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, and live streamed on Zoom.
Go to Service Themes for Service Schedule
The zoom link is
​https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
 
Recorded services are posted here on our website. 
 
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 and FaceBook so you can easily follow along. 

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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.
Reading Group

The All Souls Reading Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00-to-8:00 pm on Zoom. Our next meeting is May 14 th and our reading selection is the short story, “A Rose for Emily,” by William Faulkner.
 
We welcome all to any meeting; those who have not read the monthly selection, those curious about our discussions and those who wish to share their own reading ideas.
 
During 2024 and 2025, each member of the Reading Group selected a short story for a monthly reading and discussion. The format successfully provided a tour of historic and American cultures from colonial times through the present.
 
The American Author, William Faulkner is a Nobel Prize winner, and recognized for his
portrayal of Southern culture in the aftermath of the Civil War as well as WWI. His short story,
“A Rose for Emily” portrays the people of groups, classes, heroes of past glory and those who strive to overcome the present.
 
Our discussions are always interesting. We welcome late arrivals and are flexible to the needs of all attendees.


Connection Circles

Connection Circles provide a time to check in with old friends and welcome new friends in conversation.

 During our time together, we engage in check-ins and open conversation. 

Weekly meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  With the exception of May 28, meetings will incorporate equal time for open conversation and a topic for discussion as indicated below: 
 
May 7– Topic: Hymn Exploration –
​STLT# 360 Here We Have Gathered
May 14 - Topic: Read and discuss an article of political interest
May 21 – Topic: The Art of Book Sculptures
May 28 – Topic: One hour of open conversation
We welcome new attendees who would like to forge new connections or renew old ones!

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​Spiritual Writing Group

Spiritual Writing Group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 4 pm on Zoom.

Next will be May 28. The theme will be: If I could change something about how I was raised, it would be … 
 
May 28, 2025 ★ Something that hurt me but I did not tell anyone…did you ever not tell the truth to avoid an argument? Did you ever stay behind to make sure everyone else was comfortable? Did you ever shut away your own feelings to let someone else shine?
 
Everyone is welcome to join our intimate group of people who just share the common talent of writing.
 

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

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Next time you are in the building, notice the new flooring that was installed during April vacation week.  The contractor that submitted the lowest of three bids was chosen to do the installation; and generous donations from 8 households totaling $3,000 reduced the financial impact to All Souls by about 1/3 of the total cost of the project. We thank these donors as well as those who directed time and effort to steer this project:  Mark Cozzens, John Cobble and Tom Bularzik. 
 
More appreciation is due to all who have submitted a Stewardship form or otherwise communicated your 2025-2026 Stewardship intentions to us. Together we have gathered total commitments of $ 46,832 from 19 pledge units toward our goal of $50,000.  Thank you also to those who added a commitment to direct funds to our denomination’s Annual Program Fund.  8 pledge units have promised a total of $1,130 for this purpose. 
 
If you have not already done so, please let us know what you expect to donate to All Souls next year.  Every contribution is important!  Additionally, if you made a stewardship commitment for FY 2024-2025, please make every effort to pay it in full by June 20, 2025. 
 
Plan to attend the Budget Hearing after our Sunday service on May 18 where you will have an opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions about our finances.  We hope the meeting will help everyone understand the fiscal life of our community so that we can knowledgeably participate in discussions about how best to generate and utilize our financial resources. 
 
With gratitude for your financial support of our special community.

 Sunday, May 18
Can you Hear me Now?
Mary Mitchell
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 Mary draws upon her past experiences working with children with special needs to discuss communication practices that respect the worth and dignity of every person.  What tools can we use to help us better understand and respect each other?  How can we tune into and respect our own inner voices?  

Budget Hearing

Please plan to stay for the Budget Hearing following service where you will have an opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions about our finances.  We hope the meeting will help everyone understand the fiscal life of our community so that we can knowledgeably participate in discussions about how best to generate and utilize our financial resources. ​

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. https://www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org/videos.html

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WEAV is various intentions woven together. The threads consist of practices for the heart, body and mind to engage participants. These same threads are also introductions to various fields of knowledge and ways of knowing. The ten very distinct sessions take participants on a journey through an overview of a repair process which can be practiced in your congregation. 

In addition, the sessions provide participants with differing paradigms of learning to experience new ways of engaging ourselves and others in our UU community and beyond. There are times when the sessions might seem unconnected. Yet, all of the various sessions are to provide insight into the complexity of the issue of antiracist work involving spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. 

The learning emphasis is placed on the growth and transformation and concluding commitments of each participant as a UU, as we grow in community and witness each other’s growth and are witnessed for our own.

Our ten Zoom session commitment began January 11, 2025, meeting on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, through May 24, 2025.  Each session is approximately 90 minutes, from 10am-11:30am ET.  

Please contact Kellie Kinsman
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with any questions you may have, and to register for WEAV!  The Zoom link will be provided to all who register.  

I look forward to this journey with you!

​Kellie
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​Social Action and Environment Group 
meets Tuesday, May 13 at 7:15 pm on Zoom 

The “seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote”  clearly call on us to each figure our response to what’s happening to our country.  All Souls is a faith organization, not a political party. 

The SAEC does not presume to tell our community what we all need to be doing.  We do organize work in the social, political sphere, for those in agreement, that reflect and advance our principles.  The discussion of that work is open to all.
 
The Gathering from Side with Love
Side with Love is the Organizing Strategy Team of the Unitarian Universalist Association. It is a community-driven initiative that was launched as a public advocacy campaign and continues to be a key part of the efforts to foster justice, equity, and human rights. 

Celebrate Community & Creativity at Our Annual Talent Show & Potluck!
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Happy May! 
As Memorial Day draws near, we’re excited to invite you to a special evening full of fun, food, and local talent! Let’s come together to celebrate community spirit and creativity.

 Community Talent & Potluck Night 
 Date: Saturday, May 17th
 Time: 6:00 pm
 
Got a talent to share? Whether you sing, dance, juggle, perform magic, or play an instrument—we’d love to see it!
Want to perform? Let us know ahead of time if possible, but we’ll also have same-day sign-ups available.
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 Potluck Fun!
Bring your favorite dish to share!  Please include a list of ingredients to help accommodate food sensitivities and dietary needs.
 
Bring your friends and family, cheer on the performers, and enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment and connection.
 
Questions or early sign-ups?
You can contact Kathy and/or Joe with any questions. 
 
We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of talent, food, and celebration!
Let the good times roll and the talents shine!
Catch you on the 17th,
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