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Passover, Ostara, Easter
Passover, Ostara, Easter
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The Pagan, Jewish and Christian traditions all celebrate holy days in the Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Today, we'll look at how the traditions developed and how they can inform our spiritual journeys. The Chalice Choir will be singing.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
A Note from the DREPlease consider joining us for one of our RE classes. All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values. Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this! There are always new bears for newcomers no matter the age or how long they join us. We have a nursery with two babysitters each week for young children and infants as well as a Religious Exploration class for children. Enrollment is ongoing and can be completed
Trans Day of Visibility – Showcase Celebration
Trans Day of Visibility – Showcase Celebration
The celebration will be held at Central Square Bridgewater UCC Church, 71 Central Square, in the sanctuary Emcee MJ, music by Jae V and Percy C Sponsored by Bridgewater PRIDE.
1 event,
5 events,
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Help is available to assist with meals and more during illnesses or other family emergencies. You are always invited to call or visit our minister to discuss any matter of concern to you.
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be;
6 events,
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
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
be; [where your feet are]
be; [where your feet are]
“be;” is a new group founded and led by LBGTQ+ leaders to provide a safe, affirming and open space for the LGBTQ+ and Adults with Differing Abilities to “gather, create, support, heal and come together.” They hold a monthly Parent/Caretaker support group on the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 at 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, and various social and creative gatherings featuring activities such as karaoke. https://be-community.org/
1 event,
Write Postcards to Potential Voters – CANCELLED
Write Postcards to Potential Voters – CANCELLED
This opportunity will be held on 2 dates:April 7 after church, 12:30-2:30 pmApril 8, 4-6 pm What Will You Do to Help Preserve Democracy? It's no secret that authoritarian impulses have made themselves known in national politics in recent years and have attracted a shocking number of adherents. It's no exaggeration that these developments have placed the actual survival of our democratic system at risk. Democracy allows ordinary American citizens to determine the persons and policies that will guide us into the future we desire. Encouraging widespread participation in local, state and national elections supports the survival of democracy. Our principles affirm
2 events,
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday.
3 events,
Middleborough Town Elections
Middleborough Town Elections
Every vote counts! In many ways, local elections affect your life even more than state and national elections. To find your polling place, go to https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/
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 with any questions.
Jazz Music Night
Jazz Music Night
UU Middleboro presents Jazz Music Night, featuring a Boston-area jazz quartet headed up by Jeannie Gagné (piano and vocals) and Stan Strickland (sax, flute, and vocals).
Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. See you there!
4 events,
Seinfeld as Religious Metaphor
Seinfeld as Religious Metaphor
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The situation comedy that we all know as Seinfeld ended years ago, but seems destined to live on forever in reruns, on DVD, and in our cultural consciousness. In this, the week when many of us have been April fools, it might be time to take a break for some fun-- and to find what truths live even in comedy.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
A Note from the DRE Please consider joining us for one of our RE classes. All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values. Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this! There are always new bears for newcomers no matter the age or how long they join us. RE Classes The children collected their “My Home” and "Harvesting Hope” badges and reviewed the meaning of “ancestors” and being good hosts. Additional badges will be offered every other
Write Postcards to Potential Voters
Write Postcards to Potential Voters
and April 8, 4:00-6:00 pm
The Social Justice Team invites all members and friends to participate in our Get Out the Vote project. Bring any favorite pens and/or fine-tipped markers. (While we will be following a prescribed script, we’re encouraged to enliven it with color.). See Lois Aldrich or Dody Adkins-Perry.
2 events,
Write Postcards to Potential Voters
Write Postcards to Potential Voters
This opportunity will be held on 2 dates:April 7 after church, 12:30-2:30 pmApril 8, 4-6 pm What Will You Do to Help Preserve Democracy? It's no secret that authoritarian impulses have made themselves known in national politics in recent years and have attracted a shocking number of adherents. It's no exaggeration that these developments have placed the actual survival of our democratic system at risk. Democracy allows ordinary American citizens to determine the persons and policies that will guide us into the future we desire. Encouraging widespread participation in local, state and national elections supports the survival of democracy. Our principles affirm
New Moon Meditation on Zoom
New Moon Meditation on Zoom
This month’s New Moon falls in the sign of Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac and its prime mover and shaker. With the tenacity and zeal of the ram, Aries boldly goes where no one else dares to venture and infuses innovation and vision into old, worn out systems.
