The Cash in the Plate for the month of February will be donated to the Brockton Area branch of the NAACP.
Winter is here and it brings with it the possibility of snow and ice and winter storms. In order to keep our members and friends informed, we share with you now our updated policy for the cancellation of worship services or church events.
Our November 19th “Autumn Concert in Memory of Avis Clay” concert drew more than 100 to our church for an amazing mix of music: classical, modern, contemporary, folk, traditional, Broadway, along with commentary and an overall sense of joy. Video of the concert is now available from Middleborough Community Cable Access Media (MCCAM).
And suddenly, it’s January! And another new year. You might remember that our English word for the first month of the year derives from “Janus” the name of the Roman god usually portrayed with two faces, one looking back, the other looking forward. The god of beginnings, gates, transitions, doorways, passages, and endings. So, maybe it would be a good idea to take a hint from Janus and look back for a few minutes on the life of the church in 2023 and a look forward for what we hope to see in 2024. The event that stands out most starkly for me in terms of our achievements, is the semi-annual meeting we held in November.
At last! We are entering a slower time of the year, a time of moving inside, inside our homes, inside ourselves. Winter in New England has some real advantages. With more time available, I have a chance to look at some new “stuff”—not for performance, just for the quiet growth that comes from a fresh focus. Who knows, it may become something to share later! On January 6, we can enjoy a “Winter Festival of Song and Soup” with a show featuring music and drama in the spirit of the Renaissance, performed by the Falmouth-based Solstice Singers and members of Ensemble Passacaglia. This family-friendly show is followed by hearty soups and desserts. Check out the church website (www.uumiddleboro.org) for tickets. Don’t miss this!
Build a Bear of Wholeness For our children in RE on Sunday mornings, we will continue to explore our relationship with our faith home. We will consider the joys, the responsibilities and the protections that come from our family home and how they relate and can grow with our faith home. We meet every Sunday morning during the service, and children are welcome to drop in any time to be with our group. Nursery During Church We have Niko Pucillo-Dunphy and Jesse Hoyle offering child care during church. Please feel free to bring your infants and toddlers to have fun with Niko and Jesse while you are in the sanctuary participating in the service.
Rev. Connolly will be offering a class on Unitarian Universalist perspectives on religious humanism. The text we will be using is entitled, Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism.
John Mullen has graciously offered to make new name tags for us. If you either do not currently have a name tag on the rack in the Parish Hall or would like a new one, simply email John at JohnNMullen@gmail.com.
December, 2023 Ah, the holiday season! The Christmas cards and holiday displays that were already crowding the aisles of department stores and Dollar Stores before Halloween have finally (already!) appeared in stores and homes and public spaces at a time that feels more appropriate. Already the “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays!” battles have begun online– and at certain political rallies. And, so, we get ready for the mixed blessings that the holidays bring.
UU Middleboro church musicians are still basking in the warm glo of a superb Autumn Concert (in Memory of Avis Clay), performed on November 19. It was a huge push and a huge success. Kudos to all the performers and support people who came together to make it happen! December promises to be its usual lively month, starting with two new offerings. Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a special gathering called “Finding Peace at the Holidays.” The music will be instrumental, gentle and meditative, a great way to ease into the busiest month of the year.
