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 Welcome to All Souls Church of Braintree,
a liberal faith tradition in Braintree, Massachusetts, since 1833.
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​As a Unitarian Universalist congregation, we strive to make the world a better place by living out our values. The installation of our new banner above the entrance to our building communicates some of the values we hold dear and  invites others to join us as we put our love into action.

As Unitarian Universalists, 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.

All our meetings, connection circles, services and groups are gathering online at this time on Zoom.
The link is https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
If the technology is a barrier,
​you can call in by phone at 646-876-9923 and enter Meeting ID 913 141 9079  
Please note that our potluck brunches are not on Zoom.

For information about WEATHER CANCELATIONS - GO HERE

 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​

THE GIFT OF MYSTERY
Sunday, December 10 at 10:30 am
Rev. Beau Rivers
As we enter the Winter season, let us take time to be more mindful of life’s mysteries.
Following service, be sure to stay online or at church. On December 10 at 12 noon, the Board and Steering Committee will present their “Direction with Intention” recommendation for the upcoming church year of 2024-25. We urge everyone to attend in person or on Zoom to get accurate information and be part of our future by offering your feedback

The Zoom link for services is   https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
If the technology is a barrier, you can call in by phone 646-558-8656
and enter Meeting ID: 965 7100 6038

Exterior doors are locked while we are in service. If you arrive at the church after 10:30 am, please ring the bell at the RAMP door and an usher will be happy to let you in.
Connections
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Connection Circles provide a time to check in with old friends and welcome new friends in conversation.  
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Regular weekly meetings  on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:00 pm ET. Each meeting will incorporate equal time for open conversation and a set topic for discussion as indicated below:  

December 7 – Topic – Ted Talk
December 14 - Topic – Music
December 21 - Topic – Unpacking poetry
December 28 – No Connection Circle – Winter Break


We welcome new attendees who would like to forge new connections or renew old ones!

Writing Group
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Spiritual Writing Group meets the last Wednesday of the month at 4 pm EST on Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/96571006038   

The December writing group will take place on Wednesday, December 27 at 4 pm on zoom and the theme will be “ Something you always wanted to do but didn’t get to do yet”.

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 dedicated group that loves to write. If you have been feeling the need to record your thoughts and commit it to paper we are the congregation you have been looking for. Come check us out on zoom and see if this crowd suits your need to compose your feelings into works of genius with your own words.
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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.
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


Your support is greatly appreciated!
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All are welcome at Christmas Eve service on Sunday, December 24, beginning at 6 PM and ending with music by candlelight . We will enjoy apple cider and homemade cookies after the service.

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​Coffee Hour
​September through June
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After Sunday service is coffee hour.  A time to socialize and connect with one another online or in person in the parish hall as we share food and fellowship. We need volunteers to keep the ministry of coffee hour alive. Sign up in the Parish Hall.

Meetings and Groups on Zoom
The zoom link is  https://zoom.us/j/96571006038
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Social Action and Environment Group

The SAEC held a series of three discussions of chapters of Mary Robinson’s book, Climate Justice, as a way to develop a program aimed at reversing humans burning up our planet. Mary Robinson is the former President of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate change. The aim is to have a better understanding of what’s involved in dealing with climate change, who’s bearing the brunt of this destruction, and what is central to stopping and then reversing this process. The discussions were held at All Souls and available on zoom.
 
For the third discussion Wed. Nov. 29, we concluded the discussion of Mary Robinson’s Climate Justice taking, taking up chapter 10. The Challenge of Implementing. As well we aimed to talk about how to move forward.  There are a number of organizations and projects we might decide to take part in, offering the work to those in our congregations interested.  We hope to continue the process among all the congregations and groups interested.
 
The Social Action and Environment Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:15 pm on Zoom.
Book Group

The Book Discussion Group will gather on Zoom on Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm to discuss Blue Skies, by Robyn Carr. 
 
Ms. Carr’s books and book series are no strangers to the New York Times Bestseller list. Her work is known for her “strong, likeable characters who face real-life issues while making and maintaining close relationships with friends and lovers.”
Her characters tend to “prioritize relationships with each other over individual gain.”
In Blue Skies, published in 2004, three friends, each of them facing a turning point in their life, decide to start over and team up together to join a new airline in Las Vegas.
 
[Quotes from robyncarr.com]  The Book Discussion Group will not meet in January. Check the January Chimes for February’s Book Discussion Group 

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