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Sunday, June 27, 12pm (EST)
Unitarian Universalist Association
60th Anniversary General Assembly Worship Service

Join us virtually for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship!

Recognizing the importance of shared ministry and the many innovative approaches to worship created by congregations during the pandemic, UUA President, Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick Gray, selected the First   [ … ]

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Sunday, June 13, 11am
UCMH Congregational Discussion

Today’s abbreviated service, “Playful Spirit,” will be followed at 11:00 by a congregational conversation about restructuring leadership at UCMH to reflect the upcoming changes in ministerial and other staff hours.

All are welcome to participate ~
Please see online access information below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/93490228346

Meeting ID: 934   [ … ]

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Sunday, June 13, 10:30am
‘Playful Spirit”
Abbreviated Worship Service,
Followed by Congregational Discussion at 11am

A proverb states, “The body heals with play. The mind heals with laughter. The spirit heals with joy.” Join us this Sunday for an abbreviated service celebrating the benefits of play by engaging worship with a playful spirit. The service will   [ … ]

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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, June 20, 10:30am
*In-Person* Father’s Day Flower Communion Service

Beloved Community,

With new CDC recommendations & MA laws in place, vaccinations on the rise and COVID cases decreasing — I am *delighted* to announce that we will host our first **in person** worship service in over a year on Sunday, June 20.   [ … ]

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SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 10:30AM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ONLINE SERVICE

The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson (UCMH) is pleased to invite the community to their annual Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, June 6 at 10:30am.  The event takes place online so people and their beloved animal companions can participate from the comfort of   [ … ]

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“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within a community of love and mutual support.

For all people   [ … ]

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Sunday, May 23, 10:30am
Placing Ourselves in the Hero’s Journey ~
An Online, Co-Worship Service
with First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist

This May, the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson (UCMH) and First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist (FPNUU) share a series of online services on the theme of Story.

American author, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker Phil   [ … ]

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Sunday, May 16, 10:30am
Story: Who We Are ~
An Online, Co-Worship Service
with First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist

This May, the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson (UCMH) and First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist (FPNUU) share a series of online services on the theme of Story.

Transporting escaped slaves in a hearse … Fires, mergers,   [ … ]

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FRIDAY, MAY 21, 7-9:30PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~
“FINDING EQUILIBRIUM”

The Red Tent movement is inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, and supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space   [ … ]

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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, May 16, 12pm
UCMH Annual Meeting

More information coming soon . . .  [ … ]

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Mother’s Day ~
Sunday, May 9, 10:30am

“Stories of Motherhood”
An Online, Co-Worship Service
with First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist

This May, the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson (UCMH) and First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist (FPNUU) share a series of online services on the theme of Story.

Flowers, brunches, cards…: Mother’s Day is a   [ … ]

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“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within a community of love and mutual support.

For all people   [ … ]

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Sunday, May 2, 10:30am
Multigenerational Explorations: “Story” ~
An Online, Co-Worship Service
with First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist

COVID has given us the opportunity for some exciting worship experiments! For the next 4 weeks the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson (UCMH) and First Parish Northborough Unitarian Universalist (FPNUU) will combine online for a series of   [ … ]

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SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 10:30AM
“MOMENTS OF YES!” ~
A SHORT SERVICE FOLLOWED BY UCMH CONGREGATIONAL DISCUSSION

Can you remember a time when you felt a great big YES as part of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson? A time when it felt we were fully living out our mission? When you understood that this is   [ … ]

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**WE ARE EXTENDING OUR WEB TENT TIME!
PLEASE JOIN US 7-9:30pm for even more opportunity to experience restorative, transformative, co-created Safe Space in which to Share Our Stories!!!**

The Red Tent movement is inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, and supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to   [ … ]

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Save the Date!
Please join us for a congregational discussion following a brief service ~ more information to come soon.  [ … ]

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Sunday, April 11, 10:30am
2021 Youth Service: “Becoming”

This Sunday, UCMH will gather for a joint Youth Service with First Parish in Wayland! Teens from both congregations will lead us in a service focused on the theme of Becoming. Music, poetry, readings, and recorded interviews with each of the teens will give us the perspective of   [ … ]

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Easter Sunday, April 4, 10:30am
After the Resurrection:
Loss, Transformation, and New Beginnings

The Easter story usually ends with the resurrection. Jesus is crucified, the tomb is found empty, and then he appears to his followers. It is a very dramatic conclusion — but it is also a beginning. Join us this Sunday as Rev. Alice   [ … ]

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“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within a community of love and mutual support.

