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.

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.

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

The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.in the Parish Hall.

in the Parish Hall

Rev. Peter Connolly will be in the office.

Please submit your information for the Christmas Eve service to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.

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

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.

in the Sanctuary

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.

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.

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.