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church was established in 1731. Originally, the meetinghouse stood
in the center of the town common. One hundred years after its founding,
the church was split along the liberal-orthodox line. The liberal
wing took the name Unitarian and built their church on its present
location. The orthodox wing took the name Congregational.
During
the Civil War, while the minister was serving with the Massachusetts
Regiment, the church burned down. The current building, rebuilt
on the site,
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dedicated in 1864. Within the past 40 years, the Unitarian Society
of Upton and the Unitarian Society of Grafton were merged. Both churches
have weathered the progress and unrest inherent in a vital and changing
society, and both have contributed greatly to the religious life of
their respective communities. Today we are a growing community welcoming
many members from neighboring towns including Westborough, Millbury,
Worcester, and Shrewsbury. All have joined to continue our common
journey. One
of our our most important means of communication is our monthly newsletter,
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which
can be requested to be received on-line at uusgu@verizon.net.
In addition, members can read about current Unitarian Universalist
issues for the greater association of UU members in UU World
magazine, which can be viewed at the information table of the Fellowship
Hall or delivered via subscription. As a part of each Sunday service,
we invite members to make concise announcements about upcoming events
and activities, and we welcome visitors and members to briefly share
their "Joys and Sorrows" during the service. Bulletins
of upcoming events and sign-up sheets from various committees can
be found pinned on the provided bulletin boards located in Fellowship
Hall. In addition, we have pamphlets and sermon reprints available
on the literature table and online on this site. There is a church
member directory provided annually to enable members and visitors
to connect with each other more easily.
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What
other interesting things does your church offer my family and me?
Our church offers something for everyone. We are all vital and
necessary members who encompass and embrace many social and religious
perspectives. We enjoy small group spiritual discussions, church outings,
book discussions, potluck suppers, family nights, holiday celebrations,
our Drum Circle, drum making, and educational seminars, which keep
our church an active, special part of our daily lives. In
2005, our minister, Rev. Eliza Blanchard, was officially welcomed
to the UUSGU Congregation
in an Installation Ceremony attended by most members of the congregation.
She had already won over our hearts and minds with her intelligent
and charismatic sermons, yet Rev. Blanchard always goes above and
beyond her call of duty. She has introduced many successful ideas
to the congregation and often leads UU members to new realizations |
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about themselves
and their faith.
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