Mailing address:
PO Box 853
Pomona NJ 08240
GPS:
39°30'03.0"N 74°31'58.5"W
Physical address:
(DO NOT USE FOR MAILING! Use PO Box above)
75 South Pomona Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Office Phone: (609) 965-9400
Administrator Email: admin@uucsjs.org
Sunday, October 27, 2024 Meaning in Context: Is There Any Other Kind? Rev. Wayne Conrad What is the connection between spirituality and God? What is the function of God considered in evolutionary and historical perspective? Join us as we explore these questions and more. BIO: Rev. Conrad has done consistent work in the areas … Continued
Sunday, October 20, 2024 Why the Blues Feel So Good Gina Roche Join us for this all blues music service that will stir your soul! Bio: Gina ROCHÉ (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter/uke player/vocal coach/tap dancer and music director for our beloved UUCSJS and loving it!) Gina studied voice with opera singer and teacher Frank Capelli in Philadelphia. Gina … Continued
Sunday, October13, 2024 They Are Who I Am! The Art and Science of Collecting Family Stories David Fenimore How many of us know where our great-grandparents grew up? Or what challenges, triumphs, and tragedies they experienced? Emory University psychologist Marshall Duke argues that children who have the most self-confidence have what he calls a strong … Continued
Sunday, October 6, 2024 The Practice of Deep Listening: Finding Common Ground Jessica Dunn Safonof Can the practice of deep listening help us embody love as we interact with those we disagree with? Is there even a place for listening in our increasingly polarized culture? Join us as we explore how to keep love at … Continued
Sunday, September 29, 2024 UU Climate Justice Revival Our congregation is joining UUs across the land to revive our commitment to climate justice. This is an all-church and all-ages event. All of us will learn new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice and have the chance to weave together the threads that have … Continued
Sunday, September 22, 2024 Blessed are the Coalition Builders Rev. Charlie Dieterich “To quote Bayard Rustin: “If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society.” BIO: After a first career as a television system designer, Charlie Dieterich changed directions, attended Starr King School for … Continued
Sunday, September 15, 2024 Music & Stories Peter Mayer Join us and guest musician Peter Mayer who will speak about the meaning and stories behind the music. Ken Sheldon of Acoustic Guitar Magazine wrote “Mayer’s songs are crafted like Shaker furniture, with no place for superfluous embellishments or throwaway lines…(his) world is bright and hopeful … Continued
Sunday, September 8, 2024 Water Communion Jessica Dunn Safonof Each autumn our congregation takes the time to regather and recommit ourselves to one another and to our faith community. Join us for the unique UU ritual of Water Communion. Everyone is invited to bring water to add to our community bowl. BIO: Jessica Dunn-Safonof has … Continued
Sunday, September 1, 2024 A New Year: Welcome Scouts! Heather Swenson Brilla Meet the scouts and parents of Pack and Troop 634 and learn about how their values align with the values of Unitarian Universalism. Members of the congregation and members of the scouting units speak about the beliefs and practices of both groups … Continued
Sunday, August 25, 2024 Buddhist Happiness Practice Dennis Bohn There is a widespread misunderstanding that the Buddha taught that life is suffering. While the Buddha did teach that suffering exists, he also taught that joy and happiness exist, and in fact that there is an end to suffering. We’ll look at practical ways to actualize … Continued
