Oval Beginning with the inspiration of task force member Sandra Persichetti, a 2021 reworking of the main entrance to the Thorne mansion was recognized as another improvement to enhance the beauty of the property. This project provided a new front entrance allowing members to get out of the rain on entering, replaced deteriorating front steps […]
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Playground
Playground The new playground completed in 2020 makes use of a slide, tunnel, and climbing tree stumps and a large natural boulder for toddlers and a rope spider web and a GaGa Ball pit for older children. There is also a seating area for adults and children. [wptb id=11343]
East Parking Lot
East Parking lot The east parking lot originally was a gravel lot with a small garage used for storing lawn equipment primarily. In Spring and Summer the lot was muddy and filled with ruts. The lot was too small for many Sunday services with overflow parking on Normandy Heights Road frustrating some neighbors. The […]
Finance Update
These are uncertain times, with inflation and other forces increasing prices (and anxiety!) for many of us. While those same forces impact our Fellowship finances, rest assured that our Finance team has been working hard to keep us on course. We’re happy to provide you this update on our overall budget, our Annual Budget Drive, […]
Deeper Roots, Wider Wings and Gateways Update
There is a lot to report to our community – just pulling into the driveway, glancing at the roof, and walking up the steps into the great hall tells a story of our continuing progress with capital improvements. There is a lot to be grateful for. On February 5, between services, we will celebrate the […]
The Committee on Ministry – Mission Statement
The Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Committee on Ministry (COM) has the mission of promoting right relations within the Fellowship and monitoring the congregational and spiritual health of the Fellowship. The Committee works with individuals or groups when they have a concern, problem or complaint, encouraging resolution of the issues by promoting direct and constructive communication […]
Our Endowment Fund: Exciting News!
The Endowment Fund was created in 1994 to ensure the long-term success of the Fellowship. Since then, members’ gifts and bequests have us well on the way to building a mature fund to realize that goal. Our current fund balance of $457,177 reflects prudent investing by the UUA Common Endowment Fund that has kept our […]
How the Search for a Minister Works in UU Congregations
The Morristown UU Fellowship begins it search for its next “called” minister next Summer after it has selected a Ministerial Search Committee. In preparation for the search, the congregation must select the members of its Ministerial Search Committee. The overall process of finding and calling your next minister is described in the Settlement Handbook (click […]