You're invited! Join MUUC for informal, friendly worship every Sunday at 10:30am. An MUUC member will lead Joys and Sorrows, and then share a pre-recorded sermon from a UU minister, followed by discussion. Click on "more" for the link. Rev. Susanne returns in mid-August, and regular Sunday worship resumes September 12.
Melrose Human Rights Commissioner (and MUUC member) Liz Ticcioni decorated our church with the colors of the Progressive Pride Flag. Melrose Pride started on June 17. Read more about Melrose Pride activities happening over the weekend here.
By completing evaluations over Rev. Susanne's first two years at MUUC, members here supported her bid to earn Full Fellowship with the UUA. Click "more" below to get a link to watch the service where she was awarded this distinction.
This week the quilting group delivered more than 30 quilts to Kim Smith of Tufts Children’s Hospital (formerly named Tufts Floating Hospital Pediatric Care). Kim was very grateful, telling us, “Your quilts really mean so much!“ Here is a picture of Kim with Martha Borkan and one of the quilts.
Follow Your Art's "Arts for All" program provides scholarships to students for classes and workshops at a reduced rate or for free. The support of MUUC helps in assuring that our program continues to make the arts accessible to all who want it.
Thank you to everyone who pledged to support the ongoing work of MUUC during the upcoming ‘21-’22 fiscal year, starting on July 1, 2021. For those who are using Bank Pay to have your bank send your checks automatically (preferred method for pledge contributions), your bank will need the following information from you...
Be careful. We're having more instances of scammers pretending to be MUUC staff or leaders via email. Click here to read the typical red flags and who to contact.
With the generosity of the faith communities that make up RIM's Metro North Cluster, we have been providing Saturday night meals for M+4 since January. The last meal was delivered on May 22, and we are asking anyone who'd like to provide a meal during the summer months to sign up here.
To get ready for Tuesday’s Annual Meeting, when we’ll vote on leaders and budget for next year, please read our new Annual Report 2021. This document contains reports from the minister, staff, church leadership and other church programs and activities. It also contains the proposed budget and the nomination slate for 2021-22.
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.
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.
