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LIAISON’S CORNER MUUF was well represented at the UU Faith Aaction NJ annual meeting held on Saturday, May 31.  Kudos to the task forces for their excellent presentations at the event and for their perseverance in fighting for our rights.  All the task forces are looking for more people to help them keep New Jersey a “safe” state.  If you feel that you might be interested in this work, you can check out one or more of the task forces without obligation.  The task forces that are presently active are Criminal Justice, Immigration Justice, Environmental Justice, and Reproductive Justice (includes LGBT+ issues).  FIRST FRIDAY ACTION HOUR NEEDS YOU!   In some recent reporting regarding the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) and the claim from key state legislators that they are not willing to move on the legislation based on Attorney General Matt Platkin’s position. Charles Loflin, UUFANJ’s Executive Director shares that this should raise a number of concerns for this task force for the following reasons. The Attorney General should not be interfering in the legislative process. His role is to enforce the laws passed by the legislature. The underlying rationale that the ITA would be open to challenges that could lead to losing protections from the Immigrant Trust Directive is not only conjecture but contested by our key coalition partners include ACLU New Jersey. The legal basis for the ITA is THE EXACT SAME as the legal basis for the ITD. SHAME on legislative leadership (especially Senate President Scutari) for his negative response to advancing the bill. This is urgently needed protection in this state and the unwillingness of leadership to move forward on this is unacceptable. DOUBLE SHAME on President Scutari for hiding behind AG Platkin’s position on this. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what the AG thinks about this bill. It is the legislature’s job to legislate. In my opinion, it is past time to get loud and vocal about calling out this legislative body on the issue of the ITA. Politicians are making the mistake of assuming that the ITA is only important to the constituency composed of immigrants. It is our job to make sure these lawmakers understand that this is an issue of far greater importance that includes a MUCH wider constituency. While I KNOW those of you reading this have likely already made multiple calls to your legislators about the ITA, it’s vitally important that we get EVEN LOUDER about our support of the ITA. We will be sharing opportunities for taking further action at this week’s Action Hour . I believe our faith calls us to do everything we can at this important juncture to try to move the ITA forward. This really is an all-hands-on-deck moment.

We have some exciting events coming up as we close out the year. Please take a look. Make sure to RSVP so we can make better plans, so please click on them to sign up. September 2025 21 Sep 10:00 am Meeting Room Sunday Service 21 Sep 11:00 am Chu Family Hall Social Hour 21 Sep 11:30 am Children’s Faith Formation 22 Sep 10:00 am Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Days For Girls Kit Makers 24 Sep 11:00 am Online Meditation 25 Sep 6:00 pm Children’s Choir 25 Sep 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 25 Sep 7:00 pm Family Room Middle School Book Club 26 Sep 10:00 am Online Gentle Yoga 26 - 27 Sep 5:30 pm Murray Grove Retreat Center Magic in the Middle Family Camp 27 Sep 9:00 am Room B Gathering of Men 27 Sep 1:00 pm Chu Family Hall Beth Wilson’s 75th Birthday Celebration! 28 Sep 10:00 am Meeting Room Sunday Service 28 Sep 11:00 am Chu Family Hall Social Hour 28 Sep 11:30 am Children’s Faith Formation 28 Sep 11:30 am Adult Small Groups 28 Sep 12:00 pm The Morristown Green Morristown Festival on the Green 29 Sep 7:00 pm PFLAG Morristown/Morris County

(Please note that all of the examples within this article are pictures of where to find things in your email) We’re so glad you’re connected with us through our weekly emails! We want to make sure you’re getting all the valuable information we share each week. We’ve heard from some of you that you’ve been missing important updates and announcements, and we apologize for any feelings of being left out. The truth is, with so much happening at the Fellwoship, our emails are packed with information! Here’s the thing: most email clients only display a limited number of characters . To make sure you’re seeing everything, be sure to scroll all the way down to the logo at the bottom of the email . If you don’t see the logo, click the “view in browser” link at the top of the email to see the full version. Also, keep an eye out for the “Read more” button within the email. Clicking this will often reveal additional details and links to even more information on our website. Remember, the weekly email is just a summary of what’s happening at MUUF. For the full picture, visit our website: Events: https://muuf.org/calendar/ News: https://muuf.org/news Community Events:  https://muuf.org/calendar/community-events/ Want even more up-to-date information? Check the News section of our website throughout the week for new articles as they’re posted! Sign up for weekly events updates We’re committed to keeping you informed and connected. We hope these tips help you stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at MUUF! Want to add content to the newsletter? Check out “Tips for Writing Effective Newsletter Articles.” Submit Articles for the Newsletter Add your Event to the Website Calendar of Community Calendar Some Notes About the Newsletter The newsletter is automated and pulls directly from the website. It includes the 10 most recent articles and the 10 most recent upcoming events. You can see all of those here . To ensure an event is featured, please complete the Event Submission Form . For increased visibility, consider writing an article about the event, inviting people to attend, and providing additional details. Event descriptions in the newsletter itself are concise. Articles will only run once in the newsletter. To feature the event again, please submit a new article with different information. Repeated articles will not be published. There is an  Article Submission Form for this purpose. We can not guarantee that information will get into the Newsletter if you email or text us.

