The following is UU Wayfinder, a Newsletter from UU World Magazine We all learn differently, and we can help each other learn. There’s strength in gathering in community to form our beliefs and identities as UUs. In many of our congregations, the ways we are guided toward revelations and experiences that deepen collective our faith are evolving to better meet the needs of more people. It can be daunting to figure out where to allocate resources and time. This issue of Wayfinder is devoted to decoding the science and art of UU religious education! Click on the picture to read each Article Learn how congregations are re-evaluating religious education programs to foster all-ages inclusivity and meet families where they are.  UU World Senior Editor Elaine McArdle spoke with UUs  who are leading the way. Try the ‘ Whole Church ’ method to build an environment “where faith formation is a shared congregational culture,” reports Aisha K. Staggers. In an essay, Cathy Seggel explains why “ intentional faith engagement for all ages ” is crucial for UU spiritual health. The Moment of Reflection  by Rev. William Ellery Channing is on the goals of religious education.

The Service Auction website is now open for your fabulous offerings! Check out our auction website . We will be also assisting members with our laptops during coffee hour. Need Help / Questions? Contact serviceauction@muuf.org Thank you so much for your generous donation!! For helpful instructions and there information, please go to the Service Auction Page on our website.

This summer I was nominated to join the Endowment Committee and have been pleased to learn what is has accomplished these last several years. I want to share what I’ve learned with you! Did you know that the Endowment Committee was established in 1994 to provide funds to be used to enhance both the physical spaces of our Fellowship as well as our programming. Contributions are invested to ensure the future financial security of the Fellowship and to provide for special projects in education, social justice and outreach. All funding is from donations. In addition to donations in memory of deceased members, individuals, families and friends of the Fellowship may honor a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc. Other donations come from bequests in people’s wills. And if you wish to make or update your deferred gift acknowledgement, there are blank forms on the table in the entry to the Meeting Room. Every January applications from the congregation are submitted to utilize the interest from the fund for a special project which the Endowment Committee will select and the Board of Trustees will approve. Grants that have been funded in years past include: Project Jump Start , a public relations vehicle Repairing and painting the windows at the front of the Fellowship building. Refreshing the Memorial Garden including plantings, pruning and clean-up. Purchase of patio furniture outside Chu Hall Upgrading the furniture in the Family Room of the Mansion Children’s science program “ Biochemistry Literacy for Kids ” In addition, last spring the Committee hosted a program with an estate attorney and a financial manager who spoke about wills and future directives. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and acknowledged. They may be made online at MUUF.org or placed in the Sunday collection basket with the designation to the Endowment Fund. – Elizabeth Bain

This Sunday is the Fall Equinox and, thanks to thanks to Bill McKibbon, it is also this year known as “ Sun Day ” – a day of sun celebration and action. MUUF has taken action with our solar array. Let’s celebrate and encourage more action! As noted on Third Act’s website : Sun Day is a day of action celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power on the planet – and gives us a chance to actually do something about the climate crisis. But fossil fuel billionaires are doing everything they can to shut it down. We will build, rally, sing, and come together in the communities that we need to get laws changed and work done. Stop by the Green Earth Ministry table and tally up the ways you and your family have or are considering supporting the clean energy revolution!

The Morristown Fall Festival on the Green is coming up, and MUUF will be there! On Sunday, September 28, we’ll have a Fellowship table to share who we are with the wider community. We need volunteers to help staff our table throughout the day—chatting with visitors, answering questions, and representing our congregation with warmth and enthusiasm. Please sign up to take a shift and be part of this wonderful community event.

This fall, Green Earth Ministry (GEM) is joining a statewide postcard-writing effort to support candidates who will stand up for environmental protections. The goal is simple but powerful: to remind voters of the importance of electing Public Service Commissioner who care about clean air, safe water, and a healthy future for all. You can help by writing postcards to encourage voter participation. Here’s how it works: Each volunteer commits to writing  20 postcards  at home GEM provides the postcards, postage, and complete instructions Volunteers simply address the cards and add a short, specific message (following the provided script). Postcards must be returned to MUUF no later than  October 5 . Supplies will be available for pick-up beginning  September 21. Will you join us in this meaningful effort? YES! If the answer is yes,  sign up to join us. We only need TWO more volunteers!

