Central to Rev. Anya's current ministry is the honest confrontation necessary to dismantle white supremacy, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism.
125 YEARS OF RELENTLESS LOVE
Join us for a year of special events as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair.
OUR MISSION
Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being
a more just and loving world.
YOU ARE WELCOME
Whatever age, identity, history, ability, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation, you are welcome to bring your full self here.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Learn about programs like the Mental Health Task Force, Mantel of Giving, and MESH Cafe.
LIBERAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We offer opportunities across the lifespan for learners of all ages to explore their beliefs in community.
MAKE A CONNECTION
From pathways to membership, care team ministry, and covenant groups we'll help you feel a part of our community.
WORSHIP ONLINE
Worship services are live streamed to YouTube and Facebook every Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Welcome to The U!
You are welcome to bring your full self here.
The congregation is not a place;
IT IS A PEOPLE.
The congregation is not walls built stone upon stone, held together by mortar but rather person, linked with person, linked with person: all ages and genders and abilities—
a community built on the foundation of compassion, faith, and love.
-Margaret E. Weiss
From pathways to membership, care team ministry, and covenant groups we’ll help you feel a part of our community.
Our Ministers
Our congregation was founded in 1897 by a group of women seeking liberal religious education for their children and has a history of long-term settled ministry.
Senior Co-Minister
Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael
A "Religious, Naturalist Mystic," Rev Scott strives to embody service to our holy mission to build Beloved Community, together, in covenant.
Until we meet again, virtually or otherwise, you are in our hearts.
Narrative Freedom
January 29, 2023"Narrative Freedom"- led by the Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol, guest minister. Author Thomas King writes: “The truth about stories is that’s all we are.” Yet, not all of us have the freedom to tell our own stories. If we are to honor each other and our interdependence, if we are to allow for a responsible search for truth and meaning, we need to create space for each person to own their own narrative. Using examples from popular culture as well as recent events, specifically events related to the continued fight for trans rights, we’ll explore the power of personal narrative, and the power-struggle behind narrative that exists for those of us on the margins.
Journey to the Center of Our History
January 22, 2023“Journey to the center of our history” — led by Ministerial Intern Sabrina Trupia. When we think of UU history, who are the main "heroes" that come to mind? Are they the usual suspects, Thoreau, Emerson...Ballou, or can we dig deeper to find the key to our UU present (and future) by looking at who we center in our Unitarian and Universalist past?
The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right
January 15, 2023“The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Dr. King used his time wisely, doing what was right, not when it was convenient, but when it was necessary. The Friends of the Howe House have learned that doing what is right is an urgent demand that only a coalition joined in a network of mutuality can fulfill.
Molly, UUCM Religious Education graduate
I am proud to have grown up in this congregation. I learned here to become a compassionate and passionate advocate for social justice on all fronts.
Join us as we counter white supremacy, fight climate change, protect voting rights, witness border injustices, and more.
Social Justice Coordinating Team
Acting on our shared UU principles, locally and globally, to implement initiatives that further work to bring an end to systemic inequalities.
Undoing Racism Team
Our goal is to work with our congregation and the wider community to develop, strengthen and act upon anti-racist, multicultural perspectives
Out Front
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.
Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU)
Black Lives of UU provides information and support related to Black UU's and our work to expand our role and visibility within Unitarian Universalism.
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Share your gifts and help us build Beloved Community.
Whether it is in a classroom, in worship, planting flowers, or on the pledge team, we need your special skills!
Barbara Ann
Deborah Ann Tripoldi lit a candle of thanks and hope. Her mother Barbara Ann returned home finally on January 16, four months exactly from the day she fell out of bed. She says "We still have a long road ahead of ourselves. Additionally, we want to thank everyone at UUCM for all the help and support."
Blogs, Stories, Updates, and More!
“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.”
Ginny
Worship Team
“A hundred years from now no one is going to remember me, but they might remember what we as a congregation DID.””
Malinda
Music Team
“We’ve raised our kids in this wonderful community. WE’VE grownup spiritually in this community.”