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.


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 but we will try to livestream the August service. 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.

The All Souls Reading Group  

 https://zoom.us/j/96571006038

The next ASC Reading Group Zoom meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9 at 7 pm on Zoom. They will not be meeting in July and August. 

Theme to be announced.



​​Connection Circles offer time to be with old friends and welcome new ones in conversation on Zoom.  We come together respectfully and strive to hold space for everyone who wishes to share.  The 90-minute sessions allow equal time for check-ins and a thematic focal point.  

Wednesday, June 17 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm ET – 1 Hour of Open Conversation


Connection Circles are scheduled to meet once a month during the summer for one hour of Open Conversation as follows:


Wednesday, July 15 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm ET 
Wednesday, August 12 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm ET 


We welcome all who would like to forge 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. 

Themes
June 24, 2026 – Earth Speaks
  • What message do the land, plants, or animals have for you?
  • What do you hear when you slow down and listen?

July 29, 2026 – A Place I Still Dream Of
  • Where is a place you long to visit?
  • Why does it continue to call to you?

August 26, 2026 – Depression: A Season of the Soul
  • How has depression touched your life or the life of someone close to you?
What helped you endure or understand 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

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


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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, July 10 and August 14, 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 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.  
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​We will celebrate Norbert Capek’s beautiful tradition. Please bring a flower with you to add to our common vase. Before we leave, everyone will take a different flower home—a tangible reminder that while the walls stay here, the living wellspring of All Souls goes with you.
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​Sunday Service

Annual Flower Communion Service
June 21 at 10:30 am


You Are Invited: "Walls and Wellspring" A Service of Celebration, Honor, and Transition

​Dear All Souls Community,
To everything there is a season. A time to build up, and a time to let go. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, we gather for our final service of the church year—a service that will be both a beautiful celebration of our traditions and a sacred ritual of transition.

While we face a "probable transition" and the eventual sale of our physical structure, we remember that the soul of this church does not live in the bricks and mortar. It lives in us.
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Join us as we say "Thank you" to the sanctuary that has held our community since 1833, and "Yes" to the spirit that moves within us, which no change can ever diminish.
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What to Expect & How to Participate
  • A Celebration of History: We will honor the ancestors of 1904 who built these walls for a future they would never see, recognizing that we are now the ancestors of those yet to come.
  • The Touching of the Walls: We will share in a unique ritual of remembrance, placing our palms against the wood and plaster of our sanctuary—and virtually on our screens for those at home—to offer a personal "Thank You" to the space that has held our weddings, memorials, protests, and prayers.
  • Annual Flower Communion: We will celebrate Norbert Capek’s beautiful tradition. Please bring a flower with you to add to our common vase. Before we leave, everyone will take a different flower home—a tangible reminder that while the walls stay here, the living wellspring of All Souls goes with you.
Accessibility & Connection
  • All Are Welcome: All Souls proudly embraces the values (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility).
  • Accessibility: Assistive Listening Devices are available as you enter the sanctuary.
  • For Our Virtual Guests: If you are joining us on Zoom, you are a vital part of this circle. You will be invited to participate in our Joys and Concerns, as well as our physical rituals from the comfort of your home.
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Whether you have been a part of All Souls for decades or are finding us for the very first time, your presence is requested at this threshold. Come, let us carry the spirit forward together.


Social Action

The committee and many congregation members were busy this past church year in a variety of activities and events. Among the activities were hands on service projects, advocacy, and education. All that participated in some way are
appreciated.

Some activities were:

Marge Crispin Food Pantry donations
Collection of hats and mittens
Winter Coat collection 
2 sessions of making brown bag lunches for Father Bill’s Homeless
Support for immigrant local Haitian Family for grocery cards, infant necessities and children’s Christmas gifts
Participation in No Kings standouts and May Day Labor standouts with other congregations
Participation in UU MASS Action Advocacy Day and meetings.

The committee hopes to continue the fine work and assist those members who have volunteered and worked so hard this year. We heartily thank all of you and invite you to join us in the coming church year.



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.

 
Welcome, June!
It’s hard to believe we’re already wrapping up another wonderful church year. Before everyone heads off to enjoy the summer months, we wanted to share one final invitation and a quick update.

A Heartfelt Thank You
First of all, thank you to everyone who joined us, brought dishes, and shared in our potluck suppers throughout the year. These evenings have truly been a highlight, and it has been such a joy gathering together around good food and even better company.

Our Final Gathering – June 20
To close out the season, we’d love for you to join us for one last potluck supper before summer begins.
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When: Saturday, June 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Theme: None — just bring your favorite dish!
We’re keeping things simple this time: no theme, just a chance to come together, catch up, and enjoy each other’s company before summer begins.

A Quick Reminder
If you are bringing a dish to share, please kindly include a list of ingredients with your contribution to help those with dietary preferences or allergies.

We hope you’ll join us on June 20 for a relaxed and happy evening together!
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With gratitude,
Kathy and 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.  

We are excited to announce four summer activities to gather UU's in our region together in a shared fun experience. Come enjoy these stress-free gatherings.



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Every First Sunday of the month
Food for the Soul Potluck Brunch

​First Sunday of the month at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall. A potluck brunch with mini-service.

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