ARE YOU READY TO “MEET THE MOMENT”?  UUFANJ WILL HELP YOU FIND A WAY. The next No Kings March and the UU Faith Action Fall Issues Conference have both been scheduled for October 18 th . Plans are being considered to incorporate the two events.  One of the plans is to condense the Conference schedule.  By doing so our event would end in time to enable our participants to join the No Kings event down the road starting at 2PM.  The perfect ending for a Fall Day of Social Justice.  Stay tuned for the final decision. Know Your Rights information will be handed out at the Conference. The IMMIGRATION JUSTICE TASK FORCE now has a rapid response thread on the Signal app.  We are encouraging everyone to sign up for the app.  Other task forces may be added to Signal in the future.  The Immigrant Trust Act is still the #1 priority of this task force.  UUFANJ donated $500 worth of $25 gift cards for groceries to be given to the families visiting their loved ones at Delaney Hall. The ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE is still advocating for the passage of the Climate Superfund Bill which would make the major polluters pay for the damage they have done to New Jersey’s environment. Payments would be used for remediation. The CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE is working on a number of important issues.  Some of them are: Monitoring of the “Arrive Together” program dealing with the use of force during encounters between law enforcement and the disabled. Reappointing the DOC Ombudsmen to serve beyond Murphy’s administration. Passing the “ NJ Rehabilitative Release Bill ” which enables elderly incarcerated persons who are serving lengthy sentences to request release if they meet certain criteria. Working with NJ-CAP , a coalition working to hold law enforcement officers accountable to the communities they serve. The REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE TASK FORCE has been active: Thrive NJ is preparing a pamphlet on Critical Pregnancy Clinics for vulnerable populations. There is a new Interfaith Alliance for Reproductive Freedom. The UUA has signed on. Jami Thall, a founding board member of NJPS (North Jersey Practical Support) , is pleased to announce that the organization is now on social media including Instagram and Bluesky. There is a national LGBT+ hotline still in operation. FRIDAY ACTION HOUR SEPTEMBER 19 th at Noon .  The UUFANJ administrators are open to suggestions for future Action Hours.  If you have a particular issue that you would like to see us address or would like to comment on an action/s, submit to admin@uufaithaction.org

Morristown​, New Jersey, September 16, 2025 – ​The Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship opposes efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency ​(EPA) ​​to eliminate the Endangerment Finding .   In 2009, the EPA acknowledged that carbon dioxide, methane, and certain other air pollutants endanger public health. That science-based statement forms the basis for government action to reduce the forms of pollution that threaten public health and welfare by contributing to climate change. The Endangerment Finding was endorsed by the Supreme Court and Congress under the Clean Air Act. Elimination of the Endangerment Finding would void the EPA’s mandate to protect people from the pollution that causes climate change. The EPA could then undo limits on power plants, cars, trucks, and other sources of climate pollution.   Reverend Sasha Ostrom, Senior Minister of the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, commented, “At the Fellowship, our values call us to honor and protect the ecosystems of which we are a part and build sustainable relationships with all beings who share this beautiful planet with us. Therefore, we strongly object to the changes that the EPA is proposing.” Nan Perigo, President of the Fellowship’s Board of Trustees, stated, “The EPA’S Endangerment Finding addresses the root causes of climate change. The Board of Trustees strongly condemns the proposed changes and asks all who care about human well-being and a livable climate to join us in opposing those changes.”  Increased air pollution will accelerate the climate crisis, leaving millions of Americans more vulnerable to deadly extreme weather. Health impacts from climate change are already evident: increased asthma attacks and heat-related deaths are becoming more frequent and severe. Furthermore, eliminating federal limits on air pollution would inject more chaos and uncertainty into world energy markets at a time when prices are unpredictable and conflict is ongoing in many parts of the world.  The Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship calls other faith communities and people of conscience to oppose federal actions that threaten human life and the environment on which we all depend. We urge our members to comment on the proposed legislation.