6 events,
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Help is available to assist with meals and more during illnesses or other family emergencies. You are always invited to call or visit our minister to discuss any matter of concern to you.
UUMA Immigrant Justice Team Online Meeting
UUMA Immigrant Justice Team Online Meeting
UUMassAction has launched an Immigration Justice Campaign. The UUMA Immigrant Justice Team meets monthly. You need not attend all meetings. Join UUs across MA to work towards immigration justice. RSVP HERE
2 events,
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
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
2 events,
Finance Committee on Zoom
Finance Committee on Zoom
The Finance Committee is meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. See Bill Howe for information.
Persuasion to Power Series: Move Them to Your Side – Intro to Deep Canvassing
Persuasion to Power Series: Move Them to Your Side – Intro to Deep Canvassing
Deep canvassing is a proven, research-based method for organizing conversations that persuade people and create long-lasting change of hearts and minds. It focuses on what is shared first, expressing empathy, understanding underlying emotional needs, responding to what they’re starting with, and then moving from there, asking questions to understand better, etc. Join Indivisible and the Deep Canvass Institute for 101 training on the basics of this conversation method. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-ChqjgvHNOmgE4M1-j9omIzgtMCTl8b#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit#heading=h.ne054hm4sefi
3 events,
Song Circle
Song Circle
We hope you will join us for this fun night of music, sponsored by the Church and open to the public! We start at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck of hearty snacks in the Parish Hall, so bring along a favorite treat to share. A circle of chairs will be set up along with a portable keyboard, and we will provide some percussion instruments.
3 events,
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 with any questions.
3 events,
Putting the “Human” in Humanism
Putting the “Human” in Humanism
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching Recently, several members and friends of the church completed a 7-session reading and discussion group on the topic of "UU Humanism." Today, we'll share some of what we discovered as well as explore the roots of Religious Humanism in our tradition. The Chalice Choir will be singing.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
A Note from the DREPlease consider joining us for one of our RE classes. All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values. Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this! There are always new bears for newcomers no matter the age or how long they join us. RE ClassesThe children collected their “My Home” and "Harvesting Hope” badges and reviewed the meaning of “ancestors” and being good hosts. Additional badges will be offered every other week to
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Are you interested in exploring Buddhism and the Buddhist tradition in Unitarian Universalism? Then you should consider joining us for a six-week class exploring that topic, beginning on Sunday, April 14 from 12:30-2 pm.
4 events,
Book Discussion Group on Zoom
Book Discussion Group on Zoom
We are continuing in the tradition of meeting and discussing various genres of books. We continue to meet on the third Monday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We are meeting on Zoom this month. The link will be sent to Book Club members a day or two before the meeting. Please contact Lois Aldrich (lois.aldrich63@gmail.com) if you would like to receive the Zoom link. New and old members are welcome. The book we are reading for April is North Woods by Daniel Mason. If you enjoy reading, please pick up the book and join us!
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
4 events,
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Help is available to assist with meals and more during illnesses or other family emergencies. You are always invited to call or visit our minister to discuss any matter of concern to you.
Wampanoag Foodways at the Library
Wampanoag Foodways at the Library
Middleborough Public Library, 102 North Main Street in person, or on Zoom Kitty Hendricks-Miller (Nenaweetah) of the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department will offer a glimpse into traditional foods and cooking methods to teens and adults, age 14 and up. Besides discussing seasonal and sustainable foods, she will be cooking Quail Soup with Vegetables and Spring Greens. Registration is required; call 508-946-2470. https://midlib.org/events/2024/02/28/glimpse-wampanoag-foodways-and-cooking-demonstration
4 events,
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
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
Parish Committee on Zoom
Parish Committee on Zoom
All members and friends are invited to attend the Parish Committee Meeting. The Zoom link for this event will be sent out in the UU Updates.
