Back to Homepage April 13th Weekly Update Join us for Worship this Sunday, at 10:30am! April 15th "Service about Frank" Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In a nulla ac dui pharetra fermentum id vel nisl. Vivamus accumsan sagittis suscipit. Mauris id ligula quis nibh gravida pretium sed quis tellus. Suspendisse at placerat urna. Sed venenatis leo feugiat, tincidunt turpis vel, maximus purus. Sed et nisl tellus. Vivamus non augue quis nulla finibus varius eu vitae urna. Worship to be led by: Rev. Elaine Come to our Sanctuary to join us in person - OR - View the livestream on our new website's homepage! Archived services can be viewed on our YouTube channe l . Fellowship Hour in Parish Hall follows the worship service. For our online Fellowship, a link to the Zoom Room is posted to our website calendar and sent in the Sunday morning message. Complimentary Childcare is now available from 10am-noon every Sunday! We have elevator access to Parish Hall, Sharp Room, and Sanctuary. Visit us at uuwellesleyhills.org . Announcements and Updates Plate Collection for April 15th Read More Join the UUWH Choir! All are invited to join the UUWH choir! Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7- 9 pm . Click here for more information or contact Director of Music Suzie Cartreine . Sign-Up and Volunteer We are a warm and welcoming congregation. Our Hospitality Teams help bring that message to life every Sunday morning when volunteer ushers greet you before the service and, after the service, when you are invited to share food, beverage and conversation prepared by other volunteers. Please sign up for your Sunday HERE to help keep the spirit alive! Pastoral Joys & Concerns Do you have a joy or concern you’d like to share? Please email us at info@uuwellesleyhills.org and it will be included in the next weekly update. UUWH Events and Activities Go to our website's Events Page for these and more upcoming event details! Community Art Table Mon, Apr 20 309 Washington St Share Learn more Family Promise Metrowest's Walk to End Homelessness Sun, May 03 Natick High School Join our UU Wellesley Hills walk team for the Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness on May 3. Share Learn more Annie and the Fur Trappers Sat, May 09 309 Washington St Join us for our next concert featuring Annie and the Fur Trappers. Stay tuned for more information. Share RSVP Rummage Sale Sat, Apr 25 UU Wellesley Hills Don't miss our annual Rummage Sale! Find great items and support our community. Share Learn more News and Partner Events Go to our website's Blog Page for these and more articles! OUT Metrowest OUT Trivia Night OUT Metrowest invites you to their Nerd OUT Trivia Night and Spring Auction on May 1! 1 min read Defying the Nazis: Waitstill & Martha Sharp Join Artemis Joukowsky, grandson of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, as he talks about his grandparents' legacy at the Wellesley Historical Society. 1 min read Rummage Sale All you ever wanted to know about the rummage sale and more! 3 min read Spring Service Trip to Camp Starfish We will help prepare Camp Starfish for summer during our annual service day on May 2. 1 min read Save the date for our next concert! Join us for our next concert on the evening of Saturday, May 9. 1 min read Rummage Sale 2026 Of course we are having our 75th annual rummage sale! The actual number of years has been lost in the mists of time, but we keep doing... 1 min read Stay Connected Stay up to date with UU Mass Action 's legislative initiatives. Find out the latest updates from Family Promise . Stay up to date on upcoming events at the UU Urban Ministry . Go to UUWH's website to view our Calendar . If you are a UUWH member, go to our site's Member Page for handy links. We accept gifts via our website's Give Page , or you can still mail checks for pledge payments or plate contributions to the church office, as well as drop them into our collection plates each Sunday. They will be deposited on a weekly basis. This includes personal checks as well as checks from Donor Advised Funds. If you have any questions, email our Treasurer . Rev. Mark's Office Hours Rev. Mark is typically in Wellesley on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you’d like to chat with him, please call or email for an appointment.

