Unitarian Universalist Congregation – Shelter Rock

Specialties

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock is for people interested in a spiritual home that nourishes both the heart and mind. It is a mix of engaging worship, religious education, opportunities for social action, and a community of caring, curious and compassionate people.

You are invited to explore what makes this Unitarian Universalist congregation a very important part of the lives of its members. Join us at Sunday services and at an array of other events that will suit your own special interests. You will find a vital and vibrant mix of people and programs that makes the UUCSR a religious home for people who care about each other and care about the world.

Faith development is offered for 3-​year-​olds through high school. Childcare is available for infants, toddlers and very young children every Sunday during the Worship Service.

Please visit the UU Relgious Education programs any Sunday at UUCSR. You’ll find an exceptional opportunity for every child and every family.

History

Established in 1941.

In 1941, four Port Washington families joined together to organize a liberal religious education program for their children. Three years later, this group of families incorporated as «The North Shore Unitarian Society.» The Society remodeled a large house at 8 Murray Avenue, which served as a meeting space and a religious education facility.

veatch carolineMrs. Caroline Veatch became a member of the Congregation in its early years, though because of physical problems she was unable to physically attend services. Her late husband was an oil geologist who died leaving his wife interests in German oil fields. Mrs. Veatch gave half of the royalties to the Unitarian Society upon her death in 1953.

Royalty payments of several thousand dollars a year began in the 1950’s. They grew substantially after the production of natural gas began. The Congregation began making small loans to Unitarian Universalist congregations and eventually became the Veatch Program, that now makes grants that put Uni