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by Regina Podhorin Zilinski The Racial Justice Ministry (RJM) recently hosted a speaker from the Unitarian Universalist Faith Action New Jersey (UUFANJ) Reparations Task Force to update us on their activities and plans to move forward the conversation about reparations in New Jersey. As a result of this conversation, we have decided to engage more … Continue reading Racial Justice Ministry Considers Reparations
Faith Forward is a fifty-minute program offered after Sunday services for every single participant (visitor, member, friend) to learn how we do church. It aims to integrate members, facilitate growth, faith development and leadership development. Sessions run consecutively on topics such as: UU History, Principles and Sources; Faith Engagement for Children and Adults, Worship and the Liturgical Year, Right … Continue reading Faith Forward Returns Multiplatform
On October 30, we welcome Guest Musician Lorenzo Raval to UUCWC’s Sunday Service. Praised for his “beautiful tone” and “exceptional quality of nobility in his playing,” Filipino violinist and violist Lorenzo Raval is acclaimed for his versatility and dedication to the numerous aspects of his instruments – as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and … Continue reading Lorenzo Raval Guest Musician on 10/30/22
Details coming soon for this action on uujusticepa.org
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair In person and via Zoom November 1, 2022, 7pm In the face of the radical dissolution of 50 years of precedent established in Roe vs. Wade, the Undoing Racism Team of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair is presenting a panel discussion on comprehensive reproductive justice, healthcare and abortion … Continue reading Reclaiming our Bodies – from Advocacy to Action Panel
Capital Campaign Timeline 2020 Preliminary architectural plans reviewed by Board of Trustees, Church Council and congregation Preliminary price tag (pre-architectural input) of $1.7 million 2019 Reviewed preliminary architectural plans, including expanded classroom, office and storage space, renovated kitchen, and an elevator. Gathered bids from engineering firms to finalize the needs list and prioritize projects within … Continue reading Capital Campaign Timeline 2015-2020
Recently there has been an increase in emails that appear to come from ministers to congregants asking for help, but are in fact a scam/phishing incident; this is being reported from UU and other religious organizations. Recently, Rev. Kim’s email account was compromised and her password was changed, but not before some people received phishing attempts. … Continue reading Suspicious emails
We closed the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year with a $10k surplus (income exceeding expenses). Recorded Pledge Income lagged the amount recorded as pledges by over $40k – a concerning result that we are investigating. Expenses for the year were below budget, largely attributable to the reduced COVID – related staffing and facilities charges:• Staffing -$24k• Operations … Continue reading Treasurer’s Report – September 2022
by Erin Busch (she/her), Director of Music Ministry It has been a joy to begin my tenure as your new Transitional Director of Music Ministry! It has been a busy start, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on with all of you. Firstly, I am excited to announce that I have … Continue reading Guest Musicians and Concert Series at UUCWC
by Rev. Kim Wildszewski At the end of August, we turned the service over to the ritual of Joys & Sorrows, something we hadn’t done in full since March of 2020. You can find the homily I shared to reintroduce us to this beloved tradition below. Since that service I have heard from so many … Continue reading Creating Space For Our Joys and Sorrows
