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Food for the Soul - All Souls Braintree

May 4, 2025 – “Food for the Soul: Imagine.” at All Souls Church Of Braintree (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

“All Soul’s Braintree: Join us Sunday, May 4th, for a special lay-led service titled “Food for the Soul: Imagine.” We’ll gather for connection, reflection, and inspiration as we explore the powerful message of John Lennon’s iconic song, “Imagine.”
Imagine with Us Sunday! (May 4th)
Pot Luck Brunch
Please Bring something to eat with more to share.
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Dear Friends,

Join us Sunday, May 4th, for a special lay-led service titled “Food for the Soul: Imagine.” We’ll gather for connection, reflection, and inspiration as we explore the powerful message of John Lennon’s iconic song, ‘Imagine.’

This service offers a unique opportunity to reflect on our life’s journeys and share insights with one another in a welcoming and open space. Whether you’re a long-time member or a first-time visitor, you are warmly invited to participate.

What to Expect:
• A Thought-Provoking Exploration: We’ll delve into the lyrics of “Imagine” through a Unitarian Universalist lens, focusing on its call for peace, unity, and a world grounded in our shared humanity.
• Shared Meal & Fellowship: Immediately following the chalice lighting, we invite you to stay for food and fellowship – a chance to nourish both body and spirit and connect with our community.
• Joys & Concerns: We’ll create a sacred space to share our joys and concerns, lighting candles or placing objects in the Zen garden as a symbol of our shared human experience.
• Interactive Table Exercise: Engage in thoughtful conversation with others as we explore the themes of the service together.

As always, all are welcome here – whoever you are, whatever your background or beliefs. Come as you are and open yourself to the connections and reflections this service offers.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you.

Warmly,
The All Souls Community”

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1/23/25: From the UUA President: Fierce Love Compels Us To Action

Below is a link to a statement from UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt in response to executive orders issued by the US President. The statement includes additional resources to take action to support your congregation, community, and loved ones. These executive orders will affect members of our community. Please take the time to read it.

https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/fierce-love-compels-us-action

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1/26/25 (10:30 a.m.): “How to Treat Your Body Like a Sacred Text” Reflection & Book Signing at All Souls Church of Braintree, 196 Elm Street, Braintree, MA 02184-1801

How to Treat Your Body Like a Sacred Text

Join us for a morning of reflection, conversation and connection.

With Emily Hedrick

Don’t miss Emily Hedrick, author of How to Treat Your Body Like a Sacred Text, on Sunday, January 26 at 10:30 at All Souls Church in Braintree. Emily invites us to explore how our bodies can guide us in healing from harmful religious experiences through her work as a resilience coach. Emily helps others reconnect with themselves, and rediscover a sense of wholeness. This sermon offers a thoughtful, practical perspective on what it means to truly honor the wisdom within.

Emily will be available for questions and to sign copies of her book during coffee hour following the service.

Emily Hedrick is a resilience coach specializing in recovery from religious trauma and compassion fatigue. A former pastor, she blends her background in ministry with trauma-informed practices to help others find wholeness and healing. Emily is the author of How to Treat Your Body Like a Sacred Text, a guide to reconnecting with the body through progressive spirituality and practical skills.

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This special event is hosted by All Souls Braintree.

Please visit https://www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org/ for details.

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12/29/24 (10:30 a.m.): Sound Healing Journey – Embrace the Harmonious Vibrations at All Souls Church of Braintree, 196 Elm Street, Braintree, MA 02184-1801

This Five Points Cluster Shared Worship Service is being held by All Souls Church of Braintree, UU, and led by Don Swanson.

​All Souls Braintree will welcome attendees from Cluster churches on Zoom or in person!

 

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Shared Cluster Service hosted by All Souls guest Barbara Strassman.

You are cordially invited to a transformative Sound Healing Journey. Immerse yourself in a symphony of soothing sounds and gentle vibrations, designed to soothe your mind, body, and soul.

During this immersive experience, you will be guided through a meditative journey using a variety of instruments, including:

  • Singing Bowls

  • Rain sticks

  • Drums

  • Chimes

These instruments will create a harmonious soundscape that will promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.

We’ll have a special guest to help facilitate our journey. Barbara Strassman who was raised in a household where hands on healing, meditation, yoga and metaphysical studies were everyday occurrences. Her understanding of the universe and the interconnectedness of everyone and everything, and her nonjudgmental approach makes her an excellent facilitator.

We look forward to sharing this healing experience with you.

We host a coffee hour with refreshments after Sunday service.

The Five Points Cluster congregations choose a specific Sunday once every month or so where we gather to share worship together at one of our churches. It is a wonderful way to experience different kinds of worship, get to know our neighbors and siblings in faith, and offer hospitality to one another.

This Worship Service will be held in person and via Zoom.us and is hosted by All Souls Braintree.

