Week of Events
April Newsletter Deadline
Information for the April Newsletter may be sent to office@uumiddleboro.org by March 25. Any items submitted after March 25 may be included in the UU Updates.
Palm Sunday: Can it Speak to Us UUs?
Palm Sunday: Can it Speak to Us UUs?
Valerie Fontaine presenting Please join Valerie in an exploration of potential lessons and revelations that might hold meaning for our lives today. Special music will be provided by Dan Hotchkiss. This morning we welcome Valerie Fontaine to the pulpit. Valerie is a longtime member of this church and sings with the Chalice Choir. She is also a member and past chair of the Music Committee and was instrumental in having the handicapped accessible door installed.
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration ClassesAdditional badges are offered every other week to ensure the youth obtain the 16 badges for the lessons they had this year. They are inserting the badges into their build-a-bears. Nursery During the Worship Service Nursery is still being led by Niko Pucillo-Dunphy, who receives support from Jesse Hoyle as the second in charge. We have two toddlers and are always ready to welcome more young children/infants if they are interested in joining us on a Sunday morning. Kelly Lownds, Director of Religious Exploration
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
Tonight’s Full Moon falls in the sign of Libra. Having just passed the Vernal Equinox, we have explored the themes of balance and equilibrium - the time when the hours of light and dark are perfectly equal. From this point on until the Summer Solstice in June, the sun will set later each night until it reaches its zenith on June 20.
Peaceful Quilters
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
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.
Social Justice Team
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be;
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
Chalice Choir Rehearsal
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.
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community.
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your Order of Service information to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
A Meditation Group meets every Wednesday in the Parlor from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. See Rev. Peter Connolly.
Israel and Gaza: Finding a Way Forward
Israel and Gaza: Finding a Way Forward
Virtual, from WGBH. "As we approach six months since October 7, our panel will examine the way forward and look to the time when Israelis, Palestinians, and the rest of the world must wrestle with future of Gaza and its relationship with Israel. We examine Israel's alternative paths and what role the U.S. has to play in managing the crisis." Free, but must register: https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/israel-and-gaza-finding-a-way-forward
Film Premiere: The First Step to Recovery Is Staying Alive (from Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid)
Film Premiere: The First Step to Recovery Is Staying Alive (from Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid)
At Buckley Performing Arts Center, 1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton. Sponsored by BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.) Doors open at 4:30. Light refreshments. Reservations are suggested. Admissions at the door will be first come, first served. Free, but donations are requested ($10 donation suggested). https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp All proceeds will benefit BAMSI's HIV Services. COPE Center staff and other community organizations will be on hand to share life-saving harm reduction supplies and other resources.
Stand Out to Support Immigrants
Stand Out to Support Immigrants
In Bridgewater Center, on sidewalk in front of Walgreens. Join our friends from BCCR (Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights) to make a bigger impact and ensure safety for all.
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
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 (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
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