Worship Sunday, October 20, 10:30am: We Belong to the Cosmos
Did you know that you are made of stardust? Yes. You are mostly water, which is mostly hydrogen. Bring your awe and wonder to church this Sunday, as we explore the Universe in a worship service for all ages.
MOREGreen Sanctuary Walk in the Woods on Sunday October 27th at 1:00 pm
For this outing we are conducting our Friends of the Fells condition audit on the Crystal Spring Trails and other nearby trails. Participants can contribute to the audit by noting trail conditions which require maintenance and by collecting trash. Click for more information including a trail map.
MOREMUUC Harvest Fair! Saturday, November 9, 2019, 9:00 – 2:00
The Harvest Fair is an annual tradition that brings out the whole Melrose community. It will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, at 70 West Emerson St. Featuring home-made and hand-made items, yard-sale, food and more. Click for all the details!
MORE“So You Want to Talk About Race” Book Discussion, 2 Tuesdays: Nov 12 & 19 at 7:30 pm
Widespread video proof of brutality towards people of color has brought the urgency of racism in America to the forefront; it's not something people can choose to ignore any longer. But, we can still find our way back towards each other - we just have to have uncomfortable conversations.
MOREMUUC at the Climate Strike
On Friday, September 20, an enthusiastic group from MUUC traveled to Boston by bike and T and participated in this global event. Many carried posters created the previous evening at the Church.
MOREImmigration Ministry
There were many words of support and offers to participate in the Immigration Ministry after the 9/22 Worship service, "Who Is My Neighbor", that focused on the immigrant experience. There are some URGENT needs - the MUUC community is invited to participate in this important work. Click for a list of things you can do.
MORENow Hiring: Church Administrator
MUUC is looking for a new administrator, to start September 1, or soon thereafter. This is a 20-hour-a-week position, working between late August and mid June.
MORE“White Lies”: NPR Podcast about the Murder of Rev. James Reeb, UU Minister
The Anti-Racism Team invites you to listen to this important podcast series. In 1965, the Rev. James Reeb, a UU minister, was murdered during the civil rights events in Selma, Alabama. Although his murder has never been officially solved, NPR has in uncovered new information about this tragic incident. A "must listen" for all UU's.
MOREAnti-Racism Ministry
The Anti-Racism Ministry Team invites everyone to listen to the Podcast about Rev. James Reeb (see other post on HOME page). We are also working towards creating an alliance of Melrose and Boston METCO families. Consider: what can Melrose residents do create a top-notch experience for our METCO students? Click for details on MUUC's work…
MOREWelcome to the Melrose UU Church!
Welcome to this sacred space, where we strive to live our vision of being a beloved community that is welcoming and inspirational, a place of understanding and acceptance, and where social justice and compassion guide our actions. Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sept - June.
MORESoul Matters Monthly Themes
MUUC participates in Soul Matters. The Soul Matters Sharing Circle is a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations who follow the same monthly themes so we can more easily share small group material, as well as worship, sermon, music and religious education resources. Click for more information.
MORETrans UUs Respond to UU World Article
From Our DRE: In response to a UU World Article, the staff is wondering what steps MUUC can take to provide a more welcoming community. If you’re wondering this too, let’s talk and get started.
MOREUU’s Mentioned in NPR Segment About Comprehensive Sexuality Education
UU's Mentioned in NPR Segment About Comprehensive Sexuality Education. Click here to find the link to the NPR "Cognosenti" Segment.
MORECreative Drop-In Sessions
The Melrose UU Church has weekly drop-in activities, which are free and open to the public. All are welcome; you don’t have to be an MUUC member to participate. These activities will provide you with opportunities to be creative, give to others, make connections, center yourself, and emerge refreshed.
MORE#MeTooMelrose
#MeTooMelrose is a joint project created by the Melrose Commission on Women, Melrose Alliance Against Violence, and the Melrose Human Rights Commission. Please click for more information.
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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”.
Large print orders of service are available; wheelchair accessible (accessible ramp is next to the parking lot, with an accessible parking spot); hearing devices are available; and we love our children. There should be no barriers to belief - all are welcome here.
