Our Revs are going on sabbatical starting January 2025. Please review the Sabbatical Handbook so the congregation can be prepared for what to expect while they're away.
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.
The THRIVE Team invites you to a festive TRIVIA NIGHT on December 13, 2024 at 7pm in Fletcher Hall. Join us for a festive evening of pulling obscure and fascinating (and perhaps useless) facts out of your brain in the company of other members and friends.
UUCM is offering a supportive, non-judgmental space for individuals of all gender identities who are childfree, childless, or unsure about having children to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Join us on December 15, 2024 at Noon in the Alliance Room.
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.
Are you new to The U? Are you thinking of becoming a member? Join us on April 5, 2025 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.
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.
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.
Representing and organizing New Jersey's UU congregations in important areas of social action.
Allies for Racial Equity disrupts oppression, uproots white supremacy, and plants seeds of justice.
Dawn Harmon
This is a candle of Sorrow, a remembrance for Dawn Harmon. Dawn shares: “my dearest friend who I've been friends with since 1978 is leaving New Jersey and moving to Florida. It's very sad that Elizabeth is leaving.”
“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.”
