Rev. Virginia Jarocha-Ernst, Minister

Summer is here, and along with it, a chance for me to slow down and reflect. I am looking forward to time to read and just watch the world go by. Usually, UU ministers are granted four weeks of study leave each year to do this. And I am so grateful. It is during these slower times that I find it possible to generate new ideas. My sermon list grows and starts to fill in next year’s Sundays. I also enjoy hearing what is on your mind and what topics you would like to hear about in next year's sermons. Please do send them along to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

I’m on call for pastoral emergencies during study leave, June 26-July 14 and August 20-September 3. I am also taking vacation from July 15-August 4. During this time, Rev. Rosemarie Newberry will be available for pastoral care and can be reached at 732-331-9463.

Our summer services and religious education look wonderfully diverse and interesting, and I hope to see you all there!

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James

Be well and enjoy your summer afternoons,

Rev. Virginia

P.S. Make sure you register for a Covenant Circle for the fall!