Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being
a more just and loving world.
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.
On December 11, 2025 we will craft memorial candles to honor our departed loved ones, as we create space for sadness and grief during the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve December 24, 2025 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.
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.
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.
Join us on February 14, 2026 for a perfect evening for those who love music, believe in love, but may not love the idea of an obligatory commercial ritual with Scott E. Moore and special musical guests.
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.
"Looking for Something Larger than Myself"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Unitarian Universalists express a desire to bring about a Beloved Community - a community without bias or oppression. We even commit to the work of undoing racism and righting systemic injustice with greater energy and clarity than most other faith communities. Why then does harm still occur? This service explores what we want, where we falter, and how to engage one another directly, through the many layers of complexity that can often force us apart.
"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.
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.
Frankie Frances Sherrod McNeil
Wendy McNeil lights this candle for her mother, Frankie Frances Sherrod McNeil, who died on November 25, 2011. “She was raised poor in Jim Crow Alabama. Yet, she ended up attending countless Broadway plays and traveling to five European countries, and working as a registered nurse, caring for cancer patients. “She taught me,” says Wendy, “the power of fighting for the dream you have for yourself. I will die missing this great woman.”
“…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.”
