There will be a Stewardship Training Session on Saturday, March 4, starting at 9:30 am, in the Parish Hall. Among other topics, Bill Sherman has information he would like to share about congregational giving.
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching As we move toward the spring and the new life that it represents, we'll be moving forward, too, as a community of joys, concerns, and responsible stewardship, the caretaking of the many dimensions of church life. Special music will be provided by an Ensemble from the Chalice Choir singing “Draw the Circle Wide.”
with Natalie Johnson This Full Moon is in the sign of Virgo, the sign most associated with purification. It falls in the 16th degree of Virgo….the 16th card of the Tarot is The Tower, a card representing abrupt and tumultuous change, revolution and revelation. It is a time of both beginnings and endings and signifies a huge evolutionary jump ahead in consciousness for humanity. We will be working with the energies of the Virgo Full Moon to bring about a clearing of our energy fields. We are being called upon to purify, to leave old baggage behind once and for all as we prepare
The Music Committee meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00. The role of the music committee is to support and enhance the music program, bring fresh ideas, help set goals, and monitor progress. We are open to new members.
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 ourselves 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.
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil – Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on church lawn. 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. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information, and she will email or text you Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning. She is usually sitting in her Honda Fit on Nickerson Avenue near South Main Street from about 11:20.
The youth come relatively regularly and enjoy time of sharing one another’s favorite play time and then lighting the chalice, sharing joys and concerns and then working through curriculum. This year RE is “Exploring Beyond Our Walls” using the moral tales curriculum. The children have collected many marbles/glass gems for their gemstones of goodness. The children continue to share stories of their efforts to follow their moral compass. Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering to support the nursery care. Kelly Lownds, Director of Religious Exploration
Pastoral Care Team presenting The Pastoral Care Team offers a service in which we consider and celebrate the ways in which we as a Congregation care for and recognize each other in times of need and in our day-to-day interactions. We will explore where we are now and where we hope to be through the perspectives of team members. The Chalice Choir will be singing “The Cloths of Heaven” this morning.
The kitchen clean up crew found many items that do not belong to the church. If they are yours, please take them home. They will be in the Parish Hall for two Sundays at Coffee Hour, then they will be donated. Andrea Priest
The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30. 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.
All members and friends are invited to attend the Parish Committee meeting. The link for this event will be sent by email to UU Updates subscribers.
The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30. 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.
LGBTQIA and Allies meeting, Parents and Youth We will be meeting on Friday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In June 2022 we had Middleboro's first Pride Fest and offered the idea for FUUSM to host an LGBTQIA support group for youth and parents. This first meeting will combine all LGBTQIA and allies to discuss what we are looking for in a group. We will discuss days, times and group structure and hopes. Please join us for the conversation. Light snacks and refreshments will be offered.
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on church lawn. 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. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information, and she will email or text you Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning. She is usually sitting in her Honda Fit on Nickerson Avenue near South Main Street from about 11:20.
We are meeting for five weeks using the book The Larger Faith by Charles A. Howe. This class is led by Rev. Peter Connolly.
Nursery Care
Nursery care is available during the church service each week, courtesy of Niko Pucillo-Dunphy.
RE Children’s Classes
In RE we had a change of plans last week when we discussed the messiah in each of us, so this week we will continue our lesson from Mullah Nasruddin Feeds His Coat. We will also play the welcome and unwelcome game and share a Middle Eastern Feast consisting of lentils, bread, hummus, figs and baklava. New children are always welcome!
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The minister will be responding to the questions you left in the Question Box in the Parlor over the past few weeks, questions about theology, spiritual practice and church life. Special music will be provided by Nicola Wilbar singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
The UU Book Club continues to meet monthly on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Meetings are scheduled either in-person or via Zoom, so please check in advance if you do not regularly attend or receive our email updates. Our March 20 title is The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall. For more info contact Carleen - carleenml@aol.com.
The Wheel of the Year has turned once again. We have survived another winter, found hope in the first tentative stirrings of new life at Imbolc and have now arrived at Ostara when life begins to burst forth all around us. The immense fertility, regenerative power and sheer beauty of Mother Earth makes itself known in all the kingdoms of nature. It is a time of balance between light and dark. From now until solstice the sun will rise stronger and travel higher across the sky each day. It is a time to rejoice in the rebirth of all creation and be
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92899501338
This New Moon falls in the sign of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. It occurs the day after the Equinox, the astrological New Year. The Wheel of the Year has turned once again.
We are meeting for five weeks using the book The Larger Faith by Charles A. Howe. This class is led by Rev. Peter Connolly.
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
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 ourselves 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.
NEW SONG CIRCLE AT FUUSM! We are starting a brand new Song Circle at FUUSM for folks who enjoy getting together with others to sing — no particular expertise required, the point is having fun and learning! It will begin on Friday, March 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the church and will run on the SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH after that. This activity is sponsored by the church and open to the community at large. So invite your friends! The Song Circle will start with a potluck of hearty snacks, coffee, tea, and water in the Parish Hall, so bring along a favorite
Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil – Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00 on church lawn. 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. If you want to be notified of rare cancellations, please give Dody Adkins-Perry your contact information, and she will email or text you Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning. She is usually sitting in her Honda Fit on Nickerson Avenue near South Main Street from about 11:20.
The Youth Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Parish Hall. This group has children from 6th through 12th grade. Contact Kelly Lownds for more information.
Religious ExplorationThe youth come relatively regularly and enjoy time of sharing one another’s favorite play time and then lighting the chalice, sharing joys and concerns and then working through curriculum. This year RE is “Exploring Beyond Our Walls” using the moral tales curriculum. The children have collected many marbles/glass gems for their gemstones of goodness. The children continue to share stories of their efforts to follow their moral compass. Youth GroupThe Youth Group is meeting this Sunday, March 26, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. LGBTQIA Support GroupWe will be meeting on Wednesday, April 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Rev. Peter Connolly preaching Whether it is welcoming a new child or grandchild into the family or celebrating a graduation or a wedding or changing a job or preparing for retirement, our lives are filled with changes. Today, we'll talk about strategies for managing life transitions. The Chalice Choir will be singing, plus a special instrumental postlude by Juli Gould and Patty Simon on flutes.
Articles for the April Newsletter may be submitted to office@uumiddleboro.org by March 27. The Newsletter deadline is the fourth Monday of every month. Any items submitted after that date may be included in the UU Updates.
The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30. 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.
The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Rev. Peter Connolly’s office hours are Wednesdays,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rev. Connolly will not be available on the second Wednesday of the month as he will be attending the UUMA cluster meeting. He is available by appointment. Monday is the minister’s day off. He will respond to emails and messages beginning on Tuesday of the week.
This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.
with Tanya Trzeciak Pot Luck - 6:00 p.m. Workshop - 7:00 p.m. Turn ordinary vases or bottles into works of art by using a technique that mimics mercury glass. It is very simple and easy to do. It uses vinegar and spray paint and your ingenuity to create a fun project. We will also be working with “sea glass paint” to create objects in sea glass colors- perfect for summer. The church has many vases that we will use to create fun pieces to sell later on in our church yard sale. You are welcome to bring your own glass
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.
Note: The church calendar contains some events that are not open to everyone, so that we can plan for building use. Open events are shown on the home page. Click on an event to show the full description.
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