Sunday, February 19, 2023 How to L.O.V.E. Alison Maxfield Alison Maxfield, LCSW is presenting, “How to L.O.V.E.,” a sermon on how to enrich your loving relationship with yourself and others. L.O.V.E. stands for Laughter, Openness, Veritas (Truth), and Enlightenment, which will be joyfully explored through multimedia. Please bring a picture of yourself to share. Why? … Continued

Sunday, February 12, 2023 Rehumanizing the Other Pauline Nijander It can seem pretty difficult to build Community in a world where society tends to dehumanize the “other.” Is this particular pattern of dehumanization new, or has it been around for a while? Join us this Sunday as we explore the rehumanization of those who are … Continued

Sunday, February 5, 2023 The Act of Self Care Laura Kushner How do we truly care for ourselves, a personal journey. We are in the beginning part of the new year; how can a little grace help create healthier expectations for ourselves. Bio: Laura Kushner is a long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at … Continued

Sunday, January 29, 2023 Living the Twelve Steps Tracey Catino Growing up, Tracey Catino was surrounded by alcoholics and other kinds of addicts. She spent over twenty-five years in Al-Anon, recovering from the effects of addiction in her family members. Tracey will share her experience, strength and hope through the lens of the 12 steps … Continued

Sunday, January 22, 2023 Let it Be a Dance Rev Charlie Dieterich A wise analyst once noted that there are only three fundamental stories: Someone went on a journey, a stranger came to town, and Godzilla vs. MegaShark. How is “Finding our center” like “Finding our story?” Retired Minister Rev. Charlie Dieterich has some ideas. … Continued

Sunday, January 15, 2023 Practicing your Presence: East Coast Meditation Ted Costa East Coast Meditation is all about the practice of being present in our own individual lives. The various forms and understanding of meditation are derived from Yoga, Buddhism, Kabbalah, and other spiritual traditions. The idea of utilizing an assortment of practices is to … Continued

Sunday, January 8, 2023 Breakfast Church: Potatoes, Eggs, & Coffee Beans All Ages Service In life, things happen around us and things happen to us. Finding your center during these experiences means understanding your choices about how you react and what you make of it. Will you learn, adapt, and choose to make the best … Continued

Sunday, January 1, 2023 CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Enjoy time with your loved ones.

Saturday, December 24, 2022 – 4:30pm Christmas Eve at UUCSJS Led by Jess Dunn-Safonof, Gina Roche, and Deb Dagavarian This service will be light and fun and uplifting! We will have music, lots of singing, and several readings by different people. Come experience the warmth and love of Christmas with your Unitarian Universalist friends! Gina … Continued

Sunday, December 18, 2022 One Person Can Make a Difference: Righteous Among the Nations – Rescuers During the Holocaust Guest speaker Gail Rosenthal When learning the history of WWII, often the stories of rescue and resistance are not included. Non-Jewish rescuers and others who resisted in Nazi-occupied Europe changed the history of the Holocaust. Yes, … Continued