Our upcoming Summer Day Camp (August 24–28) is more than just a program for our children—it is a community-led experiment in radical hospitality and values-based play. To make this trial week a success and ensure a safe, joyful environment for our kids, we are looking for passionate volunteers to fill several key roles. Whether you enjoy mentoring children, have a specific expertise to share, or prefer helping behind the scenes, there is a place for you! 1. Camp Counselors (4–6 Volunteers Needed) We are looking for dedicated individuals to serve as the primary caretakers and mentors for our campers (grades 1–5) throughout the week. The Commitment:  Availability for the full week of camp (August 24–28). Orientation:  All counselors must attend a mandatory orientation with Nick on Sunday, August 23 , to walk through the curriculum, safety protocols, and logistics. The Role:  You’ll be the heart of the camp, leading small groups, facilitating activities, and building a supportive community for our kids. 2. Theme Day Leads Do you have professional expertise or lived experience in one of our daily themes? We are looking for "guest experts" to help lead activities and share their stories for a single day. We are seeking leads for: The Environment:  (Sustainable energy/solar power) Pride:  (Celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and history) Immigration Justice:  (History of immigration and building a welcoming community) UU History:  (Bringing the stories of our ancestors to life) Making an Impact:  (Activism and movement building) 3. Camp Resource & Logistics Coordinator If you prefer a role that is less "high-energy" but absolutely vital, this is for you! We need someone to help keep the camp running smoothly behind the scenes. The Role:  Compiling supplies for daily activities, checking registration forms, and being a helpful presence for parents and counselors during drop-off and pick-up. The Commitment:  Ideally present each day to assist as needed, ensuring our counselors can focus entirely on the children. Why Volunteer?  This camp is a trial to see if we can make this a long-term staple of our Fellowship. By volunteering, you aren’t just helping for a week—you are helping build the foundation for years of UU youth programming to come. If you are interested, please reach out to Nick at nwallwork@muuf.org .

Join us at Chu Family Hall this Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 pm for the 4th annual talent show! We invite people with all different talents to participate, from dancing to singing and much, much more. You can sign up using this link . We hope to see you there!!!

Dissatisfied with the performance and the reporting of the Endowment Fund by UUCEF, the Endowment Committee members spent many months last year interviewing financial managers. After diligent research the committee made a recommendation to the Board of Trustees to transfer the funds to Fidelity and invest in mutual funds. There will be a presentation of this recommendation for the entire congregation on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room. It will also be presented via Zoom on Tuesday March 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. for those interested but unable to attend on Sunday.

In a world that often feels like it’s pulling at the seams, many of us feel a deep, spiritual calling to help. Yet, that calling frequently comes with a side of "activist burnout." We think we have to be on every protest line, write every letter, and organize every meeting to make a difference. According to author and advocate Deepa Iyer, the secret to sustainable progress isn't doing everything—it’s finding your specific role within a larger Social Change Ecosystem . What is the Ecosystem Framework? In her book, Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection , Iyer explains that social change movements are like biological ecosystems. They require a diverse array of "species"—or roles—to remain healthy and resilient. If everyone is a "Disrupter," there is no one to provide the "Caregiving." If everyone is a "Visionary," there is no one to do the "Building." By identifying your natural strengths, you can contribute more effectively without losing yourself to exhaustion. The framework highlights 10 distinct roles , including: Weavers:  The connectors who see the lines between people, movements, and ideas. Experimenters:  The risk-takers who prototype new ways of living and working. Frontline Responders:  Those who step up immediately during a crisis to provide urgent care. Storytellers:  The creators who shift hearts and minds through narrative and art. Healers:  Those who tend to the individual and generational traumas that social injustice creates. Guides:  The mentors who teach, counsel, and transmit wisdom to others. When we understand our role, we stop asking "What should I be doing?"  and start asking "How can I best offer my unique gifts to the whole?" Join Our 2025-26 Common Read The Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship invites you to explore these roles with us through our UUA Common Read . We believe this framework is a vital tool for our congregation to create the world we want to see. Whether you are a seasoned organizer or just starting to look for your path, there is a place for you in these upcoming sessions: Discussion for Adults & Older Youth:  Deep reflection and group work. Thursdays: March 19, March 26, and April 2 (5:30 – 7:00 PM) Multigenerational Workshops:  Active learning for all ages, including concepts from Iyer’s children's book, We Are the Builders! Saturdays: April 11, April 18, and May 2 (10:00 AM – Noon) Small Group Circles:  Gather your own group at a time and venue that works for you during March or April. Get Involved Ready to find your role? You can Sign Up now to join the movement . If you'd like to dive deeper before we meet, check out the UUA Common Read Website  or watch the introductory video  featuring Deepa Iyer. Note:  If you would like the Fellowship to order a copy of Social Change Now  or We Are the Builders!  for you, please indicate that on your signup form. Would you like me to create a "Which Role Are You?" teaser quiz based on these descriptions to include in the next fellowship email?

