Since we are assembling at 10:30 behind Town Hall to go as a group, I will have 2 x 4 MUUF name tags for us all. This way people can ask what is MUUF and we can direct them to check us out! Look for me with a green Annie Hall hat.

As the Morristown UU Fellowship Annual Meeting approaches (scheduled for June 7 after service), the Board thought it would be a good idea to remind folks who want to vote at the meeting that their membership needs to be up to date to cast ballots.   We love all of our MUUF Friends and welcome them in all of our activities and to serve in committees and join groups, but Friends don't get to vote or hold office.  We've had the names of a number of our Friends come up for nominations, but since they aren't members, we can't nominate them, and they can't vote at our meetings... so don't get stuck in the "Friend Zone"- become a member! We welcome all who seek to share our Fellowship's purpose and the Principles of Unitarian Universalism to become a Member of the Morristown UU Fellowship. (UU Principles:  https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles  ) Any person aged 15 years or older may become a Member of the Fellowship by meeting with the Minister or the President, agreeing with the Purpose and Affirmation of our Bylaws (see below), and by signing the Membership Book.    Members in Good Standing  may vote at Meetings of the Membership and stand for election to the Board or any Standing Committee (e.g. Finance, Endowment, Committee on Ministries, Personnel, etc.).  One caveat -  you have to be a member for at least 30 days before the Annual Meeting to vote at that meeting  - so if you aren't a member yet, you have until May 7th to actually sign the Membership Book!  (Be sure to leave enough time to make an appointment with Rev. Sasha or me so we don't miss the deadline!) A Member in Good Standing  means any Member who has made a financial pledge to the Fellowship which has been paid current, or who has received a waiver from the Minister. Pledges don't have to be huge to matter (though we greatly appreciate generosity, especially in our operating budget ! ). So, prepare for the Annual Meeting in June by making sure you are a member and are up to date on pledging support for our operating budget - which is especially easy right now as our annual Generosity Campaign (formerly called the Annual Budget Drive) gets under way! New member interest meetings occur monthly.  Contact the Welcoming table or Rev. Sasha, or email Board@muuf.org for more info! Purpose and Affirmations of our Bylaws: ARTICLE II – Purpose and Affirmations SECTION A – Purpose The purpose of this Fellowship is to promote the fellowship of those who, because of belief in human dignity, or reverence for God, or adherence to the teaching of the great spiritual leaders, or for other reasons esteemed by the individual conscience, are dedicated to fostering liberal religious attitudes and living; and to further the following principles: Individual freedom of belief, discipleship to advancing truth, the democratic process in human relations and recognition of the bond that joins all people. SECTION B – Affirmation We welcome all those who seek to share our Fellowship’s purpose and the Principles of Unitarian Universalism. In all of our activities we encourage the full participation of everyone without regard to race, class, color, religious background, sex, age, culture, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law, and shall not countenance discrimination by the Fellowship or its agents against any individual or group based on their identity or membership in the foregoing categories.

Join us for a children’s Easter Egg Hunt during coffee hour! We hope you’ll come celebrate and enjoy this fun tradition together Easter morning. Along with the egg hunt, there will be crafts, games, and Lovey the bunny for pictures and snuggles! We’re also looking for volunteers to help make it happen—please consider donating snacks (both allergy-friendly and regular options) and small prizes, help with setup and clean up as well as other food items. The signup genius is linked here . Thank you for helping make this a special event for our kids! Any questions, reach out to Sara, Carrie, Charlotte W, Phyllis, Megan, Nick

This year, the Endowment Committee received eleven grant applications with requested funds totaling $68,694.  The funds available for 2025-26 are $12,329.  The Endowment Grant Application Review Committee (Beverly Hays, David Horst, Tom Perch, Carolyn Schwartz and I) met on March 12, 2026, and discussed each application in detail.  The Committee recommended 3 full grants as requested and 1 partial and sent its recommendations to the Board on March 17, 2026.  Reasons for not recommending certain grants were also included. It is expected that the Board will review these recommendations and advise the Committee of its selection shortly.  Approved grants will be announced at the June annual meeting.

Thanks to Fellowship member Leslie Moran, you can now bring MUUF your used water filters from your refrigerator and/or drinking water filtration system. After they have drained completely, drop them in the white container in the Mansion coat room, right next to the green bin where you have been bringing us your old sneakers. Both products are shipped to companies that upcycle them, avoiding adding waste to the landfills.

It’s not too late!  Our first session of the UUA Common Read  is kicking off this evening and there is still a seat at the table for you. This year, we are diving into Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection  by Deepa Iyer. Whether you are a lifelong activist or someone wondering how to take the first step toward a more just world, this program is designed to help you find your unique "ecosystem" role—be it a Weaver, a Builder, a Caregiver, or a Disruptor. Choose Your Path We have designed multiple ways for the Morristown UU Fellowship community to engage: Adults & Older Youth (Hybrid):  Join Nick and Rev. Sasha for a small-group ministry style reflection. Our first session is tonight, March 19, from 5:30–7:00 PM . Multigenerational Workshops:  Perfect for children and families! These active Saturday morning sessions (starting April 11) use the companion book, We Are the Builders! , to explore social change through play and synergy. DIY Small Groups:  If you already have a group that meets, we provide the study guide and support for you to lead your own three-session journey. Why Join? The Common Read is more than just a book club; it is a shared journey into what it means to be human and accountable in a complex world. By participating, you help our congregation become a more effective ecosystem for justice. Ready to jump in? Sign up now and join the movement . If you haven't grabbed the book yet, you can still participate in the discussion, or purchase a copy  through the inSpirit store. We can’t wait to see which role you discover in our shared work for change!

