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 outside on Sunday, 5/03, so there will be no livestream of the service. Our only creed is love. Visitor FAQs About Us Next Service: May 3rd 10:30a - 11:30a C lick here to access the Fellowship Hour Zoom on Sunday mornings Worship to be led by: Rev. Mark Robel Preaching: Verne McArthur 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... Announcements On May 3, we plan to hold our worship service outdoors on the UU Wellesley Hills lawn -- join us to celebrate Spring! Events. Multiple Dates Black Lives Matter Vigil Sun, May 03 309 Washington St Join our monthly silent vigil in front of 309 Washington Street in Wellesley. Share Learn more Family Promise Metrowest's Walk to End Homelessness Sun, May 03 Natick High School Join our UU Wellesley Hills walk team or visit the MugHug Community Art Table at Natick High. Share Learn more Multiple Dates Men's Breakfast Club Mon, May 04 Mel's Commonwealth Cafe The Men's Breakfast Club meets on the first Monday of every month. Share Learn more Annie and the Fur Trappers Sat, May 09 UU Wellesley Hills Join us for our next concert featuring Annie and the Fur Trappers. Share Learn more Load More Join the Resistance - a few seconds ago Rev. Mark Addresses Wellesley Tragedy - 21 hours ago UU Urban Ministry Tours Program - 1 day 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@uuwellesley.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

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 Sunday Service April 26 2026 Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Sunday Service April 12, 2026 Play Video UU Wellesley Hills Live Stream 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

Back to Homepage April 23 Weekly Update April 26 2026 Join us for Worship this Sunday, at 10:30am! I Am My Mother's Garden Khalil Gibran writes "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." As Unitarian Universalists, we celebrate our connection to mother earth and to each other. As we recognized Earth Day this past week, how might we better care for our planet? How does taking care of our planet affect how we take care of each other? Worship to be led by: Rev. Mark Robel 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 . Click here to access the Fellowship Hour Zoom on Sunday mornings . Complimentary Childcare is now available from 10am-noon every Sunday! We have elevator access to Parish Hall, the Sharp Room, and the Sanctuary. Visit us at uuwellesleyhills.org . Announcements and Updates Plate Collection for April 26 2026 This week's plate collection benefits the Elderly People's Association of Malawi in Africa. 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 . Volunteer for a Sunday Morning Hospitality Team We are a warm and welcoming congregation. Our Hospitality Teams help bring that message to life every Sunday morning: volunteer ushers greet you before the service and Fellowship Hour hosts serve refreshments after the worship service while we enjoy each other’s company. Please sign up to volunteer HERE to help keep the warm and welcoming spirit alive! Weekly Update Submissions If you have news to announce, an event to publicize, or a pastoral joy or concern to share, please send it to i nfo@uuwellesley.org . The deadline for Thursday publication is Wednesday at noon . UUWH Events and Activities Go to our website's Events Page for these and more upcoming event details! Pub Theology Tue, Apr 28 Tempo Join other Thirsty Theologians for lively discussion and good food and drink! Share Learn more Multiple Dates Black Lives Matter Vigil Sun, May 03 309 Washington St Join our monthly silent vigil in front of 309 Washington Street in Wellesley. Share Learn more Family Promise Metrowest's Walk to End Homelessness Sun, May 03 Natick High School Join our UU Wellesley Hills walk team or visit the MugHug Community Art Table at Natick High. Share Learn more Multiple Dates Men's Breakfast Club Mon, May 04 Maugus Restaurant The Men's Breakfast Club meets on the first Monday of every month. Share Learn more Annie and the Fur Trappers Sat, May 09 UU Wellesley Hills Join us for our next concert featuring Annie and the Fur Trappers. Share Learn more News and Partner Events Go to our website's Blog Page for these and more articles! Final Rummage Instructions For Rummage volunteers: everything you need to know! 1 min read Join the Resistance Learn about upcoming protest opportunities being organized by Wellesley Defends Democracy. 1 min read Our Faith in Action: March Plate Collection Update During March, UU Wellesley Hills plate collections raised funds to address food insecurity. 1 min read Celebrating a New Member of Our Partner Church Our Transylvanian partner church minister and his wife welcomed a baby boy! 1 min read OUT Metrowest Trivia Night OUT Metrowest invites you to their Nerd OUT Trivia Night and Spring Auction on May 1! 1 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 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.

