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Unitarian Universalists
Nov 5, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by UUNJ
Someone asked in another group what a UU worship service includes, so I’ll take a stab at it. The order of these items changes, and they may have different names. If you have other experiences, please share. 1) Welcome and announcements—no ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Mar 4, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by UUNJ
Here’s an interesting historical perspective and lovely video. I got these resources from the Unitarians in the Khasi region of Northeast India. Note that they are Unitarians, not UUs.
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Unitarian Universalists
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by UUNJ
I sang at a memorial service for my former choir director today. I was struck by the combination of Episcopal and Jewish prayers and how they could have been anyone’s. I assume it brought many people comfort. I feel the only personal part was the ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by UUNJ
How important is a congregation’s name to you? Mine is considering a name change, and we don’t know whether to rename it to something relates to local geography—we are in a valley—or something related to our mission.
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Unitarian Universalists
Jan 21, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by UUNJ
If you miss it live, you may want to catch the archived version.
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Unitarian Universalists
May 5, 2019May 2019

Posted by UUNJ
I appreciate this sentiment.
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Unitarian Universalists
Jan 5, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by UUNJ
Good article about a way to live one’s values.
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Unitarian Universalists
Jan 4, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by UUNJ
This article has some interesting statistics and questions related to atheists and folk spirituality, as the author calls it.
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Unitarian Universalists
Dec 24, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by UUNJ
My Christmas-themed service about gifts went well yesterday, and the music director came up with the perfect postlude: I five uou “What Can You Get a Wookie for Christmas (when he’s already got a comb)?”
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Unitarian Universalists
Jun 7, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by UUNJ
If you haven’t visited a UU church yet, here are a few reasons to.
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Unitarian Universalists
Jun 7, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by UUNJ
If you’re on Facebook, you may enjoy this lighthearted group.
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Unitarian Universalists
Jun 16, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by SkyeDreamer
Joined UU in York, PA but rarely go. Thought I’d find many like minds, but they seemed to argue a lot. Is that common? Many are great- just have not travelled the 20 miles on Sunday to get adjusted, I’m guessing? Went to UU congregation in ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Nov 22, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by GregAndrews
Happy Thanksgiving,ladies and gentlemen of the UUA!
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Unitarian Universalists
Jan 3, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by UUNJ
Today’s sermon is “Jaguars, Sugar Daddies and Lonely Hearts: Dismantling the Myths of Sex and Aging” for the UU Congregation of Rockland, Rockland Co, NY. This morning at 10:15 ET on Zoom!
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Unitarian Universalists
Jun 21, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by UUNJ
The view from my hotel window while I’m in Spokane for UUA General Assembly. Lots of energy this year around the need to start efforts not to “UU the vote” in 2020 and engage legislators who are concerned about climate change. We have 11 years ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Oct 27, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by UUNJ
I’ll be speaking about the UU sex ed curriculum’s values on Nov. 17 and about surviving and thriving in chaos Jan 19, same location. Will preach on unexpected gifts at the Eockland UU, Pomona NY on Dec 22.
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Unitarian Universalists
Aug 25, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by UUNJ
Hi, good people! Please note the name change so the group can be more welcoming to all UUs and those curious to learn more about us and/or the faith tradition.
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Unitarian Universalists
Oct 3, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Greg610
Yesterday I got a major dental operation involving cleaning of dentures.
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Unitarian Universalists
Oct 6, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by UUNJ
Chalice lighting words that I wrote were just published on the UUA Worship Web. Did you know about the new Worship Web app? Now you can get UU readings, sermons, and meditations on the go!
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Unitarian Universalists
Nov 11, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by starwatcher-al
Well lets see now, the president and vice president are both stepping down at the end of the year at the fellowship I attend. Guess who has been tapped to be the new president, yeah, me. This oughtta be interesting because I'm really not the ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Feb 21, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by UUNJ
Switched congregations last Sunday, kicking things off by singing a song and giving a sermon on sexual pleasure and communication (the regular minister spoke on the same topic more briefly, same day.) I’m excited because this much larger ...
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Unitarian Universalists
Jul 12, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by UUNJ
Here’s a photo of me holding a chalice during the worship service I delivered via Zoom to the UUs of Fallston , Maryland. I’ve been guest speaking all over the country, now that travel isn’t an issue. If your congregation could use a FREE ...
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Unitarian Universalists
May 14, 2022May 2022

Posted by UUNJ
Hi— It’s been a while since I posted. I hope everyone’s doing well. If you are looking for a workshop experience tomorrow, I’m Zooming into a Maryland congregation at 10:45 am ET. My topic is midlife changes.
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Unitarian Universalists
Aug 1, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by UUNJ
The first UU Principle is that we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of each person. I think this cartoon illustrates that idea well.
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Feb 5, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Eagle61
Hollywood film legend Kirk Douglas dead at 103!😞
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Posted by UUNJZoom worship behind. the scenes.

Posted by UUNJZoom worship behind. the scenes.

Posted by Eagle61UPDATE: I'm moving to Campus Towers Apartments on the West Side of Jacksonville, FLA in November.🚚

Posted by UUNJHere’s a photo of me holding a chalice during the worship service I delivered via Zoom to the UUs of Fallston , Maryland.

Posted by UUNJMost UU congregations are closing for a few weeks, and many of them are going online for services and meetings.

Posted by UUNJVisiting Memphis for a workshop on the OWL Sexuality Education for Older Adults curriculum I wrote.

Posted by UUNJSwitched congregations last Sunday, kicking things off by singing a song and giving a sermon on sexual pleasure and communication (the regular minister spoke on the same topic more briefly, same day.

Posted by Eagle61Ditching the Nestle-made bottled water for a while in exchange for regular old tap water; bottled water sometimes 'enlarges my prostrate' and sends me to the bathroom a couple of times overnight!🤔...

Posted by UUNJHad a first today: was singing a song at my Uu church when a visitor passed out and slumped onto her daughter.

Posted by Greg610The road to success is always under construction🚧

Posted by UUNJMy outfit for church tomorrow. I’m promoting the Movie-themed service auction. I made the costume from an $8 skirt and tops I had and sewed together. The wig is from Party City.

Posted by UUNJClimate Strike today in my UUA sidewithlove shirt

Posted by UUNJThe view from my hotel window while I’m in Spokane for UUA General Assembly.

Posted by UUNJIf you’re on Facebook, you may enjoy this lighthearted group.

Posted by UUNJAttended worship today in Salt Lake City.

Posted by UUNJAttended worship today in Salt Lake City.

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