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.
Join us as we explore the book of Isaiah, one of the major Hebrew Prophets, known as "The Singing Prophet." His message, coming first in the Hebrew Bible among all the prophets, sets the tone for justice and truth-seeking the Bible shares at its best.
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.
The UUCM Youth Group (U-YG) is hosting a fundraiser on February 27, 2026 to raise money to to further all of the Youth Group Projects and Events.
What happens if we all bring a little something to contribute to a communal pot of soup? Let’s find out on March 1, 2026.
Bring some carrots, onions, squash, garlic, onions, celery -- any kind of vegetable you like in soup. Bring what you can to the worship service at 10:00 AM. It will be collected during our Time for all Ages and then after the service, we will enjoy this communal creation.
Let’s get together for an evening to celebrate our freedom and the hope of emancipation of all people!
Food, drink and a wonderful Passover service will help us reflect together about our past and to think about our future.
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.
Are you new to The U? Are you thinking of becoming a member? Join us on April 11, 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.
"Restoring a Stolen Saint"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister.
Martin Luther King Day hurries us from 2026 back to 1963 to revel in a period of history where great strides for civil and human rights were made for black Americans. Rev. King's words are as relevant as always. They defend against the white supremacist sentiment that has regained a place in our social dialog, and nationalistic ethos. But what King are we remembering, when we use his words to speak to our own era? This service reveres a radical leader with a specific project who remained to the last, unbowed by the powers and principalities of hate.
"A Radical Resistance""— led by the Rev. Charles Loflin. In 1841, Unitarian Theodor Parker preached an ordination sermon entitled the "The Transient and Permanent in Christianity." Parker drew a distinction between "permanent" spiritual truths and "transient" religious forms. This would become a foundational text for American UUism and Transcendentalism. How might those concepts apply in our current context to reclaim a legacy of social justice work infused with a theology of radical resistance?
"Rebellion as a Spiritual Practice"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister.
The greatest crimes are not committed by people breaking the rules but by those who indiscriminately follow unjust rules. Our service invites us to incite rebellion internally against the chains that bind our spirits, and externally, against the powers that use our freedom to serve their own ends. We will also share in a Fire Communion - a way to release and prepare for the new year. January 4 2026 UUCM Worship Service
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.
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.”
