicity is what happens when seemingly unrelated events coincide in improbable ways that have some significance for you.

Event Series Summer Worship Services 2024

An Exploration of Stoicism

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

Adrian Gunn presenting

Adrian will offer an exploration of stoicism as a philosophy, detailing how it has informed his own life and provided a framework for being a useful, ethical human being and a valuable member of community. As a way of being, it intersects in many ways with the Principles upon which Unitarian Universalism is based.

Thriving During Transition

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

Presented by Viola Fairweather Soon we will begin our fall services with our new minister, Reverend Beau Rivers. During the next few months, we will be working to bring forth our gifts and the best in one another through interconnectedness and collaboration. In this service, Vi hopes to share some tools rooted in faith's highest values that will support our thriving during this transition. Please bring a pen or pencil to the service.

Coming Home, Like Rivers to the Sea

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

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Join us for our annual ingathering serviceWhen we reflect on our Summer blessings and welcomethe start of the new church year with ourtraditional Water Ceremony.* *Everyone is invited to bring a sample of water from a place that nurtured your spirit this summer to pour in our Common Bowl. A pitcher of church water will also be available for our virtual participants and anyone who did not collect or forgot to bring a sample of water to church, so all who wish, may participate. The Chalice Choir will be singing River of Peace.

The Winds of Grace

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

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Nineteenth century, Indian mystic, Rama Krishna said,“The winds of grace are always blowing; it is for us to raise our sails.”But how do we raise our sails when grace comes disguised as loss, failure,or unwelcome change? How do we remain open to life, to love, and to the futurewhen the present feels so uncertain and frightening? How do weallow ourselves to accept the gift of grace in its many guises? Special music will be presented by a youth duo, Isla Rowe on flute and Sydney Benard on clarinet.

Songs of the Earth, Sky, and Light

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

Marybeth Truran presenting What do the cry of the osprey, the call of the whale, and the human heartbeat have in common? More than 100 lightning strikes resonate through the earth’s atmosphere every second. Mycelia form vast networks of communication via streams of chemical and electrical impulses. Certain plants recognize their kin and vibrate auditory signals of distress. Our planet is a place of wonder, unfolding mystery, and intelligence. Yet it is imperiled by our human actions. Is there a way to find inspiration, perhaps even joy or hope, by listening more closely to the songs of the earth? How

The Heart of Belonging

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

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.

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The Gift of Awareness

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

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching The hard work of dismantling the structures of oppressioninvolves developing an awareness and appreciation fordifferences between race, culture, class, gender,and so much more. We will consider how far we’ve come as a denomination since 2017.The Chalice Choir will be singing an anthem by Eric Whitacre called Sing Gently.

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The Herring Pond Wampanoag: A Journey Through History and Resilience

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

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day/Month, Jill Lauzon, Vice Chair and Outreach Coordinator of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, will explore the Tribe’s deep historical roots in the Plymouth region as well as their ongoing efforts to preserve their land, culture, and traditions.  In her talk, she will highlight the Tribe’s legacy that spans thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrival in 1620 and share insights into current initiatives such as food sovereignty, wellness programs, and intergenerational knowledge-sharing. A vocal ensemble will sing Water Is Life ~ Mni Wičoni, a song for Standing Rock.

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Let Me Introduce You to JetPig!

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

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Who is JetPig and why is it important for us to have a relationship with this adorable creature?Come find out this Sunday!The Chalice Choir will be singing Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.

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Remembering the Ancestors

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

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching In this family friendly service, we will learn about the history of Halloween and have an opportunity to remember those who have gone before us. People of all ages are invited to come to church in costume and bring a photo or memento of a loved one (pet or human) to place on our Table of the Ancestors. There will be treats for everyone and games to play during coffee hour!Special music will include The Monster Mash sung by Ed Priest.

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