My name is Mary Mogerley and I am happy to be President of the Board of Trustees for the next two years. I am joined by a very creative team: Hetty Hirshman, Lynn Gligor, Elizabeth Kempey, Jackie Nadler, Jan Bottcher and Maria Geiselhart. We are happy to welcome you to the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood and answer any questions you may have about our liberal religious organization. Look for our nametags on Sundays!
Our Vision Statement declares confidently that “We will be a vibrant, religiously progressive community of all ages and stages of life. We will celebrate and welcome all those who share our values. “
This fall, we welcomed our settled minister Reverend Sarah Lenzi back from her sabbatical with renewed hope and sense of mission. Recent services have addressed diverse topics from restorative justice as a means of both building community and settling conflict, to renewal in face of climate change, jointly celebrated with members of the Central Unitarian Church (CUC).
We have a strong tradition of lay services and member led programs centered on social justice issues. We look beyond our congregation to larger issues such as democracy. We consider how communities like ours can strengthen democracy at local and national levels. Other interests are racial, environmental and reproductive justice. Our creative arts programming includes exceptional concerts and gallery exhibitions. We are always looking for new perspectives and it is easy to establish a new group within our Circles.
We meet for service every Sunday at 10 am in person and newcomers are always welcome. The service is also broadcast on Zoom.
