Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

Monthly Congregational Liaisons Meeting
2025-09-10 19:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
Our monthly meeting for Liaisons is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
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Friday Action Hour
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
“Friday Action Hour” — Every Friday
Join us at 12 noon, on Zoom, to TAKE ACTION together!
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At our 2023 Fall Issues Conference, we officially announced the launch of a new initiative for UU FaithAction NJ—”First Fridays Action Hour.” Our Action Hour is inspired by and modeled after the successful program of our sibling state action network, UU Justice North Carolina.
UU FaithAction NJ now hosts a one-hour Zoom meeting on the every Friday, 12 noon to 1pm. During that time, we take action together, in real-time! For those who cannot join us at 12pm on Friday, we provide a Google Doc with all necessary instructions.
An action could be almost anything, like making a phone call to key legislators to express your support for a bill. We briefly outline the talking points, provide you with a sample script and then the phone number of the legislators to call. And you make the call right there—in real time.
You don’t have to prepare. You don’t have to commit to coming to every single Action Hour. This is not a committee, nor a commitment—it is a come-as-you-are-able opportunity!
Can’t join us on a particular Friday, or maybe noon is just never gonna work for your schedule? No problem! The Google Doc will have all the information you need so that you can take the action at a time convenient for you. Not only that— we hope you will share the action with your congregation or community, and our one little pebble can start to produce ripples.

Trans and Gender Diverse Voice Lessons with Garden State Equality
2025-09-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
September 5, 12, 20, and 26
4–5 pm
Zoom
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This September, we’re offering free virtual voice lessons for our trans and nonbinary community members, in collaboration with Jimmy Chen from Trans Voice Lab. You can pick one of our four sessions on 9/5, 9/12, 9/20, or 9/26.

Our Flow, Our Power: Reproductive Health Summit
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | 99 Monticello Ave, 99 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, United States
The Common Earth Company (99 Monticello Ave, Jersey City NJ
September 13, 2025 10am-4pm
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In partnership with Thrive NJ, sponsored by The Common Earth Company, The Flow Initiative, Screen NJ, and more, this summit weaves together grassroots organizing, ancestral wisdom, and public health strategy to uplift the reproductive justice movement in our communities.
Over the course of the summit, we will dive into conversations and workshops on menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, womb trauma, abortion justice, menopause, and reproductive sovereignty. Grounded in culturally-rooted practices and community care, Our Flow, Our Power is a space to name our truths, honor our flows, and activate our collective strength.

Moving the Needle on Voter Participation. How Do We Reach More Voters? with League of Women Voters
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Date: Monday, September 15th
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: Zoom
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During this training we will discuss the current landscape of voter participation in New Jersey. We will facilitate small group discussions to brainstorm new ideas for reaching more voters. We will also conduct training and provide resources for conducting traditional voter outreach including door-to-door canvassing.

Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us on the third Monday of the month from 7–8 PM for our UU statewide Criminal Justice Reform call, where we strategize around issues like racial justice, mass incarceration, prison conditions and more.
For the Zoom or phone dial-up information to join the call, and/or to get on the email list for upcoming meetings and events, please contact admin@uufaithaction.org.

UUA Central East Region BIPOC Monthly Gathering
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
If you identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color (BIPOC), you’re warmly invited to the UUA Central East Region’s monthly BIPOC gathering—a virtual space for connection, reflection, and spiritual grounding. We meet on Zoom every third Wednesday at 6:30pm ET. All BIPOC lay folks, leaders, and religious professionals are welcome.

Register today!

Progress Summit 2025: Guaranteed Income - Repair. Reimagine. Redistribute.
2025-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Princeton University – Carl Fields Center, 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, 08540
Thursday, September 18th
9am
Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, Princeton University

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Direct cash payments can save families in crisis, but only when programs provide enough support without confusing red tape.
Together with out partners from Princeton University’s Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child and Family Wellbeing and SPIA in NJ, New Jersey Policy Perspective will explore how a statewide Guaranteed Income program could end poverty, create fairness for all races and income levels, and give families better chances to succeed.
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF and CDF Action Council

IJTF Monthly Meeting
2025-09-18 20:00 - 21:00
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Greenfaith's Sun Day: Shine a Light for Climate Justice
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21
Friday September 19 – Sunday September 21, 2025
See website for more info.