Please visit https://www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org/ for details.

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Registration Is Open For WEAV

You are invited to register for WEAV hosted by All Souls Church Of Braintree

 

New ways of engaging ourselves and others in our UU community and beyond

 

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 begins 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 (mkelliekinsman@gmail.com) 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 Kinsman

WEAV co-facilitators:

Liesl Dees is a 4th-year Master of Divinity (M.Div.) student at Starr King School for the Ministry and an Aspirant for Unitarian Universalist ministry. She recently retired after over 20 years of service at San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico. Liesl is deeply committed to countering oppressions and advancing anti-racism work, both in her personal life and ministry. Passionate about interdependence, she finds joy in gardening and exploring the outdoors of the Four Corners region. Liesl also treasures time spent with her children and grandchild.

Kellie Kinsman is a 3rd-year Master of Divinity student at Starr King School for the Ministry, an Aspirant for Unitarian Universalist ministry, and a member of All Souls Church of Braintree. Kellie has been engaged in anti-oppression work for decades, most frequently with the LGBTQ+ community. She currently lives in Southern California where she helps care for her aging stepfather. She enjoys bike riding at the beach, feeding a murder of crows, and deep theological discussions. She loves her two feline roommates, Puppy and Sasha.

 

See also: WEAV Training, All Souls Church of Braintree Events

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12/24/2024: Christmas Eve Services at Five Points Cluster Congregations

12/24/2024: Christmas Eve Services at Five Points Cluster Congregations

December 24, 2024 – Christmas Eve Services – Five Points Cluster

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12/1 (10:00 a.m.): “Poetry Sunday” – Five Points Cluster Shared Worship Service hosted by Foxborough Universalist Church, 6 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA 02035-2301

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“Poetry Sunday” – Five Points Cluster Shared Worship Service hosted by Foxborough Universalist Church

 

UUFoxborough - Foxborough Universalist Church, UUAThe Five Points Cluster congregations choose a specific Sunday once every month or so where we gather to share worship together at one of our churches. It is a wonderful way to experience different kinds of worship, get to know our neighbors and siblings in faith, and offer hospitality to one another.

Topic:  “Poetry Sunday”

During Poetry Sunday, congregants and friends from Five Points Cluster churches share poems that inspire them and provide meaning to their life.

Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m., in-person at Foxborough Universalist Church and on-line through Zoom.

Please visit https://www.UUFoxborough.org for details.

“You are welcome to join us in person or virtually Sundays at 10 am.
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​Click here to join us virtually via Zoom.“

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10/13/2024 (10:30 a.m.): “Don’t All the Real Indians Live in Tee-Pees?” – Five Points Cluster Shared Service hosted by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

“October 13 – Don’t All the Real Indians Live in Tee-Pees?

…. Some questions people have asked about indigenous America

10:30 AM

Led by Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs

Human beings have lived in the Western hemisphere for more than fifteen thousand years. Yet our schools teach us that it all began in 1492. Clyde will share some answers to the questions often asked for this Indigenous Peoples Day weekend.

Order of Service

Hymn #38: Morning Has Broken
Hymn #1069: Ancient Mother

This service will be in person in the Sanctuary and virtual on Zoom.

The Zoom link to join us is: https://zoom.us/j/95664457049?pwd=RjBpWERkZWllQjk4TjJ4YnVNQ1NqZz09

Or by phone 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 956 6445 7049
Passcode: 607303″

Five Points Cluster Congregations

  • Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton www.uubrockton.com
  • First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Canton www.fpuucanton.org
  • Foxborough Universalist Church www.uufoxborough.org
  • Unity Church Of North Easton www.unitychurchofnortheaston.org
  • Unitarian Church Of Sharon www.uusharon.org
  • First Parish of Stoughton, MA www.firstparishstoughton.org
  • Murray Unitarian Universalist Church www.murrayuuchurch.org
  • All Souls Church Braintree www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org

 

Worship services in Braintree, Canton, North Easton, Sharon, and Stoughton begin at 10:30 A.M.
Services held in Attleboro, Brockton, and Foxborough begin at 10:00 A.M.

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September 2024 Worship Services and Events at Five Points Cluster Congregations

September 2024 Worship Services and Events at Five Points Cluster Congregations

Join the Five Points Cluster congregations in Southeastern Massachusetts, including churches from Attleboro, Braintree, Brockton, Canton, Foxborough, North Easton, Sharon, and Stoughton, for Worship Services and events!

https://FivePointsCluster.org/congregations

We are Unitarian Universalist congregations in southeastern Massachusetts.

