Our dialog series provides a forum for intellectual pursuit and rational thought as integral to our spiritual journeys at UUCMC. Dialogs are planned on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9 am. Coffee, tea etc. will be served. Please feel free to bring a brown bag breakfast and something to share.
We welcome suggestions for speakers and topics. Please email uucmc@uucmc.org.
May 5th, 10am *Please note time change!*
Community Room
Interfaith Neighbors – Neighbors Helping Neighbors since 1988
Paul L. McEvily, Executive Director
Interfaith Neighbors was founded in 1988 by a group of Monmouth County faith congregations to address the issue of homelessness among working families in Monmouth County. Today, 36 years later, they continue in that mission, but have expanded their operations to address other identified community needs including senior nutrition, affordable housing, economic development and employment services, early childhood education, and hunger.
Paul joined Interfaith Neighbors as a volunteer in 1998. He was named Executive Director of the organization in June 2018, with oversight of enterprise-wide operations as well as the strategic direction for this community-based, not-for-profit. Paul has a particular focus on the agency’s community and economic development initiatives, development of affordable housing, and the revitalization of distressed neighborhoods in communities served by Interfaith Neighbors. Formerly employed by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Paul held various executive-level positions during the course of a twenty-three year career.
May 19th, 9am
Community Room
How Native Does a Plant Have To Be? Choosing Native Plants For Your Garden
Ann Sherwood, PhD
Invasive vines, deer over-population, and the rapid spread of infestations killing ash, beech, and oak trees are hallmarks of environmental imbalance. The objective of using native plants in our gardens is to rebalance ecosystems that support the wildlife we all need to survive. Ann will highlight how native plants can be restorative, explain the multiple definitions of “native” and provide simple ways to make choices when purchasing plants.