VIRTUAL SPRING AUCTION 2022
We're down to the last days of the auction. Bidding will close at 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 15. Watch your email just before 8:00 in case you get a notice that you've been out-bid on an item, so you can bid again if you wish. There's a bid extension rule in place. If a bid comes in in the last few minutes, bidding on that item will be extended automatically for an extra 15 minutes to give a chance for more bids.
After bidding closes, the system will send emails notifying successful bidders. You can then send a check to the Church for your total order, and contact the person who offered the item to make arrangements.
Don't miss your chance to get in on the fun and snag something great!
Thank you for all you do for each other and for the Church!
Sometimes it’s hard to realize what an impact this congregation has had on Middleborough and the communities around us that we serve. Not only do we support nonprofit organizations serving populations needing a helping hand with our Cash-in-the-Plate program, but we support our Minister’s Discretionary Fund. On behalf of our church, with our discretionary fund and with nonmonetary donations, we have given away new clothing and toys for schoolchildren Chromebook for a special needs child so he could keep up with schoolwork a specially designed chair so a child could join his family at the dinner table a child’s first
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