We have some exciting news "hot off the press" regarding our next big project for the children’s Religious Education program. Starting this Sunday, our kids are going to become editors, writers, and artists as we launch the creation of our very own Fellowship Magazine! This is a project for all ages, designed to be a collaborative, fun journey that aligns perfectly with our Unitarian Universalist spirit of creativity and community expression. When is this happening? This project will take place during regular class time over the next few months. We aren't rushing the creative process! We plan to dedicate 2 or 3 class sessions to this project, spreading them out so we have plenty of time to write, draw, and create. The First Class: This Sunday! We are hosting our official "Kick-Off" session this week. Here is the plan: Show-and-Tell: We will explore exactly how magazines are made, using copies of Highlights for a little nostalgia and inspiration. Brainstorming: The main goal this week is to decide on the content. What do the kids want to say? What stories about the Fellowship do they want to tell? We have handouts and art supplies ready to go. Rachel Barry, an expert in trade book publishing with over 20 years of experience, is leading this exciting effort. Her background, which includes her current role as Director, Marketing and Publicity at Highlights for Children, makes her the perfect guide to help our junior journalists craft their vision from the initial brainstorming session all the way to the final "published" product. We can’t wait to see what the kids create. See you in class this Sunday for the editorial meeting!

Let’s come together in community for this sustainable free exchange event. Share gently used items, find something new, and save objects from landfills. How it works: *Everything is freely given and freely received *Browse the exchange and take what you can use. There is no obligation to bring something in order to take something *If you are contributing items to give, please bring clean, gently used items. You will be provided a table or shared space to display your items at the end of the service.  *Please note that you are expected to be with your items during the swap. Items may not be dropped off, and all unclaimed items must go home with you. *Please take with you of you items that remain at the end of the swap *Everything is FREE! No money, no bartering, just gratitude and connection! Contact Nick with questions, register to reserve space here .

Join us at Chu Family Hall on Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 pm for the 4th annual talent show! We invite people with all different talents to participate, from dancing to singing and much, much more. You can sign up using this link or there will be a sign-up sheet in the Great Hall. We hope to see you there!!!

A lawyer, a globe-trotting musical coach, a sound engineer and a computer geek with six children walk into Chu Family Hall and… Well, you have to come to the Celebration this Saturday from 6:30 – 9:30 to find out what happens! Q: What kind of music does First Take! perform? A. First Take is an a cappella quartet specializing in modern barbershop harmony arrangements of classic songs, showtunes and American Standards. The quartet was awarded second place silver First Take is committed to the idea that the artform of vocal harmony is strengthened by involving as many people as possible. By prioritizing performance opportunities that will allow the quartet to connect with those who share a love of harmony, First Take hopes to foster the curation of spaces where people can socialize and enjoy singing together. (ALSO: they are very funny.) Medals at the 2024 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Competition. Q: “Curation of spaces where people can socialize and enjoy singing together” – doesn’t that sound perfect for the Fellowship? A: YES! Q: How do I get my ticket? A. CLICK HERE – or call Katy if you need a different option. Q: What’s the schedule for the evening? A. ALSO CLICK HERE – where you can also get the details of the evening, AND buy a ticket. Q: How do I see and buy the art? A. Peruse – and bid on our 11 works of art here till Saturday night at 9 pm , whether or not you come to the party! But you will want to, just to see the art in person – including our 3 pieces that you can ONLY bid on in person that night! Q: Will this be dinner or just snacks and hors d’oeuvres? A. BOTH – Load up on offerings from Cartisan Cheese + Charcuterie starting at 6:30, then head into Chu Family Hall at 7:00 for Mauritian samosas from Petite Île , and handmade dumplings and sushi from our own Chef Diana Hart! Plenty of savory stuff to fill your belly, but no worries if you want to “just pick”! Q: Is there DESSERT? A. YES - at Intermission there will be artisanal chocolates from TeaTimeChocolates , and canollis from Chef Diana! Q: What’s to drink? A. Wine and Prosecco and non-alcoholic drinks! With coffee and tea at Intermission to go with your dessert. Q: Do you need help? A: YES – click here to volunteer to help, or contact drww@muuf.org . Q: Why are we doing this? A: To celebrate together that we have made a miraculous transformation of our indoor and outdoor spaces and having even more fun that we ever dreamed, inside and outside our Mansion and the Gateways Center. Q: Why are we doing this? A: Mortgage Prevention! To come as close as we can to raising the remaining $190,000 needed to pay off our construction loan without a residual mortgage. Q: Where can I contribute just a little more to Mortgage Prevention? A: Right here . Make a gift now or pledge a future gift to be completed anytime between now and August 2027. Contact Shari Loe at drww@muuf.org to learn more.

