Welcome to All Souls Church of Braintree, a liberal faith tradition
in Braintree, Massachusetts, since 1833.
A lay-led congregation

All Souls Unitarian Universalist church warmly welcomes individuals of all beliefs, including those who identify as non-religious. Our inclusive community values diversity and encourages open-minded exploration. Everyone is welcome to join us in fellowship and shared experiences.
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​As a Unitarian Universalist congregation, we strive to make the world a better place by living out our values. We covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all persons as we engage in an ongoing search for truth and meaning.

Whoever you are, whomever you love, however you inhabit your body, and wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome into the life of this church.

Located at:  196 Elm Street, Braintree, MA, corner of Church and Elm 
Parking:  on Charles Street or in our lot behind the church off Charles Street
Postal Mail:  PO Box 850219 Braintree, MA 02185
Call us at 781-843-1388
Text us at 781-817-3952​
Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
​   Green Sanctuary, Accessible, Welcoming, Adaptive Hearing Devices, Large Print Orders of Service

All our meetings, connection circles, services and groups are streamed live on Zoom.  Sunday service is in person at All Souls Church at 10:30 am, and live-streamed on Zoom from September through June. Food for the Soul is not live-streamed on Zoom at this time. On Sundays when we travel to service at another church, we will provide Zoom instructions and Accessibility information whenever possible. 
Go to Service Themes for Service Schedule

The zoom link  to attend service online is 
​https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

ALL ARTISAN SPACES FOR THE 2025 DICKENS FESTIVAL HAVE BEEN RESERVED.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION. 
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All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church welcomes all people to our faith community. Services are in the sanctuary, in person, September through mid June, Sundays at 10:30 am. Our building is accessible; assistive listening devices and large print orders of service are available. Our orders of service, song lyrics and inspiring images are projected on the wall at the front of the church and shown on Zoom so you can easily follow along. 

Whether you're in search of spiritual growth, meaningful connections, or avenues to make a positive impact, you'll discover a welcoming home at All Souls Church of Braintree.

Come just as you are, embracing the spirit of acceptance and belonging. 

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​Reading Group

The Nightingale
Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm

​The reading group generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm on Zoom.

We are continuing our recent habit of reading short stories or articles of interest. November’s choice is The Nightingale, a short story fable by Hans Christian Anderson. 

You can access the story online at  Libraryofshortstories.com  and search either for the story by title or author’s name. This website is a wonderful resource for all genres of short stories in the public domain. While Anderson’s stories may seem like children’s literature, they can be read on several levels. 

​There is also a direct link here https://andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/TheNightingale_e.html

​We invite you to read the story and join us for a discussion. All are welcome.

Linda Steiner
Connection Circles are a time to be with old friends and welcome new ones in conversation on Zoom. We come together with each other with respect and strive to make space for everyone to share if they wish. All but the last gathering of the month allocates equal time for check-ins and a thematic focal point.
​Wednesday, November 5 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET
Ted Talk: How to Respond to Societal Collapse – Sarah Wilson
Wednesday, November 12 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET
​Just For Fun: National Geographic’s Brain Games with Jason Silva
Wednesday, November 19 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET 
Reading an Article of Interest with Maureen 
Wednesday, November 26 – No Connection Circle – Holiday Eve


We welcome new attendees who would like to forge new connections or renew old ones!
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​Spiritual Writing Group

Wednesday, November 26 at 4 pmWriting Group
Spiritual Writing Group usually meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4 pm EST on Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/96571006038 
November’s theme is your choice!
All are welcome to please come and join us. If you like to write and you want your stories written in your own words, this is the group you have been looking for! We are a small but powerful set of individuals with words as our Armor as we share and record our lives together.

Nikki Milne for the Writing Group

The zoom link is
​https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

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TWO DATES TO BAKE FOR THE DICKENS FESTIVAL!

COOKIE BAKING

On Saturday, November 8 beginning at 10 am, we will gather to bake chocolate chip cookies to sell at the Dickens Festival. We will carefully wrap and freeze these cookies in the Church freezer.

Chocolate chip cookies are our most popular cookie, so we will make dozens of them together.

