"FOUR SPIRITUAL TEACHERS WALK INTO A BAR..." - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. This is the 2nd in a 4 Part series. Some of the greatest conversations, even spiritual ones, happen in bars (or coffee houses, if you prefer.) Even though it’s often the beginning of a joke, the idea of these four great spiritual teachers sitting around a table having a conversation about spiritual truths is compelling. What would they have to say to each other? Would there be an argument or a calm deep discussion about each of their paths? Would they find common ground?
Today continues a four-part series considering this scenario and how it relates to our own differing paths and ideas about the life of Spirit.
Poster by: Liandra Pires

CELEBRATIONS - Deborah Singer Pires & Arlene Holpp Scala
2016-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by UUCP Co-Presidents, Deborah Singer Pires & Arlene Holpp Scala. Most people celebrate major events without thinking about the spiritual necessity of these celebrations. Why do we celebrate? Is it important to celebrate? Is there a place for ritual in our celebrations? We’ll discuss these questions and consequences of celebrating (or not) the special times of our lives.
Stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

"FOUR SPIRITUAL TEACHERS WALK INTO A BAR..." - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-07-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. This is the 1st in a 4 Part series. Some of the greatest conversations, even spiritual ones, happen in bars (or coffee houses, if you prefer.) Even though it’s often the beginning of a joke, the idea of these four great spiritual teachers sitting around a table having a conversation about spiritual truths is compelling. What would they have to say to each other? Would there be an argument or a calm deep discussion about each of their paths? Would they find common ground?
Today begins a four-part series considering this scenario and how it relates to our own differing paths and ideas about the life of Spirit.
Poster by: Liandra Pires

SANTERIA - Julio Perez and Judy Manton
2016-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by special guest speaker, Julio Perez and UUCP member, Judy Manton. Santeria, a union of Catholicism and the Yoruba religion of Nigeria was developed during the days of slavery in the Caribbean. Julio Perez and Judy Manton will present the essence of this religion and how it is practiced today, not only in the Caribbean, but also in New Jersey. Julio will speak as a practitioner and Judy, professor at Fairleigh Dickinson, will present Santeria from a cultural viewpoint. A colorful altar will enhance our meeting space.
We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

AN EVENING OF IMPROV
2016-06-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join the fun on Friday, June 24th at 7:00 PM for An Evening of Improv. Micki Shilan, voted the funniest female in New Jersey and professionally known as the Varicose Vixen, will lead us in an evening of improvisational theater. Without scripts or preparation, we’ll act out different situations. No need to have any acting experience. Anybody can do it! The idea is to have fun and LAUGH!!
At The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades! Bring a friend or family member. Guaranteed laughter!
Light Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation, $5.00.
Micki Shilan has been doing stand up and improv at New York and New Jersey Comedy Clubs since 1998. She can be seen at BergenPac in Ladies of Laughter on July 21st.
Poster by: Liandra Pires

SURFING ON SAND - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-06-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. We are living in times of uncertainty, times when the winds are causing the cultural and spiritual sands to shift. Today we’ll consider the times we live in and how the rules of surfing can help us to ride those shifting sands.
Stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

Board of Trustees Meeting
2016-06-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-04-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-03-17 19:00 - 21:00

Annual Meeting
2016-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-06-12 00:00 - 13:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States

ICARUS AND OEDIPUS: WHY MYTH MATTERS - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-06-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. “Myths are clues to the spiritual potentialities of the human life,” wrote the mythologist Joseph Campbell. Today we’ll consider two of the most widely-known myths and how an understanding of them and of other myths can help us in understanding the personal myths of our own lives.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

THIS I BELIEVE - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. Today we’ll hear about the personal beliefs and spirituality of three members of our UUCP spiritual community and why UUCP has become their spiritual home.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

THE STRANGE EXPERIENCE OF OLD AGE - Al Stawsky
2016-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by UUCP member, Al Stawsky. Those of us who are privileged, and have the right genes, and are lucky, may reach the condition of functioning “old age”. But what exactly is “old age”; how do you define it? What is it about and why is it an important part of the human experience? These and related questions will be discussed by Al including some of his own experiences.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