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

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@uuwellesley.org Social Media First name* Last name* Email* Message I want to attend the next Membership Day! Submit

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

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)

We invite you to take time to explore what our website and community offers and enter through whatever door feels right to you. About Us Who We Are / Join Us Our Ministers Our Staff Contact Us FAQs Join Us! Who We Are Unitarian Universalism Who We Are Up UU Wellesley Hills is a community, a place where we walk through life together. The glue that holds us together is the Unitarian Universalist faith, centered on love, acknowledging the worth of every person. We teach each other through word and example, share joys and sorrows and offer support, and bring our values into the wider community through witness and service. Each of us finds our own way to express and nurture what is core to our being. Each individual is free to form their own beliefs based on personal experience. Our only creed is love, and our religious practice is love. We welcome believers, seekers, and doubters of all backgrounds, and are a hospitable space for multi-faith families and LGBTQ+ people. Our Land Acknowledgment More on UUWH's History Our recent Social Activism Our Bylaws Unitarian Universalism UU Wellesley Hills is a self-governing member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Our Partners in Faith: UU Wellesley Hills has a long history of engagement with Unitarian Universalist organizations. We maintain partnerships with local, national and international Unitarian/Universalist groups to promote our shared values and principles. Our current affiliations include the UU Service Committee (UUSC) the UU Urban Ministry (UUUM), UU Mass Action , and the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Office of Global Connections and Emerging Communities . Our global connections include our Unitarian Partner Church in Torockó, Romania, and the Unitarian Church of Burundi, Africa. We routinely support all of these organizations through our active involvement and through plate collections funding their work.. Additionally, we contribute regularly to the UUA’s Disaster Relief Fund to provide emergency assistance to congregations across the US. Up Join Us! At UUWH, we find inspiration, purpose, and hope through engagement with worship, justice work, music, and more—an antidote to isolation in these fractured times. We invite you to take time to explore what our website and community offers and enter through whatever door feels right to you. Sign up to be notified of the next... Membership Sunday! Paths to Membership Visitors are always welcome to participate in our broad range of activities, but a special covenantal relationship forms when someone commits to congregational life and becomes a member here. Formally joining UU Wellesley Hills entails signing a membership book we have kept since our incorporation in 1871. Anyone considering membership is encouraged to discuss their interest with our Senior Minister, Rev. Mark Robel, who will schedule a time to meet for a deeper conversation on what it means to become a member. Up Our Ministers Over its lengthy history, UU Wellesley Hills has had several ministers who offered distinguished service to the congregation and to the community. Our congregation has been proud to serve as a teaching congregation that has graduated many Intern Ministers; we have a dedicated endowment named after our Minister Emeritus, Rev. John Nichols, to fund their stipends. Rev. Mark Senior Minister Rev. Mark Robel mrobel@uuwellesley.org Rev. Mark began his tenure at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills as contract minister in January 2022, and was called as our settled minister in February 2023. See Full Bio Up Minister Emeritus Rev. Dr. John H. Nichols uujhnichols@gmail.com UU Wellesley Hills voted to confer the title of Minister Emeritus to the Rev. Dr. John H. Nichols and held a ceremony celebrating that in November 2015. See Full Bio Intern Minister Terry Dixon terrydixon@uuwellesley.org . We welcome Terry to UU Wellesley Hills as Intern Minister for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 church years. See Full Bio Our Staff At UU Wellesley Hills, we are fortunate to have dedicated church staff working alongside our capable lay leaders and ordained ministers to build an inspiring community of faith. Music Director Suzanne Cartreine music@uuwellesley.org Suzie has been the Director of Music at UUSWH since 2016. See Full Bio Director of Spiritual Development & Engagement April Rosario april.rosario@uuwellesley.org April Rosario joined the UU Wellesley Hills staff team as the Director of Spiritual Development and Engagement in the fall of 2025. See Full Bio Administrative Associate Olivia Thompson info@uuwellesley.org Olivia grew up in the Greater Boston area and deeply connects with UU Wellesley’s values of inclusion, equity, and justice. See Full Bio Sexton Steve Fogg sexton@uuwellesley.org Steve Fogg is a long time member at UU Wellesley and resident of the town who has served on many committees including Building and Grounds. See Full Bio Section Leaders Staff Choral Section Leaders Soloist - Tenor Ethan Bremner Ethan Bremner has been a Unitarian Universalist for the bulk of his adult life and has sung with a UU church for more than 15 years. See Full Bio Soloist - Soprano Christine Teeters Soprano Christie Teeters voraciously takes hold of roles both vocally and theatrically. See Full Bio Soloist - Soprano Rebecca Teeters Rebecca Teeters is an emerging soprano said to be a “moving performer worth watching." See Full Bio Soloist - Alto Bailee Green Bailee is a teaching assistant for the Boston Children’s Chorus, a singer, and educator originally from Mississippi. See Full Bio Soloist - Baritone Chris Rubén Winters Chris Rubén Winters is a seasoned choral performer with experience ranging from worship services to symphonies. See Full Bio Up

Our lovely and spacious UU Wellesley Hills campus is available for rent. Rentals Our lovely and spacious UU Wellesley Hills campus is available for rent. See below for info on our individual rooms or send us an email . We provide meeting space for groups of all sizes and shapes. We have hosted weddings and memorial services, musical recitals, concerts, dance classes, summer camps, educational programs, and board meetings. Rental Inquiries If you are interested in renting one of our spaces, please review our Facilities Usage Policies, which can be found HERE . General rental inquiries may also be sent to info@uuwellesley.org . Facilities Usage Policies Sanctuary Capacity: 250-300 Chapel Capacity: 70 Multipurpose Room Capacity 30 Up

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