2 events,
Write Postcards
Write Postcards
We are writing postcards to registered voters in districts that have low voting rates and have historically been disenfranchised. We’re using a tested script, so it’s easy, no creativity required (though we’re encouraged to use colored pens, if we want, to enliven our handwritten cards). Currently we are writing cards to Georgia in time for their May 21 primary. The goal is to establish a habit of voting and also to give voters time to resolve any issues they may encounter with required voter i.d. cards, or other obstacles to their voting, before November. We are working with the experienced
Discussion of Last Week’s Truth Brigade Webinar “Move Them to Your Side” on Zoom
Discussion of Last Week’s Truth Brigade Webinar “Move Them to Your Side” on Zoom
Local discussion of the "Move Them to your Side" webinar that streamed on Zoom a week ago, for interested members and friends of the congregation. It is highly recommended but not mandatory that you attend the April 11 webinar first. Anyone on the Social Justice Team should be able to give you the Zoom link.
2 events,
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday.
3 events,
Mashpee Wampanoag Honor the Earth Fair & Taste of the Earth Cooking Contest
Mashpee Wampanoag Honor the Earth Fair & Taste of the Earth Cooking Contest
At the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Government Center at 29 Holland Mill Road, Mashpee (off Great Neck Road just south of #483). The Tribe invites us to the Honor the Earth Fair featuring exhibitors and vendors with a shared mission to protect and preserve the ancestral homelands of the Mashpee Wampanoag. Free and open to the public, the Fair is co-hosted by the Native Land Conservancy (NLC) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Natural Resources Department. Festivities will include opening remarks by Chief Earl Mills, Jr, cultural crafts, traditional singing and dancing, and activities for children. For more information on the Fair: https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/contact-us
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 with any questions.
5 events,
Remembering the Earth and Ourselves as Sacred
Remembering the Earth and Ourselves as Sacred
Led by the Local Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans It has now been fifty-four years since the first Earth Day celebration. We have mounted campaigns, crafted slogans, held a yearly COP in far away places, seen protests and marches, made promises and resolutions. The scientists have warned us of the outcome of continuing on our present trajectory, and sadly nothing seems to have made much of an impact. From this pulpit we have considered the Earth as our Mother, our home and our beloved Anam Cara… This year we will explore a different idea. Many people now
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
A Note from the DREPlease consider joining us for one of our RE classes. All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values. Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this! RE ClassesBadges are offered every other week to ensure the children obtain the 16 badges for the lessons they had this year. They are inserting the badges into their “build a bears.” Nursery During the Worship ServiceNursery is still being run by Niko Pucillo-Dunphy, and they receive
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Are you interested in exploring Buddhism and the Buddhist tradition in Unitarian Universalism? Then you should consider joining us for a six-week class exploring that topic, beginning on Sunday, April 14 from 12:30-2 pm. Our text will be Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism, edited by Sam Trumbore and Wayne Arnason. Please see Rev. Connolly to purchase your book; cost is $15/copy.
6 events,
May Newsletter Deadline
Information for the May Newsletter may be sent to office@uumiddleboro.org by April 22. Any items submitted after April 22 may be included in the UU Updates.
Write Postcards
Write Postcards
We are writing postcards to registered voters in districts that have low voting rates and have historically been disenfranchised. We’re using a tested script, so it’s easy, no creativity required (though we’re encouraged to use colored pens, if we want, to enliven our handwritten cards). Currently we are writing cards to Georgia in time for their May 21 primary. The goal is to establish a habit of voting and also to give voters time to resolve any issues they may encounter with required voter i.d. cards, or other obstacles to their voting, before November. We are working with the experienced
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
4 events,
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Help is available to assist with meals and more during illnesses or other family emergencies. You are always invited to call or visit our minister to discuss any matter of concern to you.
