Sunday Worship Sunday worship includes pulpit presentations, guest speakers, and special presentations that offer fresh perspectives on religious, ethical, or social topics. Services are held Sundays at 10 a.m. Music adds a rich dimension to our worship. The Adult Choir offers an impressive range of solo and group songs. The Murray Musicians, our recorder group also frequently contribute to our services. We have numerous rites of passage (dedications, marriages, union ceremonies, memorial services) held at Murray Church throughout the year.

One of our enduring symbols is the the flaming chalice. It represents Unitarian-Universalism ideals and has become a focal point for worship. The flaming chalice, like our faith, stands open to receive new truths that pass the tests of reason, justice, and compassion. To learn more about the flaming chalice, click here.

For those who may have trouble hearing our worship services, new electronic hearing devices are available. When you are in attendance at a worship service, please ask an Usher for one. They will be glad to show you how to use it. 

Attire for Sunday service is generally "business casual," although some people wear their "Sunday Best" and some come in jeans.

We have a Visitor's Table  in the church foyer that is staffed by members of our Welcoming  Team.  They will be happy to   answer any questions you may have, as well as give you a tour of the church. They will also provide you with a visitor's packet, a copy of our current newsletter, and give you the opportunity to  sign up to receive future newsletters.

Additional literature about Unitarian Universalism and our church may be found in our literature rack on the Visitor's Table.

For more information about our Sunday worship services, please click here.

Fellowship and Coffee Hour

After our morning service, we invite you to join us for coffee and conversation in the Unity Room.  This is the opportunity for members, visitors and friends to meet and chat in a comfortable environment. We serve Equal Exchange coffee during our coffee hour and sell Equal Exchange Coffee, tea and cocoa products each Sunday because we support free trade. To learn more about Equal Exchange and Murray Church, click here.

Religious Education

The Religious Education of our young people is a joint effort of families and the church community. We strive to ensure that all of our children and teens feel safe and nurtured as they explore their spirituality. Our religious education program is designed to impart to our young a strong foundation of Unitarian Universalist Principles & Purposes, in depth knowledge of our Judeo-Christian heritage, and a thoughtful examination of world religions. We also work together to help our children make responsible ethical and moral choices as they mature.

Church Activities

Here is a list of some of the diverse activities you'll find here at Murray Church:

Groups & Committees

Communitiy Activities

'Murray Notes' Newsletter

We publish a weekly newsletter, 'Murray Notes' that is available electronically via emal and is posted to our website. Murray Notes is published weekly on Thursdays and is the primary way we communicate church-wide information with one another. Submissions should be emailed to Murray.ch@verizon.net or delivered in writing to the church office. Other important information such as congregational updates and bulletins are also emailed on a regular basis – so please send us your email address is you would like to receive them..

Click here to view our current newsletter with a lisitng of all current activities or to access the archive of older newsletters

Sunday Service Cancellations

To see if services have been cancelled due to inclement weather, please check one of the the following media outlets:

 WBZ-TV News, WCVB-TV5,  FOX-25 & WPRI-12, Fox Providence will air any Sunday Service cancellations during the morning news. You can also check for cancellations on the web at www.CBSBoston.com, www.WHDH.com or www.WCVB.com.

We’ll also post Sunday Service cancellations on our Murray Unitarian Universalist Church Facebook page:  Be sure to “Like” us to see updates in your news feed.

Ode to Murray Church
(and to the Unitarian Universalist faith) by Charles Adler

In a land of opportunity,
Of fiercely independent individuals,
We come together in community,
Sharing joy--and sorrow--in our rituals.

Lacking an affinity for the trinity,
We're skeptical of phrases like "thou art."
We see in our surroundings a divinity--
A precious web of which we are a part.

With hopes for humankind our flame burns bright.
And yet, in terms of numbers we are few.
We hesitate to wield that potent light;
Evangelism is our one taboo.

We have good news to spread, and so we must
Make ministering to all our sacred trust.

About Unitarian Universalism

At our Unitarian Universalist worship services, you are likely to find members whose positions on faith may be derived from a variety of religious beliefs: Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, naturist, atheist, or agnostic. Members might tell you that they are religious humanists, liberal Christians, or world religionists. If Unitarian Universalists hold such varied convictions, what does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist?

Click here for more information about Unitarian Universalism.

Learn More

Please click here to learn more about us and our church or choose from one of the links at the top or bottom of this page.

    Directions

We are located at 505 North Main Street (Route 152) in Attleboro, Massachusetts. From Route 95 north or south, take exit five. At the end of the exit ramp, take a left. At the traffic light, make a right onto North Main Street (Route 152). Murray Church is about one mile from the traffic light on the left. Here is a map of the local Attleboro area:

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 Murray Unitarian Universalist Church is wheelchair accessible.

We thank you for visiting our web site and encourage you to take a look around! Please consider visiting with us. We would love to see you!

Janet Richardi, Chair of the Murray Church Membership Committee