For all people   [ … ]

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~
“SPRING CLEANING”

The Red Tent movement is inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, and supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a   [ … ]

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Sunday, March 28, 7:30pm
MoonCircle, Full Moon Ritual

Merry Meet!

The Full Moon Ritual MOVES from Saturday to Sunday, March 28, 7:30pm to make room for the Tarot Reading Workshop on March 27th. Please be thinking about starting seeds and casting spells for their successful growth.

Hope you can make it ~ I realize I am   [ … ]

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Saturday, March 27, 8pm
Tarot Reading Workshop with Cynthia

Cynthia Menard will be leading an online workshop focused on learning to understand and read tarot. Participants will experience techniques for learning and reading tarot through guided instruction, meditation, and practice reading sessions. A digital workbook will be available at the end of the workshop to help   [ … ]

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Sunday, March 21, 10am
“Joining Our Wildernesses Together”
with Rev. Janet Newton, First Parish Church of Berlin

IMPORTANT NOTE ~
The service beings at 10am.  Participants should arrive at the online service early — by 9:50am to ensure admittance. Please be on time as online access closes once the service has started.

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SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 10:30AM
“THANKS A THOUSAND” SERVICE

For the month of March, UCMH launched a “Thanks a Thousand” campaign, inspired by A. J. Jacobs’ book, “Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey,” an amazing story of gratitude and our interconnectedness.  Throughout the campaign, participants were encouraged to create a habit of gratitude through   [ … ]

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Sunday, March 14, 10:30am
Loved Into Being ~
A Special UUA Service

Please join us this Sunday for a special service with the UUA, “Loved Into Being.”

Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise: it’s “heart” work. This beautiful, full-length worship experience features a sermon by UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, as well as   [ … ]

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Friday, March 12, 7:30pm
World Religion Class ~
Virtual Shabbat Service

The World Religion Class is a series introducing people to Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam faiths.  Following up from our previous class on Judaism, we have received a warm welcome from our neighbors at Temple Emanuel in Marlborough to join them for a virtual Jewish   [ … ]

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THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~
A DECADE OF CO-CREATING COMMUNITY

“My mother and my mother-aunties told me endless stories about themselves. In the ruddy shade of the red tent, their stories were like offerings of hope and strength poured out before the Queen of Heaven; only these gifts were not for any god   [ … ]

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They say it takes 21 days to develop a habit. In March you are invited to explore the monthly theme of Commitment by committing to our “Thanks a 1000” Campaign and turning the practice of gratitude into a habit. Participants in the campaign will select a goal for themselves: perhaps 5 or 10 thank you cards   [ … ]

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Grab your beverage of choice and join us for a special Zoom Pub Theology Trivia Night. Don’t know any trivia? You’ll be in good company! We’ll partner up, enjoy some conversation, and learn a thing or two along the way.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Please click here for online access.
Meeting ID: 840 0417 7669  [ … ]

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Saturday, February 27, 8pm
Labyrinth Walk for Healing the Whole in Beloved Community
with Karen Skzlany Gault

You are invited to a group finger labyrinth walk for healing.  When we spend time on healing ourselves, that work brings healing to others around us.  When we raise healing energy in community as one voice, the healing energy   [ … ]

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“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within a community of love and mutual support.

For all people   [ … ]

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Sunday, February, 21, 12pm
Lunch and Learn Workshop ~
“Origins of Racism in the U.S.”

This Sunday, UUCSW also hosts a “Lunch and Learn” workshop, “Origins of Racism in the U.S.,” at noon in lieu of coffee hour.

Join other UUCSW members virtually from 12-2pm as we use an episode from the podcast Seeing White produced   [ … ]

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~
“DEEP LISTENING”

The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for nearly   [ … ]

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 10:30AM
SIDE WITH LOVE SUNDAY ~
A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY SERVICE

Join us this Sunday for a special Valentine’s Day Service in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).

The service, Side with Love Sunday, is part of Thirty Days of Love, the UUA’s annual celebration that runs approximately from Martin   [ … ]

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7-8:30PM
WORLD RELIGIONS CLASS ~ JUDAISM

Join Rev. Alice for a series of Zoom classes introducing Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. Each session will focus on the basic stories, beliefs and practices of a given religion.  Classes will be followed by a virtual visit to worship and dialogue with our neighbors   [ … ]

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 7:30PM
PUB THEOLOGY: TRIVIA NIGHT!

