Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Join us as we welcome the new year in this family friendly service! There will be opportunities to make a joyful noise with body percussion, guided meditation, ritual, and individual blessings as we express our hopes for the new year.  Music is provided by Erik Lindgren. In addition to being a friend of our church, he is a contemporary composer who has played for us many times in worship services and concerts.  Photo Credit Faye Mozingo

Religious Exploration Classes The program we are sharing this year explores the interdependent web of life.  We are very excited to have a new outdoor space that we share with the church and are hopeful to grow flowers and plants as we continue to explore nature.  We do nature walks, crafts, tell stories and share ideas about our local environment, animal habitats and native plants.  We consider our role in sustainability.   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

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”

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”

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

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 information to the church office.

The Meditation Group meets every Wednesday afternoon in the Avis Clay Parlor to practice quiet meditation. It is open to those new to meditation as well as experienced meditators. Contact: Holly Begley or Diane Reed

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.

Free workshop sponsored by Sustainable Middleborough, at the Middleborough Public Library, 102 North Main St (parking off Peirce St). Presenters are Meg Riley, Plymouth County Extension Agricultural Educator, and Breeka Li Goodlander, Wetland Scientist and Certified Ecologist.

The role of the Music Committee is to support and enhance the music program, bring fresh ideas, help set goals, and monitor progress. Contact: Bet Giddings

The finance team brings all church finance actors together.  It consists of the treasurer and assistant treasurer, and representatives from investment, fundraising, pledge drive, and budget creation.  Contact: Bill Howe

See Susan Hotchkiss.

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.