The Compass, June 18, 2025
- Jun 18
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 20
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 is away from July 7 through July 17, and August 3 through August 7, so she may not be able to return phone calls.
Jess's last full week in the office is June 22 through June 27. Throughout the summer, she will be in the office on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM, ONLY.
We are still looking for volunteers for the Jazz Concert on July 6. If you are interested in helping out, please send Jess an email. We will have an informational meeting via Zoom on June 26 at 6:30 PM for those interested in helping out. The Zoom link is on the calendar on the website.
Reminders:
The last service of the church year is Sunday, June 22
Saturday, June 28:
Nancy Crosby's memorial will take place at Rural Cemetery at 11 AM
Dan Gilbarg's memorial is at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary, with light refreshments following
Sunday, June 29:
Joan Underwood's memorial in the sanctuary at 11 AM
Join the Social Justice Committee on July 13 at 11 AM for a Screening and Discussion of the Documentary "My Father's Name"
Years after Lee Ed Frazier's death, his daughter Jan made a shocking discovery: as a young man, her father had participated in a lynching.
Now, as she attempts to uncover the truth about what happened, Jan must reckon with deeply conflicted feelings about the father she loved, grapple with how to hold her family accountable, and face the dawning awareness of her own unconscious racism.
Did you miss Sunday service? Watch it here!
Upcoming Services
Last service of the church year and potluck!
Our largest fundraiser of the year! Please tell your family and friends.
We are looking for members to host Sunday Summer Salons at 11 AM throughout the summer. If you would like to host a Sunday, there is a signup sheet in the Parish House.
You are invited to AJ's graduation party!
Business at General Assembly 2025, June 18-22
Live-streaming Public Video Schedule
Registration is not required to watch live-streaming video of the following General Sessions. Moderators steer the General Sessions, where the essential work of the Association takes center stage.
Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
Meet the Moment Introduction
Business Review and Voting Process Video
Presenting the Rules of Procedure
Introductions
Youth & Emerging Adult Communities
GA Care Teams
Systemic Justice Team
Chaplain Team
Covenant Team
Accessibility & Inclusion Team
App Moderation Team
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Update on the Results of Yesterday’s Ballot and Preliminary Credential Report
Update from the GA Care Teams
Consent Agenda: Discussion of Bylaws Amendments – Technical Revisions and Cleanup
Beacon Press Report
Update from the Bylaws Renewal Team
Discussion and Vote on Congregational Study/ Action Issues
Commission on Social Witness Admits Actions of Immediate Witness
Moderator Forum
Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Update on the Results of Yesterday’s Ballot
Update from the GA Care Teams
Volunteer Leadership Recruitment
Introducing the Virtual Hymnal
Celebration of 25 Years of Our Whole Lives
Celebrating the Liberal Religious Educators Association’s 75th Birthday
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Report
Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation Report
Co-Moderators’ Report
Appreciating the Co-Moderatorship of Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond
President and Officers’ Report
Discussion of Business Resolution – Continued Suspension of the General Assembly Planning Committee
Report from the Climate Justice Team
Process Observation
Saturday, June 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Update on the Results of Yesterday’s Ballot and Announcement of Election Results
Update from the GA Care Teams
Discussion of Bylaws Amendments – Technical Revisions and Clean-up (if removed from the consent agenda)
Discussion of Actions of Immediate Witness
Final Discussion of Business Resolution – Continued Suspension of the General Assembly Planning Committee (if amended)
Responsive Resolutions
Process Observation
Sunday, June 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Update on the Results from Yesterday’s Ballot and Final Credentials Report
Final Report from the GA Care Teams
Meet the Moment Synthesis
Angus H. MacLean Award for Excellence in Religious Education
President’s Award for Volunteer Service
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the American Unitarian Association
Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism • Invitation to General Assembly 2026
Recognition of All Who Made General Assembly Possible and Final Words from CoModerators Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond
Installation of Newly-Elected Volunteer Leaders
Installation of New Moderator(s)
Join the Conversation
A discussion forum for business items is open to all UU members.
Last day of Sunday School is June 25th. Thanks for a great year, and see you in September!
Please share these events with your family and friends and attend yourself. We would love to see you!
FREE Events Happening at UUNB
Being Human takes place every Friday at 11 AM. Please use the parking lot door.
The 41st Annual Jazz Concert is brought to you with grants from the New Bedford, Acushnet, and Mattapoisett Local Cultural Councils, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Vendors will be in the churchyard from 10 AM to 2 PM (Confirmed vendors below)
Sarah Mulvey: NB Poet Laureate with custom poems
NB Pottery: Handmade pottery by Stephanie Sherman
Pat Duarte
Jennifer Fields
Kimberly Medeiros
Michael McLean - handmade charcuterie boards
If you would like to be a vendor at this event, please email admin@uunewbedford to express your interest. Spots are $35 and are first-come, first-served.
Ticketed Events
This Sunday, June 22! Roy Book Binder is the last concert of the church year! A portion of the ticket sales benefits the church. If you can't make it, please share with your friends and family.
In collaboration with Infinity Productions, we are excited to welcome Roy Book Biner to UUNB on Sunday, June 22, at 5 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Roy has the goods—the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down blues.
Who else can say they were friends with Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, and Robert Lockwood Jr.? Who toured with Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, Hot Tuna, J.J. Cale, and Bonnie Raitt? Roy can.
He’s got the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music in his fingers.
Roy has been featured on a PBS special and interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air. He’s also a regular instructor at the famed Fur Peace Ranch, teaching alongside Jorma Kaukonen.
When Roy rolls into town with his “Tour Bus,” it’s a one-man blues festival. He plays, he entertains, he shares—feeding us music and stories in equal measure. Every performance becomes a celebration.
We’re privileged to have Roy with us, preserving—and expanding—the great tradition of American blues.
—James Hipp
Doors open at 4:30 PM for a 5:00 PM start. Please use the Union Street entrance unless you need elevator access, then please use the parking lot door.
Tickets to all of our shows can be purchased in the office with cash or check during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 1 PM, or online with a credit card.
The calendar on our website shows everything happening at UUNB. Updates are displayed immediately, so you will always know what is planned
Today at 5 PM!
Tri-Town Against Racism invites you to a Juneteenth Celebration at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett on June 19 at 3 PM. Traditional Juneteenth foods are provided by Artisan Bake Shop and Rolling in the Dough. This year, TTAR welcomes New Bedford's Human Rights Commissioner, Marcus Coward, as the guest speaker. All are invited to attend!
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
Cora Peirce, Clerk
Trustees
Camilla Brooks
Elise Rapoza
Mary Rapoza
Niko Tarini
Jack Vitale
Committee Chairs
Staff
Minister: Rev. Karen LeBlanc
RE Director: Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent
Music Director: Randy Fayan
Administrator: Jessica DeCicco-Carey
Facilities: Tony Gonsalves
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
(508)994-9686 ext.12
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