"Containing Multitudes, Courting Complexity"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. So many perceptions flood our minds, so many memories dance, vying for our attention. But what do we remember, and why? How do we discern the truth when confronted with seemingly opposite realities? Using, in part, the conflict in Gaza as an example of the power of remembering the wrong things, Rev Scott invites us to court complexity in our thinking and employ humility in our proclamations.
"Diversity Strengthens All"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and the 2024 Coming of Age Class. Every year our Coming of Age class offers a worship service in which they declare their statements of belief, their convictions about who they are, and the world they are called to build. This is an incredible service and a chance to learn from our youth.
"We All Have Something Worth Preaching" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. During this week when we hosted "The Distillery: A UU Preaching Conference," we gathered and shared how each one of us are theologians, how each one of us has "Something Worth Preaching."
"Resurrecting Hope"— led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Easter - the Rev. Scott and the team lead a multi-generational service focused on liberation and hope.
"Thrown Out With The Snakes" — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. St Patrick was canonized, reportedly for throwing the snakes out of Ireland. Snakes are a metaphor for the pagan people and practices native to Ireland. Yet - when Patrick first came to Ireland, there were no snakes. So - what gives? Join us as we examine this troubling history.
Our congregation has a history rich with people and programs that have made a real difference in the life of Montclair and the surrounding communities. As UUCM was first chartered on Feb 19, 1897, we will examine some of the leading lights from UUCM's past.
