In Concert:
Hunter Andrus and Dear Ella

Saturday, March 21, 2026,  at 3:00 p.m.
Monterey Meeting House,
449 Main Rd., Monterey, MA

Free Admission

Ownership Goal Achieved

MMH Fundraising Goals

MMH Fundraising Goals

Our current fundraising goals go toward becoming sustainable as an independent organization.

Our current fundraising goals go toward becoming sustainable as an independent organization.

  • Goal 1: $300K Achieved!. We will take ownership of the Meeting House in 2026.

  • Goal 2: $800K by 12/31/2026 for 5-year sustainability.

  • Progress through 01/20/2025-  $365K

Goal: $800,0000%$0$100,000$300,000Ownership Achieved!$500,000$800,000Sustainability

The Monterey Meeting House

A historic landmark in Monterey Village, preserved as a vibrant space for cultural, educational, and community gatherings.

The Monterey Meeting House

A historic landmark in Monterey Village, preserved as a vibrant space for cultural, educational, and community gatherings.

The HiThe Monterey Meeting House. Historic landmark and old monterey church
The HiThe Monterey Meeting House. Historic landmark and old monterey church

Status Update:

End of 2025:

  • We hit our first fundraising target- $300K- ahead of schedule.  Thank You Monterey!

  • We received our first grant: $15K from the Thun Family Foundation toward repair of the front steps.

  • MMH and Monterey UCC are working toward a seamless transition of ownership in 2026, with no interruption in operations or programs.

  • New events are planned. Watch the calendar!

Our next goal: $800,000 in total funds raised by the end of 2026 to sustain and improve  the Meeting House for  5 years.

pile of books
pile of books

Read our Plans

Read our 2026 Case Statement
Read our Business Plan
Read our 10-Year Plan for Construction and Operation 

Who we are:

Monterey Meeting House, Inc. is a group of Monterey residents with diverse backgrounds but a shared commitment to seeing the Meeting House live on as a vibrant center of community activity.

Board of Directors: Mark Andrews, Don Barkin, Maggie Barkin, Wayne Burkhart, Sue Epstein (not pictured), Robert Hoogs, Paula McNay (not pictured), Hutch Neilson, Linda Neilson, Kyle Pierce, Morton Salomon, and Roger Tryon.

Our Mission is to

Acquire the Monterey Meeting House and preserve it as a historic landmark and a centerpiece of the Monterey Village.

Promote the community’s continued use of the Meeting House for cultural, educational, theatrical, and charitable activities and as a venue for community gatherings.

Adapt and use the building, with its large open spaces, for new activities that complement or expand programs offered by existing Monterey venues.

The History of Monterey’s Meeting House

This series of articles was originally written for the Monterey News (Oct 1996–May 1997) by Kathy Page Wasiuk and Delight Will Dodyk.  The authors trace the history of the Monterey Meeting House from 1750 onward.

All articles are posted with the permission of the authors.

To learn more, share your ideas, or contribute your time and talent:

Speak with any member of the Board, or email us.

montereymeetinghouse@gmail.com