All are Welcome to Sunday Service  at 10:30 am 
To attend live on Zoom  https://zoom.us/j/96571006038 ​
Every first Sunday of the month we hold a Potluck Brunch Service that is in person only. No Zoom.​
All Souls Church is a member of the Five Points Cluster of churches. Once a month, we might attend service at a member church instead of holding service at All Souls. Zoom and accessibility information for the hosting church will be provided. Please visit  Service Themes for Service Schedule.

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

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church warmly welcomes individuals of all beliefs, including those who identify as non-religious. The community that built our building in 1904 carried forward the kinder, gentler religious tradition that began here in 1833.  All Souls proudly embraces DEIA values, Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility.
​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.

Everyone is welcome to join us in fellowship and shared experiences.
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
​Access:  Please Enter through the doors at the end of the accessible ramp on 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 from those churches whenever possible. Go to Service Themes for Service Schedule

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


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. 

There are drums at the front of the church and all who attend service are welcome to drum with us as we call everyone to gather together. 

In times of extreme cold, we hold service in the parish hall which is easier to heat. 

​Our services are planned by a dedicated group of volunteers, and are led by guest ministers, speakers and members and friends of our church.

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.

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Redpath Press 

The All Souls Reading Group  

 https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

All Souls Reading Group will meet Wednesday, May 13th, at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
 
We welcome all who are interested in joining our meetings and hearing or contributing to our discussion.  Each month we read a short story previously chosen by one of our members. If you have a story that you wish to reread with us, or are curious about the Reading Group, feel free to join us on Zoom.
 
Our May selection is A&P by John Updike, a contemporary writer who published more than 170 stories in The New Yorker magazine, 62 books, 154 poems, and 327 book reviews. John Updike was a calmly prolific writer with a clear writing style that reveals introspection of ordinary events.
  

​​Connection Circles – Wednesday afternoons on Zoom at 2:30 pm. https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
Connection Circles are a time to be with old friends and welcome new ones in
conversation on Zoom. We come together respectfully and strive to make space for
everyone to share if they choose.
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​Wednesday, May 6 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET
Wednesday, May 13 - 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET
Wednesday, May 20 – 2:30 to 4:00 pm ET 
Wednesday, May 27 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm ET - Open Conversation

We welcome new attendees who would like to forage new connections or renew old
ones!
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Writing Group
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If you are interested in exploring creative and therapeutic writing, need an outlet to explore your hidden talents, or a new hobby for the new year, we are the group you should join! We meet on the last Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 4 pm EST except when a holiday alters our schedule. 

​Spiritual Writing Group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 4 pm on Zoom. This month will be May 27. 

May 27, 2026 – Selfishness and Sacrifice

When is being selfish justified?
How does selfishness eventually hurt you?

Everyone is welcome to join our intimate group of people who just share the common talent of writing. If you like to write, we would love for you to join our small but intimate group and share your stories with us.

We hope to see smiles new and old as you join us through Zoom on the last Wednesday of every month for an exciting creative journey!
​ The zoom link is
 https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

Nikki Milne, Writing Group Coordinator

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South Shore Singing Circle
Every Second Friday of the month
7:30 - 9 pm

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church Parish Hall. In person only.

196 Elm Street, Braintree
Enter through ramp door on Charles Street
Accessible

​South Shore Singing Circle – Friday, May 8 - 7:30 – 9 pm
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Want to feel more grounded, connected, and alive? Join us for the next meeting of the South Shore Singing Circle. This is an informal, low-pressure space where we learn simple songs by ear together in the moment. No musical training needed and no one is preparing for a performance.  Please join us at May’s gathering or at future circles held monthly on the second Friday of each month.  No musical training is needed.  This is a free event held in the parish hall at All Souls Braintree.  Find more information on Meet-up.  
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​Sunday Service

Keep Going
May 17 at 10:30 am
Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
In person at All Souls and live on Zoom

Stories, wisdom and tales on keeping going. Of course, there’s a lot to be said for the wisdom of quitting too but this morning we’re focused on how to keep going - from potty training to pilgrimage!

Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen co-directs the National Bail Fund Network with Community Justice Exchange. She is a Unitarian Universalist community minister affiliated at First Parish in Malden and part of the founding team of the Beyond Bond Fund in Boston
Social Action

On Thursday April 16, members of the Social Action committee and others participated in the annual UUMass Action Advocacy Day with our elected state officials to lobby for important legislation. Mary Mitchell, Tom Bularzik, Lin Steiner and Laura Fitton from another congregation met via ZOOM with Sen Bill Driscoll and Representative Mark Cusack. We discussed and advocated for legislation that would address housing (rent stabilization) immigration issues (the PROTECT ACT), environmental issues, and transgender protections. In all, it was a good exchange of ideas/opines and we felt heard, and we learned from them.

If you have any questions about these issues, please feel free to contact any of us to discuss them. The Social Action committee members will keep you informed of the progress of these legislative efforts as they go forward.


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

Whether you are coming to a meeting, an event or brunch in the Parish Hall, or a Sunday Service, please 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. 

​If you encounter any issues with accessibility, please let us know.


Talent Night Pot Luck Supper
Saturday, May 16 at 6 pm in the Parish Hall

Food, Fellowship, and Fun !
 
Date: Saturday May 16
Time: 6:00 PM  
All Souls Parish Hall
196 Elm St, Braintree
Enter through ramp door on Charles Street
 
Happy May!

Got a hidden talent? A secret singing voice?, A magic trick up your sleeve?                                 A dance move the world needs to see? Now’s your time to shine!

Join us for our annual Talent Show + Potluck—where the talents are bold, the laughs are plenty, and the food is delicious.

Sign up ahead of time if you can, or jump in the day of—we love a spontaneous star!

We’ll also be hosting a potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can—along with a list of ingredients.

Not ready for the spotlight?  No worries—come relax, eat, and cheer on your friends. Hype squad energy is highly encouraged!

Everyone is welcome, so bring your talents, your appetite, and your enthusiasm.

Questions? Just reach out to Kathy and/or Joe! 



Five Points Cluster

All Souls Braintree is a part of the Five Points Cluster, a collaboration of several UU churches. You can find out what’s going on in any of them by following the link to the Cluster Calendar

VIEW FIVE POINTS CLUSTER EVENTS by clicking the button below




​Food Pantry Donations

​There is a box at All Souls Church for donations of non perishable food items that are then brought to the Marge Crispin Center food pantry. This pantry provides food to ANY Braintree resident in need of assistance. 
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Located at 46 LINCOLN STREET, BRAINTREE, MA 02184 (781) 848-2124  

Braintree residents may use the pantry twice each month. Food pick-up hours: 10 AM - 1 PM Tuesdays Thru Thursdays

Annual Meeting will be Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:45 am in person at All Souls Church and on Zoom. 

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Make a one-time donation to All Souls Church.

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