• URGENT! TUES 8/6 VIGIL AGAINST VIOLENCE AT 6PM!

    URGENT! TUES 8/6 VIGIL AGAINST VIOLENCE AT 6PM!

    VIGIL on the Melrose UU Church front lawn. Tuesday, August 6th, 6pm-645pm. 70 W. Emerson St., Melrose (across from the Melrose Public Library). A call for each of us to DO SOMETHING TO END VIOLENCE, and to send support to people across the country in the wake of the horrific current events.
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  • Bread of Life: Thursday, August 29, 2019

    Bread of Life: Thursday, August 29, 2019

    MUUC will be preparing and serving dinner for Bread of Life on THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH. Please click for more information on how you can help, especially serving the meal! Thank You!
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  • “White Lies”: NPR Podcast about the Murder of Rev. James Reeb, UU Minister

    “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.
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  • Enjoy Summer, and See You Again on Sept 8, 2019!

    Enjoy Summer, and See You Again on Sept 8, 2019!

    The first service of the next church calendar year will be the Sunday, September 8th, 2019, when we will celebrate our Homecoming Service with a Water Communion. Several UU churches in the area do hold regularly-scheduled summer services. See YOU in September - or at one of our all-Summer-long drop-in sessions. Click for more info!
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  • “Women of Wisdom” Program Starting September 2019

    “Women of Wisdom” Program Starting September 2019

    WOW was created from croning circles by 3 women, including our own Dorothy Emerson. Designed for women aged women aged 50+, it opens participants to the power, wisdom, and insight of maturity. The program will be held at MUUC once a month starting in September. Click for more info and to sign up (limited)
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  • Immigration Ministry

    Immigration Ministry

    On June 30, the Immigration Ministry Team participated in a fund-raising walk around lovely Lake Quannapowitt to support of our Refugee Family. Thank You for your support!
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  • Anti-Racism Ministry

    Anti-Racism Ministry

    We had a successful "METCO Advocacy Day" on March 19th at the State House. Next up is working towards creating an alliance of Melrose families and METCO families. Consider: what can Melrose do to be a more welcoming community for METCO students? Click for details on MUUC's work on anti-racism.
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  • Welcome to the Melrose UU Church!

    Welcome 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.
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  • Soul Matters Monthly Themes

    Soul 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.
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  • Trans UUs Respond to UU World Article

    Trans 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.
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  • UU’s Mentioned in NPR Segment About Comprehensive Sexuality Education

    UU’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.
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  • Creative Drop-In Sessions

    Creative 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.
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  • #MeTooMelrose

    #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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Please CLICK HERE for our Past Events, Including:
METCO Presentation, MLK Day of Service, Caroling, Men’s Yankee Swap, Alternative Fair, Harvest Fair and More! 

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Meetings thru mid-September:

Contrary to the online calendar, there is NO “Food is First” in July or August & September “Food is First” will be Sunday Sept 8, not Sunday Sept 1.

Free & Open Meditation, Thursdays at 6:30 pm: Will be meeting throughout the summer (except July 4th)
Free & Open Quilting, Fridays at 9:00 am: Will be meeting throughout the summer

July 2019:

Thursday, July 25, 8:00 pm: RE Committee (Parlor, upstairs)

August 2019:

Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm: Board Meeting (Parlor, upstairs)
Sunday, August 25: Green Sanctuary Committee Retreat
Tuesday, August 27, 7:00 pm: Worship Committee (Library, upstairs)
Wednesday, August 28, 10:00 am: Staff Retreat
Thursday, August 29: Bread of Life (various times, click for details)
Thursday, August 29, 8:00 pm: RE Committee (Parlor, upstairs)

September 2019:

Thursday, September 5, 6:30 pm: Free & Open Meditation (downstairs classroom, click for details)
Friday, September 6, 9:00 am: Free & Open Quilting (downstairs, click for details)
Saturday, September 7: Choir Retreat – interested in joining the choir? Contact our Music Director & provide your email address!
Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am: Homecoming Sunday! Welcome Back!
Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am: Food is First (click for details)
Sunday, September 8. 11:30 am: MUUC is at the Melrose Victorian Fair!
Sunday, September 8, 12:00 pm: Immigration Ministry Team (Library, upstairs)
Monday, September 9, 7:00 pm: Friends of Melrose METCO (includes Anti-Racism Ministry Team, Library, upstairs)
Thursday, September 12, 6:30 pm: Free & Open Meditation (downstairs classroom, click for details)
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 pm: Finance Committee (Library, upstairs)
Thursday, September 12, 7:30 pm: Fellowship Committee (Parlor, upstairs)
Friday, September 13, 9:00 am: Free & Open Quilting (downstairs, click for details)

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Learn about our “Giving Beyond Our Walls” Program, which enables us to donate thousands of dollars to worthwhile charitable organizations in the Melrose community and beyond.

 

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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.