Join us this Sunday for our monthly Social Justice Service with guest, Sidney Murray II, New Bedford Human Rights Commissioner. Committee Chairs will be available after service on Sunday, October 19, to discuss what their committees are up to and plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to mee the Chairs and sign up for volunteer opportunities that may interest you. We will also be saying farewell to Eileen Sorrentino before she moves away.

Committee Chair Fair on Sunday, October 19 & A Goodbye to Eileen Committee Chairs will be available after service on Sunday, October 19, to discuss what their committees are up to and plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to mee the Chairs and sign up for volunteer opportunities that may interest you. We will also be saying farewell to Eileen Sorrentino before she moves away.

I know, you never intended to be in this world. But you’re in it all the same. So why not get started immediately. I mean, belonging to it. There is so much to admire, to weep over… Do you need a prod? Do you need a little darkness to get you going? Let me be as urgent as a knife, then, and remind you of Keats, so single of purpose and thinking, for a while, he had a lifetime. Mary Oliver

I know, you never intended to be in this world. But you’re in it all the same. So why not get started immediately. I mean, belonging to it. There is so much to admire, to weep over… Do you need a prod? Do you need a little darkness to get you going? Let me be as urgent as a knife, then, and remind you of Keats, so single of purpose and thinking, for a while, he had a lifetime. Mary Oliver

Please join us in congratulating Rev. Karen LeBlanc for being honored with the YWCA's 2025 Women of Distinction Award. She was nominated by RE Director, Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent, for being simply amazing! The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards inspire others to achieve by recognizing the leadership of women in a variety of areas. YWCA Women of Distinction have brought key issues facing women, girls, and people of color to the forefront. The awards recognize outstanding women al

Committee Chair Meeting Sunday, September 14 Attention Committee Chairs! There will be a meeting with the trustees this Sunday, September 14, at 12:30 PM to discuss the church year and the upcoming Chair Fair on October 19.

This is a quick "Welcome back!" newsletter. We will be back to the official editions of The Compass next week. I am always looking for interesting news, guest articles, and photos for the newsletter. Please send submissions to admin@uunewbedford by Mondays at 12:00 PM for the weekly Wednesday edition.

Join us for a two-part book discussion of Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi, adapted and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill. Copies of the book are available for those who wish to participate.

Everett Henry Hoagland III, 82 of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2025, surrounded by family.

Last full newsletter of the church year! Karen's last day in the office is June 26. She can be reached on her cell for pastoral care. She...