Week of Events
Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration
We draw our curriculum from the Tapestry of Faith on the UUA website. The RE children will be working with the “World of Wonder” curriculum, and the youth group will be working with the “Windows and Mirrors” curriculum. Our children will be “Earth Advocates” this year. We believe children possess an inherent ability to feel wonder and appreciate the world’s awesome plants, animals, spaces, processes, textures and patterns. Together we will explore, observe, engage and rest in this wonderful world. This year’s curriculum dives deep into our 7th principle – “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of
The Gift of Awareness
The Gift of Awareness
Rev. Beau Rivers preaching The hard work of dismantling the structures of oppressioninvolves developing an awareness and appreciation fordifferences between race, culture, class, gender,and so much more. We will consider how far we’ve come as a denomination since 2017.The Chalice Choir will be singing an anthem by Eric Whitacre called Sing Gently.
Outdoor Cleanup Work Party Walkabout
Outdoor Cleanup Work Party Walkabout
Anyone interested in helping to reclaim part of our church property for outdoor activities please join in an informal walkabout at 12:30 on Sunday, October 6. Meet in the Parish Hall. There is an Outdoor Cleanup Work Party scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, starting at 10:00 a.m. Many folks may not be aware that the church owns a small parcel of land on the northeast side of the building, toward the far end of the driveway, which was generously purchased and donated by the Benards years ago with the intention of possibly adding on to the church building at some
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
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"
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
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”
Peaceful Quilters
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Lay Ministry on Zoom
Members of this team are trained to offer lay pastoral counseling. They may also provide meals; visits; phone calls; cards; transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, church, or social outings; help with yard work; music; or respite/break time for caregivers. Contact: Susan Curtiss
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.
Order of Service Deadline
Order of Service Deadline
Please submit your Order of Service information to office@uumiddleboro.org by 12:00 noon.
Worship Committee
Worship Committee
This team assists the minister with providing quality Sunday worship services throughout the year. They oversee the details of Sunday morning services, participate in worship, arrange for guest preachers and assist them, seek feedback from congregants on worship, and help the minister with evaluation. They also plan the summer services. Contact: Viola Fairweather and Diane Reed
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
The Meditation Group meets every Wednesday afternoon in the church parlor to practice quiet meditation. It is open to those new to meditation as well as experienced meditators. Contact: Holly Begley or Diane Reed
Get Out the Vote Standout in Bridgewater with BCCR
Get Out the Vote Standout in Bridgewater with BCCR
Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Stand-out in Bridgewater Center, on the sidewalk in front of Walgreens, with BCCR (Bridgewater Communities for Civil RIghts). No signs for candidates please. (Issues are fine.) BCCR will probably have some extra signs with a generic GOTV message.
RE Committee
RE Committee
Our RE Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. We meet at the church, and new members are welcome. You do not need a child participating in the RE program to join, just ideas and a love of our youth. Please consider volunteering to teach downstairs for a section of our program. We also need volunteers to help with plays and skits during the year as well as readers for our Message for All Ages during the service. Please contact dre@uumiddleboro.org if you are interested.
Cottage Meeting
Cottage Meeting
Members of the Parish Committee, our DRE Kelly Lownds, and I are happy to announce the dates for our upcoming Getting to Know You, cottage meetings! See the times listed below and look for the sign-up sheets on the Parlor table this Sunday or email office@uumiddleboro.org with your preferred date: 10/ 09 Wednesday 6:00 PM 10/ 29 Tuesday 7:00 PM (Zoom) 10/ 10 Thursday 4:00 PM 11/ 01 Friday 10:00 AM (Zoom) 10/ 23 Wednesday 6:00 PM 11/ 10 Sunday 1:00 PM (Youth) 10/ 24 Thursday 4:00 PM 11/ 12 Tuesday 7:00 PM (Zoom) 10/ 27 Sunday 1:00 PM 11/ 15 Friday 10:00 AM (Zoom) Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday meetings will be at the church and Tuesday and Friday meetings will be on Zoom. I want to know what excites you about church!
Postcarding and Letter Writing Party
Postcarding and Letter Writing Party
Final chance to get together in the Parish Hall while we finish up postcards and letters before Lois mails them by the October 15 deadline. Come help encourage reluctant and undecided voters to get to the polls. We don't tell them who to vote for. We do speak of the issues they care about. Light refreshments, great camaraderie.
Cottage Meeting
Cottage Meeting
Members of the Parish Committee, our DRE Kelly Lownds, and I are happy to announce the dates for our upcoming Getting to Know You, cottage meetings! See the times listed below and look for the sign-up sheets on the Parlor table this Sunday or email office@uumiddleboro.org with your preferred date: 10/ 09 Wednesday 6:00 PM 10/ 29 Tuesday 7:00 PM (Zoom) 10/ 10 Thursday 4:00 PM 11/ 01 Friday 10:00 AM (Zoom) 10/ 23 Wednesday 6:00 PM 11/ 10 Sunday 1:00 PM (Youth) 10/ 24 Thursday 4:00 PM 11/ 12 Tuesday 7:00 PM (Zoom) 10/ 27 Sunday 1:00 PM 11/ 15 Friday 10:00 AM (Zoom) Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday meetings will be at the church and Tuesday and Friday meetings will be on Zoom. I want to know what excites you about church!
Organ Practice
Song Circle
Song Circle
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.
Needle Felting Workshop
Needle Felting Workshop
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a. m. to 12;00 noon in the Parish Hall for a needle felting workshop, generously offered by Tanya Trzeciak. Tanya will provide all the materials that are needed as well as instructions and tips.
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.
Note: The church calendar contains some events that are not open to everyone, so that we can plan for building use. Open events are shown on the home page. Click on an event to show the full description.