Grab your beverage of choice and join us for a special Zoom Pub Theology Trivia Night. Don’t know any trivia? You’ll be in good company! We’ll partner up, enjoy some conversation, and learn a thing or two along the way.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Please see online   [ … ]

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Sunday, February 7, 10:30am
Be-loved Community:
A Worship Service of Aspirational, Inspirational Spoken Word Poetry

The term beloved community was first popularized by Martin Luther King Jr., referring to a community characterized by true justice for all people. Join us this Sunday for a worship service featuring spoken word poetry exploring what it means to belong   [ … ]

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“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within a community of love and mutual support. Please see Zoom   [ … ]

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~
“PLANTING SEEDS, GROWING HOPE”

The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space   [ … ]

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Sunday Service ~
“Imagining Today for Tomorrow”
with Rev. Stephen Shick, Minister Emeritus, UCMH

If we are asked to image what our life our children’s lives might be, most of us begin thinking about the future – tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, or years from now. But what difference would it make for tomorrow if   [ … ]

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Merry Meet All,

UCMH hosts a monthly online pagan gathering in celebration of the full moon.  Our next gathering takes place Thursday, January 28 at 7:30pm for our usual full moon ritual.

All are welcome to join us for the first full moon of 2021!

Please click here for online access.
Meeting ID: 986 6803 3306  [ … ]

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SUNDAY SERVICE ~
“IMAGINING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER”
10:30AM

As with all aspects of our lives, COVID has completely reshaped the face of religion. As the vaccine is rolled out, now we have the task of imagining a new normal. How can the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson be faithful to our forebears as we dream   [ … ]

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The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, “The Red Tent,” supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for nearly a decade! And we are continuing this work online, during   [ … ]

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 10AM
“LET IT BE A DREAM” ~
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SERVICE
with REV. DANIEL GREGOIRE

This Sunday we join our neighbors at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton for worship led by the Rev. Daniel Gregoire.

UUSGU Services are broadcasted via Facebook Live on the UUSGU Facebook Page on Sundays   [ … ]

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Merry Meet All,

This is a reminder that we will meet on Tuesday, December 29, at 7:30 P.M. for our usual Full Moon ritual.

Please bring a white pillar candle, four small branches from your Christmas tree (or gathered outside if you prefer) and some red ribbon. We’ll go through our standard ritual, and then I’ll   [ … ]

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This Sunday, December 27, get some extra sleep and join us on Zoom for a jazz brunch at 11am.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast), brush up on your holiday trivia with Ginny Briggs, and enjoy music provided by Aidan and Nolan Slate, followed by a time for informal conversation among friends.  

Everyone is welcome to participate   [ … ]

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Christmas trees and holidays lights are selling out this year as families hunker down for holidays at home. Join us this Sunday for a special Zoom worship service dedicated to sharing our decorations with one another. Do you have a family menorah that you set out every year? A Christmas or Solstice ornament that has special   [ … ]

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Sunday, December 13, 10:30am
Winter Solstice Service ~
“From Darkness to Light”
with Special Guest, Storyteller, Diane Edgecomb

Special Guest, Diane Edgecomb joins our service with pieces from her Winter Solstice performance:
“From Darkness to Light: a Winter Solstice Celebration of Storytelling, Harp and Song.”

The beautiful traditional tales she has gathered bring renewed meaning to   [ … ]

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Sunday, December 6, 10:30am
Finding Stillness of the Season
(Abbreviated Service)

Join us this Sunday, December 6, for an abbreviated worship service introducing our monthly theme of Stillness with music, story, and meditation. The half-hour service will be followed by an informational congregational meeting.

(Please click here for Congregational Meeting post with online access link.)

Zoom   [ … ]

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The Red Tent movement is inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, and supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for over 9 years!

And we are continuing this work   [ … ]

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New, Online Chair Yoga Class!
Takes Place Each Friday at 12pm

Cynthia will be offering a gentle, chair yoga class weekly on Fridays at noon. We will spend 30-40 minutes practicing yogic breathing, stretching, and modified yoga poses, using chairs for balance and support. ALL abilities are welcome! No yoga or fitness experience necessary.

