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.
"Gratitude and Reciprocity"— led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. What can we give in return for all that has been given? Gratitude is a practice that can serve us throughout our lives. How do we not only receive but return what has been given?
"The Bread of Life"— led by the Revs. Scott & Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-ministers. "Heritage Bread Communion Sunday." As spoken in the Gospels we do not live by bread alone, but by the grace and compassion that abound when we see our world as blessed, when we see ourselves - and all people everywhere - as beloved. Join us for a fun and moving Multi-generational Service exploring the mystery of Love's power to feed our deepest needs as we break bread together in a ritual of collective nourishment.
"Sing Out Love" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and Markus Hauck, director of music ministries. It is said that to sing is to pray twice - once with the words, and the other with our embodied music-making invention. Join Director of Music Ministries Markus Hauck and Rev Scott as they lead a service introducing the new UUA hymnal - Sing Out Love. [St. Augustine said "Singing belongs to one who loves." Perhaps it was Luther who said, "He who sings prays twice."
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.”
