Union Congregational Church Of Montclair

04/19/2026

We are in the midst of Gospel Sunday, our second ever joint gospel service with Grace Presbyterian Church. Join us on the livestream or watch the replay at www.youtube.com/unioncong1

02/22/2026

Due to heavy snow in the forecast, the Township of Montclair has issued parking restrictions beginning at 10am today banning on-street parking. Because of these restrictions, we encourage you to live-stream the service.

If you can safely walk (or cross-country ski) to the sanctuary, you are welcome to join worship staff in-person. Please do NOT drive to church tomorrow.

All other activities for Sunday at church are cancelled (Choir rehearsal, Confirmation, Second Hour).

Join the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

About the Lenten theme at Union Congregational Church:
Lent is a time of reflection, and there is nothing like a pilgrimage to conjure that up. The popular and poignant movie, “The Way,” about a father’s pilgrimage in honor of his late son on the famed Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, accompanies us this Lent as our modern-day inspiration to live the life we’ve been given to the fullest.

We are streaming this film as a group at 6pm in the Chapel on Ash Wednesday, but it is also available on multiple streaming platforms to watch at home. The movie may bring up emotions in you. It visits classic themes such as grief, direction of life, exhaustion, anger, fear…and these are met with themes of redemption, spiritual renewal, friendship, and healing.

During Lent, we plan to make small journeys to the walk and reflect. It could be a path, a labyrinth, “Street Wisdom Workshops” on Zoom, or other events.

Prompt (feel free to respond in the comments):
Are you feeling a nudge to turn in a new direction in your relationships, work, spiritually, or in your aspirations for the future?

02/18/2026

JOIN US TODAY FOR ONE OF OUR TWO UNIQUE ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES -

Noon: A Traditional Service In the Chapel
(with imposition of ashes)
available in person and on the church’s YouTube livestream
www.youtube.com/unioncong1

6pm: Dinner and special viewing of the film “The Way,” with prayer and imposition of ashes in the Chapel
in person only

Union Congregational Church is located at 176 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey.

About our theme this Lent:
Lent is a time of reflection, and there is nothing like a pilgrimage to conjure that up. The popular and poignant movie, “The Way,” about a father’s pilgrimage in honor of his late son on the famed Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, accompanies us this Lent as our modern-day inspiration to live the life we’ve been given to the fullest.

Join us on this journey!

01/25/2026

With a major winter storm in the forecast, we have made the decision to hold today’s worship on Zoom. Please see church website (www.unioncong.org) for Zoom link.

12/24/2025

12/21/2025

Join us on the livestream at www.youtube.com/unioncong1

12/19/2025

We continue our theme, One Christ, Many Cultures, this week as we move to the region of Latin America and the Mexican celebration of Las Posadas. The Children will perform a Christmas Pageant inspired by the beautiful tradition of Las Posadas!! Together, we’ll journey with Mary, Joseph, 🫏 AND A SASSY DONKEY 🫏 as they search for shelter, while sharing music, light, and hope along the way. Las Posadas challenges us to consider how we could better welcome Christ this year. You can experience this Sunday 10am service in person at 176 Cooper Avenue in Montclair or on the church livestream at www.youtube.com/unioncong1.