The Compass, September 30, 2026
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Church News
BRA DRIVE
From October 1st to October 23rd, UUNB is hosting a bra drive in partnership with Walt's Mobile Closet.
We are accepting new and gently used bras. You will find a bin in the sanctuary and in the Parish House where you can drop off your donations.
Please consider donating this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! —Anna, chair of Outreach & Events, outreach@uunewbedford.org
Upcoming Thrift Shop Sales
We Need Post Card Stamps!
Over the course of three Sundays this summer, community & church members gathered to write over 1400 hand-written postcards to Texas, Nevada, and North Carolina, reminding people to vote on November 3. These postcards have been proven to increase voter turnout by 2.8%! It's a low-lift but makes a huge impact.
The next batch is being mailed to North Carolina on October 14! We need 75 postcard stamps to get these mailed! A monetary donation will do; Jess can get stamps. Even if you didn't write postcards, you can still buy postcard stamps to help the effort. Thank you!
Venmo: @UUNewBedford
—OR—
Donate using the donate button on our website, or add money to the Sunday collection marked "for postage."
Upcoming Services
Rev. Karen LeBlanc will explore Courage
Guest Minister, Rev. Anne Fox
Last Week's Service Recording
Events at UUNB
Please share these events with your family and friends, and consider attending yourself. We would love to see you! (This calendar also includes committee meetings and rentals)
FREE Events Happening at UUNB
We kick off 3rd Space Thursdays with Youth Programming! This Thursday we will prepare for the Witches' Ball market.
RSVP is strongly encouraged for Third Space Thursday. We want to make sure we can accomodate everyone. Email re@uunewbedford.org with questions.
Being Human takes place every Friday at 11 AM. Please use the parking lot door.
We are a stop on the 3rd Annual Ghost Tour on October 3!!! One of our members may, or may not, be playing Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Visit locations in Downtown NB to speak to historic figures while also learning about the United Nations Global Goals. This event is in partnership with the Community Collabrative.
Ticketed Events & Fundraisers
✨Something witchy this way comes!✨
Join us on October 24 for the Witches’ Ball!
Get ready for an enchanting evening of dancing, music, readers, mediums, vendors, and more. Whether you’re a practicing witch, a lover of the mystical, or simply looking for a fun and unforgettable night out, there will be something for everyone. Costumes encouraged! This is a 16+ event. No alcohol or smoking is allowed on the premises.
Dancing
Readers & Mediums
Music
Vendors
And much more!
Bring non-perishable item for our food pantry and receive one free raffle ticket to win a gift basket filled with all kinds of items for witches!
100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will help UUNB support its mission of encouraging diversity and mutual acceptance and working for positive change in ourselves and our community.
Can't make it but still want to donate? Click here.
Upcoming Events In Our Community
From the Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society
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.
Unitarian Universalist New Bedford
71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)994-9686
Administrator ext. 10
Thrift Shop ext.12
Minister ext. 13
Minister & Staff
Rev. Karen LeBlanc
Minister
(508)994-9686 ext. 13
Office Hours: Tues-Thurs
10 AM to 1 PM
Randy Fayan
Director of Music
Does Not Hold Office Hours
Jess DeCicco-Carey
Administrator
(508)994-9686 ext. 10
Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10 AM to 1 PM
Mari Fay-Martin &
Sam Angelinni
Way Cool Sunday School
Teachers
Officers & Trustees
Jack Vitale
Vice-President
Elise Rapoza
Secretary
Niko Tarini
Ed Rooney
David Labrie
Mary O'Beirne
Updated Bylaws
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