Compass, April 29, 2026
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Hello,
It's a crazy time of year, so this newsletter is short. I will work on the bigger May newsletter next week.
Thanks for your understanding! —Jessica
Save the Date—Annual Meeting Time!
Annual Meeting: May 17 at 12 PM. All active members are invited to participate, provided they have been members for at least 1 month before the Annual Meeting date.
May Services
Check out the new section on the website dedicated to the church bell history.
Events happening this weekend!! Busy, busy, busy.
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Ticketed Event: Fundraiser for UUNB
View the three NB48 award-winning comedic shorts produced by Sack Chasers Media, one of which was filmed at UUNB. There will be food catered by RPJ Catering, and a Q&A Panel with the actors/producers. There is a suggested donation of $6 for each ticket, but please donate whatever feels comfortable to you.
Click on the image below for more details.
This event is for mature audiences.
Sunday, May 3
Star Trek 60th Anniversary Committee
(Pretty sure it's the best committee that has ever existed)
Captain LeBlanc is hailing all members of the United Federation of Planets to boldly go where no party has gone before—planning a 60th Anniversary celebration of the very first episode of Star Trek. Whether your skills are in logistics, decorations, or making sure the punch bowl stays at warp speed, your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to join the crew. Resistance is futile; we need your prime directives, stellar ideas, and perhaps a Vulcan-level attention to detail. Set your communicators to minister@uunewbedford.org and beam your interest aboard. 🖖 Live long and prosper.
Disclaimer: Tribbles may be involved.
Social Justice Committee Chair
UUNB is looking for a new co-chair of the Social Justice Committee, Isaiah Kidney has recently stepped up to be chair. If you are interesting in volunteering, please reach out to Karen to discuss. This is an opportunity to make an impact in not only the church, but the greater community. The only caveat is that you must be a member of the church to serve as a committee chair.
Jazz Concert, June 28
We need organizers and planners for food. Are we doing a bake sale? Providing sandwiches? Providing drinks? We need one person to be the point of contact and main organizer of food.
Volunteers to help with gift baskets and selling raffle tickets.
Please fill out the form below to indicate how you would like to help?
Please share these events with your family and friends, and consider attending yourself. We would love to see you!
Saturday, May 9
Our Mission is to encourage diversity and mutual acceptance and work for positive change in ourselves and our community.
"We envision a congregation in which we practice the principles of our faith. We seek to enjoy peaceful reflection and inspiration in intellectually and spiritually satisfying church services. We aim to embrace the people and efforts of our church community by supporting our children and their programs, our committees and their goals, our staff and their efforts on our behalf, and each other."
Our Promises
Each person is important.
Be kind in all you do.
We help each other learn.
We search for what is true.
Each person has a say.
Work for a peaceful world.
The web of life’s the way.
Build the beloved community, free from racism and oppression.
First Unitarian Church in New Bedford
71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-9686
Administrator ext. 10
Minister ext. 13
Karen cell: (508) 441-9344
Thrift Shop ext. 12
Board Members & Officers
Steve Carmel, President
Charles Morgan, Vice President
Deborah Carmel, Treasurer
Elise Rapoza, Secretary
Trustees
Camilla Brooks
Niko Tarini
Mary Rapoza
Jack Vitale
Committee Chairs
Staff
Rev. Karen Leblanc, Minister
Yasmin Fle-fleh Vincent, Director of Religious Education
Randy Fayan, Director of Music
Jessica DeCicco-Carey, Administrator
Tony, Gonsalves, Facilities Manager
John Manning, Sunday Sexton
Mari Fay-Martin, Sunday School Teacher
Sam Angelini, Sunday School Teacher
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
(508)994-9686 ext.12
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