40th Annual Jazz Service

Save the date! Celebrate 40 years of Jazz at the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford. 

Our jazz service recognizes both the roots of jazz in American slavery and the deeply established existence of white supremacy throughout our nation today. To this end, our church supports the yearly assembling of an ensemble of excellent racially diverse musicians who come primarily from our city of New Bedford and its surrounding towns.

Our goal is to reflect on the racial realities of our country. We hope all who are present leave with a renewed commitment to work towards a more equal and just America.

The jazz service is a highlight in our year and helps us raise vital funds for our church and its social justice initiatives. 

This year, our event will take place on June 30, which will be bigger and better than ever. We are adding a vendor fair from 10 AM to 3 PM, a raffle, and concessions to the church lawn. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are graciously accepted.

Vendors

Crafts by Donna

Anomaly Poetry

Lisa Elliott Handweaver

Cribe Creations

Pure Natural Magic of Vermont

Zendiva Creations

WeeHa Co.

9th Garden

Green Cottageworks

Susan Gelotte Block Prints

Raffle Prizes

Two tickets to New Bedford Festival Theater's summer production of Nunsense valued at $80

A health and wellness basket valued at over $100

More TBA

More details to come!