Our historic Unitarian Universalist congregation
welcomes you whether you are looking for a spiritual home, a Faith Formation program for your children, or a caring community of friends in which you can explore, learn, grow, and serve.
We hope you will find it here at Unitarian Universalist Area Church serving Sherborn, Ashland, Dover, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Natick, Framingham, and surrounding towns.
Sunday Morning services In-Person AND Online
Please join us on Sundays, 10:30 a.m. EST, for our Worship Service. We will be gathering in our sanctuary for in-person worship. You can also join us online for livestreaming of the service for those unable to meet in person.
Upcoming Services & Events including Christmas Eve
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Friday, Dec. 12 from 5:30-8 pm – Family Fun Night
Join us for an easy, relaxed Friday evening of food, connection, and a little break in the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas rush. While the kids hang out with friends, you can enjoy some grown-up conversation. Please RSVP here by December 9th. We can’t wait to see you!
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 am – Holiday Treat Sharing & Mitten Tree
During our Sunday morning service, hear the organ played by our musical guest, David Owens.
We will also adorn our Christmas Tree with hats, mittens, scarves, and gloves to share with the Natick Service Council. Please bring donations! And after the service, join us at coffee hour for some holiday treats: bring enough to share (by 10 if you’d like to swap, or for coffee hour if you’d just like to share!)
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 am – Multigenerational No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant and Decking the Halls
A service for the whole congregation as our children and adults retell the Christmas story with a “Living Nativity.” The sanctuary will be decked with greens during the service.
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4:30 pm – In the Quiet Candlelight: A Contemplative Service
This calm and soothing gathering is an opportunity for us to pause and take a breath. Whether the holidays are a difficult time of year for you or you just need a moment’s peace, you are not alone – and you are welcome.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
5:00 pm – Family Christmas Service
Families and people of all ages are invited to join us for candles, carols, and an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.
7:00 pm – Carol Sing-Along
Arrive early to join in singing beloved carols of the season of light and love, with accompaniment from the piano, organ, and string quartet.
7:30 pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for our traditional service of carols, readings, and music from choir, soloists, and string quartet, interwoven with brief homilies and the passing of the light. The Christmas offering will be shared with food pantries in our neighboring towns.
Sunday, Dec. 28 at 10:30 am – New Year’s Burning of the Grudges Service
In this multigenerational service, we will share a ritual to release the past year and set intentions for the new year as we welcome 2026.
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Our Ministers & Ministry Team
Our ministers are available to meet with you for pastoral care, to answer questions, share concerns or joys, or to help you explore how you might connect more to the life of the church.
Reverend Nathan is available to officiate rites of passage, including child blessings and dedications, weddings, or memorial services.
