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
Postal Mail:  PO Box 850219 Braintree, MA 02185
Call us at 781-843-1388
Text us at 781-817-3952​
​   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, streamed on Zoom and often on Facebook. The zoom link is
​https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
If the technology is a barrier, ​you can call in by phone

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Please note that our Food for the Soul potluck brunches are not live streamed.

For information about WEATHER CANCELLATIONS - GO HERE
or visit the WCVB storm center onlinewww.wcvb.com/weather/closings


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. 

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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.
Coffee Hour
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September through June ... Please join us online after Sunday service for virtual coffee hour.  A time to socialize and connect with one another. Join us in person in the parish hall for food and fellowship coffee hour. 

Reading Group

New Meeting Time: the Book Discussion Group is now the Reading Group and will meet on zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. 

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM

New focus: On a rotating basis, group members will choose a short story or interesting article to share with the group. This selection will be the focus of discussion at our meeting.
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Connection Circles

Connection Circles provide a time to check in with old friends and welcome new friends in
conversation on Zoom, 3:30 to 5 pm EST. https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
 
Connection Circles provide a time to check in with old friends and welcome new friends in conversation.

Beginning on September 10, we will shift to regular weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.   Each meeting will incorporate equal time for check-ins and open conversation and a shared focal point for discussion as indicated below: 

September 10 – Topic – Videos of highlights of Barbra Streisand’s career                                                  (prepared by Judy)
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September 17 - Topic –  The Procession – an art installation by Hew Locke                                         (slide presentation by Mary & Tom)

September 24 - Topic – Read and discuss an article of interest                                                       
 (selected by Maureen)
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We welcome new attendees who would like to forge new connections or renew old ones!
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We hope you had a fantastic and rejuvenating summer! 

As we return to our historic Sanctuary this month, we’re excited to pick up where we left off with our monthly Saturday potluck themed suppers.

Our first potluck supper of the season will be held on Saturday, September 21st at the usual time of 6:00 pm. This month’s theme is “Icebreaker and Getting to Know Each Other Games.” We’ll have a variety of fun games designed to help us learn more about one another, and who knows—you might discover something new about a fellow attendee!  

We are thrilled to continue as coordinators for this year’s potlucks, and we hope you enjoyed the suppers from this past church year. Each potluck will feature a different theme, and we’re always open to your suggestions. Whether you come to socialize or to participate in the activities, everyone is welcome.  

To ensure everyone can enjoy the meal, please bring an ingredient list for your dish, especially if there are any potential allergens or dietary needs to consider.

We’re looking forward to seeing you and having a great time together. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming potluck dates and themes, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
Thank you, and we hope to see you this month!
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To Support All Souls Church of Braintree, please consider making a recurring financial commitment. Visit the Donate page of this  website for more information.
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Or you may wish to make a secure, one-time donation by using the Donate button below.  
Checks can be mailed to
All Souls Church
PO Box 850219 Braintree, MA 02185

Click here to download an Estimate of Giving form.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
 
​Next Service at All Souls is

​Transformation: Adapting to a Changing World and Growing Spiritually
Service led by Rev Dianne Daniels
Sunday, September 15 at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary

Transformation can be defined as a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance, a metamorphosis during the life cycle of a living creature or animal. I believe the key is to make a “thorough or dramatic change” so that the thing or person is improved. A simple or easy change is not enough to represent the spirit of transformation.
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Rev. Daniels was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents, Charles, and Katherine Morton, emphasized education and the power of reading to gain knowledge and build a better life. She came to Unitarian Universalism at the invitation of a community elder who invited her and her husband Aaron to Kwanzaa services.

She fell in love with the faith, the people, and the messages she heard from the pulpit, and they became members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, CT. Rev. Dianne graduated with her Master of Divinity degree from Starr King School for the Ministry and currently serves the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Storrs, CT as Consulting Minister.

​She’s an avid reader, dog lover, and lives in an 1850’s vintage Greek Revival home that she’s “still” restoring with her husband.




Dickens Festival 

Planning is underway for the 30th annual dickens festival holiday craft fair. We are seeking sponsorships and donations of gift cards, and raffle prizes. 

Your involvement and input are crucial as we shape this milestone event. Whether you have creative ideas or a willingness to lend a helping hand, your support is invaluable.

All artisan spaces for this year’s festival have been reserved. Those interested are welcome to join our waitlist in case of a cancellation.
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Chairs of the 30th Annual Dickens Festival are Joe Maloney, Tom Bularzik and Roger Hatch. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to one of them. 
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​Writing Group
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Spiritual Writing Group usually meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4 pm EST on Zoom.  https://zoom.us/j/96571006038   

The theme for Wednesday, September 25 is master procrastinator.  Are you the king or queen of procrastination? Do you put off everything until the last minute and constantly scramble to finish things? Have you ever been faced with a task that you can’t put off? what is it and how did you handle it?

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. 
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​Social Action and Environment Group will meet Tuesday, September 10 at 7:15 pm on Zoom. 
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All Souls has already distributed over 500 postcards to people who are writing postcards as part of All Souls' second year of participation in the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote Campaign.

We're writing and mailing these postcards to registered Black voters in Georgia, urging Early Voting to avoid long lines and other Election Day hazards between September 15 and September 30.

We have now expanded our assignment to send postcards to 400 registered voters in Brazos County, Texas. As with the message to Georgians, the Texas message urges Early Voting. The Texas ballot includes candidates at all levels: President, Congress, State Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Court Justices, all State Legislators, Sheriffs, District Attorneys, School Boards, and more. We will hand-print the message with colorful markers on one side and copy individual addresses from an address list provided on the other side of the postcard.

Dates and Details:
There will be an opportunity to pick up blank cards and return your written cards after every September Sunday service (9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/29) as long as supplies last and names are available.  

September 15 to 30: Mailing window for Georgia. We must hold postcards destined for Georgia until this mailing window in September.  
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October 1 to 15: Mailing window for Texas. We must hold postcards destined for Texas until this mailing window in October.

We are well on our way to exceeding the 550 postcards mailed last year! 1,000 ROV-printed postcards were ordered, but we’ll need lots of help to send all of them.

Donations to defray the cost of postage will be gratefully accepted. (Please make checks payable to All Souls Church of Braintree and mail them to PO Box 850219, Braintree, MA 02185-0219.) We invite your involvement and participation!

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