Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland

06/13/2026

Take some time to join GA in easy ways! ❤️

General Assembly, the annual gathering of the Unitarian Universalist Association, begins this weekend. Whether attending at the host site in Louisville, KY, one of the various satellite sites across the country, or online, you can also view portions of the gathering for free by following the link in the comments below.

06/13/2026

Courage.

I am moved and so grateful for the courageous public witness of Unitarian Universalists and many others jointly organizing the resistance around Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ, a private for profit immigrant detention center where those detained have been on strike since May 22 to protest their inhumane and unjust conditions.

The Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister of the UU Congregation at Montclair, NJ shared with UU World, “We are watching GEO Group perpetuate incredible harm, not only on the people who are inside but [also] on the protesters outside.” Jill Beckman-Gaynes, co-lead of the Montclair UU congregation’s Immigration Action Team, affirms that her Unitarian Universalist values call her to do what she can to support the resistance at Delaney Hall:

“My faith calls me to walk toward the fires,” she said. “I can’t not be involved. Hopefully, in the not-too-distant future, this awful chapter of our history will be over. I want to be able to show my grandchildren that I tried my best to do something about it.”

I send my gratitude, love, and care to all who are witnessing for justice for our neighbors and their families in this heartbreaking time. Read the full story from UU World at the link in the comments below.

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Our faith is stronger.

We send our unwavering support for Unitarian Universalists (UU) in uniform and our UU military chaplains. We recently learned the Department of Defense (DOD) has removed 180 separate religious affiliations from the US military’s list of religious affiliation codes. This eliminates the code for Unitarian Universalists, as well as Humanists, Atheists and Pagan traditions, and many others. Along with dozens of other religious traditions, UUs will be categorized broadly under “Other” in military’s religious affiliation codes.

Please note this decision does not directly impact the status of our UU military chaplains, who are authorized through a separate faith-based endorsement process with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). What it does mean is that Unitarian Universalist service members will not be able to select their specific religious identity in their personnel records. This may make it more difficult for our uniformed UUs to access the spiritual care that they need.

At this time, we are diligently working with our UUA counsel and partners in a variety of faith traditions to craft a strategic response that faithfully represents our values and demonstrates clear support for our UU service members and their families, as well as all those who are impacted by this DOD policy.

We will share more information when it is available. But today, we declare that no government action can erase our faith nor lessen the powerful and necessary grounding it provides for those who serve.

Read the full statement at the link in the comments.

06/06/2026

"No Heads in the Sand Here" - Rev. Rosemarie Newberry
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:15 a.m. gathering, 10:30 a.m. service begins

Our living tradition is a difficult one. Revelation is not sealed, so we must transform as our understanding of love and justice evolves. We won't keep our heads in the sand. We will keep looking up to see what is on the horizon and grow towards a better understanding about ourselves, our neighbors and the universe.
Our offering will go to the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center.

06/06/2026

Songs of Our Times with Geoff Kaufman and the cabaret style tables set up in Sanctuary at UUCR. Sing along to the Tree of Life. The refrain is "Ain't you gotta a right...

06/06/2026

Geoff Kaufman in Concert May 31 at UUCR

06/06/2026

Songs of Our Times Concert with Geoff Kaufman and friends Michelle Solomon, David R. Frye, and Wally Glickman.

06/06/2026

Sunday morning Service May 31with guest speaker/singer Geoff Kaufman

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Terri Dennehy! She served us many years ago as our Director of Religious Education.