About Union Congregational Church

Welcome

The people of Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC) invite you to worship with us.
We appreciate our connection not only to those who have worshipped here in the past, but to all of
you who choose to enliven our worship now and in the future. We trust that you will find this community
of faith to be warm and welcoming and our worship filled with the Spirit of Christ. If we can be of help
in any way, please let us know.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Union Congregational Church, UCC, is to gather around the teachings of Jesus Christ
and to proclaim the Gospel to all people in word and deed. We strive to live out these teachings
in the contemporary world with a wholesome, nurturing, God-centered faith.

We are a friendly, family-oriented church growing spiritually and alive with a strong sense of
tradition. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, and life experiences.

Outreach to the Community

We have several ongoing mission projects that the church supports with time,
talent and treasure:

  • The Balm in Gilead Ministry International which supports education for girls in Zimbabwe
  • Boston Mission Society
  • C. R. O. P. Walk for Hunger
  • Plus many projects through the United Church of Christ

We make our facility available for use by non-profit groups within our worshipping area:

  • Boy Scouts, Troop 130
  • The Community School, a preschool and daycare facility
  • Depression Anonymous
  • Maynard Community Band
  • Maynard Senior Drop-in Center

A Brief History

The Union Congregational Church, UCC was Maynard’s first parish. It was founded on July 23, 1850, when eight men met at the newly built railroad station and voted to organize a Sunday school. Amory Maynard was the first Superintendent. The Evangelical Union Society was incorporated in 1852 with the first parish being called the Union Church. On August 10, 1927, a constitution and bylaws were adopted and the church renamed itself The Union Congregational Church. Lorenzo Maynard donated the funds for an additional educational building in the 1890’s to house the growing Sunday school, outfitting it with a beautiful stained glass window visible from Main Street. In the 1960’s, the church became affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Boards and Standing Committees at Maynard UCC

Church Council
Board of Deacons
Board of Trustees
Christian Education Committee
Altar Committee
Mission Outreach Committee
Growth Committee
Investment Committee
Finance Committee
Nominating Committee
Stewardship Committee
Music Committee
Decorating Committee
Church Management Committee

Church Staff

Interim Pastor –The Reverend Dr. James A. Bronwell
Dr. Bronwell has been an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ for 41 years. He began his ministry with us in May, 2011. A graduate of Cornell University, Union Theological Seminary (New York), and Andover-Newton Theological School, he has served churches in New York State, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. He is a member of the Intentional Interim Ministry Network.

Minister of Music Emeritus – Roy Helander
Roy has been our organist and choir director since 1963. He accompanies the children’s Church School Chorus and many other church related events. Roy has officially retired as of June 1, 2010, but continues to play our service music each Sunday.

Church Administrator – Ruth Carney
Ruth has been with our church since 1997. In addition to her administrative duties, Ruth writes and edits our monthly newsletter.

Sexton - Paul Wojsznis
Paul has been with our church since September of 2010. He is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of
our building.