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Summer Worship Service
Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
(In Memorial Chapel)
Join us this Sunday morning as we continue our informal lay-led summer worship services. Our summer services are in-person and will be held in the Memorial Chapel in the sanctuary.
From Our Pastors
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman
July 4, 2025
What an amazing mission trip we had to Puerto Rico! God’s light shone so brightly in and through our teens, college kids, and adult chaperones on the trip; and we made many new friends and connections on the island. We can’t wait to share more with you about it.
This Sunday, July 6
Please note that there will be no worship serive this holiday weekend.
Summer Worship Services at UCW
Please join us again on July 13 for the first of our informal lay-led summer worship services. Our summer services will be held in the Memorial Chapel in the sanctuary
Volunteer Opportunies with FamilyAid
Tues., July 22, 10:00-1:00 pm
Thurs., Aug. 14, 5:00-7:00 pm
If you’d like to meet our new neighbors in a fun, relaxed setting, you can. UCW will be hosting some opportunities over the next few weeks to volunteer and meet our new neighbors at the Family Navigation Center in West Newton.
Breakfast Church and Farewell
Sunday, Augusst 17 at 10:00 a.m.
We’ll share a final worship service with Pastor Amy, and celebrate our shared ministry with her on this Sunday morning. Per her request, we’ll have Breakfast Church, so bring your appetites!
From Our Pastors
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
June 27, 2025
As our regular church year draws to a close, we look towards the summer, when we are usually one Body scattered to many locations. Whether we are traveling, visiting with family, focused on different schedules with children, or simply living at the slower pace of the summer months, we see less of one another. It can seem like church is “off” for the summer as well.
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 29 at 10:00 a.m.
(Hybrid)
This Sunday: New members joining, a celebration of graduates*, and preaching from Member-in-Discernment Soo Laski will make our last Sunday service of the regular church year one of joyful, grateful worship.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 22 at 10:00 a.m.
(Hybrid)
We welcome a guest preacher this Sunday, as Pastor Amy is in Puerto Rico and Pastor Megan (along with David Spertner!) is racing in a local triathlon. Please join, offering your prayers and singing, and help to make our guest feel welcome!
First Sunday after Pentecost
June 15 at 10:00 a.m.
(Hybrid)
Join us in worship this Sunday as we read the story of Saul’s conversion, bless our Puerto Rico travelers, and honor and pray for the fathers in our lives – and those who stepped in if and when those fathers could not.
From Our Pastors: June 6, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
June 6, 2025
It’s very fitting that our Annual Meeting falls on Pentecost this year. As we remember the Holy Spirit filling the early church and moving them into meaningful action, following in the Way of Jesus, we, too, experience the movement of the Spirit in our own church community.
JAVA Gents BBQ!
Thursday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m.
(In-Person)
This month, Java Gents will gather on Thursday, June 12, at 6:00 p.m, (don’t come at 7:00 a.m. Friday!) for “Buz’s BBQ and Brew Gathering of the Java Gents.” Newcomers and long timers alike are welcome! JAVA Gents is the informal get-together of the men of the UCW congregation (and community)
Boston Pride for the People 2025
Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m.
UCW is gearing up to march in this year’s Pride for the People Parade on June 14! We’re joining fellow Open and Affirming (aka, LGBTQ+ welcoming) UCC-affiliated congregations across Greater Boston to celebrate love, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit of Pride!
Wellspring Gathering
Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Wellspring will be gathering for its last meeting this year on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Location TBD, as we are trying to find a nice place to meet outside, if possible.
All are welcome!
Hope to see you there!
Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025
June 9 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
It’s Pentecost! We’ll celebrate the “birthday of the Church” in worship this Sunday, remembering how the Holy Spirit inspired the early Church. Note that we’ve postponed this spring’s new members joining liturgy to June 29 due to travel schedules.
From Our Pastors : May 30, 2025
Rev. Clark Feldman
May 30, 2025
The Psalmist wrote so many centuries ago (or maybe just yesterday), “As the deer pants for water, so my soul pants for you, O God.” It’s such a vivid image – this poor deer panting in thirst and exhaustion. How far has it run over dry and scorched land? What a relief to dip its head towards a cool stream; its thirst quenched.
