We have recently become aware of some pressing needs of those in our nearby community. The New Bedford Homeless Advocates has reached out on their Facebook page to advertise their need of coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, gloves, new socks, new underwear, boots, etc. Would you please take a moment to look through your closet and
Read More →There is a Zen saying that states that in the mind of a beginner exist infinite possibilities, in the mind of the expert only a few. Today’s sermon will look at this statement and explore how knowing our own strengths and weaknesses informs our ability to learn and grow as people.
This three-session adult education course is designed to introduce the ideas, history, and people that make up the UU Society of Fairhaven and the Free Church Tradition of which Unitarianism and Universalism are a part. The course will be facilitated by Rev. Bob. This is one step towards involvement in a community of faith dedicated
Read More →This sermon will look at the life and spirituality of Robert Frost as he described it to us through his own poetry. Today we welcome Rev. Bob’s son Greg to present Frost’s poetry as Bob presents the commentary.
Our church’s next turn is Saturday, January 2nd, which falls during the holiday school vacation. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to this worthy cause! All ages are welcome – there are many opportunities and we could definitely use your help! In addition, the pantry is in need of personal hygiene items
Read More →Dante, (of Dante’s Inferno) learned that warmth is the potential for all emotion, and therefore makes life itself possible. Today in this season of cold temperatures, the sermon will reflect on “warmth” as we experience it from within and without.
Old Time Holiday Marketplace – Saturday, December 12, 2015, 10am-4pm. Our Parish House will be brimming with handcrafted gifts, baked goods, holiday greens and much more!! Select from a variety of original gifts while enjoying holiday music. A delicious luncheon of assorted soups and sandwiches will be available for purchase in the Harrop Center from
Read More →November 22 – 9:00am – A meeting of the “Program Council” will be held in the Parish House auditorium. Representatives from each and every official committee and group should attend. Results of this meeting go to the Board of Governors for their consideration.
Holiday Hope is a program of New Bedford Child and Family Services that helps make Christmas a reality for families who are facing various challenges. Each year, our church sponsors three families. This year, in an effort to make it easier for our congregation to shop Black Friday sales, we have set up the list
Read More →Wouldn’t you suddenly want to become a more patient person? What a great gift you could give yourself. Yes, that’s right “Give yourself the gift of patience.” Today’s sermon will look at patience not as something that you have or don’t have but as something you do and something you can develop more of with practice.
