A Sanctuary for All
Welcome to The Union Church in Waban
Upcoming Events
This Sunday
October 11
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
Join us this Sunday as we gather in worship and celebration! Our service will be led by our Bridge Pastor, Rev. Richard Chrisman, alongside Karen Harvey, our returning guest musician this Sunday. Adding to the joy of our morning, we will also celebrate the sacred covenant of Baptism. We hope to see you there.
Challenges Facing Newton Town Trees in a Changing Climate
Sunday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
“Have you hugged your tree today?” Drs. Moomaw and Rodgers will discuss the importance of Newton’s town trees and how in the changing climate we are experiencing this will affect their sustainability and growth. The Minerva Action Group is an independent organization of individuals with interest and expertise in climate issues and particularly in trees and woodlands.
Continue Reading Challenges Facing Newton Town Trees in a Changing Climate
Southern New England UCC Annual Meeting
September 25-27, Worcester , MA
Did you know that as a partner congregation of the UCC, we are entitled to send delegates to the Southern New England Conference’s Annual Meeting? You can meet members from other local churches, attend workshops and worship, and vote on the business of the conference as we do at our own Annual Meeting.
Latest News
From Me to You
Rev. Rich Chrisman
October 2, 2026
An Open Letter
Dear Mr. Bible, I thank you for being there
In hotel bedside tables, in the prison libraries
In beautiful translations and paraphrases
and especially in our hymn lyrics.
From Pastor Megan
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
July 24, 2026
Big news from our partners at GBIO! The “Not with our money, Citizens!” Campaign has succeeded, and Citizens Bank has committed to severing ties with the private prison companies building and operating ICE detention facilities. Read more about it on the GBIO website: HERE
Cynthia Sanger Welcome!
Settled Music Director
The UCW Music Search Committee is delighted to announce the hiring of our new Settled Music Director, Cynthia Sanger. Some of you may even know Cynthia, who is a Newton local. Cynthia impressed both the committee and the choir with her musical skills and with the energy and passion with which she directed our choir during her audition. We hope all will welcome Cynthia enthusiastically when she joins us this fall!