The Compass, May 27, 2026
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The best spiritual instruction is to wake up in the morning and say, “I wonder what's going to happen today.” —Pema Chodron
Did you miss the last Sunday Service? Watch it here!
ATTN: Committee Chairs
Please plan to hold a meeting before the end of the Fiscal Year on June 30 to identify new committee members and/or select a chair for the committee if you are stepping down.
FY27 is going to be the year of COMMUNICATION and building our committees!!
Events, Outreach, and Fundraising Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, June 14, at noon
Continuing the conversation from the Annual Meeting and our May 26 meeting, we will come together to continue the conversation of improving communication, break down silos, and explore the possibilities for committees in FY27. Please come with an open mind and positive suggestions.
Last May Service
Only 4 Services Left of the Church Year!
You read that right, folks! We are in the single-digit numbers of how many services are left. The last service of the year is on Sunday, June 21. We will be back to a normal schedule on September 13, 2026.
But, we want to keep the momentum going! Are you interested in leading a discussion group, book club, hosting a dinner at the church, or offering lessons in a craft? Let's stick together this summer. All ideas are welcome!
Please email admin@uunewbedford.org with any ideas you may have.
Your FY26 Pledge & FY27 Letters
The end of FY26 is quickly approaching. Please make sure any amount owed on your pledge is paid by June 30, 2026.
FY27 letters will be hitting mailboxes soon. Your pledge helps us in several ways:
Pledged income provided stability and predictability, allowing us to better manage our finances and allocate resources where they are needed most, whether it's supporting our ministries, maintaining our facility, or investing in outreach efforts.
Contributions play a vital role in enabling us to carry out our programs, hire guest speakers and musicians for Sunday Service, and support our staff and volunteers.
If you would like to set up a recurring gift online, you can do so below.
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.
The Akoma Ensemble with Candida Rose
What does it mean to be a people of Awakening Curiosity?
May 31: A Bridge to the World of Our Future Selves
Lastly, we’re exploring how curiosity is a bridge to the world of our future-self. As we do this, we will dive into the idea that what we are curious about as a child almost always shapes who we are as we grow up, and especially what we are passionate about as we get older.
Last week at Sunday School, the children talked about how building bridges is better than building walls. The children were offered lots of different materials and invited to create a bridge. Here is "Heart Bridge" by Aurora, age three.
Please share these events with your family and friends, and consider attending yourself. We would love to see you!
FREE Events Happening at UUNB
Thursday, May 28, doors at 6:30 PM
Being Human takes place every Friday at 11 AM. Please use the parking lot door.
Friday, May 29, at 11 AM
Open Mic, Sunday, May 31—Doors at 3:30 PM for a 4 PM Start
The Jazz Concert is Quickly Approaching! We need volunteers—please click here to sign up.
*** All the money we make at the jazz concert is ours to keep! Ad packets are in the Parish House. Please help us sell ads to local businesses or to individuals who want to support the church. Ads are due by June 15.
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
David LaBrie
Ed Rooney
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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