The May Sunday Collections distribution was $1,304! These recipient organizations are Morris Mutual, Family Promise, the Great Swamp Watershed Association, and Black Lives Matter Morristown. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated!

This Sunday will be our Flower Communion service, featuring the beloved annual ceremony practiced by Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist congregations around the world to celebrate the beautiful diversity and unity of our individual congregants and whole congregation. Be sure to bring a flower; bonus points if it’s one that you feel represents your unique self and your own special contributions to this community! And if you forget, don’t worry! We will have extra flowers to share to ensure that everyone can participate.

There are currently several coats in the Fellowship’s Lost and Found.  These have been collected throughout the winter/spring from various rooms in the buildings.   If you are missing a coat or any other item you brought to the Fellowship, please check the Lost and Found which is located in the coat room outside the powder room in the Mansion. All unclaimed items will be donated to the June 22nd Buy Nothing Exchange.

The Mortgage Prevention team is delighted to announce that for this entire summer, you can purchase your own ‘Mortgage Prevention Eggs’ from the Lackawanna Ladies. Each egg costs $1 for $12 for a full doz + a $3 delivery fee. All proceeds will go to the capital campaign for  Mortgage Prevention (only $335,000 to go). You may think paying $1 per egg is ridiculous, but so is still having a mortgage after all we have accomplished so far! Brooke Donaldson Egg Order Form Orders will be fulfilled as supply is available. Name Email How Many Dozen? 1 2 3 4 5 Message Submit and Pay

You may have noticed the Endowment Fund plaque is now proudly hanging in the Terrace Room.  This plaque recognizes members of the Fellowship who have donated $5,000 or more to the Endowment Fund during their lifetime or identified the Fund for a bequest from their estate.  Regrettably, the last name on the plaque was entered on 2017 even though we believe members have listed the Endowment Fund in their estate plans. We are asking all current Fellowship members who have made or wish to make a donation from their estate to complete the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Endowment Fund Deferred Gift Acknowledgement form then mail the completed form to the Fellowship.  Once you make this generous contribution, please advise your family and/or your named executor of your decision.  Of course, you are welcome to make a contribution during your lifetime as well. Endowment Committee has 12 Peggy Karr glass plates that picture our historic building.  We will give the plates to the first twelve people who make known their $5,000 contribution to the Fund in 2025. And thank YOU for your generous support of MUUF’s Endowment Fund! Gift Acknowledgement Form

Meals are a great way to have fun and learn more about your Fellowship friends.   We are relaunching Meals with UU Friends this summer with options based on what you’ve told us about your most recent experience. Some have indicated that the cost of restaurant meals have soared and that crowds in a noisy restaurant can make it a challenge to hear and enjoy the experience. Accordingly, we have two choices in the sign up form — a restaurant-only alternative and one that emphasizes (albeit not exclusively) meal meetups in homes, parks, the Fellowship as the group decides.  Sign up here

Join us for our Annual Picnic on June 8th following service! Burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, beverages and a bouncy house will be provided. A donation of $5 per person (max $20 per family) is asked to help offset the costs. We ask that you bring a dish to share based on your last name: A – H    Dessert I – R      Side dish S – Z     Appetizer Please note that side dishes can be heated! Some of our wonderful Green Aprons will be volunteering in the kitchen and will place all dishes that are brought in warm in our ovens. They will also handle any items need refrigeration. There will be a sign up for the pot luck donations at coffee hour if you know what you’ll be bringing. There is also the option to donate a minimal amount in lieu of bringing a food donation. Due to the limited amount of outdoor chairs, please bring your own chair and/or blanket if the weather cooperates!

LIAISON’S CORNER PAST EVENTS On May 5 th twenty UUs from around the state attended UUFANJ’s advocacy training in Trenton.  It was so successful that another training session is under consideration. UUFANJ was at Delaney Hall last weekend.  We have been and will continue to be active members of the coalition standing up for immigrant rights. FUTURE EVENTS This Friday, May 16 th is FIRST FRIDAY ACTION HOUR .  As usual, the easiest effective way to take a stand. The specific actions for the week drop after noon.  Go to bit.ly1st-Fridays Registration is open for the UUFANJ Annual Meeting on May 31 st , 10:30 AM to 3 PM.  The meeting is hybrid and there is no charge to register.  Our Task Forces will be presenting an informative program from 1 PM -3 PM about their issue priorities for the upcoming year.  Recommended.  Attendance is not required at both sessions.  CALLING ALL ALLIES AND WOULD BE ALLIES!  On Tuesday, May 27 th at 7 PM, UUFANJ will be holding a special program “ Responding to the Anti-Trans Movement ”.  For more information and to register go to the “Members Only” section of REALM. TASK FORCES – Anyone who may have been inspired by recent events to get more involved with social justice work, is welcome to monitor or join a task force. Criminal Justice – Monday, May 19, 7-8 PM Contact cjrtchair@uufaithaction.org Environmental Justice – Wednesday, May 21, 3:15-5 PM Contact                                                           admin@uufaithaction.org Reproductive Justice (includes LGBT+ issues) – Monday, June 2, 7-8 PM Contact rjtfchair@uufaithaction.org Immigration Justice – Thursday, June 5, 8-9 PM Contact immigration@uufaithaction.org