How (and how often) do you tell your life story? What is the current narrative arc? The way we tell our life stories changes over the course of our lives, and it's usually flavored by our current perspective. This Sunday we will reflect on Mother's Day, parenting, and the life lessons of Narrative Psychology.
ART Asks You To Sign the Pledge! We see that a lot of people from MUUC have already signed Fighting for Black Lives in our Neighborhood's "Alternatives to Policing" policy statement.
Our MUUC choir is looking to add some new members -- especially anyone who can sing tenor or bass. Rehearsals are online from 7:30-8:45 on Wednesday evenings.
The MUUC Anti-Racism Team stands in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The recent murders in Georgia of 8 individuals, 6 of them Asian American women, reflect the rise in hateful rhetoric, discrimination, and acts of violence against members of the AAPI community. Click to see our complete statement.
At least 140 people tuned into the debut broadcast of "Opening Doors: Race, Conversation, and Song" on Sunday evening, with 800 views total by Thursday. Viewers donated over $1400.
Would you like a chat? With the spring weather returning, Rev. Susanne is able to re-start her weekly office hours on the front lawn. Drop by as you like, or email Rev. Susanne to make a different appointment. In case of rain, see the side porch.
To honor Black History Month, Bennett published an amazing series, both in the Melrose Weekly News and on Facebook, which includes both positive and negative mentions of the Unitarian church.
75 Party-Goers Raise $14,424! Last Saturday night, led by the intrepid yet super cool Ann E and Doug D (above), MUUC folks gathered online to travel through the decades and bid on all sorts of fun items.
On March 3, Board President Dan Griscom and Rev. Susanne met with Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director of Malden's Bread of Life, to hand over a big check, the equivalent of the $33,900 we received from the PPP program last year.
Interested in beginning your anti-racism journey, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have already started and want to go deeper. Join with other UU's in "Beloved Conversations". Click for more information.
An official statement about MUUC's public proclamation about Black Lives Matter has been added to the Anti-Racism's Team page. Please visit this page to read our statement.
We are organizing volunteers to prepare or purchase and deliver Saturday night dinner for four to the family. You may sign up one time or commit to a schedule.
Check out the new Donate Now button on our MUUC website and see all the great new features in action. We've changed our electronic donation provider to serve you better (and, to make it easier on our hard-working collector!) PaymentSpring offers more features/options to donors at a lower cost for the church.
The Anti-Racism Team is pleased to announce "Opening Doors", a new music and interview series hosted by Alastair Moock and presented in collaboration with MUUC's Anti-Racism Team. Starting Sunday, March 28 at 8pm, it will feature top national and largely BIPOC talent playing music and discussing issues related to diversity, equity & inclusion.
Concerned about congregation and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MUUC Board has established a Safety Task Group to research and document safe use guidelines for the church building.
Looking for a new way to support the church? Do you like sharing new creative ideas? Is project management your strong suit? If so, the Stewardship Team invites you to join them in preparing the church's Annual Pledge Drive that kicks off in early March.
Men’s Yankee Swap, Alternative Fair, Harvest Fair and More!
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Our “Giving Beyond Our Walls” Program enables us to donate thousands of dollars to worthwhile charitable organizations in the Melrose community and beyond. Click on the photo of our hard-working church member for more information about “GBOW”.
Wheelchair accessible (accessible ramp is next to the parking lot, with an accessible parking spot)
There should be no barriers to belief - all are welcome here.
Our “Giving Beyond Our Walls” Program enables us to donate thousands of dollars to worthwhile charitable organizations in the Melrose community and beyond. Click on the photo of our hard-working church member for more information about “GBOW”.
Wheelchair accessible (accessible ramp is next to the parking lot, with an accessible parking spot)
There should be no barriers to belief - all are welcome here.
