Join us for an action oriented Climate Justice conversation and lunch on November 23, 2024. This opportunity is the follow up to our well attended and beautiful Climate Justice Revival.
New friends welcome!
Bring a dish to share and happy feet!
November 24, 2024 from 5-8 PM in Fletcher Hall.
Our Heritage Bread Communion occurs at the worship service closest to Thanksgiving - a chance for us to participate in one another’s traditions. When registering, you will be asked the type of bread you are baking and how it relates to you own heritage.
Rev Scott and a dedicated team will entertain and feed your children on December 6, 2024 so you can go out and do some holiday shopping child-free!
Are you new to The U? Are you thinking of becoming a member? Join us on December 7, 2024 for our Pathways class. Now is the time to consider deepening in your understanding of the intricacies of the Unitarian Universalist tradition as well as the complexity of our congregational life.
This workshop is especially for any individuals that are experiencing acute grief from recent loss, acute grief from tragic loss, and/or grief from loss that is acute during the holidays.
On Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 we will have our Annual Candlelight Christmas Eve service replete with moments of quiet awe and bold beauty at 6:00 PM.
We will celebrate the season in high style; we honor the tradition of this silent night.
Let's kick off the new year on January 5, 2025 with spirituality and style. Worship will merge with brunch, and we will celebrate! Please register for this very special event that will include live jazz, community, and preparation for the new year.
Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being
a more just and loving world.
We offer opportunities across the lifespan for learners of all ages to explore their beliefs in community.
We covenant to journey toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
Whatever age, identity, history, ability, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation, you are welcome to bring your full self here.
Learn about programs like the Mental Health Task Force, Mantel of Giving, and MESH Cafe.
From pathways to membership, care team ministry, and covenant groups we'll help you feel a part of our community.
Worship services are live streamed to YouTube and Facebook every Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Central to Rev. Anya's current ministry is the honest confrontation necessary to dismantle white supremacy, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism.
A "Religious, Naturalist Mystic," Rev Scott strives to embody service to our holy mission to build Beloved Community, together, in covenant.
"Why Don't We Fix It? : A Service Exploring the UU Values of Transformation"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Our disposable society has made us believe we cannot repair the objects we need for modern life. Has this also made us believe we cannot repair relationships, past wrongs, or society itself? Join us as we explore how to transform our approach to the world, our needs and our culture.
"Repairers of the Breach - Election & Conviction" — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. True religion calls us to bind up the broken and set the captives free. True religion calls us to be repairers of the breach. In this Bash sermon on the Council of Nicea purchased by Cil Knutsen, we will discern how to repair the breach after challenging elections.
"Voting on God! - The Council of All Councils" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, co-senior minister. In this last service before the 2024 Presidential Election, Rev Scott explores another important election in history — the Council of Nicaea. That gathering determined what would be considered "approved" theology for the next 2000 years. In this Bash sermon purchased by UUCM member Cil Knutsen, we will learn very clearly that elections have consequences.
UUCM is a proud member of New Jersey Together—Essex, a recently launched county-wide activist coalition of congregations and non-profits.
Acting on our shared UU principles, locally and globally, to implement initiatives that further work to bring an end to systemic inequalities.
Our goal is to work with our congregation and the wider community to develop, strengthen and act upon anti-racist, multicultural perspectives
An open and affirming group committed to the promotion of a positive image for the LGBTQIA community and a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals, friends, and family.
Annie
Rev Anya added a candle of joy to her cousin Annie who is right now giving birth. We're very excited to welcome the new life into the family and sing a song to the brand new baby.
“I love that I get to contribute to the worship services and also serve as a member of the Worship Committee helping to plan the services.”
“A hundred years from now no one is going to remember me, but they might remember what we as a congregation DID.””
“We’ve raised our kids in this wonderful community. WE’VE grownup spiritually in this community.”
