Welcome to LUUF

Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

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

Sunday, Feb. 4th

11:00 AM

Guest Speaker: Scott Hooker

YOUNG KIDS, HARD TIME

Guest speaker Scott Hooker will screen the new MSNBC documentary, “Young Kids, Hard Time” during the 11 a.m. service.

This groundbreaking film examines the issue of sentencing juvenile offenders to the adult prison system. At a time when many states are considering the threshold at which youths can be tried as adults and committed to the adult correctional system, it follows children currently behind bars in maximum security prisons. The 45-minute film will be introduced by Scott Hooker, MSNBC's Senior Executive Producer, who will explain how it was developed and produced.

Recent public screenings in New York and Washington have brought together government leaders and juvenile justice experts and advocates, who are asking whether there are both practical and moral problems with the unique way young offenders are being treated in the United States. It's a question that relates directly to the Unitarian Universalist principles which respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person; and promote justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

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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