Rev. Peter Connolly preaching The situation comedy that we all know as Seinfeld ended years ago, but seems destined to live on forever in reruns, on DVD, and in our cultural consciousness.  In this, the week when many of us have been April fools, it might be time to take a break for some fun-- and to find what truths live even in comedy.

A Note from the DRE Please consider joining us for one of our RE classes.  All our children this year are “Building Bears of Wholeness” and collecting badges that support our values.  Our goals for our children are to have time for faith, fellowship, food and fun; and we work hard to provide this!  There are always new bears for newcomers no matter the age or how long they join us.  RE Classes The children collected their “My Home” and "Harvesting Hope” badges and reviewed the meaning of “ancestors” and being good hosts.  Additional badges will be offered every other

and April 8, 4:00-6:00 pm

The Social Justice Team invites all members and friends to participate in our Get Out the Vote project. Bring any favorite pens and/or fine-tipped markers. (While we will be following a prescribed script, we’re encouraged to enliven it with color.). See Lois Aldrich or Dody Adkins-Perry.

Our Whole Lives OWL is going very well and has 3 - 5 youth regularly.  Our classes are on April 7 and April 28 this month. Our Whole Lives is for youth ages 12 - 16.  We have 3 leaders - Kelly Lownds, Greg Stevens and Katie Melchior - sharing the responsibility and privilege of teaching OWL to our youth. 

This opportunity will be held on 2 dates:April 7 after church, 12:30-2:30 pmApril 8, 4-6 pm What Will You Do to Help Preserve Democracy? It's no secret that authoritarian impulses have made themselves known in national politics in recent years and have attracted a shocking number of adherents.  It's no exaggeration that these developments have placed the actual survival of our democratic system at risk.  Democracy allows ordinary American citizens to determine the persons and policies that will guide us into the future we desire.  Encouraging widespread participation in local, state and national elections supports the survival of democracy. Our principles affirm

This month’s New Moon falls in the sign of Aries, the first sign of   the Zodiac and its prime mover and shaker. With the tenacity and zeal of the ram, Aries boldly goes where no one else dares to venture and infuses innovation and vision into old, worn out systems.

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.

UUMassAction has launched an Immigration Justice Campaign. The UUMA Immigrant Justice Team meets monthly. You need not attend all meetings.  Join UUs across MA to work towards immigration justice.  RSVP HERE  

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;

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.

71 Central Square, Bridgewater This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community.    

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.

The Finance Committee is meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. See Bill Howe for information.

Deep canvassing is a proven, research-based method for organizing conversations that persuade people and create long-lasting change of hearts and minds. It focuses on what is shared first, expressing empathy, understanding underlying emotional needs, responding to what they’re starting with, and then moving from there, asking questions to understand better, etc. Join Indivisible and the Deep Canvass Institute for 101 training on the basics of this conversation method. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-ChqjgvHNOmgE4M1-j9omIzgtMCTl8b#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit#heading=h.ne054hm4sefi

See Susan Hotchkiss.

We hope you will join us for this fun night of music, sponsored by the Church and open to the public! We start at 6:00 p.m. with a potluck of hearty snacks 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, and we will provide some percussion instruments.

See Rev. Peter Conolly.

See Rev. Peter Connolly.

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.