WHY
In a time when climate denial, corporate greed and political inaction threaten our communities and future, we gather not in despair but in prophetic defiance and faithful hope. It’s a moral imperative for people of faith and spirit to come together to shine a light that cannot be ignored. We are building a constellation of courage for climate justice all across the country.
WHO
People of all faiths (and no faiths) interested in climate justice, wanting to take action.
From seasoned activists to first timers – all are invited! Join GreenFaith, United Church
of Christ, Third Act, Fossil Free Media and others.
WHAT
Sun Day: Faiths for Climate Justice.
A weekend of sacred action rooted in justice, spirit, and community. Shining our light for climate justice. Some ideas: prayer vigils, pilgrimages, sitting meditation, teach-ins, parades, joyful picnics, solar panel house tours, hanging a green lantern at your congregation, municipal building, or home.
Each local group designs their own event, collaborating with the interfaith community, climate
action groups or municipal partners.
WHERE
New Jersey communities, joining a nationwide celebration and mobilization.
WHEN
• September 21 is the Solar Equinox – one of 2 days in the year when all the world gets equal amounts of sunlight.
• Demonstrate strong and undeniable support for clean energy in advance of UN Climate Week in NYC (September 21 – 28)

Third Friday Action Hour
2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
“Friday Action Hour” — The 1st & 3rd Friday of every month!
Join us at 12 noon, on Zoom, to TAKE ACTION together!
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Join us on Zoom!
Topic: Friday Action Hour
Every month on the First Friday, 12 PM
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At our 2023 Fall Issues Conference, we officially announced the launch of a new initiative for UU FaithAction NJ—”First Fridays Action Hour.” Our Action Hour is inspired by and modeled after the successful program of our sibling state action network, UU Justice North Carolina.
UU FaithAction NJ now hosts a one-hour Zoom meeting on the first & third Friday of every month, 12 noon to 1pm. During that time, we take action together, in real-time! For those who cannot join us at 12pm on Friday, we provide a Google Doc with all necessary instructions.
An action could be almost anything, like making a phone call to key legislators to express your support for a bill. We briefly outline the talking points, provide you with a sample script and then the phone number of the legislators to call. And you make the call right there—in real time.
You don’t have to prepare. You don’t have to commit to coming to every single Action Hour. This is not a committee, nor a commitment—it is a come-as-you-are-able opportunity!
Can’t join us on a particular Friday, or maybe noon is just never gonna work for your schedule? No problem! The Google Doc will have all the information you need so that you can take the action at a time convenient for you. Not only that— we hope you will share the action with your congregation or community, and our one little pebble can start to produce ripples.

Queer Parentage Summit with Garden State Equality
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, United States
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12–5 pm
Mountainside Hospital, Montclair
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Garden State Equality and the Pride Center of Montclair are proud to host New Jersey’s first Queer Parentage Summit! Whether you’re already a parent or aspire to be one, we’ll have resources and connections for you.

"The Body Politic" Film Screening and Discussion
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Montclair Public Library – Main, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, 07042, United States
Sunday, September 21st
3 – 5pm
Montclair Public Library Auditorium

JOIN A FREE FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION ABOUT A NEW APPROACH TO URBAN VIOLENCE
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Featuring:
Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael,
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation at Montclair
Rey Chavis,
Newark Community Street Team
Join us to view The Body Politic (2023), an award-winning documentary film highlighting a novel approach to urban violence that appeared on PBS’s POV. Afterwards we’ll talk about the issues it raises with Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, who grew up in Baltimore, and Rey Chavis, executive director of Newark Community Street Team, a city-wide violence reduction force established by Mayor Ras Baraka. Donna Ward, who chairs the board of the League of Women Voters of Montclair, will do the introductions.
The Body Politic is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. In Baltimore, Brandon Scott, an idealistic young leader with an ambitious plan to stop chronic violence, is elected mayor. Throughout his first year in office, we follow him as he fights powerful political forces to save lives in his city and reveal a pathway toward healing for the nation.
The Body Politic is a co-production with ITVS and a co-presentation with BPM (Black Public Media).
Co-presented by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, NCJW of Essex, The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area, the League of Women Voters of Livingston, The League of Women Voters of Teaneck, the Montclair NAACP, Dumpling Diplomacy, and Moms Demand Action.