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
with Natalie Johnson https://zoom.us/j/97878277487 This Full Moon falls in the sign of Scorpio, perhaps the least understood and often maligned sign of the Zodiac. It also follows closely on the heels of Earth Day, the one day each year when humans celebrate the beauty and bounty of our planet, holding celebrations, festivals and ceremonies in honor of our beloved Mother Earth. It has now been 54 years since the first Earth Day when we became aware of the deleterious effects our collective lifestyle was having on Her and yet... for the most part, we continue to ignore the warnings, the
2 events,
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
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
0 events,
3 events,
Set-Up for Spring Gala
Set-Up for Spring Gala
For Tapas:
We need small appetizers that will be set up at "stations;" and since we have chafing dishes, they can be warm and, of course, you can bring food in crock pots. So far we have 4 commitments. Think of something interesting you can make/prepare and serve for that night before the show. We will also need crackers, cheese, hummus & veggies, fruit, etc., for a cold appetizer table.
3 events,
Cooler Middleborough Fair
Cooler Middleborough Fair
Have you ever been inside a whale? Or tried out an induction cooktop? Been to a big event held in a safe, enclosed space (the High School gym), so your children can explore kid-friendly, fun educational activities while you explore the nuts and bolts of achieving a more comfortable house--warm in winter, cool in summer--without breaking the bank?
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 with any questions.
Springtime Gala & Tapas Galore
Springtime Gala & Tapas Galore
With our long history of producing high caliber entertainment, UU Middleboro returns to live theatre with Spring Gala & Tapas Galore on Saturday, April 27, at 5:30 PM. Start your evening with a diverse offering of small plate fare followed by a rousing performance by the very talented UU stars at 7:00 PM.
4 events,
A Culture of Tribalism
A Culture of Tribalism
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching I expect that many of us have felt part of a "tribe," a group we feel a part of, which helps give us self-definition, and allows us to feel part of a greater whole. When that sense becomes solidified into tribalism, though, there's trouble. We'll talk about that today. Special music will be a Sephardic song presented by Heidi Woofenden, Patty Simon, and Polly Jacobson.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
A Note from the DREPlease consider joining us for one of our RE classes. All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values. Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this! RE ClassesBadges are offered every other week to ensure the children obtain the 16 badges for the lessons they had this year. They are inserting the badges into their “build a bears.” Nursery During the Worship ServiceNursery is still being led by Niko Pucillo-Dunphy, who receives support
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Buddhist Voices: An Adult RE Experience
Are you interested in exploring Buddhism and the Buddhist tradition in Unitarian Universalism? Then you should consider joining us for a six-week class exploring that topic, beginning on Sunday, April 14 from 12:30-2 pm. Our text will be Buddhist Voices in Unitarian Universalism, edited by Sam Trumbore and Wayne Arnason. Please see Rev. Connolly to purchase your book; cost is $15/copy. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the Avis Clay Parlor.
2 events,
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
5 events,
Elsie Gaudette Award Nominations Due
The Elsie Gaudette Award can be given this spring (the third Sunday in June) to a person who exemplifies the service and dedication to this church that Elsie did for many years. The Elsie Gaudette Award Committee will be meeting to review the nominations.
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Help is available to assist with meals and more during illnesses or other family emergencies. You are always invited to call or visit our minister to discuss any matter of concern to you.
Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman Online
Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman Online
Ari Berman is the author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People- And the Fight to Resist It. Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice at the Workers Circle, will moderate. Sponsored by Workers Circle. For more information and to register: https://www.circle.org/events/minorityrulewithariberman?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=27fcb3b6-2f23-4192-be48-85f66bfcd8d3 Registration is required. Event is free; donations are requested.
6 events,
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
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
be; [where your feet are]
be; [where your feet are]
“be;” is a new group founded and led by LBGTQ+ leaders to provide a safe, affirming and open space for the LGBTQ+ and Adults with Differing Abilities to “gather, create, support, heal and come together.” They hold a monthly Parent/Caretaker support group on the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 at 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, and various social and creative gatherings featuring activities such as karaoke. https://be-community.org/
0 events,
2 events,
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
Social Justice Team Meeting on Zoom
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry if you would like the Zoom link to join the Social Justice Team meeting.
2 events,
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 with any questions.
Star Wars Themed be; Social
Star Wars Themed be; Social
20 West Street, East Bridgewater Star Wars themed extravaganza: May the 4th Be With You! "Come dressed as your favorite character or just come be part of the Universe with us." Catered food; DJ; Fun https://be-community.org/event/may-the-4th-be-with-you-be-social/
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