Easter VII
June 1 at 10:00 a.m.
(Hybrid)
Join us for a special worship service this Sunday as we celebrate the baptism of Maggie Bluestein, remembering the life-giving waters of our faith and sharing in Communion.
From Our Pastors
Rev. Megan
Berkowitz
May 23, 2025
We’re heading into a season of joy, celebration, community, and preparation for the future over the next several weeks, and I wanted to be sure to lay it all out in one place so you can plan and save the dates. This weekend, we’ll celebrate and dedicate our new accessible pews in worship and have the second meeting of the spring New Members class immediately following.
Mapping Your Spiritual Journey
Sat, May 31, 9:00 AM – noon
In-Person
Ever wanted to write about your spiritual journey? Or perhaps create a map of your own story?
Join us Saturday morning May 31 for a simple and fun way to do this. We will use a combination of easy drawing exercises and short paragraphs to convey our spiritual development over time, and end with some writing and a timeline for you to take home.
Urban Gardens for Eco Justice
Sat. May 31,10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Carpooling from UCW at 9:45 a.m.
On Saturday, May 31 we will go to The Ellington Community Food Forest Garden at 103 Ellington Street in Dorchester, where we will be volunteering with the women of the Ellington Garden for a workday from 10:00-2:00 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided from 10:00 a.m. to noon and then work in garden begins at 12:00 p.m.)
All-Comers Dinner is Back!
Friday, May 30, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(In-Person)
All are welcome to this night of food, fellowship, and fun. Bring a friend if you’d like! We’ll be enjoying a potluck meal during the evening, so, if possible, please sign up with something you can bring to share (enough for 3-4 people).
Easter VI
May 25 at 10:00 a.m.
(Hybrid)
Join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate the hard work of soon-to-be-Eagle Scout Luka Smith, dedicate our new accessible pews, and seek to understand one of the stories of Jesus’ healing power.
Boston City Singers
Saturday, May 17th | 7:00 PM
Union Church
14 Collins Road
Waban, MA
Join the Boston City Singers Tour Choir for a fundraiser performance at the Union Church in Waban. From the Sea is a performance of pieces exploring our relationship with the waters that sustain us.
Easter V
May 18 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Online)
A Shared Service with the
Boston Taiwanese Christian Church
We are blessed to gather with the Boston Taiwanese Christian Church for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m., when we will gather around the communion table and raise our voices in song together.
From Our Pastors: May 16, 2025
Rev. Amy
Clark Feldman
May 16, 2025
As some of you know, I was away for part of this week at a program for clergy and spiritual directors. Each morning began at 7:45 a.m. with worship; and ended around 9:00 p.m. with worship. Spiritual leaders from around the country each led one of the first five services; with each service focusing on one of the five senses – taste, touch, smell, hearing, sight – knowing that Jesus engaged and experienced all the senses in his very human, embodied, incarnate ministry.
From Our Pastors: May 9, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
May 9, 2025
I had a lot of interest in the prayer structure I shared during last Sunday’s worship, so I wanted to write it out for you here. If you’re feeling like you’re not sure how to pray or what to say, sometimes a little scaffolding can help get you started. Don’t think that this is the ‘right’ way to pray though — any way to pray that leads you to open your heart to God is the right way!
Easter IV
May 11 at 10:00 a.m.
(Recoding Now Available)
We’ll read another story of the early Church and honor and prayed for our mothers – and those who cared for us if and when our mothers could not.
Easter III
May 4 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
We’ll celebrate Eastertide communion around the table together and share stories of our ancestors in faith claiming their boldness in God’s name.
From Our Pastors: May 2, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
May 2, 2025
There is very little in the Gospels that tells of Jesus after his resurrection and before his ascension. This period gets 5 weeks in the liturgical calendar, but only one or two stories in each Gospel at most. As Pastor Amy shared in her sermon last Sunday, after the Resurrection, Jesus spends some time eating with his disciples, even sharing a grilled fish breakfast on the beach with them one morning.
