Opinions and judgments swirl around us.  Especially in today’s political climate, we are often compelled to choose a side and defend it.  But what would our world be like if we set aside our judgments, our defensive stances of right and wrong, and we spoke from a shared space?  This is not our typical way … Continued

Author Thomas King writes: “The truth about stories is that’s all we are.”  Yet, not all of us have the power to tell our own stories. If we are to honor each other and our interdependence, if we are to allow for a responsible search for truth and meaning, we need to create space for … Continued

Last month, twelve members of CUC along with nine members of other New Jersey UU congregations traveled to Prague to spend time together and worship with our partner Unitarian congregation there.  The group then proceeded on a pilgrimage to Transylvania in Romania, the place of origin of Unitarianism 450 years ago. We will hear from … Continued

Join us for service on Sunday, October 6 for our all ages Blessing of the Animals service where we recognize and celebrate our connection with our animal companions.All pets and their human companions are welcome! Dogs must be leashed and, if required, muzzled. Smaller animals should be carried in kennels or cages or held securely. … Continued

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is also a celebration of the birthday of the world.  We’ll explore ancient and new stories about the birth of the world — from the story of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible to the scientific theory of the Big Bang — and consider what they tell us about our … Continued

In 2019, many of us find ourselves in a state of overwhelm — with international and national events, with the amount of information at our fingertips, and with the complexity of problems facing our communities. How do we simply get through all that we need to do day-to-day and still remain attuned to beauty and … Continued

Every day, people risk their lives and the lives of their children to cross the border of our country. The recent shooting in El Paso is yet another example of the historical fear and hatred entangled with our nation’s long standing debate on immigration. This service will examine what the ongoing humanitarian crisis at our … Continued

This all-ages Sunday, led by Rev. Andrée Mol and Lynn Sodora, is our annual time to come together after the summer to celebrate our community and officially begin a new year in our congregation. This includes participating in our water ceremony as well as our “blessing of the backpacks.” After service, we’ll gather for our … Continued

We gather for summer worship services every Sunday morning through Labor Day weekend. Services are led by members and volunteers presenting a variety of topics and discussions. Please beverages and snacks to share. Children and families are welcome. We hope you’ll join us!

Join us this Sunday morning for the all-ages Flower Communion ceremony and the conclusion of our church year. Bring a flower to share. David Horst, Minister; Lynn Sodora, Director of Religious Education; and Jillian Sosinsky, Worship Associate, lead the program. The Church Choir sings, conducted by Robert René Galván and accompanied by Matt Anderson, Director … Continued