Celebrate "Earth Month" on April 3 & 4 as MUUF's Social Justice Council partners with Mutual Morris in two fun events: The act of growing food defies systemic inequalities, corporate food dependency, and environmental destruction. Food growing is resistance in action!

“The time has come for members & friends to band together, and to shape the fortunes of us all…” Beginning on Sunday, March 29th - we bid thee, join us in support of our Annual Generosity Campaign—our great Pledge Quest for the year ahead! A new Age shall dawn in the Shire of Morristown—and though shadows lengthen and the road before us may seem uncertain, our Unitarian Universalist congregation shall shine as a steadfast beacon of hope, compassion, and justice. As the Fellowship in the Middle-earth tales of old, so are we called to rise as one, heeding the summons to bear light, love, and courage into our realm in need. For this is the season when our Board of Trustees, staff, and devoted committees labor with care and purpose to forge the plans for the coming Fellowship Year. Yet even the sagest counsels and most careful designs cannot be brought to life without thee. It is thy generous pledge that sustains our shared mission, a vital force that keeps our Fellowship a welcoming haven, and carries our good work far beyond the bounds of our halls. We welcome you on Sunday, March 29th to tarry after the service - to partake in hearty fare and flowing drink, to make merry in celebration of the campaign’s beginning, and to claim thy pledge scrolls for the journey ahead. Thy offering shall uphold the essential labors of our Fellowship, and we humbly call upon each to make an investment in our shared future, that the strength and spirit may endure through the ages. Should any questions trouble thy mind, thou mayest send word to Tim Davis at stewardship@muuf.org , or to Katy Julich at accounting@muuf.org , and they shall answer with all due haste. In Fellowship, Tim Davis Trustee Hobbit at Large

There will be a presentation on the Endowment Fund on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room to hear a recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding investment of the Fund. There will also be a meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Are you a New Member or friend, or just someone who has not been in position to help fund the Building Project yet? All past donors already have their names on the wall - your chance is NOW! Are you already a donor - but there’s a new family member or someone who passed whose name you want got have honored alongside yours? Now is your chance, too. Just add a new donation or a pledge to be completed before the end of 2027 here . Go to the Mortgage Prevention dropdown in the Giving page in REALM. If you already donated but want to designate a new person, please email drww@muuf.org with the additional name you want recognized. Or call Katy! The Capital Campaign closes 3/31. We’re at $118,000 needed to fully pay off the construction loan with no mortgage. Let’s do this!

Join us at Social Hour on April 26th for our Social Justice Fair. Past participants included UU Faith Action, Green Earth Ministry, Social Justice Council, Ramp, Wind of the Spirit, NJ Together, Morris Mutual, Days for Girls, CASA, GAAMC, Homeless Solutions, Interfaith Food Pantry, Nourish NJ, Literacy Volunteers and The League for Woman Voters.

Are we welcoming? Welcome is often in the eye of the beholder, but many would say yes we are. But not officially.  We need your help to fix this! What? In the 1980s and 90s the Unitarian Universalist Association launched a Welcoming Congregation Program . At the time we signed up for the program, showing members of the LGBTQ+ community that we were a safe and welcoming place for them.  Each year, we are tasked with engaging in the Welcoming Congregations Five Practices of Welcome Renewal Program . This encourages us to continue an active engagement with the values of the Welcoming Congregations Program.  Unfortunately, we have let the certification lapse.  We have not forgotten or not practiced the values of Welcome, just forgot some of the practices and paperwork associated with the program. This is where we need your help.  We are looking to put together a team that will help lead us in engaging in the Five Practices:  Become a Welcoming Congregation Becoming a Welcoming Congregation is the expectation of every Unitarian Universalist congregation. While over 800 congregations are currently “approved,” the nearly 300 congregations that are not are encouraged to fulfill the original objectives of the Welcoming Congregations application. Welcoming Worship Services The second Practice of Welcome Renewal is incorporating Welcoming Worship Services into our ordinary calendar of worship every year. These services might occur during LGBTQ+ Pride Month or any other day of observance. An LGBTQ marriage ceremony, naming ritual, or remembrance ceremonies may also fulfill this objective. Welcoming Days of Observance The third Practice of Welcome Renewal is an annual recognition and celebration of the Welcoming Days of Observance. These days and seasons are important to LGBTQ+ / TGQNB communities because they bring visibility and affirmation after generations of invisibility and erasure. These days remind all that “All of who you are is sacred. All of who you are is welcome.” Welcoming Religious Education The fourth Practice of Welcome Renewal is an annual opportunity for your congregation to experience a Welcoming Congregation Module. A WC module is a UUA approved seminar / webinar. Each year the UUA LGBTQ program office will offer at least one Welcoming Webinar engaging LGBTQ+ / TGQNB issues and topics. Welcoming Congregations may register for a webinar or may chose to sponsor a local seminar for its local congregation and community. Support a Welcoming Project The fifth Practice of Welcome Renewal is Support a Welcoming Project. Welcoming Congregations (WCs) are congregations that give generously of our gifts and resources. To remain current, WCs may donate a sizable donation to a local and national organization, campaign, or project that uplifts the dignity of LGBTQ+ / TGQNB communities. If you would like to be part of this team, we are hoping to have our first meeting sometime in the end of April or beginning of May. The group is open to members of the queer communities and their allies. If you are interested in joining us, please email lgbtq@muuf.org .