Even within our lifetimes, there has been much progress in the acceptance of gay and lesbian persons into the mainstream of American society.  Today, two of our members will relate their experiences through these changes and an assessment of the challenges that remain.  The Elsie Gaudette Award will be presented this morning.  Special music will be provided by Tony Soares. Immediately following the service this morning, there will be an opportunity for congregational members to be filled in on the details of the Domestic Violence event scheduled for July 16.

Nursery CareNursery care is available during the church service each week, courtesy of Niko Pucillo-Dunphy RE Children’s ClassesWe will wrap up our lessons and our Explore Beyond Our Walls in Ancient Greece and India with our last stories, The Brave Little Parrot and A Bundle of Sticks.  We will be talking about courage, perseverance and cooperation.   Youth GroupOur last meeting will be on Sunday, June 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  We will plan for a summer cookout together and will plan for PrideFest.  There will be some crafting for those who are interested in keeping

Rev. Connolly is 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 they

Our last meeting will be on Sunday, June 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  We will plan for a summer cookout together and will plan for PrideFest.  There will be some crafting for those who are interested in keeping their hands busy while we talk, and we will have pizza and ice cream.

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.

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

Rev. Connolly is 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 they

The RE Committee meeting is rescheduled for June 14 on Zoom. We will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. 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 UU Updates.  

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.

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This is a small affinity group for individuals who wish to explore personal spiritual topics. Contact Bob Waterman for more information.

34 School Street, Brockton NAACP Brockton Branch Blood Drive for sickle cell anemia warriors. Please help! Call 800-733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org, to schedule an appointment. 

The church office reopens on August 15, 2023.

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.

Annual Report 2022-2023 Annual Report Appendix Draft Budget 2023-2024 We will be holding the Annual Meeting of our Society on Friday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  All are welcome to participate, though only members of FUUSM as of May 16, 2023, who have made an annual contribution to the Society are eligible to vote on any matters that will be decided at this meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact any member of the Parish Committee.

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.

Rev. Connolly is 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 they

Scavenger Hunt, Races & Contests, Craft Table, Refreshments, and More! Free Event for Everyone to Enjoy! Several FUUSM members are helping with the celebration. FUUSM will have a table there.

with Natalie Johnson https://zoom.us/j/93355804896 This New Moon falls in the sign of Gemini, the cosmic twins, reminding us that we perceive reality from two sides of our brain, the right and the left. In earlier times, most of us processed life through our right brain and relied on the intuitive feeling  of “knowing” things to help us navigate our daily path. We allowed the natural world to be our teacher and our guide. Since the so called “Age of Reason,” we have been on an ever accelerating trajectory toward interpreting life only through our left brain….through intellect, reason, science, facts that

Movies in the Park - Free Drive-In Movie D.W. Field Park, Lower Porter Pond, Brockton Disney Pixar Film starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. A family film. "Goofy, poignant, and thrilling." Sponsored by Brockton Branch NAACP. Food trucks and popcorn. Perfect way to end an afternoon spent celebrating Juneteenth in Bridgewater.