This fall is full of opportunities to connect, act, and celebrate at MUUF and beyond! From standing up for climate protections and joining the launch of PFLAG Morristown/Morris County, to postcard writing, Sun Day celebrations, and statewide justice work with UU FaithAction—there’s something for everyone.  Click to read more about each.  Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship opposes EPA’s attempt to end climate protections Join the newly formed chapter of PFLAG Morristown/Morris County From UUFaithAction: Are You Ready to Meet the Movement Environmental Voter Project Postcard Writing SUN Day – Solar Celebration

This year, we’re excited to offer our amazing Children’s Faith Formation Classes, engaging Adult Small Groups, and thought-provoking Adult Soul Matters Classes. We’ve designed these programs to cater to diverse interests and schedules, ensuring that everyone can find a meaningful way to participate in our shared spiritual journey. In addition to these core programs, we also invite you to explore other wonderful opportunities, including our new Children’s Choir, the lively Middle School Book Club, Adult Book Club, Science and Spirituality Discussion and ongoing online sessions for meditation and gentle yoga. There’s truly something for every age and interest to deepen connections and foster personal growth within our community. We encourage you to read on for more details about each program, including start dates, schedules, and how to register. We can’t wait to share this fulfilling year of learning, connection, and spiritual exploration with you! Children’s Faith Formation Weekly Age Based Faith Formation Class Adult Small Groups Explore monthly Soul Matters themes in small groups or drop-in Sunday discussions. Grow spiritually, connect deeply, and reflect together. Adult Soul Matters Classes Monthly classes in creativity, writing, or spiritual practice, held on Sundays and weeknights. Science & Spirituality Discussion Group We discuss the spirituality of science and the science of spirituality…and everything in between. We have some exciting other classes in the works. Stay tuned for more information: Facilitation Skills: How to lead and organize classes and groups UU Bible Study: A look at the Bible through a UU lens Partner Church: Studying our connection to our partner church in Hungary Photo Class: Photographing the world through a metaphorical UU lens and a literal camera lens Movie Screenings on different topics If you have a class you would like to see offered, lead yourself or to take part off, contact our Director of Lifelong Religious Education, Nick Wallwork ( nwallwork@gmail.com ) Join one of our exciting Groups Adult Small Groups Explore monthly Soul Matters themes in small groups or drop-in Sunday discussions. Grow spiritually, connect deeply, and reflect together. More Info Thursday Women’s Spirituality Group An open group for women to explore spiritual and emotional needs through mindfulness, silence, and deep conversation. More Info Middle School Book Club Each Month Middle Schoolers and their Book Club Advisors come together to discuss a youth picked book. More Info Gentle Yoga Join yoga for a mind body experience focused on stretching, flexibility and strength. More Info Online Meditation We gather to encourage and support one another in meditation practice and in walking a path toward greater awareness and freedom. More Info

Thanks to your continued generosity, we distributed $1,270.50 from the August Sunday Plate collection! These funds went to Together NJ, UU Ministry for Earth, Morris Mutual, Family Promise, and Black Lives Matter Morristown. Thank you for your support!

This is the last week to order your tickets today for a swinging good time with Reeds, Rhythm, and All That Brass on Saturday, 9/13 @ 7PM in Chu Hall!  Join us & groove to the sounds of a fantastic big band as they play all your favorite swing tunes. This event is not to be missed if you’re a fan of big band swing/jazz music and want to support our building loan payoff initiative, “Mortgage Prevention”. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to have a blast, with the best dance music ever written!Visit muuf.org/bigband/ for more information and to purchase tickets online, and follow RR&B on their facebook page at facebook.com/RRBbigband/ .