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.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday reminds us to reflect AND take action. If you are looking for an act of service opportunity, please join the UUCM and the Social Justice Coordinating Team for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March of Resistance on January 18, 2025.
Join us on February 14, 2025 for a perfect evening for those who love music, believe in love, but may not love the idea of an obligatory commercial ritual about love.
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with The Ballynafeigh Balladeers on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Balladeers present an evening of traditional Irish music in the style of the Dubliners, the Chieftains, and the Clancy Brothers.
Join us as we encounter what the Bible says about Sexuality - and discover how much it encourages us to live a full and vibrant life, and to view our body, and sexuality, as blessings.
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.
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.
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.
"The Seeds You Sow, The Harvest You Reap," — led by Ghana Hylton, lay leader. We will review how Kwanzaa, and other cultural and faith traditions, place emphasis on the intentionality of the full (five point) harvest schedule, Prep, Plant, Patience, Tend and Reap, in our daily lives.
December 24, 2024 UUCM Christmas Eve Worship Service
"Yule Be Loved"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Yule is an ancient celebration from the Pagan peoples of Northwest Europe. Many Yule traditions were co-opted by Christians in Europe over the centuries. Join Rev. Scott for a fun and embodied Solstice celebration!
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.
Ghana Hylton
We share a candle of joy for Ghana Hylton. Her birthday was on December 27th. Happy birthday to a loving mother, the best wife, activist, warrior and healer of the spirit with love from the Hylton clan; we love you.
“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.”
