Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being
a more just and loving world.
At each session participants will deepen their understanding of their own Unitarian Universalist faith and hone a message about our congregation that they can share with others. "Graduates" will be better prepared as ambassadors to Unitarian Universalism and UUCM.
ARE invites all to join us in a new "common read" initiative. We will read selected books this summer and then we will create a space for diverse voices, unconventional thinkers, and open minds to come together in the fall to discuss these popular books through a moral lens.
The purpose of Courageous Conversations is to address obstacles that make listening across differences difficult. Join us on November 8, 2025 for our first workshop.
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.
Rather than provide baptisms or christenings, UUs offer child dedication ceremonies for infants and children. Our child dedication is an opportunity to name and introduce the child to the community and bless the life of the child.
This gathering on January 4, 2026 will explore the re-development of a BLUU chapter at UUCM.
Are you new to The U? Are you thinking of becoming a member? Join us on January 16, 2026 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.
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.
"Good Grief!"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. All Souls Day; Yes, Grief is Good! Grief is the gift that we are allowing ourselves to feel what we must feel to transcend the sorrow that comes our way.
"The Simple Art of Showing Up: Brotherhood, Laughter & Love"— led by the UUCM Men's Group. Celebrating over 20 years of togetherness, the Men's Covenant Group has seen many changes and evolutions. Come see, hear, and enjoy their telling of what makes them continue to bond, create, and thrive.
"Vulnerability & Compassion"— led by Chris Budin, seminarian. This service is about breaking down hierarchy to combat loneliness.
Provides an accessible location for food distribution to fight hunger and serve the needs of people in our local community.
The Purpose of Courageous Conversations is to address obstacles that make listening across differences difficult.
The r.r.r. climate workgroup takes affirmative actions to reduce, reuse and recycle to mitigate climate damage in Essex County.
The Immigration Action Team is dedicated to serving immigration justice through direct and non-violent action.
Michael O'Neal
Rev. Charles Loflin lit a candle for his dear friend Michael O'Neal who passed this last week unexpectedly from a heart attack at 55; pray please for his wife and his son.
“…this was an amazing experience in which I felt accepted and at peace. From the ushers to the small snack at the end of the service, it was truly an amazing day for me to explore a community such as this one. Throughout the service it was interesting to see the many beautiful people who congregated and who listened in to the message of the importance of joy and of the liberation of the whole self. One memory that I will remember would be of the singers and of the whole congregation coming together to sing the beautiful hymns. How good did it felt to be united, liberated, and to feel joy with this community. I want to thank the Unitarian Universalist congregation of Montclair for their open arms and for the chance to speak with the Reverend. It was a great pleasure of mine to share my time with lovely people.”
“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.”
