Common Questions

When are the services?
Services are on Sundays. From June until the first Sunday after Labor Day we have one service which starts at 10 AM. From September through May we have services on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:15 AM.

What should I wear to the Meetinghouse?
Some people come casual and some more formal. Children should dress comfortably in clothes welcoming to movement and art and outdoors.

Where do I park?
There is some parking in the front of the building, but lots more in the back. If both lots are full you can also park on the street.

What should I do the first time I come?
Come a little early and let a Greeter know you are new. Get a nametag if you would like to, and sign the visitor's book (there is a place to check if you would like to receive our newsletter for three months). Pick up a newsletter at the front table, take an order of service and be seated in the sanctuary. Enjoy the service. After the service join us for refreshments and coffee in the Community Room. Take a red mug so that people will know you are new. There is a visitors table with a person to welcome you and information about our community. There are also tables with information about Religious Education, Adult Enrichment Programs as well as our Social Action Committee. Our services tend to vary a great deal, so come back several times to get the full flavor! (PLEASE NOTE: Our summer Sundays are less formal. Should you not connect with an official UUCMC representative on a particular Sunday, please contact the office during the week to obtain more information...732 747 0707. Our minister is on study leave and vacation during July and August, but can always be reached in an emergency through the office. Our Director of Religious Education has reduced summer hours, but will respond to messages as soon as she can).

What about children

You might want to contact our Director of Religious Education, Donna Renfro (732 741 8016), the week before so that she knows you are coming. Come a little early so that the children can see their classrooms first and then the entire family can be seated in the sanctuary. The children join us for the first part of the service and then go to classes.

What about babies?
We have a wonderful, safe nursery for infants and toddlers. Our care person, Mrs. Gallagher, has worked in our nursery for over 20 years and is a legend in her own time! Also, there are always member volunteers in the nursery. You might want to come one Sunday and stay in the nursery with your child to acclimate them and get comfortable yourself. In general we prefer that babies go to the nursery during services. However if your baby is very young and you wish to bring her/him, please sit in the back seats so that your possible movement will be less disturbing during the service.

Where can I learn more about Unitarian Universalism?
We have a quarterly orientation for newcomers and, twice a year, our minister teaches a course on the tradition. Coming regularly to services is a the best way to begin to understand.

How do I get to the meeting house?
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County is located in Lincroft New Jersey. Click here to go to the where we are page.

What do I do if I have other questions?
Call us at the meetinghouse (732 747 0707) or email us at uucmc@uucmc.com