Third Sundays Safe Space
2025-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit), 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, 07901, United States
LGBTQIA+ 9th-12th Graders and their Allies
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4 Waldron Ave, Summit, NJ
3 blocks from the Summit Train Station

Sundays 4-6pm:
2025: 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21,
2026: 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19 and 5/17

Come as you are. Bring a friend or make a new one. There will be a hot meal and good conversation. Relax in a supportive, understanding community.
Contact Us: Administrator@SummitBeacon.org

Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The monthly conference call to update and strategize around reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. Join us monthly on the fourth Monday, 7-8 PM.
For Zoom invitation and agenda, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo, Task Force Chair.
Carol A. Loscalzo and Jami Thall are Task Force Co-Chairs. For more information on reproductive justice, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo and Jami Thall.
For general inquiries about our Task Forces, email admin@uufaithaction.org.

How Did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream? Understanding the Potent and Prevalent Hate of Immigrants
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Wednesday, September 24th
7:30pm ET
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Guest speaker: Zachary Mueller
UUSJ will host Zachary Mueller, a recognized expert on anti-immigrant politics and disinformation, with attribution credits in local and national press, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and MSNBC.
He is the former Senior Research Director at America’s Voice. He is a political strategist and expert in tracking strategic racism. His work focuses on understanding and countering far-right nativist and authoritarian movements.

Magic in the Middle with Garden State Equality
2025-09-26 17:30 - 2025-09-28 13:00 | Murray Grove
Garden State Equality is excited to announce their new family camp offering for LGBTQ+ families! In collaboration with Murray Grove Retreat Center, Garden State Equality will be hosting Magic in the Middle, a fun-filled weekend for LGBTQ+ middle schoolers and their parents. Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in bonding activities, workshops, nature adventures, and more!
Location:
Murray Grove Retreat Center
431 US Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Learn More and Sign Up
The cost of programming is $375 for 1 child and 1 parent. A fee of $75 for each additional parent or child can be added on. Registration fees cover the cost of all food, lodging, and activities.
Please note that space is limited, and financial assistance is available! Please email saliski@gardenstateequality.org for more information in regard to financial assistance needs.

NJ Immigrants: Blessings and Benefits Rally
2025-09-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Camden County Park Veterans Memorial, North Park Drive, Pennsauken, 08109, United States
Sept 28, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm
Camden County Park: Veterans Memorial
North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Discover the economic and cultural ways NJ residents benefit from contributions made by immigrants and refugees!
Learn the facts regarding the impact immigrants and refugees have on our state:
GUEST SPEAKERS
Rabbi Nathan Weiner
Rev. Eric Posa, Unitarian Universalist Church, Cherry Hill
Rev. Kenneth Hallahan, S.T.D.
Jessica Culley, CATA-The Farmworkers Support Committee
Plus special guests
Sponsored by the Multi-Faith Immigration Reform Committee

UUA Central East Region (Lay Leaders) Helping Our Communities Thrive
2025-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoom
Meet the Moment Wave Cohort for Congregational Life Work

Lay leaders and congregants! Join a one-time wave cohort to ask what helps our communities flourish, and what the most effective offerings the Congregational Life Field Staff could provide towards that flourishing. This event is for lay leaders and congregants.
When: Monday, September 29, 2025
Where: Online
Time: 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST
Last date to register is 09/29/2025
REGISTER ONLINE
Email: mfoley@uua.org

Slavery In Bergen County
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE RACIAL JUSTICE TEAM OF USR AND THE CENTRAL UNITARIAN CHURCH OF WESTWOOD
The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood 07450
Friday, October 3, 2025
7:30 – 9 pm, Doors open at 7pm