"JUST EAT IT" Documentary
2016-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
On Friday, May 27th at 7:30 PM, The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades (UUCP) will be showing a screening of the award-winning documentary “Just Eat It”, a 74-minute film about food waste and food rescue.
Did you know that 40% of all food grown and raised in the U.S. is not consumed? Farmers are paid by the government to deliberately dump their crops and allow them to rot in fields. Supermarkets throw out perfectly good food on a daily basis into dumpsters, much of it not in biodegradable containers to be brought to landfills.
Meanwhile in 2014 there were 48.1 million people living in food insecure households, 16.2 million of them were children. Why is this happening in the richest nation in the world? And more importantly, what are our personal and collective roles in ending it? Filmmakers and food lovers, Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm and retail, right to the back of their own fridge. In a deliciously entertaining challenge, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food.
Join us for this informative and compelling film. There will be a discussion and refreshments after the film.
Poster by: Liandra Pires

NOW I AM BECOME DEATH: REFLECTIONS ON TRAGEDY AND NATURAL DISASTER - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. Where is God in all of the tragedies and disasters that we experience in our lives?
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

INTO THE ABYSS: FACING THE UNKNOWN IN OUR LIVES - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. At one time or another in our lives, we all reach a place where we are faced with peering into the abyss of the unknown, of not knowing what to do in a situation, and having to take a leap of faith. Today we’ll consider ways to get past the fear we face during those times.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

MOTHER'S DAY REFLECTIONS - Program Team
2016-05-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by the UUCP Program Team. The program team will share reflections on mothers and mothering. We will have our traditional flower ceremony.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

A FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SEARCH: CAN WE BELIEVE ANYTHING WE WANT? - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. One of the most important principles that Unitarian Universalists hold is the necessity of a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. But does that, as some people think, mean we can believe whatever we want?
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
2016-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Sunday, May 1st is Stewardship Sunday. This is when we ask congregants to fill out pledge cards for the next congregational year, 2016 July 1 to 2017 June 30.
The Board will provide a brunch.

POT LUCK PASSOVER SEDER - Deborah Singer Pires
2016-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by UUCP Co-President Deborah Singer Pires. Instead of our usual service format, we will experience the Jewish holiday of Passover with a traditional Seder. Learn the meaning of Passover and its relevance to Unitarian Universalists.
Bring a dish to share, but please do not bring food items made with pork, shellfish, or bread. Please be on time to be seated at the table in order to not disrupt the service after it has begun. All are welcome: bring family and friends.
We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

THINKING ABOUT THINKING PART 2 - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-04-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. Part 2 of Rev. Paul’s sermon on the power of thought. Drawing from the work of James Allen’s book, “As A Man Thinketh,” we do some more thinking about thinking and about the power of thought and just what that means – and doesn’t mean – in our daily lives.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!

UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRANT PARENTS: SEEKING A COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE - Dr. Sue Kenney
2016-04-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Dr. Kenney will address the difficult decision that some parents must make to leave their children behind in their country of origin, and the equally untenable flip side of this issue: undocumented parents who face deportation, and must decide whether to leave their American citizen children behind in the U.S. She will also discuss the 3.6 million unauthorized parents who are potentially eligible for DAPA (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability), the Obama Administration’s program to defer deportations of these parents for three years. Immigration is one of the issues that the UU Legislative Ministry addresses.
Dr. Sue Kenney’s Bio:
Dr. Sue Kenney became interested in immigrants’ rights work during her years as a restaurant owner in Hackensack, New Jersey. She joined First Friends, an immigrants’ rights advocacy group in 2011, and has been visiting undocumented immigrants being held in detention ever since. Sue lives with her husband, Tom, in Washington Township, and teaches English at Immaculate Heart Academy. Last year Sue earned her doctorate in interdisciplinary humanities from Drew University.
Poster by: Liandra Pires

UUCP SERVICE AUCTION 2016
2016-04-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Englewood, 07631, United States
It’s that time of year again!
Please join the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades (UUCP) for their annual service auction on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 PM. Come and enjoy a live and silent auction presented by a professional auctioneer.
Some items included are musical events, dinners, restaurant/service certificates, our boutique and more! This fun filled evening helps UUCP to continue their work of promoting social justice and interfaith cooperation and understanding.
You don’t want to miss this event! We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
For advance tickets call: (201) 568-5540
Poster by: Bonnie Savitz
Live Auction Catalog
Silent Auction Catalog

Congregational Meeting
2016-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Congregational Meeting after service.

