Events Calendar

SUNDAY SERVICES
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES RESUME IN PERSON ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2022.  WE ARE ALSO STREAMING THE SERVICE VIA ZOOM FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNCOMFORTABLE GATHERING IN PERSON OR UNABLE TO BE AT CHURCH. PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING NURSERY CARE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH YEAR, BUT HOPE TO IN THE FUTURE.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ONLINE SERVICE AND ARE NOT ON OUR EMAIL LIST, PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO OUR OFFICE ASSISTANT EMILY AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS GIVEN BELOW.​

Upcoming Events​
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May Services*
Sunday morning services are held at 10:30 a.m.
 May 7: The Problem with Heaven,  Worship Leader: Rev. Craig M. Nowak, Music: BUUC Choir
May 14: How Does Your Garden Grow?,  Worship Leader: Alix McNitt, Music: TBD
May 21: Intergenerational Flower Communion Service  Defiant Beauty,  Worship Leader: Rev. Craig M. Nowak, Music: BUUC Choir.  All are invited to bring a flower to contribute to our community bouquet.
May 28: Confronting the Inner Critic, Worship Leader: Jared Adams, Music: Linda Friedmann, hammered dulcimer

*A Note About Worship
Currently we plan to hold hybrid services (in-person and streaming) for at least part of the church year,
beginning Sept 11th, provided we have tech volunteers.
Masking is optional for the Sunday Services beginning March 19, 2023 and going forward and for coffee hour following the service.
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Updated Announcement Regarding Masks:
March 9, 2023
The Executive Committee meets once a month to discuss issues pertinent to BUUC.  In August, we had decided to leave our mandatory masking policy in place until the end of the year, when we would revisit it.  Since January, we have devoted much time, conversation, and consideration to evaluating our masking policy.  This past Monday night, we voted to change our policy to one where masks are now optional.  It was a unanimous decision.
 
I recognize that this change may be disconcerting for some, and it may be happy news for others.  For some of us, wearing a mask is cumbersome and intrusive.  For others, not wearing a mask will be a relief.  Wearing a mask will now be a personal choice, in keeping with what we have been doing during coffee hour the entire church year.  And, I can’t emphasize enough for you to stay home if you feel ill in any way.  Please join our services via Zoom.
 
This new policy will go into effect on Sunday, March 19th.  At the same time, we will have three HEPA filtered air purifiers running.  And, as before, when weather permits, we will open windows.
 
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we undertake these changes.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
 
 
Robyn Vincent
President, BUUC
robynbuuc@gmail.com
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Can and Bottle Drive
When:  Sundays in May
Where:  The BUUC
Committee for Ecology & Social Action (CESA) will be collecting cans and bottles redeemable in either MA or CT to support Kids in the Congo. Bring them to church any Sunday through May 28th. 

Potluck Celebration
Where:  At the BUUC
When:  Following the June 4th Service
On Sunday, June 4, please join our potluck lunch celebration of Rev. Craig’s ten years of ministry.
We will also be saying goodbye and wishing
him well in his next endeavors. Come enjoy fine company, great food, and entertainment.
The potluck sign-up sheet is in the parlor.

BUUC Journaling Group 
When:  7 p.m. on the last Monday of the month to be resumed in September 2022
Where:  On ZOOM
Join us  at 7:00 on the last Monday of the month on Zoom for the BUUC Journaling Group. All are welcome. Please  email c.l.c.wales@gmail.com for more information. 
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Aging As A Spiritual Practice
The continuation of the Adult Religious Education course is currently on hiatus.  Contact Cruger Johnson Phillips, cruger.johnson@gmail.com or Joanne Hamerly, jmh2ndchapter@gmail.com  for further information.

​Announcements!

Planning an Event or Meeting at BUUC?
If you or your committee is planning an event at BUUC, please be sure to notify BUUC’s Office Assistant Emily Foster at buuc01506@gmail.com. She can check if the date, space and time you want is available and promote your event or meeting through the appropriate outlets used at BUUC (email, print, calendar, Facebook, Twitter). If you are the event/meeting host/chairperson, please arrive at the church before other attendees to ensure the space is ready (including lights and heat as needed). 
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​Scrapbook
​We purchased a scrapbook to document BUUC events. If you attend an event and take a photo please forward it to Debbie via email, Debbie@DebbieEnnis.com. Please write a brief line or two about the event, i.e. date, purpose, place, responsible committee. We also welcome newspaper articles about our church or our members, when the BUUC is mentioned. We would love to have this to look back on in future years. Thank you, Your Membership Committee

Ongoing Events
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STONE SOUP COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
Stone Soup  Stone Soup luncheon will begin in October 2022 and will be held at 12:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month starting in October. We will be meeting in person going forward.  Please bring your own lunch.  Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided.  

THE BUUC WOMEN'S ALLIANCE
During the church year (September through June,) on Sundays after the service once a month,
All women are welcome.  Contact Laurie Magnuson for more information. 
    The Women’s Alliance is open to all women in the community. This year we have some plans in the making and hope to get together often as Covid allows.
Please feel free to join us.  Contact Laurie Magnuson at LMagnuson@randolphproducts.com for more information. 

CHOIR REHEARSAL
Choir meets on  Thursdays at 7:00 in person. 
If you are interested in joining choir,  have other musical skills to share, or any questions about the music program,  please get in touch with Music Director Lila M Farrar; lilamfarrar@gmail.com or 508 864 5978 .

BUUC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Our regular meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.   This year we will be meeting via ZOOM.  If you would like to participate, please contact Barb Hale at b.lambert.hale@gmail.com.  Keep Reading!
May 9:  Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
June 13:  The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
​Everyone is welcome to join us for the BUUC Book Club.  We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm via Zoom.  If  you have any questions or suggestions contact Barbara Hale at b.lambert.hale@gmail.com
Get reading!

Committee for Ecology & Social Action
When:  Second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Where:  Via Zoom
Committee for Ecology and Social Action is now meeting the second Wednesday of the month.  We are currently discussing ways to protect voting rights and ways to help with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Penny Blum at quabbinquilter@gmail.com 

Quiet Gathering in the Spirit of the Quakers
The Quiet Gathering will be resumed when it is possible to get together. For more information, contact Cruger Johnson Phillips, cruger.johnson@gmail.com.