UU Wellesley hills is a welcoming Unitarian church that inspires spiritual growth, just and responsible action, and lives of compassion, purpose, and hope. Alert! UUWH service will be held virtually on Sunday, X/XX. Click on the link below to go to the Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5263549944 Our only creed is love. Visitor FAQs About Us Next Service: April 19th 10:30a - 11:30a (Fellowship Hour follows worship, see the calendar below to access the virtual Fellowship Hour's Zoom) Worship to be led by: Rev. Mark Watch a Previous Service Watch our Livestream (only click at time of service) Welcome to UU Wellesley Hills Building a Community of Faith that inspires spiritual growth, just and responsible action, and lives of compassion, purpose, and hope. Whatever path has brought you here, UU Wellesley Hills welcomes you! Learn More the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared Unitarian Universalist values. UU Shared Values adopted at General Assembly, June 2024. Love is... The UUWH pledge drive ends April 5th Click here to pledge The Rummage Sale is on April 25th Announcements Click here for more information Events. Multiple Dates Gifts of Gratitude Tue, Apr 14 https://us06web.zoom.us/s/87813270338?pwd=d Share Learn more Multiple Dates Soul Matters Thu, Apr 16 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83101930361?pwd=b Share Learn more Community Art Table Mon, Apr 20 309 Washington St Share Learn more Rummage Sale Sat, Apr 25 UU Wellesley Hills Don't miss our annual Rummage Sale! Find great items and support our community. Share Learn more Load More OUT Metrowest OUT Trivia Night Info Admin 5 days ago Defying the Nazis: Waitstill & Martha Sharp Info Admin 5 days ago Plate Collection for April 12 Social Action Council 6 days ago 1 2 3 4 5 Read More! Blog. Get Involved We welcome newcomers with the promise that we will learn and grow together, whatever our circumstances and stage of life. Our community is what we make it. Join Us Social Media Follow us View our Calendar in Google Contact 309 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Mon - Thurs: 9am - 3pm Fri - Sat: Closed Sunday: 10am - 1pm 781-235-7423 First name* Last name* Email* Message I want to attend the next Membership Day! Submit info@uuwellesleyhills.org Loving lovely community and Reverend Mark and Terry are fantastic. Jordan R. See more Google Maps reviews If you believe in justice and compassion for all, this is the congregation for you--warm, welcoming and grounded in love. Whatever your past religious affiliation (or none!), you will find a home at UU Wellesley Hills. Kathy K. Rev. Mark and Terry set a welcoming tone, which members appreciate. The spirit of community provides a great relief from the stress of challenging times, and a valuable opportunity to connect with others. Tom A. Up

Give to UUWH UU Wellesley Hills welcomes your generous financial support! Use the Plate Collection, Pledge Payment , or Unspecified Gift tabs below to send your gift. ACH payers, please use the "pay with Breeze " tab. OR you can send a check to: UU Wellesley Hills 309 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Click here to commit to your pledge for the next year. Plate Collection Pledge Payment Unspecified Gift Pay with Breeze Plate Collection Gifts Thank you for your generosity! Frequency One time One time Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly Amount $ Donate I'd like to add $0 to cover transaction fees. Pledge Payments Thank you for your generosity! Frequency One time One time Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly Amount $ Donate I'd like to add $0 to cover transaction fees. Unspecified Gift Thank you for your generosity! Frequency One time One time Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly Amount $ Donate I'd like to add $0 to cover transaction fees. To give using Breeze, use the portal below or click here , login, and go to the Giving tab to process your gift from your Breeze member page. Using Breeze is the only way to give via ACH, use the other tabs at the top of this window to pay via credit card. Up

We would like to hear from you! Please send us a message by filling out the form below and we will get back to you shortly. Contact Us We would like to hear from you! Please send us a message by filling out the form below and we will get back to you shortly. Address 309 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Phone 781-235-7423 Email info@uuwellesleyhills.org Social Media First name* Last name* Email* Message I want to attend the next Membership Day! Submit

Worship services are the primary way our faith community gathers and connects over shared Unitarian Universalist values. Worship Worship services are the primary way our faith community gathers and connects over shared Unitarian Universalist values. Watch a Recent Service Lifecycle Celebrations Service Info Read Past Sermons in our Blog Music in Worship Last Sunday... Watch our Livestream UU Wellesley Hills Live Stream Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Live Stream Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Sunday Service April 5th 2026 Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Live Stream Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close Watch on YouTube Our Services During our regular program year from September through mid-June, Sunday morning services begin at 10:30 and last an hour. The week’s theme is announced in our blog ; music (including hymns and choir selections), readings, and the sermon reflect that theme. Other spoken elements are repeated weekly, including chalice lighting and extinguishing words and an invitation to light candles of joy or concern. Themes often come from the Soul Matters program, which is used by over 145 Unitarian Universalist congregations. In summer, lay-led chapel gatherings begin at 10:00 a.m. and last 30 minutes. This time together is informal, with music, candle lighting, readings on a theme, and discussion. Holidays & Traditions The September ingathering features a Water Celebration, mingling water collected during the summer. On Father’s Day we close with a Flower Communion Ceremony, exchanging blooms. Special services include Blessing of the Animals, Remembrance (All Souls’) Day, a December Holiday Pageant, Easter, and World Pride Day. Christmas Eve features “Lessons and Carols,” choir pieces, and candles. Our Renowned Music Program Lifecycle Celebrations at UUWH... As a faith community embracing multiple generations, we mark milestones through special rites of passage. Up Wedding Ceremonies Weddings Ceremonies are held in our Sanctuary or Chapel. Our ministers are glad to serve as marriage celebrants, for members or friends of the congregation, or for couples from the wider community. As a Welcoming Congregation, we joyously celebrate same-sex marriages. We also honor religious pluralism and approach interfaith marriages with sensitivity and respect. Our ministers happily join with co-officiants to share in solemnizing and celebrating the couple’s commitment. Child Dedications Child dedications usually take place during regular Sunday worship, with the congregation pledging support to the child’s family. The ritual involves a thorn-free rose dipped in water and a blessing. Families can request that the minister perform this rite of passage at any age, whether in infancy or later. Youth Passages Youth passages are available to teens when they graduate from high school (a “bridging ceremony”) and, when numbers permit, a Coming of Age program which culminates in a spoken Credo (statement of faith). Memorial Services During a tender time of mourning, our ministers work with family and friends to craft a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life that is a fitting tribute to the one who has died. These are often held in our Sanctuary or Chapel, but can also take place at a local funeral home or graveside. More Info on Space Rentals