From Our Pastors: April 25, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
April 25, 2025
On Easter morning, we sang the hymn “Now the Green Blade Rises,” with its refrain: “Love is come again like wheat that rises green.” While it raises questions for me every year about how much pronunciation has changed in the last hundred years (did been/green and again/lain really rhyme?), it so beautifully captures the confluence of Easter and the coming of Spring in the Northern hemisphere.
Easter II
April 27 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
Eastertide worship continues with the story of the disciples who meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Come, and see the Risen One revealed to us anew this season.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20th:
Sunrise Service (6:30 a.m.)
Worship Service (10:00 a.m.)
Easter Egg Hunt (11:00 a.m.)
Join us for joyful Easter worship this Sunday morning! We’ll let our alleluias ring out as we celebrate resurrection joy together. After worship, join for reception and for a super fun Easter Egg hunt for kids!
From Our Pastors: April 18, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
April 18, 2025
Throughout Lent, we have been Making Space: for compassion, humility, discernment, generosity, and prayer. As we move from yesterday evening’s Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service, sharing around the table and recognizing the coming darkness, to Sunday morning’s joyful worship, we are given one last, sacred opportunity to reflect in this year’s Lenten season.
Easter Special Collection
This Eastertide, out of love for Christ resurrected and compassion for our most vulnerable neighbors, the Sunday Easter collection will be dedicated to the Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries (MBMM). MBMM has been on the front lines supporting and empowering newly arrived refugees and immigrants in our Commonwealth. (Read more about the work of the MBMM organization in this Sunday’s bulletin HERE.)
Maundy Thursday
April 17, 7:00 p.m. (Hybrid)
Please join us for our Maundy services this Easter. We also offer a virtual livestream option for those who can’t participate in person. All are welcome.
From Our Pastors: April 11, 2025
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman
April 11, 2025
This coming Sunday begins our walk through Holy Week. The story of this week is at the very core of our faith. We’ll travel with Jesus to confront the powers of this world that still cause so much suffering – injustice, hubris, abuse of power, scarcity, violence, and fear.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.
(Recoding Now Available)
We shared the special story of Holy Week as we prepared our hearts for the hope of Easter.
Holy Week at the Union Church in Waban
The Union Church in Waban invites the community to join it in celebrating the Easter season. We will gather in-person and online.
Wellspring Women’s Ministry
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Our next Wellspring will be on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Little Hayle. Our theme will be discussing how “what is old is new again”.
Wellspring is our women’s ministry at UCW. We come together to support each other as we journey together in these times.
From Our Pastors: April 4, 2025
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman
April 4, 2025
This Sunday is our final Sunday before Palm Sunday and Holy Week. There is one week left before Jesus, with boldness and intention, arrives in Jerusalem to take a stand against forces of corruption, oppression, violence, fear, and hate.
Sunday, April 6
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(View Video)
In worship this Sunday, we’ll Make Space for prayer, with a word of guidance and testimony from the UCW Prayer Team and continued wisdom from Luke’s Gospel.
From Our Pastors: March 28, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
March 28, 2025
We’re drawing to the close of our Stewardship season for this year, and we’ll mark Stewardship Sunday in worship this week with a testimony and a focus in scripture and sermon on generosity.
Easter Blooms & Dedications
This year we continue our tradition of decorating our Sanctuary with live plants and listing the names of loved ones we wish to celebrate in our Easter bulletin.
You may order and submit
your dedication details HERE
Community Game Night
Friday, April 11 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.(Pizza Provided!)
Come relax and have fun with food and friends. Bring your favorite game, or just come ready to join in the fun! We’ll gather in the Littlehale room for some friendly competition . All-Ages welcome!
From Our Pastors: March 21 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
March 21, 2025
I gave up social media for Lent this year. I’ve tried it in past years, and it never quite stuck. I always found reasons to log back in: an urgent question for a group of colleagues, a video of Rosey that was too good not to share, or even just an accidental slip. It’s sticking this year, though.
Sunday, March 30
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Available )
Our Lenten season worship continues this Stewardship Sunday with a testimony from Jay O’Beirne about making space for generosity, and a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about generosity as well.
Sunday, March 23
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Avaialbe)
Our Lenten season worship continued with a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about discernment and a Stewardship testimony from Stewardship Chair Kent Wittler.
Carwash
Price: $10 per car
Donations Welcome
Saturday 29th of March
10am to 2pm
Fundraiser for a scout’s eagle project to create accessible pews for mobility device users at the Union Church in Waban
From Our Pastors: March 14, 2025
Amy Clark Feldman
March 14, 2025
We are almost beginning the second week of our Lenten journey, walking in the wilderness together. It is always amazing to me how the liturgical seasons map onto the events and seasons in our world and lives. What wisdom and support we have in these deep traditions of our faith! This year it does indeed feel like Lenten wilderness times – each day with new revelations, challenges, news, and worries.
Sunday, March 16
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Avaialble)
Our Lenten season worship, making space for the gifts of our faith, continues this Sunday with a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about humility.
From Our Pastors: March 7, 2025
Megan Berkowitz
March 7, 2025
It was a gift to pray with so many of you throughout the day on Ash Wednesday and at our ecumenical evening service. I appreciated how thoughtful and open everyone I spoke with was about the intentions they were setting for Lent.
Sunday, March 9
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Rcording Now Available!)
Our Lenten season worship begins this Sunday with the story of the Good Samaritan and an exploration of how we can make space for compassion in our own lives and hearts.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 p.m.
In-Person and on Zoom
Please mark your calendars for our next Congregational gathering on Sunday, March 16th immediately following worship. Lunch will be served, and we’ll share in a conversation about how our gifts power our community led by the Co-Moderators, Finance Team, Stewardship, and Nominating.
Youth Bake Sale
Sunday, March 16
– 9:30 a.m. in Waban Center
– 11:00 a.m. at UCW Reception!
The Youth Mission Bake Sale has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 16 with preparation on the 15th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 2
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Available)
We will conclude our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, led by our Nicaragua team to learn about Going Forth, changed by our experiences and ready to make change in the world.
Ash Wednesday Service
Eliot Church in Newton
We’ll begin our Lenten observances this year with an ecumenical Ash Wednesday worship service held at Eliot Church in Newton and co-sponsored by our church, Eliot Church, United Parish of Auburndale, the Newton Presbyterian Church, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, and Second Church in Newton.
Sunday, February 23
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available!
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, engaging in practices of seeing our power with new eyes, as we continue to read the stories of Jesus’ ministry from the Gospel of Luke.
From Our Pastors: February 14 2025
Megan Berkowitz
February 14, 2025
I had the great privilege of visiting the new FamilyAid Family Navigation Center on Washington Street for the first time this week. Speeches were made, a ribbon was cut with many giant scissors, and people from throughout the Commonwealth who care about supporting homeless families gathered to celebrate and network together. The most inspiring part of the day for me, though, was the tour.
Sunday, February 16
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Sorry, No Video Available)
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, engaging in practices of compassion and honoring our own pain for the world, as we continue to read the stories of Jesus’ ministry from the Gospel of Luke.
From Our Pastors: February 7, 2025
Amy Clark Feldman
February 7, 2025
I’ve been especially grateful this week for our eight-week series on Spiritual Resiliency. Truth-be-told, I’ve had moments of doubting my resiliency in the face of the on-slaught of news this week, with a desire to pull the covers over my head.
Sunday, February 9
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available
We will continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, beginning again by rooting ourselves in gratitude. We will also commission our Nicaragua Travelers, as they prepare to leave for their mission next week.
From Our Pastors: January 31, 2025
Pastor Megan
January 31, 2025
We’ll read in this Sunday’s scripture passage about conflicts between Jesus and other Jewish religious leaders at the time over the observance of Sabbath restrictions. This, and other similar passages, have given rise to generations of interpretation that sets Jesus against religious authority, against Judaism, and against the Law.
Sunday, February 2
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday with a reading of the Gospel stories of Jesus healing on the Sabbath and choosing his 12 apostles.
From Our Pastors: January 24 2025
Pastor Megan
January 24, 2025
Staying Grounded
Given the tremendous outpouring of news this week, beginning with TikTok and the Presidential inauguration and continuing through executive orders and new wildfires, I have been feeling overwhelmed. I’m working to take it all in a little bit at a time, to stay open and stay grounded.
Sunday, January 26
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording!
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday with a reading of the Gospel story of Jesus calling the disciples to fish for people, and exploring how to see the challenges in our world from a new perspective.
From Our Pastors: January 17, 2025
Pastor Megan
January 17, 2025
Spiritual Resilience
Last Sunday was the first in an 8-week worship series on Spiritual Resilience, where we will together explore how tools from Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects and from Christian scripture and tradition can help us all to foster spiritual resilience through challenging times.
Sunday, January 19
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
Join for worship this MLK Day weekend as we continue our worship series on Spiritual
MOSAIC
Pastor Amy
January 10, 2025
Last week, nearly 40 youth came from all around Newton and Boston, almost exactly one-third from the Muslim Al-Huda Society in Chelsea; one-third from the Jewish community; and one-third from Christian churches.
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of Jesus
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
We turn to the stories of Jesus’ life and ministry from Luke’s Gospel, beginning this week with the story of Jesus’ baptism by John. Join for worship to remember your baptism or dream of what it could be to hear yourself called “beloved!”
Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, Feb.18 at 12:00 p.m.
(In-Person)
Lunch Bunch is gathering this week for a shared meal and lots of joyful conversation sharing about our lives!
From Our Pastors
Pastor Megan
January 3, 2025
The new year is a time when many of us choose to reflect on what is behind us and what is ahead. I have a few traditions at the new year:
Sunday, January 5
Ephipany Sunday
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
We’ll celebrate Epiphany this Sunday, remembering the light of Christ in the world as we gather around the Communion table.
Sunday, December 29
The First Sunday after Christmas
Pajama Church at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday we focus on the story of the star and the shepherds, considering the light illuminating our path into 2025. We will share an informal service, and church-appropriate pjs, or comfy clothes and slippers are welcome!
MOSAIC Interfaith Youth Action
Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2:00 p.m.
ON JANUARY 5th, UCW is hosting this amazing group of young people at the church. If you are interested in learning more or are a teen or tween (or are the parent of one) who would like to join this group, please contact Pastor Amy.
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 p. m.
Recording Now Available
We thank all who joined us for this very special service for all ages of lessons and carols, with a candle-lit singing of Silent Night, and interactive elements for little ones.
Sunday, December 22
All-Ages Nativity Story Service at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday we light the candle of Love in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll express our LOVE for Jesus and one another by telling the story of Jesus’ birth with all our generations present, and with costumes, singing, and maybe even a special guest whale.
Christmas Cookie Potluck
Cookie Potluck at Reception
Christmas Sunday, December 22This Sunday, Dec 22. you are invited to bring your favorite Christmas cookies (or other holiday treat) to share at reception.
From Our Pastors: December 20, 2024
Pastor Megan
December 20, 2024
Baking Christmas Cookies
Advent is the season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love; it is the season of anticipation and joy in the gift of Christ we already know has entered the world and is eternally present among us; it is, for many of us, a season of parties and gift-giving and whirlwind celebrations.
Sunday, December 15
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday is Joy Sunday in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll light the candles, remember the anticipation of Jesus’ birth, join in singing the season’s beautiful hymns, and lift one another in prayer. I hope you’ll join us.
Mitten Tree Returns!
Union Church is kicking off its annual Mitten Tree. Our gifts will once again be directed to residents of Project Care and Concern, many of whom will not be receiving other gifts this holiday season.
From Our Pastors: December 8 2024
Pastor Megan
December 8, 2024
Advent is the season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love; it is the season of anticipation and joy in the gift of Christ we already know has entered the world and is eternally present among us; it is, for many of us, a season of parties and gift-giving and whirlwind celebrations.
Sunday, December 8
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday is Peace Sunday in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll light the candles, read prophetic sacred stories including Mary’s Magnificat, join in singing the season’s beautiful hymns, and lift one another in prayer. I hope you’ll join us.
From Our Pastors: November 29, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 29, 2024
UCC Professional Development Program
I returned last week from the fall gathering of NGLI, the UCC’s professional development program for young clergy. We gather each fall in Arizona for a time of creative learning, prayer, worship, music, and more. The setting, in the desert outside of Phoenix, is an intentional choice by the program organizers.
Sunday, December 1
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday, as Advent begins, we’ll celebrate with our annual Hanging of the Greens service! With beautiful music and reflections on the meaning of the symbols of the season, and gathering around the table for communion, we will begin this holy season of anticipation together.
Caregiving Group
Sunday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m.
All who are caring for or have cared for parents, siblings, adult children, partners, or others are warmly invited to this monthly group. We gather around themes of our faith, share our stories, and support and pray for one another in this good and hard work of caring. We meet in Pastor Amy’s office.
Sunday, November 24
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather to celebrate Thanksgiving worship together. We’ll share the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, and give thanks for God’s blessings and presence with us. Pastor Amy will be preaching.
From Our Pastors: November 15, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 15, 2024
Congregational Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined in the Congregational Meeting last Sunday, and particular thanks to co-moderators Susan Hunt Stevens and Susan Gedrick for leading us, and to Jaap van Reijendam for ensuring those on Zoom could take part as well. The brief workshop Leila led on 1:1s, in the GBIO and community organizing model, gave us a tool for connecting with one another more deeply.
Sunday, November 17
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship with a sermon by Jaap van Reijendam and a deep welcome to Yarisleidy Cortez hosted by our Nicaragua ministry.
Wellspring Women’s Ministry
Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Wellspring women’s gathering will take place next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Littlehale. All are welcome.
We will also have a potluck, so if you plan to join in, please email Amy
UCW Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 23
(In-Person)
We will still be providing dinners to Newton seniors on Saturday, November 23rd. But we would also like to send two Freedge deliveries a day from 11/23-11/26, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening.
From Our Pastors: November 8, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 8, 2024
Post Election Interfaith Gathering
I want to share with you a small portion of how I opened our interfaith post-election gathering, as we prepare to gather in community together this Sunday for worship and the congregational meeting.
Christmas Poinsettias
Family and Friends Annual Dedications
Our annual Hanging of the Greens service took place on Sunday, December 1, when we decorated our Sanctuary with live plants. We are also preparing our annual Family and Friends Dedications list for inclusion in our Advent Sunday bulletins on December 15 and 22.
Sunday, November 10
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship, and then go right from worship into a lunch and congregational meeting together focused on connection, building community and building power for the future. Join us!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 10 at 11:30 p.m.
In-Person and on Zoom
Our next congregational meeting will be this Sunday after worship, with lunch provided. We will focuse on connection, building community and building power for the future. Join us! ( follow read more…. link for full agenda)
Sunday, November 3
All Saint’s SundayWorship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for our All Saints communion worship, remembering the saints of the Union Church and of each of our lives as we gather around the table. We hope you’ll join in person or on Zoom.
Bible Study
Monday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. (In Person)
Bible Study, led by Jeannie Martin, continues this Fall, meeting in-person in the Littlehale room at the church on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. We’ll read the Gospel of Mark in upcoming weeks.
Book Study Group
October 30 at 6:30 p.m.
In-Person
This wil be our second meeting to discuss the book “The Amen Effect” by Rabbi Sharon Brous. Originally recommended for Book Group by Anya Bassett, this book speaks to both the season of grief in our congregation and the desires many of us share to work towards a world with more understanding, compassion, and unity in the face of divisions.
Post-Election Gathering
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
In-person
Join with members of congregations throughout Newton and the wider Newton community for a time of reflection, connection, and music after the national election. This is a non-partisan event; regardless of the election outcome, we will come together for an evening of prayer and hope.
Sunday, October 27
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship, fellowship, connection, and learning together, including exploring the story from scripture of a leader asking for God’s wisdom in a time of need. We hope you’ll join in person or on Zoom.
Interfaith Youth Action
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Our church will be part of a cohort of Christian church groups, joining with Congregation Dorshei Tzedek and the Islamic Center of Boston to participate in the Bridges program.