RE SundayOur youth are thinking a lot about the world they live in and their place in it. Today we will ask the congregation questions about what they believe as Unitarian Universalists and how their time in church impacts them day to day.  We will also be sharing some of the children’s ideas about acceptance and love with everyone.  RE CommitteeWe will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in person at the church, but we will also have a link if it is easier for people to join virtually.  New members are welcome.  The link will go out in

Religious Exploration Youth presenting Our youth are thinking a lot about the world they live in and their place in it.  Today we will ask the congregation questions about what they believe as Unitarian Universalists and how their time in church impacts them day to day.  We will also be sharing some of the children’s ideas about acceptance and love with everyone. 

Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks.  The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan.  It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people.  Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers.  The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey

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

The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 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.

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.

Please send your information for the Order of Service to office@uumiddleboro.org by Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday.

Rev. Connolly will be offering a reading and discussion group on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:15 pm starting the week of May 14 and running for five weeks.  The book we will be reading from is called What Do We Mean When We Say God? by Deirdre Sullivan.  It gathers reflections from famous authors and ordinary people.  Used copies are available from $5 to $7 per copy, including postage, from Amazon.com and other online booksellers.  The goal of the class will be to help participants find an understanding of the word “God” that is appropriate to whatever stage of their faith journey

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.

We are continuing our 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!   The Song Circle will run on the second Friday of each month. 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 treat to share.  A circle of chairs will be set up along with a portable keyboard,

Readers' Theater Production First Parish Church Upper Hall 50 School Street, Bridgewater This is a free production. Bridgewater State students perform scenes from the book by Amber Ruffin & Lacy Lamar. Everyday racism is exposed in maddening and funny details.

Bridgewater Center at Walgreens end They will have extra signs. Please join us.

Peace, Equality & Justice Vigil - Stand-out for Black Lives Matter and other issues as they seem relevant - Saturdays, 11:30 -12:00   on the 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.

Hopewell Park, Taunton A “special day full of family fun to celebrate love and togetherness for everyone.”  Yoga in the park at 11am, live music, drag performers and dancers, food trucks, local vendors and crafts, health and wellness area—and dedicated spaces for kids and elders. You won't find a more active or passionate LGBTQ+ community than the one in Taunton, Massachusetts. This year, they're putting all their energy into creating another amazing Pride Festival on June 10, from noon to 5 pm, at Hopewell Park. Join us for this special day full of family fun to celebrate love and togetherness