UU Wellesley Hills is a deeply connected community. We build meaningful relationships while exploring spiritual practices, engaging in small group discussions, participating in social action, finding inspiration in music, and celebrating together. Engage and Connect UU Wellesley Hills is a deeply connected community. We build meaningful relationships while exploring spiritual practices, engaging in small group discussions, participating in social action, finding inspiration in music, and celebrating together. Our Congregation Spiritual Exploration Impact Initiatives Impact Initiatives At UU Wellesley Hills, we strive to build a community of faith that inspires just and responsible action. We engage in a broad range of activities to live into our shared UU values of justice, equity, and generosity. We know that we accomplish more working together than any of us could alone. Activists are Welcome! Contact our Social Action lead to find out how you can get involved and read our Blog for information on our current initiatives. Read More Green Sanctuary UU Wellesley Hills participates in the environmental and climate justice movement. Read More Social Action Council Our Social Action Council is dedicated to promoting “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations,” one of the principles we Unitarian Universalists hold dear. Read More Black Lives Matter Vigil We have been sponsoring a monthly Black Lives Matter vigil since November 2017. Read More Welcoming Congregation UU Wellesley Hills recertified its long-time designation as an official “Welcoming Congregation” in 2023. Read More Just Desserts “Just Desserts” is an ongoing initiative sponsored by UU Wellesley Hills’ Advocacy & Witness Team to provide education about pressing social justice issues along with an opportunity for fellowship. Read More Spiritual Exploration Unitarian Universalism is a faith without a creed, encouraging people to find ethical and spiritual meaning in their circumstances and personal experiences. We have programs for families and children, small groups that explore topics in settings of trust, and gatherings combining our social and spiritual needs. By engaging with life’s big questions together, we form ever deeper connections in our community. Gifts of Gratitude Group This group explores ways that gratitude practices and an attitude of gratefulness can lead to a happier life. Read More Buddhist Meditation Group A key part of spiritual development is cultivating openness to new perspectives. Read More Lay-Led Learning Our congregation has an abundance of talent and members willing to share what they know about diverse topics. Read More Soul Matters The Soul Matters program brings themes and resources to a “sharing circle” of 145+ Unitarian Universalist congregations. Read More Pub Theology This monthly gathering has become a very popular opportunity for connection. Read More Our Congregation Social Activities Connection is at the heart of the UU Wellesley Hills community. Read More Caring & Companioning At UU Wellesley Hills, we care for one another through life’s challenges. Read More Rummage Our annual Rummage Sale engages the entire congregation and long-time “friends of Rummage” for the biggest fundraiser of our program year. Read More Children & Families We warmly welcome families of all configurations to the UUWH community. Read More Volunteer! Volunteers are the lifeblood of who we are. Read More Choir Rehearsals: Wednes days, 7:00pm – 8:45 pm and Sundays, 9:00 am three times per month Read More News & Events Up

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If you are interested in renting one of our spaces, please review our Facilities Usage Policies form and complete our inquiry form. Rental Inquiries If you are interested in renting one of our spaces, please review our Facilities Usage Policies form, which can be found below. General rental inquiries may also be sent to info@uuwellesley.org . Facilities Usage Policies Your Info: * First name: * Last name: Organization name (if applicable): Phone number: * Email: * How should we contact you? Phone (SMS) Phone (call) Email Event Info: * Event Type/Description: * Single choice Repeat use of space Single use of space * Event/Activity Dates: Start time (including set-up): Time : Hours Minutes AM End time (including clean-up) Time : Hours Minutes AM * Age group of participants: * Approx. number of participants/attendees: Name of Responsible Person at event (if different from name above): Phone # of Responsible Person at event (if different from name above): Special consideations/notes: Yes, subscribe me to the UUWH newsletter/blog. Submit Up

