Sermons

Practice Turning People Into Trees and TransLawMA

June 3, 2018

In this two part sharing in recognition of Rainbow Sunday, Mia Joiner-Moore will share a talk entitled "Turning People Into Trees" and Linda Fingerson will talk about #TransLawMA. Mia will…

Rolling Away the Stone

April 1, 2018

In one of his most famous poems, (i thank You God for most this amazing day), e.e. cummings’ wrote, “(i who have died am alive again today…” This morning we…

A Reflection On Community

March 25, 2018

This morning we reflect on the power of covenant and the strength of community. The annual Stewardship Pledge Drive wraps up today. This morning's reading is "The Great Turning" by…

Becoming Indispensible

March 11, 2018

As we kick off the annual Stewardship Pledge Drive, we reflect on what it means to be a church and what it means to become a church that’s indispensable in…

Exploring Humanism

March 4, 2018

Are you an “atheist?” Or a “theist?” Or perhaps a “humanist?” Come join us this morning as we reflect on what humanism is and on what it might mean to be…

Why Aren’t There More Black Unitarians in Our Congregation?

February 11, 2018

Discussions about race in our community and congregation are not easy. Our denomination calls on us to take this day to listen to the history of black Unitarians, what the…

Butter, Beer and Brigid

February 4, 2018

This morning, in honor of the pagan holiday of Imbolc, we look at the stories surrounding the Celtic Goddess/Irish Saint Brigid, who is honored on February 1, and reflect on…

Weather-Related Cancellations Call the church at 781.784.3652 to learn whether services or other activities are canceled due to weather. We will update here, too, when possible.
We regularly collect toothbrushes, travel-size soaps, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, diapers (including adult sizes), etc., for the residents of Father Bill’s / MainSpring House. Special requests: adult-size shower shoes, combs, hair brushes and feminine care products.
Our January Brown Envelope Social Justice offerings will support Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC) in its efforts to overcome the roots of injustice. BIC provides trainings for community organizing to address issues of inequality. They are currently working in support of passage of the Educational Reform Bill, to change the manner in which education is funded.
Jan 27 10 and 10:30 We, All of Us, Together Guest minister CB Beal will explore the power of welcome, acknowledgement and bearing witness (one of our adult superpowers to change the world).
Conversations at the Meetinghouse Foster Care from Different Perspectives Friday, Feb. 1st, 7pm. Prof. of Social Work and Sociology Ivy Krull spent parts of her teenage years in short- and long-term foster placements. As an adult, she’s fostered 11 children and young adults. Her experiences help enhance the Human Services program at the college at which she works. Join us on the first Friday of each month (October to June) at 7pm, potluck at 6pm.
Book Group On Feb. 6th at 7pm we will discuss White Chrysanthemum by Mary Lynn Bracht. It’s the story of a female Korean sea diver captured during the World War II Japanese occupation of Korea . Please join us in the Church library even if you haven’t finished the book.
Movie Night Join us at 7pm on Friday, February 8, when we will watch Their Eyes Were Watching God, an adaptation of the Zora Neale Hurston novel, starring Halle Berry. The conversation is lively and the popcorn is free.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse CHANGE OF VENUE IN MARCH The March 16 Coffeehouse will be at the First Congregational Church at 29 North Main St., diagonally across the street from the Unitarian Church of Sharon. across the street. The Beantown Buckaroos will teach the 2-step and there will be lots of fun dancing!
Let’s Laugh Today Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm. Bring water to drink and a donation (non-perishable food for the Sharon-Stoughton Food Pantry or travel-size toiletries for Father Bill’s / MainSpring House).
**PEANUT-FREE** Lunchmaking for MainSpring House All ages are welcome to help make the 100 peanut-free lunches we donate once each month. Remember to bring personal-size items like shampoo, soap, etc., to be delivered with the lunches. See special request notice for additional items.
Recycling Opportunity Do you have gift cards that can’t be reloaded or expired credit cards you’ve sliced up? Our Social Justice Committee has found a recycler who will accept them. Bring them to the Social Justice table on Sundays.
Meditation and Study Group NEW TIME We meet from 7pm – 8pm on Tuesdays, alternating personal seated meditation with other methods. Instruction is available and the group is always open to new participants.
Book Group meets in the library at 7pm on the first Wednesday of most months from September through June. You are welcome to join us, even if you haven’t finished reading the book. See details elsewhere in this scroll.
Shopping for Justice We purchase grocery cards at a discount and sell them at face value. The difference helps to fund our Social Justice work. Cards for Big Y, Shaw’s and Stop & Shop are available during coffee hour.
We support the Ilsa Marks Sharon-Stoughton Food Pantry year-round (and are among the few organizations that do so). The need has continued to grow. Please leave your donations of non-perishable food in the entryway.
Movie Night Join us at 7pm on the 2nd Friday of each month from September through June. Enjoy the movie, lively discussion and free popcorn.
Need a Gift? Depending on store policy, you may be able to use Shopping for Justice grocery cards to purchase other types of gifts cards (e.g., for restaurants, department or home improvement stores, or online music vendors), thus extending our Social Justice programs.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse Join us at 7pm each third Saturday through June for music, snacks and Fair Trade coffee/tea. Not a profit-making enterprise. See details elsewhere in this scroll. (Occasionally it’s on a different weekend.)
Conversations at the Meetinghouse Join us at 7pm each first Friday Oct. through June for a presentation and discussion about a topic of interest. See details elsewhere in this scroll, http://www.uusharon.org/happenings/conversations-at-the-meetinghouse/, or subscribe at http://www.uusharon.org/keep-in-touch/email-lists/subscribe-to-conv-announcements/.