ARE YOU HITTING THE SPIRITUAL SNOOZE BUTTON? - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. Are you one of those people who consider the snooze button one of the greatest inventions in the history of humanity? You may be right! But when it comes to our spiritual lives, snoozing isn’t really a helpful option!
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!

FABULOUS FABRICS FROM FIVE CONTINENTS EXHIBIT
2016-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Englewood, 07631, United States
“Fabulous Fabrics from Five Continents” collected by Judy Manton, adjunct professor of cross-cultural studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University, will be exhibited at the Southeast Senior Center for Independent Living (SESCIL) March 28th thru April 10th. The exhibit is being co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades which holds its Sunday morning meetings at SESCIL.
Most of the fabrics are hand-woven or hand decorated. Techniques include tie dye, batik, applique, hand-printing and embroidery on silk, cotton, bark cloth and goat hair. Some of the extraordinary pieces are a Coptic cotton fragment, intensely embroidered wedding kurtas from the Sindh in Pakistan, exquisite embroidered pieces from minority areas in China and Judy’s heirloom which is a handwoven, wool bedspread dating back to 1848. Other special pieces are a silk applique of the eight precious treasures of Buddhism made for Manton in a monastery in Tibet and pictorial story cloth made in a refugee camp by a woman from Laos who embroidered her escape from the Pathet Lao.
The opening night event on March 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. will feature not only a power point presentation by Manton showing fabric artists at work around the world, but also a trousseau of Turkish fabrics inherited by Irene Danis-Kremen, former textile designer and stylist. Refreshments will be served. For reservations, call (SESCIL) at 201-569-4080.
EXHIBIT HOURS THROUGH APRIL 10th:
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 2:30-4:00
Fridays – 3:00-4:00
Saturdays – 1:00-4:00
Sundays – 1:00-4:00
Poster by: Liandra Pires

EASTER AND EMPTINESS - REV. PAUL DODENHOFF
2016-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. Easter is about resurrection. But Easter is also about emptiness. Without it, there is no resurrection! Join us as we consider the Easter story and its meaning for us in our daily lives.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!

JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSE: An Epic Story of Cosmic, Earth, and Human Transformation
2016-03-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades (UUCP) for a screening of the EMMY® Award-Winning Film for Best Documentary, “Journey of the Universe.” Acclaimed author and evolutionary philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme talks about our role as humans in this awe-inspiring universe, and his insights will light up the night skies. As the host, co-writer, and fellow traveler, he shares his infectious curiosity about life’s biggest questions in the epic JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSE.
Using his skills as a masterful storyteller, Swimme connects such big picture issues as the birth of the cosmos 14 billion years ago – to the invisible frontiers of the human genome – as well as to our current impact on Earth’s evolutionary dynamics. Through his engaging and thoughtful observations audiences everywhere will discover the profound role we play in this intricate web of life.
From the Big Bang to the epic impact humans have on the planet today, this film is designed to inspire a new and closer relationship with Earth in a period of growing environmental and social crisis.
Bring a friend and stay for a discussion after the film and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires

THINKING ABOUT THINKING - Rev. Paul Dodenhoff
2016-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Englewood, 07631, United States
Please join us for today’s service led by Rev. Paul Dodenhoff. “Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think,” said the Buddha. Thoughts have power. But do they actually create our reality? Today we’ll think about what the Buddha and others have taught about the power of thought and just what that means – and doesn’t mean – in our daily lives.
Bring a friend and stay for coffee and light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
Poster by: Liandra Pires