At home, please bake your special treats, cakes, cakes, cookies, and fudge to bring to sell at the Dickens Festival.

PIE BAKING

​On Thursday, November 20 beginning at 9:30 am, we will gather at All Souls to bake our signature Apple pies. 

Come for a few hours or for the day, all help is appreciated. You may be seated during this effort!

If you’re able, please consider making a small financial donation toward our baking supplies. The more ingredients we can buy, the more we can bake — and the more we can sell.

Every contribution, big or small, helps.

Donations can be made via our online DONATE page or a check can be given or mailed to All Souls Braintree. PO Box 850219 Braintree, MA 02185.  You can just say Dickens in the memo.  

Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
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Sunday, November 23 at 10:30 am
Healing Meditation: A Service of Connection and Peace
Barbara Strassman

We invite you to join us for a Healing Meditation service focused on healing and inner peace.

We will gather at All Souls Braintree for a service filled with reflection, music, and community. We’ll be joined by guest facilitator Barbara Strassman, we’ll explore the transformative power of meditation and breathing, and reflect on the ways we can find stillness and harmony in a world full of noise.

The service will feature live music, a story on the power of breath, and opportunities to share your joys and concerns with the community.

Whether you're looking for a quiet moment of reflection, a deeper connection to yourself and others, or a way to recharge your spirit, this service is for you. All are welcome, regardless of your background or beliefs.

After the service, we invite you to stay for a time of connection. Join us for refreshments in the Parish Hall. We hope to see you there.

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All Souls Recorded Services

If you would like to watch a recorded Sunday service, these videos are available any time on the videos page of our website.  Food for the Soul is not recorded. 

Please be aware it may be a few days before the latest service is uploaded to the website.   https://www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org/videos.html


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DONATING BLANKETS FOR THE HOMELESS

 Linda Cozzens let us know that the blanket drive is over and was a big success!! She would like to thank everyone who contributed.


Community Service - Making Lunches at All Souls Braintree for Father Bill’s

What a wonderful joy it was to be able to spread our All Souls love onto others and to share our values with those who may need it during this uncertain time.

A brief service was given with thanks to volunteer speakers Jessica Ellstrom, Sean Timmins, Peter Volpe and Mateo Rojas. A special thanks to Don Swanson and Mary Mitchell for helping write the service with me.
Sarah

 


Accessibility at All Souls Braintree
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There are two designated spaces in our parking lot behind the church on Charles Street.

Enter through the ramp door on Charles Street. The access ramp was recently refurbished. 

There are double doors to enter the church at the ramp entrance. These are often propped open before Sunday service or event. If you arrive and find the doors closed or need assistance, please ring the doorbell located next to the doors. The church number is 781-843-1388.

The entrance, sanctuary and the parish hall, where we hold our coffee hour following service, are all on one level and are wheelchair/walker accessible. 

The ADA compliant restroom is up the ramp in the parish hall. It is a single use, gender-neutral restroom with baby changing station.


​​Potluck UpdateHappy November – Potluck Update & Thanksgiving Wishes!

Dear Friends,

Happy November! Thank you so much for joining us for our potluck suppers over the past two months — it’s been a joy sharing good food and great company with all of you.

As we head into a busy holiday season, we’ll be taking a short break and will not be hosting a potluck supper this month. We’re pressing pause this November to make space for turkey, pie, and precious family time.

We wish you and your loved ones a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for each of you and look forward to gathering again soon!
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With gratitude,
Kathy and Joe


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The 31st Annual Dickens Festival is happening Saturday, November 22!

All twenty two vendor tables have been reserved.  Click here to join our waitlist to sell your handmade items at the festival. 

Volunteer sign up sheets, for the day before and day of the festival, will be posted October 26th. 

And please consider participating on these important days leading up to the festival:
11/8 10am - Dickens cookie making at All Souls 
11/16 - After service, put up Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary and Parish Hall 
11/20 9:30 am - Dickens pie making at All Souls 

Financial Donations towards cookie baking and apple pie making will be gratefully accepted.


Thank you from the Dickens Festival committee!
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