The courage to forgive begins with the truth that we are worthy of forgiveness and that forgiveness is worthy of us. No matter how justified you are in holding on to your anger, forgiveness can be of service.
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה, literally "head of the year") is the Jewish New Year. This High Holiday celebration will be co-led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and by our congregation’s UUs for Jewish Awareness group.
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We Belong to Each Other
A sense of belonging is crucial. Belonging is kin to joy and justice. Belonging gives us a sense of purpose and meaning. Focusing on relationships fosters a community where inclusive belonging thrives.
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Let Righteousness Flow like a Mighty Stream
“Let Righteousness Flow like a Mighty Stream”- led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Water Communion is our annual ritual of ingathering for the congregational year. It is a celebration of our individuality and the way we merge in shared commitment to bring about the beloved community.
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The Good Enough Life
In a culture fixated on perfectionism and a never-ending pursuit of greatness, how might a good enough life – one that embraces both goodness and enoughness – lead to mutual flourishing? A long-time member of the UU Congregation at Montclair, Loflin is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School. He serves as an executive director of UU FaithAction NJ, a statewide organization committed to confronting systemic injustice and building a more compassionate New Jersey through education, mobilization and advocacy. Loflin will be ordained by UUCM on Oct. 23.
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I Am Lost. I Am Found.
The spiritual path is a circular route where we are lost and found and lost again. In the time of GPS and Google, getting lost demands as much attention as being found.