Unitarian Universalist Congregation
  of Monmouth County 

1475 West Front Street     Lincroft, NJ  07738     732-747-0707 [voice]     732-741-9399 [fax]     uucmc@uucmc.org                  We Are A Welcoming Congregation

The Watchmen: A Male Quartet, with Evan Keely, bass and arranger.  A musical farewell to our interim minister!  On Saturday, June 27th at 8 PM, The Watchmen will entertain us with their amazing music.  This is a free concert, but contributions are encouraged.  Read more about this exciting concert by clicking here.

A Special Message from our President

While there has been much recent excitement around the calling of a new settled minister, we should not lose sight of another very important milestone for our congregation: the coming to a close of our two-year interim ministry with the Rev. Evan Keely.  As many of you may recall, Rev. Kelly came to our congregation in August, 2007.  And while Rev. Keely was expected to serve as our minister in the usual ways, he was specifically tasked with taking our congregation through a process of self-examination and self-reflection; he was, in short, tasked with making us all look in the mirror.  And there were strong reactions, both positive and negative.  Our first year of interim ministry was at times tense, sometimes confrontational, but most importantly, it was engaging.  Emotions were stirred but so were passions and new energy.  And as we moved into our second year, it became clear that our interim ministry was having a transformative effect.

 Our work is not done, and may never be, but the results of our past two years reflect the intentional partnership between Rev. Keely and our lay leadership along with the Congregation.  We are all part of interim ministry but specifically thank Rev. Keely for his guidance and leadership.  The time has come for us to bid farewell not only to Rev. Keely but also to Sarah Keely, who has contributed so much to our RE program.  Words do not adequately express our deep appreciation for their having shared themselves with us.  We wish them all the best in their continuing ministry.

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Covenant Groups

Monday Night Men's’ Group -- Mondays

Tai Chi for Beginners -- Mondays

ZEN -- Wednesdays, 7pm

Needle Crafters -- Friday, June 26, 10am

The Watchmen, in Concert -- Saturday, June 27, 8 PM

Other Scheduled Events

Covenant Groups

If you are interested in connecting with others and the "Big Questions" (the Intimate and the Ultimate), a Covenant Group is for you.  We have openings in one morning and one evening group, each of which meets monthly at the Meeting House.  Contact Donna Koloski at 732-866 9648 or pd2535k@verizon.net for more info.

Monday Night Men's’ Group -- Mondays, 7:30pm

The Monday Night Men’s Group is a self-directed, confidential, weekly gathering of men for the purposes of fellowship, discussion, conversation, and respite from the normal routine via music, writing, dining out, and other activities. We provide a high level of support, by providing a confidential venue for airing issues and active participation in problem solving. Members typically see fit to sustain their commitments over a period of years. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of joining us, or would like to obtain more information, contact any of the following on Sundays after services or by e-mail:  Woody Ross (w4rrrr@verizon.net), Ray Ollwerther (wrocamo@optonline.net), Jim Palmer (palmerjp@verizon.net), Bob Kelley (rkelley78@comcast.net), or James Koo (jkfob@yahoo.com).

Tai Chi for Beginners, Mondays, 6:15pm 

This class will help recognize the "qi" in our bodies. We will learn the practice called "nanlaoshu" or "the art of how to grow old." This practice will enable us to strengthen and straighten our bodies, increase flexibility and improve our general health and well-being. Mondays, 6:15pm in the Community Room. No sign-up is necessary.  Open to beginners and all others. For more information, contact Dan Ciaglia at 284-6312 or danciaglia@gmail.com

ZEN -- Wednesdays, 7pm 

The Lincroft Zen Sangha http://www.lincroftzen.org) is an interfaith community practicing in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition.  We are affiliated with the White Plum lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and a Zen Peacemaker Sangha.  Our core practice is zazen, or zen meditation.  Our effort is to allow this practice to deepen, so that the actions of our daily lives are informed by the spacious wisdom of stillness.  We meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm.  Beginners and practitioners of all faiths are welcome.    Beginning meditation instruction is available at 6:15pm.  If you have any questions, please contact Peter Ott or Merle Boyd at info@lincroftzen.org.   You can also reach Merle Boyd at 732-291-3987.

Needle Crafters -- Friday, June 26th, 10am

 Please note our new time, the 4th Friday of the month, and join us on June 26 at 10am to share your personal or charity knitting, crocheting or whatever.  Wannabees are welcomed

The Watchmen, in Concert -- Saturday, June 27, 8 PM 

The Watchmen: A Male Quartet, with Evan Keely, bass and arranger.  A musical farewell to our interim minister!  The Watchmen will entertain us with music as diverse as spirituals (“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”), folk songs (“Shenandoah”), rousing and beautiful Broadway tunes (“Summertime”) and traditional Barbershop arrangements (“For Sentimental Reasons”). The Watchmen is a well-crafted, boisterous, yet amazingly sensitive a cappella singing group. Be prepared to be touched by, surprised at, and left charmed by these talented musicians.  Celebrate with them as they make music!  This is a benefit concert.  A basket will be at the back of the Earth Room and all donations will be gratefully received to help support our congregation.