Rev. Michael Hall preaching These are times we feel beset by personal or social conditions. They leave us questioning: What am I to do? What is the meaning and purpose of my life, never mind 8 billion lives? Is there really anything meaningful that holds us together? If you are feeling the post-holiday blues or, worse still, a full-on existential crisis, make sure to join us this morning as we welcome former FUUSM member Michael Hall back to our pulpit.  Rev. Michael F. Hall has been an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister since 2012. After serving the Keene, NH congregation for 12 years,

We are going on a Decomposer's Hike today. Don't forget to bring your coats downstairs. We will go to the Herring Run and look for signs of decomposition in the park weather permitting. Earth Advocates We are going on a Decomposer's Hike today. Don't forget to bring your coats downstairs. We will go to the Herring Run and look for signs of decomposition in the park, weather permitting. 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 fun with Niko and Jesse

The UU Book Club continues to meet on the third Monday of the month. Book Club members will be emailed the Zoom link a few days before each meeting. The book for January is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

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”

This team’s mission is to promote effective communication of UU Middleboro’s values, activities, and traditions within the congregation and the surrounding community in order to foster our church’s overall mission. Contact: Bet Giddings

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.

This free webinar will explain new rights of appeal gained from a national class action suit by the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, and pro bono law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The presenters include one of the litigators who won these rights for people reclassified from inpatient to observation status. A Q&A session will follow.

Medicare enrollees who are classified as observation status during a hospital stay cannot access Medicare coverage of nursing facility services. Instead, they must either pay out-of-pocket or forgo these medically necessary services altogether.

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

All members and friends are invited to attend the Parish Committee meeting. See Jeff Giddings for Zoom link.

See Susan Hotchkiss.

Family Movie Night is for all ages and is free located at 2 Knobby Walk, Taunton (walkway opposite the Green, just after School St). Free parking in lot left off School St, or metered parking opposite the Green. Movie to be determined. Call 508-264-0584. South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. https://www.sclgbtqnetwork.org/

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.