News

Changes to the “Midweek Message”

Changes are coming in April 2024 in how our congregation communicates information to our members and friends. On April 1, 2024 we will begin sending two regular emails to our email list instead of one. The first email will be “The UUCSJS Weekly Announcements.” This email will be sent out each Sunday afternoon and will … Continued

Article II Discussion Groups begin April 7th

Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Bylaws, Principles and Purposes, is the foundation for all of the work of our UUA and its member congregations and covenanted communities. It is the covenant to which all of our congregations and covenanted communities pledge themselves when they become members of our UUA. And there are … Continued

Back to the Future: Annual Stewardship Drive 2024-25

March 17 to April 21, 2024 The programs and services we enjoy each year are made possible through the generous financial support of our members and friends. While donations and pledges of support are accepted at any time, to assist with planning in advance for the year ahead we have a season of stewardship each … Continued

UUCSJS Members Attend Faith Action NJ Gala

On February 10 Barbara Morell, Kaulette Johnson, and Janet Longo had the opportunity to attend this year‘s Faith Action Gala held in Princeton. The theme was immigration. It is of note, New Jersey has the second highest immigrant population in the US. We were able to network with six organizations which support immigrants in New … Continued

UUA Common Read Announced!

Our new common read is On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya Rittenberg. We have ordered several copies which will be available in the lobby this Sunday. Discussion will take place April 14th after the service. Danya Rittenberg’s book is rooted in traditional Jewish concepts and the work of medieval philosopher Maimonides, Born in Spain … Continued

Sunday, February 18, 2024 – Soup Sale Returns!

Soup sale will be returning Sunday, February 18th. It is that time of year and we would like to repeat an event we have enjoyed in past years!!!!!!!! *We need your help* We need you to make your delicious homemade soup, and using the containers provided by the front entrance, to fill and return by … Continued

Saturday, November 18, 2023 – 6:30 pm – 18th Annual Auction!

UUCSJS’s 18th Annual Auction will be held at the UU Center once again! Auction Catalog (PDF) Addendum Welcome to the Auction Who We Are Auction Committee and Volunteers Sponsorship Auction Guidelines Proxy Bidding Form LIVE AUCTION EVENTS: Small Dinners & Other Events SERVICES: Labor, Wellness, Arts HANDMADE ITEMS: edible and non-edible OTHER ITEMS: Decor, household … Continued

Sunday, February 20, 2022: In-person worship resumes

Sunday services will resume at the UU center building starting February 20th Please note the following: everyone attending in person will need to complete a health pledge masks are required indoors no indoor food/drink We will continue to track important data around the pandemic including case load, transmission rates, ICU/hospital bed capacities, state and local … Continued

Dec 24, 2021 Coronavirus exposure

COVID-19 Alert Greetings to all, This is to let you know that at least two people who attended the December 24 Christmas Eve service have become ill and tested positive for COVID-19. The recommendations of UUCSJS Covid Response Team member and physician Melissa Hutchison are as follows: If you attended the service that evening, we … Continued

UU Center reopens

UU Center reopens September 12, 2021 for in-person worship As of September 12, 2021, UUCSJS will once again meet in the UU Center Sanctuary for worship on Sunday mornings at 10 am Eastern Time. For those who are not able to join us at the UU Center, we will be livestreaming worship to our Facebook … Continued