Sunday Morning

"Creating Stone Soup"

Led by Rev. Aisha Ansano

Sometimes, we are asked for something and it feels as though we have nothing to give. How can we learn to notice the abundance in our lives, and to accept abundance from others? Together, let's explore some lessons from the story of Stone Soup, and how they might apply in our own lives. 

This service will be held in the sanctuary and on Zoom:

Join us online at zoom.us/j/89873989254

Join us by phone at 301-715-8592, meeting ID 89873989254

Masks encouraged in the sanctuary. 

Religious Exploration Classes:

Nov. 19 at 9:30 am

in the Frog Room

3rd Principle: "Acceptance of One Another and Encouragement to Spiritual Growth in Our Congregations", or "We believe that we should accept one another and keep on learning together."

We will start together in the Frog Room, and then we will break into 2 groups: PreK-3rd grade & 4-6th grade.

Please join us!

Come Sing With Us!

Choir has started! We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. For any questions, contact Kala Farnham at [email protected]

SMOC Food and Clothing Drives - Update!

This month, SMOC Food & Clothing Collection will be happening on Thurs, November 16 at 4:30 pm

Ruggles St. Door

As of December, SMOC food and clothing donations may be dropped off in the box in the Sanctuary every Sunday. We will no longer be collecting monthly on Thursday afternoons. Bologna can be stored in the upstairs refrigerator in the parlor. 

Below are the upcoming Sundays before the monthly Friday delivery, so you are sure to bring in your donations by that Sunday:

Sunday December 17

Sunday January 21

Sunday February 18

Sunday March 17

Sunday April 21 

Babysitting

Great news - the Youth Group is planning another babysitting fundraiser, right in time for holiday shopping! Babysitting will be on Sat, December 9 from 4 - 7, pizza included. We hope your kids will join the fun!

Stay tuned for more info and a sign-up, coming soon.

Next Youth Group Meeting

Nov 19 at 5:30 pm.

All High School Youth are welcome to attend!

The MET needs you!

A small, easy lift is needed from our members & friends! We would love to have your smiling faces greeting at our doors on Sunday morning!

Can you arrive at 10 am and help with this important task? Meet other UUs and help a new visitor feel a little more comfortable.

Please sign up using the "Sign-Up Genius" link below for dates that work for you:

Thank you in advance for your support!

The Membership Engagement Team (MET)

Book Group

Our next book group meeting will be on tomorrow: November 10th, 7pm at the home of Justine Snyder, 690 South Street, Shrewsbury. Her phone # is 508-614-8258.The book this month is Kindred, by Octavia Butler. Please contact Susie Wells with any questions: [email protected]. All are welcome!

Community News

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION -

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The Westborough Veterans Advisory Board invites all residents of the town to join them on Saturday November 11th at 10:30 am for a celebration of all Veterans and the selfless contributions they made and continue to make to our vibrant country.  

The program will begin at 10:30 am in front of the Forbes Municipal building with a schedule of activities including invocation, patriotic choral presentations, and comments from invited guests and, a presentation by the 2023 Grand Marshal, Michael Barretti Sr. Mike is a longtime Westborough resident and a retired Marine Corps Major. The program will conclude with the traditional recognition of the Eleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour significance for which Veterans Day was created.

The event is being planned to celebrate and thank all veterans for their service to the country and to highlight the support and high level of respect its citizens have for them.

Earlier in the day, the Advisory Board will place wreaths on memorials in Minuteman Park, and the cemeteries of St Luke’s, Pine Grove, and Midland. Residents are welcome to observe these brief ceremonies commencing at 8:30 am.

The Veterans Advisory Board advocates on behalf of all veterans and families and strives to inform and educate the community on available services and benefits for all veterans. For further information, contact our Veterans Services Officer Jeff Farrell at [email protected]

Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Sunday, November 19th, 7:00 pm

Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson

80 Main Street, Hudson, MA

Join us as we honor the lives of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of violence this year with music, poetry, prayer, and a reading of the names.  

Hosted by the First Parish Church of Stow & Acton and the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson