Part of a series of occasional posts profiling places of worship in Wellesley.

The Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills (UU Wellesley) at 309 Washington Street was formed in 1871 when 67 people left the local Congregational Society with the hopes of forming a more liberal church. In 1888 they had raised enough money to build a stone church, which is now one out of three of the buildings that belong to UU Wellesley.

UU Wellesley prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming church. Much of their inclusive attitude stems from their history of being a Unitarian church, which used to be considered a crime. In the upcoming months, UU Wellesley plans to hold Pride Movie Nights once a month. The event is sponsored by the LGBTQ Interest Group and invites everyone to enjoy a movie with a facilitated discussion to follow.

In the coming months, UU Wellesley will continue with the Touchstone Project, which offers participants ongoing opportunities to connect more deeply with self, families, and others in the congregation. An exploration of the wider Unitarian Universalist religious movement and the sources of faith are essential parts of the Touchstone Project and its focus on “Building Beloved Community.”

UU Wellesley is celebrating 150 years in the community this year. A large sign hangs on the street-facing side of one of their buildings inviting all to Sunday services.

Services:

Sunday, September 1: services will be held at 10am. Fellowship Hour will be held in the Courtyard following the worship service. All are welcome.

Beginning September 8th and going forward, services will be held at 10:30 am.

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Members of the UU Wellesley Hills Advocacy & Witness Interest Group invite you to stand with them against white supremacy and for racial justice and human rights. The group will hold a 15-minute silent vigil on Tuesday, August 6, 6pm – 6:15pm in the UU Wellesley Hills courtyard at 309 Washington Street in recognition that Black Lives Matter. Demonstrators will first gather in the UU Wellesley Hills courtyard and then proceed together to the sidewalk in front of UU Wellesley Hills. The vigil will be held with the goal of igniting important conversations about white supremacy and institutional racism within the community.

Part of a series of occasional posts profiling places of worship in Wellesley.

New to Wellesley’s religious landscape is Milestone Church, which is located at 42 Elmwood Road, formally Elmwood Chapel.  Milestone identifies as a life-giving Bible-based Christian church. After giving the interior  of this older structure a fresh coat of paint and some much-needed renovations, Lead Pastor Jay Mudd held the space’s first services on Easter Sunday 2019. Pastor Mudd and his wife Holly were married in 2006 and have five children: Makayla, Adalynn, Louie, Zachary, and Rhett.

Milestone holds weekly Sunday services at 9am. Adults attend services at the Worship Center, and there are coffee and refreshments available. Kids (babies through grade 5) go to the Milestone Kids program where they participate in Bible-based activities. There are also activities for teenagers outside of Sunday mornings.

Elmwood Christian Preschool is affiliated with the church and operates out of three classrooms and a playground located on church grounds. Starting in Fall 2019 the preschool will offer a transitional kindergarten program in addition to their programs for children from ages 2.9.