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An Experience in Listening
An Experience in Listening
Susan Hotchkiss and Music Friends Join us for a musical Sunday designed to explore the ways in which we not only hear but actively listen to words, to music, to silence. This new twist on Sunday worship features a quirky piece called Cosmic Festival sung by a Chalice Ensemble, accompanied by electronic sounds, and sung from a score set in a spiral.
1 event,
Newsletter Deadline
Articles for the December Newsletter may be submitted to office@uumiddleboro.org. The Newsletter deadline is the FOURTH MONDAY of every month; this is a firm deadline. Any items submitted after that date may be included in the UU Updates.
2 events,
2 events,
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your information for the Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
2 events,
Virtual Just This Sangha
Virtual Just This Sangha
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to our selves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
1 event,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
We will continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. In addition, we will be offering training to help us respond to folks with strong opinions. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups.
3 events,
A Season of Love
A Season of Love
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The second Sunday of Advent commemorates the gift of love. Love has so many meanings, though. What does love mean for UUs in the season of Advent? The Chalice Choir will be singing “This Ancient Love.”
Virtual Holiday Auction begins
Virtual Holiday Auction begins
Sunday, December 4 at 12:00 noon to Friday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. Last chance to get in on the fun and snag some great items! The auction closes at 8:00 on Friday, December 16! Check it all out with the link below: onlinefundraiser.events/FUUSM Watch the website and your email around 8:00 to see if your bids are successful. There's a bid extension rule that will extend the closing time on an item for a few minutes if a bid comes in a few minutes before closing, so you'll have a last chance to bid again if you're outbid. Once ... Read more
0 events,
4 events,
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your information for this Sunday's Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
Virtual Full Moon Meditation
Virtual Full Moon Meditation
with Natalie Johnson Wednesday, December 7 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. This Full Moon falls in the sign of Gemini……with the sun in Capricorn and both invoking the watery, dreamy depths of Neptune. It is the final full moon of 2022 and affords the last opportunity to bring into the spotlight all that we wish to consider before we enter fully into the contemplative time before the rebirth of the Light on the solstice. It is a time to gather up all that we have summoned in this year, the hopes and dreams, our heart’s desires, things we longed to bring ... Read more
1 event,
Virtual Just This Sangha
Virtual Just This Sangha
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to our selves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
1 event,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
We will continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. In addition, we will be offering training to help us respond to folks with strong opinions. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups.
4 events,
Innocence and Experience
Innocence and Experience
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching On the third Sunday of Advent, we think about what brings us joy, looking through the lens of innocence and experience, especially via the poetry of William Blake. Bet Giddings will be sharing her music throughout the service.
RE Holiday Party
RE Holiday Party
Our Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, December 11, at 12pm. All are welcome to help us make holiday ornaments to adorn our tree. The children will decorate the holiday tree, create additional holiday ornaments and decorate gingerbread houses. There will be pizza at 1pm for the children.
0 events,
3 events,
3 events,
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your information for this Sunday's Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
3 events,
Virtual Just This Sangha
Virtual Just This Sangha
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to our selves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
Virtual Holiday Auction Ends
Virtual Holiday Auction Ends
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- What else? Please submit your offerings by email to uu362@comcast.net or contact the Church office at 508-947-1935. Include a description of your offering, quantities, picture (if possible), and suggested ... Read more
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Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
We will continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. In addition, we will be offering training to help us respond to folks with strong opinions. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups.
3 events,
Seeking Peace Amidst Violence
Seeking Peace Amidst Violence
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The fourth Sunday of Advent commemorates the gift of peace. How can we seek peace amidst violence, both in our world and in ourselves? There will be a “Family Choir.” All are welcome to join in the choir. Rehearsal is at 10:00 before the service.
2 events,
Book Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
The Book Club continues to meet on the third Monday of each month in the Parish Hall from 4:30 to 5:30. Our December 19th selection is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. For more information, contact Carleen - carleenml@aol.com.
CUUPS Winter Solstice Celebration
CUUPS Winter Solstice Celebration
The Winter Solstice is celebrated by almost every religion around the world. It has a different name, but it is an event that welcomes the returning Sun or Son. ... the light that begins to brighten the Northern hemisphere and the light that shines within each one of us. Come join FUUSM’s CUUPS in welcoming the light and sharing reflections of the experiences in your life during this season of giving, whether it is Christmas, Yule, Midwinter, or any festival of lights that signifies the importance of this longest night that morphs into the welcoming of the returning light. A ... Read more
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4 events,
Christmas Eve Order of Service Deadline
Christmas Eve Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your information for the Christmas Eve service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
Virtual New Moon Meditation
Virtual New Moon Meditation
with Natalie Johnson Wednesday, December 21 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. This New Moon falls in the sign of Capricorn. It is the longest night of the year. People of good faith all over the world hold vigil throughout this darkest night awaiting the rebirth of the Sun with the first rays of dawn. From ancient times until the present, people hold sacred this time when the Light triumphs over the Dark and chases away the shadows. It is the promise of a new day, of greater warmth and light, of the perpetuation of life. It is… more than anything else… the promise of ... Read more
2 events,
Virtual Just This Sangha
Virtual Just This Sangha
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to our selves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
2 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
We will continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. In addition, we will be offering training to help us respond to folks with strong opinions. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The Christmas Eve service is a celebration of this holy time with music, meditations, carols and a Nativity. Music will include Shelley Otis on Celtic Harp, the Chalice Choir, solos, and ensembles.
1 event,
Newsletter Deadline
Articles for the January Newsletter may be submitted to office@uumiddleboro.org. The Newsletter deadline is the FOURTH MONDAY of every month; this is a firm deadline. Any items submitted after that date may be included in the UU Updates.
1 event,
2 events,
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your information for this Sunday's Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
2 events,
Virtual Just This Sangha
Virtual Just This Sangha
Just This Sangha meets virtually (via Zoom) nearly every Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 for silent meditation and sharing of our practice experience. From a Buddhist, particularly Zen, perspective, we focus on bringing practice to daily life; exploring letting go of our usual habitual reactivity and opening to our selves and others as we actually are. Not a drop-in group, we do welcome potentially new members to join us for a few sessions to see if the group is a good fit. Contact Tom Tanguay at Thisjustthis@gmail.com for more information.
2 events,
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
We will continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. In addition, we will be offering training to help us respond to folks with strong opinions. If you are interested in standing with us but would like the training first, please add your name, but put an X in the first column. All are invited to join in. Sign up for training and/or the vigil by visiting Vigil Sign-Ups.