The Unitarian Universalist Association’s Green Sanctuary 2030 program provides structure, leadership, and support for UU faith communities to engage in ambitious environmental and climate justice action. Congregations are encouraged to submit Action Reports on their progress in the Four Essentials for Climate Action. To receive recognition, congregations must report progress in all four essentials within one calendar year. On February 11, David Horst submitted an Action Report describing progress in three of the four essentials: Congregational Transformation, Mitigation, and Justice. To earn Green Sanctuary recognition in 2026, our congregation needs to complete a meaningful action that strengthens community resilience. The Green Earth Ministry (GEM) welcomes your input as the congregation chooses a project to strengthen community resilience in 2026. Please send suggestions to gem@muuf.org  or speak with a member of GEM during the Volunteer Fair or Social Justice Fair this spring. More information about Green Sanctuary 2030 is at https://sidewithlove.org/green-sanctuary-2030 . The Green Sanctuary 2030 Handbook defines community resilience as “cultivating communities of care to prepare for and respond to climate disruption.” The Handbook lists the following steps toward strengthening community resilience: Understand how climate change harms your community—who, how, and where. Understand the strengths and challenges for the ecosystem in your area. Cultivate spiritual, relational, and infrastructural strength to prepare for and respond to climate disasters. Create spaces to nourish your spirits by connecting with nature, art, and each other. Collaborate with community partners to strengthen community resilience and care. The Green Sanctuary 2030 Handbook defines five approaches to support congregations in their climate action. UU congregations have reported more than 100 actions to strengthen community resilience, as listed in a searchable database . Among those actions are securing a ban on natural gas hookups to new buildings in a small town, co-sponsoring a climate teach-in, helping to organize a summer camp for teens, performing a neighborhood clean-up, organizing a book discussion series, providing homeowners in marginalized communities with information about subsidies to reduce their energy costs, funding home weatherization and appliance upgrades through a local Habitat for Humanity, establishing a native plant garden for pollinators, restoring a community garden and donating the produce to a food bank, setting up a composting station,  and promoting plant-based eating.   The Green Earth Ministry requests your input as the congregation identifies a project that will strengthen community resilience in 2026.

March 2, 6 pm : Movie: Edge of Seventeen (1998): Set in the summer of 1984 Ohio, this coming-of-age movie is about the insecurities and desires of a high school senior at the moment when gender-bending pop stars like Boy George and The Eurythmics' Annie Lennox were displaying androgynous images. A small donation is asked to contribute to our use of the Fellowship. And you're welcome to join a small group at a local diner afterward to continue the camaraderie! March 9, 6pm : Artificial Intelligence: Real Stupidity?: Join us this evening as we review several video presentations on artificial intelligence, covering both its potential benefits to humanity and the existential threat it poses. We will enjoy a lively discussion on the topic after our videos. Refreshments, parking, and fellowship are always free, though a small donation helps us to put another log on the virtual fire to share a warm cuppa in a friendly, bot-free safe space. You're also welcome to join a small group at a local diner afterward to continue the camaraderie! March 16, 6 pm : March History: Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or enjoy cultural celebrations, you'll discover something new to appreciate at this meeting. We'll see some videos exploring the Ides of March, the 1932 Lindbergh baby's kidnapping from Hopewell, NJ, and discuss events that shape our world, all based in March. What is the likelihood of finding a four-leaf clover? (One in 5000!) Join our loyal group at 6 PM and perhaps venture out to a local diner to continue the camaraderie afterward. A small donation is collected to keep the heat on. Mar 23, 6 pm : The Florham Park Diner: Enjoy good fun & food at a reasonable price! We’ll meet at the restaurant located at 182 Ridgedale Ave in Florham Park. Please rsvp by Friday, March 20 to Gordon Sauer at president@gaamc.org . Mar 30, 6 pm : The Joys of Aging: Come join us as we discuss how we feel about being our current age, what’s important to us, and what’s it like to be an LGBTQ+ older adult. We’ll also view and discuss a video on living our best lives as older adults. A small donation is asked to contribute to our use of the Fellowship. And you're welcome to join a small group at a local diner afterward to continue the camaraderie!

