This Sunday, we celebrate religious education within our congregation and consider the importance within Unitarian Universalism of teaching curiosity rather than certainty. Services are available in person and online (click HERE to join online). All are welcome—come as you are! Time: 10:30 amLocation (Temp): 205 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ
Many of us today are living in fear of the future. Fear of losing our rights, fear for our unraveling democracy, fear of endless war and violence, fear of economic uncertainty… The list of fears goes on and on. Can we counter those fears by facing our uncertain future with curiosity? What role can curiosity … Continue reading Countering Fear
During this contemplative service, we explore spiritual practices that awaken curiosity in ourselves so that we can better approach life with wonder and grow into new ways of being. We take a moment during our service to honor all the mothers in our lives. Services are available in person and online (click HERE to join online). All … Continue reading Awakening Curiosity
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This Sunday, we explore the role curiosity plays in our mental health and wellness. We also explore the power of curiosity to help our congregation maintain an environment which is free from the stigma of mental illness. The CUC Choir performs. Service lead: Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol. Services are … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Sunday: “The Curious Mind”
With the rapid development of AI, technology experts speak of both immense promise and grave dangers. What are the spiritual implications and possibilities for such powerful human technology? Services are available in person and online (click HERE to join online). All are welcome—come as you are! Time: 10:30 amLocation (Temp): 205 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ
Earth Day is April 22, 2026. In 2024, the planet officially breached the global warming threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels that scientists warned would trigger devastating changes to our climate. A year later, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time. What possibilities exist for us as … Continue reading Possibility in the Face of Climate Devastation
The practice of paying attention includes embracing all of life as we encounter it. This requires acknowledging both the beauty and the pain that we experience in the world as it is. We can be tempted to ignore the pain, and we can easily become overwhelmed by it. But to love the world means to … Continue reading Learning to Love a Broken World
Spring officially arrives after many harsh weeks of winter cold and storms. We take time to notice what is being born this time of year, embrace the joy and wonder to be found in the rebirth of spring, and explore ways to bring more of that energy into our everyday lives. Services are available in … Continue reading All-Ages Spring Equinox Service: “More of This”
We live in the age of the “attention economy,” when our technology and politics increasingly demand our scarce attention. This Sunday, we explore ways to liberate ourselves from these distractions and remain attentive to our core values, while honoring the sacredness of our living world and all who are a part of it. Services are … Continue reading Paying Attention in an Age of Distraction
The Jewish Holiday of Purim celebrates the story of Esther, which centers around two women who refuse to give up their power. This Sunday, we lift up stories from scripture and women’s history that continue to teach us that we can define ourselves beyond the confines placed on us by society. We find our power … Continue reading Finding Our Power
