Welcome to LUUF

Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

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231 Parish Drive • Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-6362

Sunday, Jan. 29th

11:00 AM

Guest Minister: Rev. Allen Wells

SACRED ECONOMICS

Rev. Allen Wells will look at the prospect of “Sacred Economics” during the Jan. 29 service.

Rev. Wells notes, “Our economic system is driven by values contrary to those that many of us hold dear. I would like to pose some idealistic questions about our economy from the perspective of an economic dummy, and propose some new possibilities from a sacred perspective--relying upon the wisdom of the Dalai Lama, who has described himself as a Buddhist Marxist.”

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The Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, along with other member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, aims to foster liberal religious attitudes and behavior. It supports the inherent worth of every person and the dignity of all humans everywhere; individual freedom of belief; the search for truth, and the democratic process in all human relations. LUUF has operated at its present Wayne location for more than 40 years.

Unitarian Universalism is a liberal tradition in which congregants are encouraged to find the commonality and truth in many religious teachings while fostering strong roots in community and service.

Our shared practices in this tradition include the lighting of the chalice, the observance of the 7 Principles and a connection to the 5 Smooth Stones of Liberalism

Rev. Ann Benedetto

Sunday Services:
Provided by our minister, guest speakers and lay-led clergy.

From September through June, services begin at 11 and are followed by Coffee Hour. Childcare services provided on-site.

Throughout the summer, provocative-yet-breezy porch discussions are held at 10am on Sundays. Come pull up a rocking chair to enjoy the casual conversation and friendly fellowship.

We are a
Peace-Action Congregation.

LUUF RATIFIES KEY STATEMENTS TO CONVEY THE CONGREGATION'S IDENTITY AND GOALS

At the June 12th Annual Membership General Meeting, LUUF members unanimously passed resolutions to adopt these defining declarations about our Fellowship:

MISSION STATEMENT

LUUF’s mission is to seek and share the light of truth through the warmth of love in community as we work in behalf of our commitment to peace.

We accomplish our mission by

* Building a UU community that empowers our fellowship creating lay-led clergy

* Promoting, embracing, nurturing our UU principles and traditions in our relationships with one another, our communities and the world at large

* Welcoming and honoring diversity, and

* Promoting peace and social justice at home and abroad by serving with compassion and commitment

VISION STATEMENT

LUUF’s vision is to build a spiritual community devoted to peace, social justice, the environment and philanthropy guided by our UU principles and traditions. LUUF will strive to provide spiritual guidance and growth for all generations and welcome and honor diversity. We work toward becoming a conscientious community with a progressive voice.

COVENANT

We will:

* Speak the truth with love and kindness

* Listen deeply without interruption

* Trust in good faith and intention, and speak well of one another

* Take responsibility to create a community of encouragement, compassion and hospitality

* Respect differences in belief, age, race, gender, sexual orientation and personality

* Support the congregation, its activities, and the care-taking of the Fellowship with our time, talent and treasure

* Make decisions democratically

* Include spiritual practices in all Fellowship meetings