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 reading group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Our April reading selection is a short story by Kate Chopin (1850-1904), a major American novelist and short story writer who captures the essence of Louisiana bayou life in the 1800s.

Readers takes turns choosing the story or article. April's selection is Kate Chopin’s short story “Desiree’s Baby,” which riveted me in high school. Set in Louisiana before the Civil War, “Desiree’s Baby” begins as a love story but builds in malevolence to a shocking ending based on racism so absolute that love cannot survive. Chopin created an unforgettably powerful tale in just 4 pages.

Please join us for what promises to be a lively conversation! It is a fascinating read, even if you cannot join us – but we hope you do!

If you need help accessing the short story, contact Deb B or your local library for assistance. 




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.  

April weekly meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  With the exception of April 30, meetings will incorporate equal time for open conversation and a topic for discussion as indicated below:  
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April 2 – Topic: Inventions: Simone Giertz meets John Muir

April 9 - Topic: Reading an Article of Interest

April 16 – Topic: A WholeHeart Oasis Zoom Call Sampler

April 23 – Topic: National Current Events – reading/video/discussion

April 30 – Topic: One hour of open conversation
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We welcome new attendees who would like to forge new connections or renew old ones!
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​Spiritual Writing Group

All Souls Spiritual Writing Group is usually on the last Wednesday of every month. We meet at 4 pm and we connect on zoom. https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

The next writing group will be Wednesday, April 30.  The writing prompt will be ★ Do you believe that the account of Jesus’ (or Moses, or Mohammad, etc.) miracles in the Old/New Testament is fact or fiction?

If you like to write, we would love for you to join our small but intimate group and share your stories with us. 
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The zoom link is
​https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

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Thanks to all who have submitted their “Estimate of Giving” Form for our “Expanding our Vision” Stewardship Drive. If you haven’t yet submitted your form, please do so TODAY so that our leaders can plan for the 2025-2026 budget with confidence! 

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 18th for our Budget Hearing to have a say in how we budget for the next church year. We will meet directly after the service at about 11:45 am in the sanctuary. 

If you have an active pledge now, please plan to pay it in full by June 30, 2025. Please contact us if you are not sure what your current pledge balance is. 

Finally, the tile flooring in the kitchen and church foyer require replacement at an anticipated cost of $11,100. All Souls has the financial resources in reserve to meet this cost, but your contributions to help defray this expense will be gratefully received.

​We thank those of you who have already generously contributed. Checks should be made payable to “All Souls Church of Braintree” and mailed to All Souls Church, PO Box 850219, Braintree, MA 02185-0219. Please indicate “Flooring” on the memo line of your check. 

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April 20  10:30 am 
Cluster Service
Patriots Day 
Unitarian Church of Sharon
 
4 North Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067
This will be a cluster service, in-person and on their Zoom. There will be no service at All Souls. ​

The main entrance is off the parking lot on the right side of the church. They try to leave those parking spots available for folks who need them and will make reminders ahead of the April 20 service. They have an elevator from the main level up to the sanctuary and down to the vestry for coffee hour.
There are no stairs to enter the church and all restrooms are accessible. 
Zoom link for services
https://zoom.us/j/94563265033?pwd=WVViOGZLeGVLNnEvZ3pOZS9MZ0JsZz09

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, April 15 at 7:15 pm on Zoom 

UU MASS ACTION ADVOCACY DAY – April 8 on THEIR 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.
Monday, April 14 at 8 pm ET
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. 


The Gathering is a new monthly virtual event to strengthen your spirit, understand the threats to democracy, and take meaningful action alongside others. For more info about Side with Love, Contact [email protected]

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the headlines. But we are not powerless. And we are not alone.

Join us at The Gathering this Monday, April 14 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, as we draw from stories of courage, risk, and collective action—grounded in our values, our faith, and our commitment to justice.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3DDyNQA

Our speakers will include Side With Love Organizing Strategy Director Nicole Pressley and Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen. Can't make it? We'll share a recording!


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