Unitarian Universalists of Merced

09/06/2026

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new church year, which we'll celebrate with our traditional Water Communion. Bring a small bit of water from home, a place that holds meaning for you, or from your summer travels. We combine these waters as a symbol of our shared faith coming from many different sources.

We'll also continue our discussion about process theology with the sermon “Unitarian Universalism and the Crises of Life | Part 2 of 3: Finding Meaning & Purpose” from the Rev. Emily Wright-Magoon

Unitarian Universalism has sometimes been accused of failing to provide sufficient comfort & guidance during the crises of life. This sermon series will refute that view, providing both theists and atheists with a (not the!) Unitarian Universalist approach to these common human struggles. We will draw from the ways “process theology” aligns with UU principles of relationship, interconnectedness, love, and ongoing revelation/evolution. This week we’ll consider the questions “Why are we here?” & “How then shall we live?”

Services are Sundays at 4PM, 305 W. 26th St. in Merced.

07/12/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), Unitarian, naturalist, writer, and philosopher.

Thoreau's life reminds us that spirituality can be found in the quiet of the woods, that conscience calls us to stand against injustice, and that a life lived simply and intentionally can be a profound witness to our deepest values. His words continue to inspire Unitarian Universalists to cultivate wonder, care for the Earth, seek truth, and live with integrity and compassion.

We'll be celebrating and reflecting on Thoreau's life and legacy in our 4PM service this week. We hope you'll join us as we explore what it means to "live deliberately" and to answer the call of conscience in our own time.

Regular services are Sundays at 4PM, 305 W 26th Street in Merced.

06/09/2026

Hope to see you at Pride at the Park this Sunday! Stop by our booth to say hello and spin our prize wheel!

Merced Pride at the Park is this Sunday! 🌈✨

We’re super excited to tease some of the upcoming vendors we’ll have at our pride event at Applegate Park! You’ll be able to shop locally, gather community resources and find support! 💖

Sunday, June 14th, 10AM - 3PM
Applegate Park, Merced CA

Don’t forget to wear sunscreen! We’ll have hydration and cooling stations for anyone who needs them!

See you there! 👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/14/2026

Our shared ministry is making this life livable in the best and worst of times; we can only do that together.

05/08/2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with us this Sunday as we discuss the sermon "Justice Is Love: A Mother's Day Sermon for the World We Must Build" from artist, historian, author, and activist Aurora Levins Morales. This sermon invites us into a radical reimagining of motherhood, justice, and love.

Aurora challenges us to understand Mother’s Day not as a celebration of sentiment, but as a call to courageous, heart-led action. From the unsung public health work of Ann Reeves Jarvis in Civil War-era Appalachia to contemporary struggles led by mothers across borders and identities, this sermon weaves history, resistance, and spirit into a vision of collective liberation. With reverence for both ancestral wisdom and modern-day movements, from Standing Rock to Gaza, Aurora calls on all of us to mother the world by conspiring for life, refusing obedience to injustice, and building a world where no one is left behind.

We hope you'll join us for this discussion!

Regular services are Sundays at 4PM, 305 W 26th Street in Merced.

04/21/2026

This Saturday! UU Merced will also have a table at the Resource Fair, so come by and say hello.

04/04/2026

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Spring's promise of renewal with a picnic in the park. We'll be meeting at 3PM in Rahilly Park, 3400 N. Parsons Ave. Merced. Look for our sign! For more information, email us at [email protected].

Next week, we'll be back to our regular services which are Sundays at 4PM, 305 W. 26th Street in Merced.