We voted unanimously in June 2022 to adopt a Land Acknowledgment to recognize the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples’ experience and culture into the present. UUWH Land Acknowledgment View the PDF We voted unanimously in June 2022 to adopt a Land Acknowledgment to recognize the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples’ experience and culture into the present. Our Indigenous Peoples' Task Force UU Wellesley Hills formed an Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force in 2022, following the Town of Wellesley’s vote to honor Indigenous Peoples on what was formerly Columbus Day. The congregation voted unanimously in June 2022 to adopt a Land Acknowledgment to recognize the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples’ experience and culture into the present. The task force has promoted greater understanding of Indigenous concerns and contributions by leading worship services and community reads, publicizing educational opportunities, and sponsoring Sunday plate collections for Indigenous-led initiatives. Up

Read our Frequently Asked Questions and learn more about UUWH. Frequently Asked Questions General Logistics Groups and Events Governance What is UU Wellesley Hills? Our formal name is the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills. We are a self-governing faith community which has been gathering since 1871. We are a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association.(uua.org) I’m new to Unitarian Universalism. What should I know? Many of our members were new to UU-ism when they arrived, having been raised in another faith or with no religious affiliation at all. UU-ism has no prescribed beliefs and draws on many wisdom sources, centering love and the inherent worth of every person. People often assume we are a Christian church, but UU theology considers Jesus a teacher, not part of a divine Trinity. What are the services like? A typical service lasts 60 minutes and includes music, readings, candle lighting, and a sermon. Plate collections are taken for not-for-profit organizations chosen by the Social Action Council. We also offer remote attendance, linked to on the homepage of this site.(https://www.uuwellesleyhills.org/home) What happens after the worship service? We leave the Sanctuary and move to our Parish Hall for Fellowship Hour. All are welcome to join for coffee, light refreshments, and conversation. An online Fellowship Hour is available for those who attend virtually. What are the worship spaces like? We have two beautiful worship spaces. Our Sanctuary combines modern and traditional features: a wall of windows, an organ loft, fixed pews, and a stained glass rose window . The smaller Chapel in the stone wing can be set up for a variety of intimate services and gatherings. What happens during the summer? While we pause most of our programming during the summer months, we still gather on most Sunday mornings. Lay-led Chapel services take place at 10:00am, with fellowship hour at 10:30am. The gatherings are an informal way to consider a theme and stay connected. Visitors often find them an easy way to meet people. We hold summer services between the July 4 and Labor Day weekends, typically seven per year. Is space on your campus available for rental? We have several spaces available for rent, including our large Sanctuary, more intimate Chapel, and a meeting room. For more information, visit the Rentals page of this website (/rentals)or contact our Treasurer.(mailto: Treasurer@uuwellesley.org) How can I get to know people? In addition to Sunday Fellowship hour, we have many opportunities to connect. You can join a discussion group or social action team, sing in the choir, volunteer for the spring rummage sale or a committee, attend potlucks or a circle supper, usher or host fellowship hour, attend “Caring Kids” programs. We are a busy and open community. What do you do to honor Indigenous People’s rights? UU Wellesley Hills formed an Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force in 2022, following the Town of Wellesley’s vote to honor Indigenous Peoples on what was formerly Columbus Day. The congregation voted unanimously in June 2022 to adopt a Land Acknowledgment (/land-acknowledgment)to recognize the ongoing erasure of Indigenous Peoples’ experience and culture into the present. The task force has promoted greater understanding of Indigenous concerns and contributions by leading worship services and community reads, publicizing educational opportunities, and sponsoring Sunday plate collections for Indigenous-led initiatives. What kind of help is available and how do I access help when I am struggling with a personal crisis? A team of Caring & Companioning volunteers extends the pastoral reach of our ministerial staff by offering help to congregants who might benefit from concrete assistance or emotional support. The Team can provide help to our members and friends with transportation, escort, and meals on an occasional basis. They also provide ongoing emotional support through phone calls and in-person visits. Team members regularly consult with ministerial staff to identify unmet needs and agree to respect confidentiality. If you would like to be connected with our Minister or Caring & Companioning Team, please contact the UU Wellesley Hills office,(mailto: info@uuwellesley.org) or email Rev. Mark Robel.(mail to: mrobel@uuwellesley.org)