As you know, the leadership of the Montclair and Orange congregations have been engaged in preliminary discussions regarding a possible merger between the two congregations. We are at a point where we want to engage the congregation in discussion. We have been working on a Statement of Intent (SOI), which will lay out the process...
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Every year we provide an important service to the community by hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. This year we have scheduled the drive for Friday, December 27th, from 2:30-7:30 PM in Fletcher Hall. You can sign up online at redcrossblood.org. For questions, call 1-866-236-3276. The need is particularly urgent during the holidays!
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Fifth Annual Concert for Haiti
On Saturday, January 25th, Montclair residents and friends from surrounding areas will once again come together for an evening of music, community building, and support for the Haitian people at the Fifth Annual Concert for Haiti. A diverse line-up of accomplished musicians will perform at this fundraiser for Edeyo Foundation, the Haitian Education and Leadership...
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President’s Message – December 2013
Many Unitarian Universalists come from different faiths. With the holidays upon us, I particularly appreciate being a UU. I have written before that Unitarian Universalism helps me to live the Catholic values I grew up with in a way that works for me. This season of giving, more than at any other time of the...
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Religious Education: Looking Forward – December 2013
Our teachers and advisors have been providing a rich and robust Religious Education program this year. There are creative projects from every class. Kindergarten/1st graders recognized the worth and dignity of each of us by creating talking/listening sticks. We had anti-bullying discussions in the 4th/5th grade room and explored the inspirational thinking of UU Astronomers...
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Rain Lily is returning for our 7th annual Pre-Holiday Fair Trade Show and Sale
On Sunday, December 8th, starting at 10 am in the Alliance Room, come and enjoy the wonderful assortment of unique fair trade jewelry, exquisite scarves and more from Asian, Indian and Guatemalan fair trade artisans. Your purchases help to improve the lives of women engaged in these handicrafts and the lives of their families. Katie...