“Slavery in Bergen County” will be presented by the Glen Rock Borough Historian, Kathleen Walter. Ms. Walter is an experienced history teacher including Advanced Placement. She was appointed Borough Historian of Glen Rock, is a published author and President of the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society. Ms. Walter presents on this topic frequently to local community groups. She is currently scheduled to speak on two dates in the coming weeks in addition to her presentation at USR.
Light refreshments
Child care available on request by Monday, September 19th
For further information , contact 113cottage@gmail.com

Murray Grove Homecoming 2025: Living Love at the Center
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Murray Grove
Homecoming 2025 at Murray Grove: Living Love at the Center
Join the Murray Grove community on Saturday, October 4th for their annual Homecoming celebration: Living Love at the Center! The day will be filled with music, comedy, workshops, panels, and a local nonprofit showcase.
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The keynote speaker will be Charlene D. Walker, Executive Director of Faith in New Jersey, a powerful leader in racial justice, grassroots organizing, and interfaith collaboration. We’ll also welcome Rodney Salomon of KYDS (Konscious Youth Development & Service), a transformational speaker who empowers youth and families through mindfulness, wellness, and community connection.
Make it a full weekend!
Stay overnight at Murray Grove. We’ll share food, fellowship, and Saturday evening activities, then gather Sunday for breakfast and service with UUOCC. Rev. Charles Loflin of UU FaithAction NJ will lead the Sunday morning service.
Overnight lodging is available at a special Homecoming discount. Just call us to reserve! (609-693-5558)

The Links, Incorporated Luncheon
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Harrah’s Resort – Conference Center, 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, 08401, United States
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12pm
Harrah’s Resort – Conference Center
777 Harrah’s Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Atlantic City (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presents a LUNCHEON
featuring
Bishop William J. Barber II
Bishop Barber, author of White Poverty, is President/Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, Bishop with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, Executive Board Member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Professor in the Practice of Public Theology and Public Policy, Founding Director of the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival, and a Kettering Foundation Senior Fellow
Donation: $165.00
Checks payable to: The Links Foundation, Incorporated
Mail checks to: Atlantic City (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
PO Box 1945, Atlantic City, NJ 08404-1945
Proceeds benefit The Links Foundation, Incorporated, and the scholarships and programs of the Atlantic City (NJ) Chapter
Vendor Mall Opens: 11 AM – 4 PM
Faye Reese-Clark, Chair and Lena T. Fulton, Co-Chair Sanya G. Harris, President

The Woodlands 🌳🏳️‍⚧️
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Woodlands: a Monthly Trans/Nonbinary Pastoral Care Space
The Woodlands is a monthly online gathering designed for trans children, youth, and adults—as well as the parents and caregivers of trans people.
Each session will begin with a shared message and grounding ritual, followed by breakout rooms tailored to different communities within our circle, and we come back together for a release. Sessions will be about an hour and a half.
Each breakout room—co-facilitated by two chaplains—will offer space for meaningful check-ins where we can honor our grief, celebrate our joy, and support one another. The spirit of each room will reflect the people within it.
For example:

🌲 The Sequoias Room: for parents and caregivers of trans people
🌱 The Saplings Room: for trans children and youth
🌳 The Sycamores Room: for trans adults

Our first gathering will be on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 4pm ET
REGISTER NOW

Beyond the Binary: Mental Health Conference with Garden State Equality
2025-10-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, United States
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8:30 am–5 pm
Kean University STEM Building, Union
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Join us for a transformative and affirming gathering that marks a milestone in mental health advocacy—New Jersey’s first LGBTQ+ mental health conference centered on intersectionality. Beyond the Binary is a conference for mental health professionals and students, hosted in collaboration with Integrated Care Concepts.

NJCAEF’s 16th Annual Financial Justice Summit
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Seton Hall University Center, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange
Join state and national advocates, officials and other policy experts to learn about the challenges, safeguards and solutions for housing, consumer protections and community reinvestment today and for the foreseeable future in New Jersey.
Stay tuned as they announce their list of distinguished speakers.

When
October 08, 2025 at 9:00am

Where
Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave
South Orange Village, NJ 07079
United States

Contact: Beverly Brown Ruggia · beverly@njcitizenaction.org
RSVP today!
