Rev. Peter Connolly preaching Is our destiny foretold?  Or do we claim it by the actions we take, the responsibility we take for those actions, and the character that emerges from those decisions? Special music will be provided by Patty Simon playing flute selections by Debussy.

RE Build a Bear of WholenessThis week we will continue our lesson about transitions, moves and friendships. Our story this week is Owen and Mzee. We will make friendship bracelets and share out stories about transitions. Nursery During the Worship Service Niko Pucillo-Dunphy and Jesse Hoyle offer child care during the church service.  Please feel free to bring your infants and toddlers to have fun with Niko and Jesse while you are in the sanctuary participating in the service. Kelly Lownds, Director of Religious Exploration

Rev. Connolly will be offering a class on Unitarian Universalist perspectives on religious humanism.  The text we will be using is entitled, Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism, which the UUA bookstore describes as follows, "Unitarian Universalist Humanists present their faith perspectives in 23 engaging and thought-provoking essays. They explore Humanist history, beliefs, approach to life, social justice, community, and religious education." The class will be offered in six 90-minute sessions on Sundays at 12:15 pm, beginning on January 21, and, if there is enough interest, a second section will be offered on Wednesdays, also at 12:30 pm.  Today's class is meeting in

Youth Group will be meeting today from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  We will continue to talk about the next element — Air.  Please join us for pizza and fun.

The Peaceful Quilters meet every Tuesday in the Parish Hall.

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.

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 submit your Order of Service information to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.

A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.

You Are Cordially Invited To AttendThe US UK Summit On Race Black History: Peril or Promise?February 1, 2024 ​FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WORLDWIDE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Hilina Ajakaiye, Executive Vice President Meet Boston This event is free, but pre-registration is required. With Affirmative Action, DEl, and Black History under attack, what action steps are needed to protect the integrity of Black History in the US, UK, and Beyond? Democracy is also at peril as the attacks continue around the world. These subject- matter experts will cut through the misinformation and speak truth to power! Pre-Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcuuuqD4qGtRErNMwQz4UFgF_sDco9q3Y#/registration

Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries will present on how we can co-create a radically inclusive and equitable community where everyone belongs and Black people can prosper.

See Susan Hotchkiss.

The Search Committee is meeting on Zoom.

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.