We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our mission at MUUF by offering our very first evening session of Days for Girls Kitmakers! To better accommodate everyone’s busy schedules and keep our production growing, we will now gather on the 4th Monday of each month  for two distinct sessions. You can join us during our traditional morning slot from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM , or drop by for our brand-new evening session from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM . We are looking forward to seeing both our dedicated regulars and some fresh new faces as we work together to support menstruators around the world. To help things run smoothly, we are aiming to have a balanced group of 8 to 10 participants  in each session. If any of our usual daytime volunteers find the evening slot more convenient—or simply want to help us balance the numbers—please let us know! Spreading our attendance across both times makes life much easier for Sarah, our resident "sewing guru," ensuring she can provide the best guidance to everyone at the machines. Whether you are a pro or just starting out, your presence helps us maintain a manageable and productive environment for everyone involved. For those new to the project, the Days for Girls (DfG) Pad is a washable, reusable, and beautifully designed menstrual health product built to last for up to three years. The design features a protective shield and absorbent liner backed by a decade of global feedback and the latest menstrual health research. It is a truly sustainable solution that provides dignity and reliability to those who need it most. Please remember to bring your sewing machine  and join us this coming Monday to help us stitch together a brighter future. For more information or to RSVP for a session, please email dfg@muuf.org . We can’t wait to see you there! Best, Diana & Sarah

Get your tickets here! Sign up to help here! WHY CELEBRATE? OUR FABULOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAMPUS! And…. Your previous Generosity … Since 2014, we have received almost 300 pledges for a total of almost $8.5 million ranging from $50 to $2M, which has allowed us to transform the property with phenomenal results! This is all because of YOU! $190,000 left to raise as of February 1. Members are Key: We have visited or emailed almost all members, many of you multiple times. As we bring the campaign to a close, we have also reached out to alumni and friends. We have invited the neighbors to our Celebration (with a $20 discount and without “asks”!). We are reaching out to partners such as the Folk Project, GAAMC and the Morris Museum, and have invited our contractors and other vendors. We are also promoting the art auction and the party to elements of the public who love art and choral music and gourmet food! Please consider one more gift before the close – click here . Wherever we end up - this is it- time to celebrate! Eat food, listen to talented young singers, be amazed at the artistic talent of our fellow members and buy some art! The works are donated and so every penny will go straight to Mortgage Prevention! The public is eligible to bid on the silent auction, which you can browse and then start bidding at 8:00 am on Saturday, February 21! But there’s also a LIVE AUCTION for the 3 works featured in this article! Only at Glitter and Song, only in person, so get your tickets today! Range of starting bids across all 14 artworks, variety of styles and media to inspire all who participate! As a reminder – here’s a taste of the music! (The Trolley Song from Meet Me In St Louis) Food and wine! There will be wine and Prosecco and other drinks! The food will include charcuterie from Cartisan, Mauritanian samosas from Petite Île, both local chefs brought to us by Morristown’s own Rising Kitchens, and Chef Diana’s famous Asian-inspired cuisine including dumplings and sushi! The there will be music – and DESSERT at intermission! TeaTime Chocolates from Rising Kitchens, and Chef Diana’s amazing cannolis, with tea and coffee to go with. Beautiful people – MUUF folks and friends all glittered up for this gala evening! Get your tickets NOW! The suggested price is $125 - BUT members pay what is comfortable - and please volunteer to help out at the Fellowship throughout the year! Or help out that night! Bring friends! You can offer friends that flexible members’ price, or invite them to use code Friends20 for $20 off. OR buy VIP tickets at $225 – even fill up a VIP table for 8 for $1800! We also need sponsors for the following: Photographer $800 Paper Goods $450 Charcuterie $2400 Miscellaneous – unlimited, starting at $200 and up. Sponsors get a mention in the program, acknowledgement at point of placement (like the table with the chocolates), and the satisfaction of getting us that much closer to the goal! Contact me at drww@muuf.org to learn more.