 

Below are some upcoming 2024 Five Points Cluster congregations’ events from the Calendar

  • September 1: FOOD FOR THE SOUL Potluck Brunch at All Souls Church of Braintree (10:30 a.m.)
    “This is a special lay-led service for connection, reflection, and inspiration designed to give us a chance to reflect individually, to know our fellow travelers on life’s journey, and to let ourselves be known. We begin with a welcome and a chalice lighting, after which all are invited to join together to enjoy food and fellowship. Please bring something to eat with more to share.”
  • September 5: First Thursday “Exploring Your Spirituality” at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)
  • September 8: Water Ceremony at Foxborough Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • September 8: “Like Rivers to the Sea” at Unitarian Church of Sharon (10:30 a.m.)
  • September 10: Connection Circle (“Videos of highlights of Barbra Streisand’s career”) at All Souls Church Of Braintree (2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
  • September 12: Second Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • September 15: “Invitation” at Foxborough Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • September 15: “Centered on Love: Love is Particular” at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • September 15: “Change and the Spirit” at Unitarian Church of Sharon (10:30 a.m.)
  • September 17: Connection Circle (“The Procession – an art installation by Hew Locke”) at All Souls Church Of Braintree (2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
  • September 19: Soups On at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (12:00 p.m.)
  • September 19: UUA Vote Forward Letter Writing Campaign at First Parish Universalist of Stoughton (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
  • September 21: Yard Sale at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (time: tba)
  • September 21: Mike Agranoff at Not Just Another Coffeehouse at Unitarian Church of Sharon (7:00 p.m.)
  • September 24: Connection Circle (“Read and discuss an article of interest”) at All Souls Church Of Braintree (2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
  • September 26: Fourth Thursday “Get Your Body Groove On” at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • October 4: Potluck Dinner at UUFoxborough.

2024-2025 Five Points Cluster Congregations Events

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2024 Summer Worship Services and Events at Five Points Cluster Congregations

Summer Worship Services and Events at Five Points Cluster Congregations

Join the Five Points Cluster congregations in Southeastern Massachusetts, including churches from Attleboro, Braintree, Brockton, Canton, Foxborough, North Easton, Sharon, and Stoughton, for Worship Services and events!

https://FivePointsCluster.org/congregations

We are Unitarian Universalist congregations in southeastern Massachusetts.

 

Below are some upcoming 2024 Five Points Cluster congregations’ events from the Calendar

  • July 14: “The Sacred Spaces of Summer” led by Donna Seagrave at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • July 14: Brief worship service, making lunches for Amispring House residents, and having a BYO lunch together at Sharon Unitarian Church (10:30 a.m.)
  • July 14: Soulful Sunday service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (3:00 p.m.)
  • July 21: Lay-Led Summer Service at Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton (10:00 a.m.)
  • July 21: “Update from the UUA” by Bruce Field and the Social Concerns Committee at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • July 25: Thursdays on the Lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (6:00 p.m.)
  • July 27: Craft and Social Group at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (1:30 p.m.)
  • July 28: Soulful Sunday service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (3:00 p.m.)
  • July 28: “Murray Meditation Group” by Meditation Group at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 4: Lay-Led Summer Service at Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 4: “Soul to Soul” by Soul Matters at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 4: Brief worship service, making lunches for Amispring House residents, and having a BYO lunch together at Sharon Unitarian Church (10:30 a.m.)
  • August 4: FOOD FOR THE SOUL Potluck Brunch at All Souls Church of Braintree (10:30 a.m.)
    “This is a special lay-led service for connection, reflection, and inspiration designed to give us a chance to reflect individually, to know our fellow travelers on life’s journey, and to let ourselves be known. We begin with a welcome and a chalice lighting, after which all are invited to join together to enjoy food and fellowship. Please bring something to eat with more to share.”
  • August 8: Thursdays on the Lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (6:00 p.m.)
  • August 11: “Seniors Love Murray Church” by Richard Plumb at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 11: Soulful Sunday service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (3:00 p.m.)
  • August 18: Lay-Led Summer Service at Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 18: “Billboard Philosophy” by Len Yutkins at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 22: Thursdays on the Lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (6:00 p.m.)
  • August 25: “Blessing of the Animals” by Ruth Debrot and Randy Larrivee at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • August 25: Postcard Social at All Souls Church of Braintree (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
  • August 25: Soulful Sunday service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton (3:00 p.m.)
  • August 31: Craft and Social Group at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church (1:30 p.m.)
  • September 1: FOOD FOR THE SOUL Potluck Brunch at All Souls Church of Braintree (10:30 a.m.)
    “This is a special lay-led service for connection, reflection, and inspiration designed to give us a chance to reflect individually, to know our fellow travelers on life’s journey, and to let ourselves be known. We begin with a welcome and a chalice lighting, after which all are invited to join together to enjoy food and fellowship. Please bring something to eat with more to share.”
  • September 8: Water Ceremony at Foxborough Universalist Church (10:00 a.m.)
  • September 19: UUA Vote Forward Letter Writing Campaign at First Parish Universalist of Stoughton (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

2023-2024 Five Points Cluster Congregations Events