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 from September to May.
We welcome suggestions for speakers and topics. Please email uucmc@uucmc.org.
Upcoming Sunday Dialogs, 9:00am, Community Room
December 7th: Save Coastal Wildlife Now!
Jenna Reynolds
Since 2018, Save Coastal Wildlife Nonprofit has been dedicated to educating people about coastal biodiversity and restoring habitat along the Jersey Shore. Jenna will discuss the many community science and volunteer projects carried out throughout the year to help protect biodiversity and the environment.
Jenna Reynolds is the founder and Exc. Director of Save Coastal Wildlife. She is also the first LGBTQ+ and trans-women in New Jersey to be leading an environmental nonprofit. She has a Master’s degree in environmental science from Bard College and is an award-winning environmental educator with over 25 years of experience in conducting research, education and community outreach programs on protecting biodiversity.
Visit the Save Coastal Wildlife website for more information: https://www.savecoastalwildlife.org
December 21st: An Amazon Holiday, Celebration & Appreciation
Woody Ross
The Amazon River basin: rich, exotic, so vital, a gift to the world, imperiled. A fleeting view from a visitor’s eye and an affection which will last forever.
Retired now for over 20 years, Woody Ross finally became a world traveler in the time of COVID. He has been a member of UUCMC since 1988 and has served in various leadership positions and on a number of committees.
January 4th: My Father’s Name
Sponsored by UUCMC Social Action Coalition and Adult RE Committee
Join us to watch this 20-minute, award-winning documentary film by Susanna Styron followed by discussion. It shows the intimate story of one woman’s attempt to uncover the truth about her father’s participation in a lynching, find a way to hold her family accountable, and face the dawning awareness of her own unconscious racism. With discussion to follow.
“A gripping and essential exploration of race, accountability, and the far-reaching consequences of family secrets.” – Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
January 18th: The Healing Power of Storytelling
Jennifer Devi Chauhan, Executive Director, Project Write Now
Discover how expressive writing fosters empathy, resilience, and authentic human connection. Jennifer Devi Chauhan shares how Project Write Now uses storytelling to heal, build community, and empower diverse voices. Join us for an interactive conversation on why our stories matter—now more than ever. To see our work visit https://projectwritenow.org/news/