Led by   [ … ]

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World Religions Class ~
Join Rev. Alice for a series of Zoom classes introducing Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. Each session will focus on  the basic stories, beliefs and practices of a given religion.  Classes will be followed by a virtual visit to worship and dialogue with our neighbors in faith. In between, participants will have   [ … ]

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT: RECLAMATION

The Red Tent movement is inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, and supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create safe, woman-centered, restorative, inclusive community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for over

  [ … ]

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Dear Beloved Community,

The stakes in our election are high and the waiting is anxiety provoking and upsetting for many of us.

I invite you to join me and other members of the UCMH community tonight on Zoom at 7pm for a time of sharing thoughts, hopes, reactions, and worries. The link is below.

Our usually   [ … ]

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Join us this Sunday for our monthly, online Multigenerational Explorations Service!

We will begin and end worship together, with an opportunity in the middle for participants to choose an Exploration activity that best matches their learning style.

Our theme for the month is Healing.  Activities include Chair Yoga, a Sharing Circle, and more.

All are   [ … ]

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Please click here for Caregiver Support Group online access.

The Caregiver Support Group meets once per month.  The online gatherings are for anyone caring for others during the age of Covid.  We’ll share challenges, ideas and resources, and support each other’s best efforts to care for our loved ones.

All are welcome to participate.

Led by   [ … ]

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Join members of the UCMH community for in-person, socially-distanced fun around a campfire!  A few members of the church have generously offered to open their yards to us and host masked campfires so we can see one another in a distanced, safe way. To ensure appropriate social distancing, attendance is limited, registration is on a first-come   [ … ]

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Please click here to join online service.

We continue our monthly theme of “Deep Listening” at this week’s Sunday service.

Stress and anxiety are high, families are cooped up together, normal life has been on hold for months … With the added pressures of COVID 19 it seems inevitable that nerves will fray, tempers will flare,   [ … ]

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Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples
A Weekend of Online Events
November 13 -15

Hosted by the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton
in combination with the Friends Peace Team

Acting upon the 2020 UUA Action of Immediate Witness calling on UUs to “Address 400 Years of White Supremacist Colonialism” and the Friends Peace Team   [ … ]

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SINGER-SONGWRITER, LINDA MARKS,
FEATURES AT SESSIONS VIRTUAL CONCERT
Friday, October 9, 6pm

Please click here to view the concert:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstsundayjam

It has been more than six months since the pandemic erased live gigs and closed brick and mortar performance venues.  However, Sessions continues to offer its monthly performance series virtually!  Linda will be livestreaming through the   [ … ]

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Sunday, October 11, 10:30am
Forgiveness: Listening to Our Anger
with Special Guest, Elisa Pearmain

Please click here for Zoom access.

We continue of theme of Deep Listening with special guest, Elisa Pearmain, LMHC, who shares a Buddhist story that demonstrates the needs we are trying to meet when we hold onto anger towards ourselves and others.   [ … ]

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VIRTUAL FULL MOON RITUAL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:30PM

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Moon Circle, a chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS), will offer open circles for local Pagans to gather for a joyous spiritual practice, generally on the night or eve of the full moon. Meetings are currently online through Zoom —   [ … ]

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The UCMH Youth Group is for teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in gathering with other UU-minded teens. Social gatherings, educational opportunities, and a community service project will be our focus this fall.

Weekly gatherings will be on Thursdays at 3:30*.  Zoom link goes out to current YG attendees only.

Please email cynthia.menard013@gmail.com for more   [ … ]

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SUNDAY SERVICE, SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30AM
Love, Atonement, and Forgiveness:
Exploring John Murray Day and Yom Kippur

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September 27th is the evening of the Jewish High Holy Day, Yom Kippur, also referred to as the Day of Atonement.

September 30 is John Murray Day, celebrating the origins of Universalism in the   [ … ]

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Online Access for
Sunday, September 20, 10:30am
Multigenerational Explorations Worship Service ~ “Renewal”

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 10:30AM
VIRTUAL MULTIGENERATIONAL WATER COMMUNION SERVICE
with SPECIAL LIVE MUSICAL GUEST,
SKIP ELLIOTT BOWMAN of CALYPSO MAGIC

Honor the waters that touch our lives: rivers, oceans, lakes, and tears of joy and sorrow. In this family worship service, we will celebrate our virtual coming together after the summer months.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~ “FINDING CLARITY”

The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create intimate, woman-centered, restorative, secular community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for over   [ … ]

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 11AM
JUSTICE and SERVICE TEAM ~
MASKMAKERS

Join us for a brief meeting to discuss plans to create and purchase masks for local senior centers and the national organization Protect Native Elders.

