WELCOME TO MAY Such an exciting time of the year as we enter warmer days of growing light and new beginnings. On May 22 we will celebrate Music Sunday with a special worship service called “Considering Music.” You can read more about this service in our calendar line-up of Sunday descriptions. The “music department” is very busy preparing and practicing for a program that we hope will be thoughtful and nourishing for us all. We are also thinking forward into June when we will celebrate Rev. Sarah’s retirement on June 11. She has been a stalwart supporter of our music
You are cordially invited to Sarah's Shindig - a celebration of Rev. Sarah Person's retirement on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 2 pm.
May 2022 Sunday School Classes: An Amazing Journey, On the Road Again We are continuing on a pilgrimage of faith, exploring how Unitarian Universalism translates into life choices and everyday action. Our lessons will culminate at the youth service on June 12. Has your child completed any activity that aligns with our seven principles? Please be sure to come downstairs in the Parish Hall and add the activity to our path. We meet weekly at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Snack and PlayWe had multiple families visit our craft table and enjoy time relaxing and crafting. Thank you to Leslie Sorrento
Some time ago, our congregation voted to display a Black Lives Matter banner on the front of the church. Knowing that there were reasons both for and against doing so, the Social Justice Core Team and the Parish Committee wanted to approach this decision with care. We spent months in preparation. Although it was current events that propelled us into the decision, a representative group of us spent the better part of a year in learning and deep reflection on our country’s history of violent oppression, and our own, inescapable racialization. These have left an indelible imprint on all our
COVID Guidelines Update We’ve been watching the trends carefully and have determined that given the current state, we’re prepared to begin opening the sanctuary on Sundays for a limited number of individuals to attend Sunday services. Starting on March 6, we’ll have 12 sections designated for units of up to four individuals (families, couples, friends who are comfortable sitting together). All individuals must be fully vaccinated, wear a mask while in the Church building, sign in upon entry attesting to vaccination status, and stay properly distanced from others. There won’t be any singing by attendees, but humming will be welcome.
“Over my head, I hear music in the air…There must be a God somewhere.” This African American spiritual is one of my favorites, dating back somewhere between 1750 and 1875. It is set as a five verse “zipper” song in hymn #30 in our grey hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition. The verses tell the story: I hear music; I hear singing; I see trouble; I feel gladness; I see angels. Indeed, music is happening in the air these days with plenty of birdsong coming from the sky and bushes. I listen to the dialogues of our feathered friends, and the
Classes: An Amazing Journey, On the Road Again We are on a pilgrimage of faith, exploring how Unitarian Universalism translates into life choices and everyday action. Has your child completed any activity that aligns with our seven principles? Please be sure to come downstairs in the Parish Hall and add the activity to our path. We meet weekly on a virtual platform at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Snack and Play: On April 2, volunteers are welcome to help RE work on crafts on the lawn. We will be present from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and will offer a peace pinwheel
All those who are fully vaccinated are welcome to attend our Sunday services in person. We’re doing all we can to ensure the safety of those who attend: Masks are required in the church building, except for those who are speaking from the platform. All are expected to observe proper distancing of at least three feet. Windows will be kept open slightly to enhance ventilation. Entry will be by the front door and the downstairs parish hall door only. The Nickerson Street door will be kept closed. With these precautions, we hope to enjoy one other’s presence in experiencing worship
Thanks to Tanya T. for offering a Felting Workshop through the Service Auction. These were our creations and inspiration: Andrea Priest
Saturday, March 26 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Middleboro Town Hall Lawn There will be a vigil for Ukraine on Saturday, March 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the Middleboro Town Hall Lawn. Please, feel free to pass this information on. All are WELCOME!
