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2025/03/23 10:30 am "Ostara and the Spring Equinox" with Marybeth Truran & Viola Fairweather
Ostara or Eostre is a Germanic Goddess who is considered responsible for resurrecting the world from winter's frozen grip. Through ritual and music, Marybeth Truran and Vi Fairweather will offer you an opportunity to get in touch with those places in life where we could benefit from blessings and power. Ellyn Dent of Ray of Light Health will offer a sound bath in honor of Ostara and the return of Spring. The Chalice Choir will be singing You Are the New Day.
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2025/03/16 10:30 am "Trust the Seed" with Rev. Beau Rivers
In this family friendly service, we will explore the meaning of trust and the vital role it plays in our lives. Erik Lindgren will be our guest pianist, and Ed Priest will provide an Irish Musical Offering.
2025/03/09 10:30 am "International Women’s Day" with Rev. Beau Rivers
Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day! This year’s theme focuses on the need to Accelerate Action if we are to achieve global gender parity before the year 2158 predicted by the World Economic Forum. Music features women composers. The Chalice Choir will be singing Ella’s Song by Bernice Johnson Reagon of Sweet Honey in the Rock.
2025/03/02 10:30 am "How We Sing Everything"
During this interim time of year as we await spring, we have an opportunity to reduce the stress in our lives by listening to exquisite music and poetry. This worship experience features Susan Nisenbaum Becker reading her poetry, with special music provided by Susan Hotchkiss, Patty Simon, and Barry Simon.
Susan Becker is a published poet (Little Architects of Time and Space), clinical social worker, therapist, and meditator who believes that change is possible. Her poetry provides a lifesaving path to wholeness. Her words interspersed with Reflections by Jason Shelton lead us to peace by opening our deepest emotions. Susan’s poetry has received numerous awards.
2025/02/23 10:30 am "Transformation" with Rev. Beau Rivers
What are the necessary ingredients for transformation to occur? Who, or what were the catalysts that beckoned us to change our way of being in the world? How often have we been called to be more than we ever imagined we could be? There will be an opportunity for us to share our experiences during the service. The Chalice Choir will be singing. (photo by Peter Miller)
2025/02/16 10:30 am "Radiant Love"
Our new values place love at the center of our faith.
How central is love to our individual and collective wellbeing?
What role do congregations play in learning to love one another?
This service includes a guided meditation in two parts.
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2025/02/02 10:30 am "Celebrating Black History Month: Rewriting History" with Rev. Beau Rivers
We celebrate Black History by calling to mind the great contributions of Black people in our nation’s history. Some achievements may have been erased from our collective memory and might surprise you!
2025/01/26 "Gender Diversity Matters" with Rev. Beau Rivers
This collaborative service offered by members of the transgender and non-binary community will be followed by a discussion forum after coffee hour. Come learn how you can support the trans community in 2025.
2025/01/19 "Liberating Love," with Rev. Michael Hall
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, he accepted a position as the contract minister of the UU Congregation of Franklin, NH. Michael is enjoying the ministry he shares with the congregation in Franklin, while having almost too much fun doing pulpit supply all over New England! Rev. Hall lives in Keene, NH, with his family, including three opinionated pets.
2025/01/12 "Hope in the Dark" with Rev. Beau Rivers
What do mushrooms, uprisings, and revolutions have in common? How do we counter oppressive forces who would have us believe they are invincible? Where do we find hope as we enter the new year? Join us as we consider the wisdom of Rebecca Solnit in her book, Hope in the Dark.
2025/01/05 "Living with Intention" with Rev. Beau Rivers
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.
2024/12/29 Kwanzaa, with Adrienne Williams
HABARI GANI! Celebrating Kwanzaa Amidst the Virulent Practice of Book Banning and Deliberate Distortion of History
The service includes personal reflections on Kwanzaa's educational and social impact on a people and a nation. There is true cause for celebrating its beginnings and expanding its reach. As always, there will be shared words and communal singing!
Adrienne Williams is a retired educator, human services professional, national consultant, longtime member of this congregation and founding board member of the Unitarian Universalist Massachusetts Action Network. She continues to use the arts (music, poetry, storytelling) to teach, learn and connect.
2024/12/24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:30 pm
Come celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends at UU Middleboro! Music and carols will fill the Sanctuary: Celtic harp, Organ, Flutes, Chalice Choir, Piano, Ensembles, and Solos.
