Rev. Peter Connolly preaching On Mother's Day, we take some time to acknowledge what we do not acknowledge enough-- the love and dedication that mothers bring to the lives of their family members, the love that binds wounds and soothes aching hearts.  Music will be provided by a women’s vocal ensemble singing “1,000 Grandmothers” by Holly Near.

The end of the church school year is coming but don’t let that stop you from enjoying our groups, some volunteer opportunities and getting a chance to build your own bear before we wrap up!  We have been adding more badges to our bears in RE and in Youth Group.  We try to ensure the children are learning about their faith home and look forward to coming back each week to enjoy food, fun and friends. We have a nursery each week for young children and infants as well as a Religious Exploration class for children. RE Classes Our last

36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"

See Kelly Lownds.

36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"    

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  

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.

All members and friends are invited to attend the Parish Committee Meeting.

with Anat Shenker-Osario So you’ve decided to take on the challenge of persuasion, and you’ve started practicing the conversational approaches that will get you there. But when it comes to specific issues and hot-button topics, how should you talk about them? Join messaging expert Anat Shenker-Osorio to learn about the ongoing work of Words that Win whose work focuses on effective framing of progressive issues to ensure the most people will listen. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdOuhqz8oHNejrNoHdpkKLRek-rJ7Jmhj#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit

Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan Bloomfield, a high school cheerleader whose parents send her to a residential in-patient conversion therapy camp to "cure" her. Movie treats will be provided! Free, but must register (781) 934-5774 https://schedulesplus.com/duxbury/kiosk/dspEvent.do?detail_id=4708125&calendartoggle=ov&filterschedule_id=

On May 16 we will honor Bob Waterman by putting a plaque on the pew where he always sat. There will be an opportunity if you would like to offer a line or two of remembrance. The service will take place in the sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

See Susan Hotchkiss.

The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday.

See Susan Hotchkiss.

In Bridgewater Center, sidewalk in front of Walgreens, with our friends from BCCR. https://www.bccrcivilrights.org/

With the Pine Barrens/Community Land and Water Coalition and the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (MSSF). Learn about ecology, geology, flora, fauna, and forest protection, also threats like sand mining and solar siting in the region. Brief pre-hike talk by Sierra Club Outings Leader; Linda Coombs of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe; and Meg Sheehan and Katherine Harrelson from Community Land & Water Coalition/Save the Pine Barrens. This is a 5-mile spring hike through the exceptional Myles Standish State Forest. The area includes Atlantic coast Pine Barrens, kettle ponds, cranberry bogs, and habitat for rare, endangered plants and animals, and

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.