No sewing skills necessary to participate and support this effort.

Zoom access information coming soon . . .  [ … ]

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 10AM
POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN:
A NATIONAL CALL FOR MORAL REVIVAL

JOIN THE MOVEMENT ON JUNE 20TH!
The Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington is a 2.5 hour program that will be broadcast on Saturday, June 20th at 10am and 6pm EST, and again on Sunday June 21st at 6pm EST,   [ … ]

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~ “JOY AND INSPIRATION”

The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create intimate, woman-centered, restorative, secular community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for   [ … ]

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Sunday, 6/21 ~ Father’s Day Reflection on Black Lives Matter ~ 10:30am

In recent weeks the people of this country have stood up to demand systemic change to dismantle racism in our country. This Father’s Day we will acknowledge the huge impact racism has on black families as we consider specific steps we can take to   [ … ]

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Sunday, June 14, 10:30am
Multigenerational Worship Service ~
Compassion

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
— Dalai Lama

This Sunday, we once again adapt our monthly Multigenerational Explorations format to move it online with Zoom. We will begin and end worship together, with an opportunity in the middle for participants   [ … ]

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Friday, June 12, 7pm
Sessions Online Musical Performances
with Special Guests, Andy and Judy

Sessions is a monthly hybrid Open Mic, Songwriters Round Table, Invitational JAM where we welcome your Music, Spoken Word, and other Art Performances. We also feature a special musical guest artist each month.

For our June Sessions, we feature   [ … ]

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Next meeting Friday June 5 at 1:00
Alice Anacheka-Nasemann is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: COVID Justice & Service Team
Time: Jun 5, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 7PM
WOMEN’S WEB TENT ~ “VALUING OURSELVES”

The Red Tent movement, inspired by Anita Diamant’s fictional story, The Red Tent, supports women in reclaiming the gifts of community as we gather together to co-create intimate, woman-centered, restorative, secular community. Here in Hudson, MA, we have created and facilitated such a space for over   [ … ]

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 7:30-8:30PM
ONLINE GRIEF CIRCLE with REV. ALICE

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within   [ … ]

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We at UCMH #SideWithLove and support the call from Movement for Black Lives for A Week of Action in Defense of Black Lives.  

As people of faith and conscience, please participate — online and on the streets.  

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The executive board and Rev. Alice have spent this year exploring options for a sustainable future for UCMH. This Sunday in lieu of worship you are invited to a vital conversation regarding our financial future. Board members will share their recommendations and update you on the current status of our endowment, (which has sadly been   [ … ]

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7-8:30PM
VIRTUAL “EVENING WITH SPIRITS” ~
FUNDRAISING EVENT to BENEFIT UCMH
and THE HISTORIC SPIRITUALIST RESTORATION PROJECT

Do you believe in spirits?  Would you like to hear from those “on the other side?”

The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson (UCMH) is pleased to host a virtual “Evening with Spirit” on Friday, June   [ … ]

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 7-9PM
PUB THEOLOGY: TRIVIA NIGHT!

Grab your beverage of choice and join Rev. Alice for a special Zoom Pub Theology Trivia Night. Don’t know any trivia? You’ll be in good company — neither does she! We’ll partner up, enjoy some conversation, and learn a thing or two along the way.

Everyone is welcome   [ … ]

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7:30-8:30PM
ONLINE GRIEF CIRCLE with REV. ALICE

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
—Helen Keller

This facilitated grief circle is for anyone who has experienced a significant loss of any type. We will gather to share our stories within   [ … ]

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Mother’s Day Tribute to Caregivers
10:30am

In this time of physical distancing we have more reason than ever to be grateful for the caregivers in our lives: parents, grandparents, medical professionals, teachers, and more. In honor of Mother’s Day we are offering a tribute to the nurturing people in our lives who lovingly promote our well-being.   [ … ]

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Sunday, May 3, 10:30am
Multigenerational Explorations Worship Service ~
“Thresholds” 

This Sunday we are once again adapting our monthly Multigenerational Explorations format to move it online with Zoom. We will begin and end worship together, with an opportunity in the middle for participants to choose an Exploration activity that best matches their learning style. Our theme   [ … ]

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